A. D. Players Announce Special Playwright Events

A. D. Players will host a weekend of special playwright events to compliment their presentation of Malcolm & Teresa, Cathal Gallagher's historical drama about BBC reporter Malcolm Muggeridge and his interviews with a then unknown Mother Teresa.

SPECIAL PLAYWRIGHT EVENTS
A Conversation with Cathal
May 3rd at 7:00pm, the University of St. Thomas' Jones Hall
FREE, Open to the Public.
Playwright Cathal Gallagher will discuss his play Malcolm and Teresa and his creative process with University professor Eric Domuret.

In the Words of Mother Teresa
May 4th at 7:00pm, the University of St. Thomas' Jones Hall
FREE, Open to the Public.
Playwright Cathal Gallagher joins a panel of religious and social services leaders to discuss the legacy of Mother Teresa and what each of us can do to make a difference in our communities.
Panelists include:
Elizabeth Nunnally - SVP Programs, Star of Hope Mission
Cynthia Colbert - President, Catholic Charities
Sr. Francesca Kearns - Assistant Congregational Leader and General Councilor, Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word
Cathal Gallagher - Playwright

Reservations strongly suggested as seating is limited. RSVP at MotherTeresaEvent@gmail.com.

The regional premiere of the historical drama, Malcolm and Teresa by Cathal Gallagher, previews on May 22 and 23, opens on May 24 and runs through June 23.

Malcolm and Teresa had its World Premiere at Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose in 2009, and was presented by Quo Vadis Theater Company.

Malcolm and Teresa tells the true story of BBC Reporter Malcolm Muggeridge, who showed the world the truth of man's evils, and his interviews with Mother Teresa, who showed him the truth of God's love. A staunch supporter of the then new Soviet political system in the 30's, Muggeridge eagerly set out to report from the Soviet Union, only to find that millions were starving in the Ukraine. When he later interviewed a then-unknown Mother Teresa, her way of serving the poor opened his and the world's eyes.

The cast of Malcolm and Teresa includes resident actors Marty Blair (Sherlock Holmes: the final adventure; Charley's Aunt; The Beams Are Creaking) as Malcolm Muggeridge, Christy Watkins (The First Church of Texaco; The Little Foxes; Steel Magnolias) as Kitty Muggeridge, Patty Tuel Bailey (Charley's Aunt; Emma; Steel Magnolias) as Beatrice Webb, Craig Griffin (The First Church of Texaco; Sanders Family Christmas; Sherlock Holmes: the final adventure) as Alec Vidler, Blake Weir (The First Church of Texaco; Sherlock Holmes: the final adventure; Charley's Aunt) as Terry Shaler, Ric Hodgin (Charley's Aunt; The Beams Are Creaking; Emma) as Doctor Rosen, and guest artist Vicky McCormick as Mother Teresa.

Malcolm and Teresa features scenic and lighting design by Mark A. Lewis, properties design by Trisha Wise, and costume design by Patty Tuel Bailey.

Malcolm and Teresa is directed by A. D. Players company member and resident actor Katharine Hatcher and assisted by Christy Watkins.

Tickets to Malcolm and Teresa may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org, at A. D. Players' Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721. Ticket prices are: Previews: $15; Wednesday - Sunday: $32 - $41. Group, student, and senior discounts are available.

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