ANN at WaterTower Theatre February 14-25

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman and Associate  Producer Elizabeth Kensek are proud to announce casting and creative details for the one person play  ANN starring Morgana Shaw as the incomparable Ann Richards, the legendary late Governor of Texas. Written and originally performed by Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor, ANN takes a revealing look  at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends, and family. WaterTower  will be presenting a newly updated version of the script, last premiered by Ms. Taylor in 2022. This is  the second production of WaterTower’s 28^th Season. 

ANN is an intimate no-holds barred portrait of Ann Richards. This inspiring and hilarious play brings us  face to face with a complex, colorful, and captivating character with a persona even bigger than her  beloved home-state of Texas and a sense of humor to match. The first production of 2024, it will play on the Terry Martin Main Stage from February 14^th through February 25^th at the Addison Theatre  Centre.  

Reflecting on her career, Morgana Shaw shares “I’ve always been drawn to characters that challenge  me, allowing me to explore the vast depth and range of human emotion and inspiration. To quote Ann  Richards, ‘I’ve been tested by fire, and the fire lost’. You bet I’m on fire to play Ann! Challenging and  Inspiring! Fierce, powerful, funny, and STRONG. She made a difference. The more I learn about Ann,  the more I realize how much we need her with us, today!” 

Director, Susan Sargeant shared the following, “It is an honor and a privilege to direct ANN – By Holland  Taylor for WaterTower Theatre. This play is a special one for me since I greatly admired Ann Richards  as both a politician and a woman. Holland Taylor’s play invites us to explore and revisit some of the  indelible moments of Ann Richards life and legacy.” Sargeant shared the following quote from the late  Governor: 

“We’re not going to have the America that we want until we elect leaders who are going to tell the  truth — not most days but every day.” -Governor Ann Richards 

The production also welcomes Krista Scott who is understudying the title role. The creative &  production team includes Kae Styron as Set Designer, Jessie Wallace as Costume Designer, Michael B. 

Moore as Wig Designer, Julie Simmons as Lighting Designer, Kaitlin Hatton as Property Designer,  Lowell Sargeant as Sound Designer, Davvi Solomon as the Equity Production Stage Manager, and Rebecca Bongiorno as Assistant Stage Manager.