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A STEADY RAIN by Keith Huff

Directed by Malinda L. Beckham

JULY 22–30, 2016 | The MATCH

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A STEADY RAIN by Keith Huff

Directed by Malinda L. BeckhamFirst presented by New York Staging Film (Mark Lynn-Baker, Max Mayer, Johanna Pfaelzer, Leslie Urdang, Producing Directors; Elizabeth Timperman, Executive Director) and the Powerhouse Theater Program (Beth Fargis Lancaster, Executive Producer)

Original Broadway Production produced by Frederick Zollo, Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Raymond L. Gaspard, Frank Gero, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Jeffrey Sine, Michael Rose Ltd., The Schubert Organization, Inc., and Robert Cole

From the DirectorMy first exposure to A Steady Rain was in 2013 when I saw the play in Galveston. The story was mesmerizing; I was stunned by the rawness of the script, and moved by the depth of the relationship between Joey and Denny. It left me sitting in my seat a few minutes after curtain call, processing what I had just witnessed. For me, the experience was about the two actors on stage contained within the four walls of the theater. Our production process began in September of last year when we presented the first scene of the play as a workshop for Theatre Southwest. Right away I knew that music was to play a major role; in fact, music was to be the third character. Collaboration with local artists is a foundational element of Dirt Dogs, and the score composed and performed by Hescher has brought the depth to this production that I was looking for. Opening this show, my thoughts have gone outside the playing space and into the society for which we now perform. I recognize that this play is very relevant to our current environment. We are all looking for common ground, for without it, we find it impossible to find peace. As you will see in the play, Denny’s story isn’t completely true, nor is Joey’s. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. I have taken personal responsibility as director to tell the story written by Keith Huff, and I offer each audience member their own experience and interpretation of the unfolding of events. My hope is that it also provides an open-door policy for discussion. Amazing things can happen when discussions take place with cool heads and warm hearts.

About the PlaywrightKeith Huff spent more than two decades working in the Chicago storefront theater community before the original production of A Steady Rain opened in 2007 at Chicago Dramatists. Following a second production at the Royal George Theatre a year later, it moved to Broadway in 2009 and starred Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig as Denny and Joey. According to Huff, the reality is that once two of the world’s biggest movie stars signed on to do the play–James Bond and Wolverine, no less—his professional prospects shot through the roof. Hollywood suddenly wanted a piece of what he had to offer. He joined the writing staff of Mad Men, which earned him a Writers Guild of America award in 2011. Another WGA was earned in 2014 for his work on House of Cards. Mr. Huff is currently working on the film adaptation of A Steady Rain for Barbara Brocolli (EON Films) and Steven Spielberg.

DONOR LINEUP CARDWe are deeply grateful to the following supporters who

have helped to make our inaugural season possible:

Home Run Hitters ($2,500+)

Joe and Judy Baker

Base Stealers ($1000+)

Trevor B. Cone and Malinda L. Beckham

Doug Williams

Starters ($500+)

John Baker

Donna McKenzie

Bullpen ($100+)

Barbara Alicea-Aponte

Lauriston and Linda Cone

Allen Dorris

Kristen O’Connor

Jim Salners

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A STEADY RAINby Keith Huff

CASTDenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Daugherty

Joey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor B. Cone

CREATIVE TEAMDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malinda L. Beckham

Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Alicea-Aponte

Scenic/Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malinda L. Beckham

Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Baker

Composer/Sound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hescher

Scenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby Marie

Featured Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hescher Thomas Bowman

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Cone Gary Griffin

Program Design . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa J. Mayo, Sunburst Designs

DIRT DOGS THEATRE COArtistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malinda L. Beckham

Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trevor B. Cone

Design Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Baker

Production Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Alicea-Aponte

Artists-in-Residence . . . . . . . . . .Donna McKenzie & Doug Williams

THE CREATIVE TEAM

MALINDA L. BECKHAM (Director/Scenic/Costume Design) is a founding member and the Artistic Director of Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. She has been a prominent member of the Houston Theatre community since making her stage debut in 1993 in Charley’s Aunt (Amy Spettigue). Since then she has been seen in productions of Death and the Maiden (Paulina Salas), Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (Lu Ann), A Few Good Men (LCDR JoAnne Galloway), Proof (Catherine), and The Bad Seed (Christine). Malinda recently directed the world premiere of The Boundary for DDTCo. and has been at the helm of several productions including Extremities, The Philadelphia Story, Laura, Critic’s Choice, and The Columnist. Malinda sends her thanks and gratitude to the outstanding cast and crew for bringing it to the stage!

BARBARA ALICEA-APONTE (Production Manager) is a recent graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production. Along with the recent Dirt Dogs production of The Boundary, Barbara has been a stage manager for a handful of productions, including Below the Belt (Country Playhouse), Superior Donuts, Extremities, and The Philadelphia Story (Theatre Southwest). She is excited to be a part of this production and would like to thank the entire team at Dirt Dogs for the opportunity. She would also like to thank her parents for their unwavering support in all of her endeavors.

JOHN BAKER (Lighting Design) is a founding member, board member and Design Director Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. John works in the field of architectural lighting (LESCO Lighting + Controls) and collaborates with creative minds on a daily basis. He holds a BFA in Lighting Design from Boston University and is the recipient of the 2015 Houston Press award for Best Lighting Design on The Pillowman at Theatre Southwest. Other recent designs include, The Boundary (Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.), Break of Noon (Queensbury Theatre), Laura, Superior Donuts, Extremities, Death and the Maiden, Philadelphia Story, and The Merry Wives of Windsor (Theatre Southwest), Below the Belt (Country Playhouse), In-Step Dance Company (Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall), Planet Funk Dance (HCZH), and Houston City Dance Co.

SHELBY MARIE (Scenic Artist) is thrilled to be working with Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. on A Steady Rain. She most recently had the pleasure of being the scenic artist for Tamarie for President at The Catastrophic Theatre, The Divine Sister at Celebration Theatre, as well as 39 Steps and Big River at Queensbury Theatre. Shelby also designed and painted the sets of Becky’s New Car and Dollface at Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Co. In addition to pursuing design, Shelby is also an actress. You can see her perform August 4–20 in Gambrels of the Sky at The Landing Theater.

THE CAST

TREVOR B. CONE (Joey) is a founding member and the Executive Director of Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. He is thrilled to finally be on stage with Kevin Daugherty and to see this project come to light! Trevor was most recently seen in K2 (Harold) at Queensbury Theatre. Other local roles include One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Dale Harding) and Speed the Plow (Bobby Gould) at Country Playhouse, The Philadelphia Story (George/Thomas), The Pillowman (Ariel), Laura (McPherson), The Imaginary Invalid (Beralde), Inherit the Wind (Cates), and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at Theatre Southwest. Trevor extends his extreme gratitude to everyone who worked so hard to make this show possible. Special thanks and all his love go to Malinda, who makes all things better. 143 a+f!

KEVIN DAUGHERTY (Denny) is so honored and excited to be part of this wonderful production of A Steady Rain. Kevin was last seen in The Break of Noon (John Smith) at Queensbury Theatre. Other credits include Equus (Martin Dysart) at Frenetic Theatre, Race (Jack Lawson) at Ensemble Theatre, Breaking The Code (Alan Turing) and Extremities (Raul) at Theatre Southwest, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (George), The Pillowman (Katurian), Misery (Paul) Cabaret (Emcee), Company (Bobby), and 1776 (John Adams) at Island ETC. He would like to thank both Trevor and Malinda for believing in him and the men and women who serve to protect us out on the streets. Kevin would like to dedicate the show to his brother, Pat Daugherty.

Hescher is CORY SINCLAIR; a cinematic pop musician and performer from Houston, Texas.

Hescher is no stranger to the theatre: having been a co-creator of Houston’s experimental rock band The Manichean and performing their album "Lovers" on stage at The Alley Theatre in 2012 and 2013, his background is littered with acting and singing rock music from adolescence.

“Who is Hescher?” asks Sinclair, “Hescher is my chance to share with others the beauty found in longing, in crafting music for your dreams; like wearing armor to bed.”

Hescher would like to thank Matt Adams, Justice, Sakura, Alejandro Sescosse and Thomas.

All music written by Hescher except for three songs during pre-show and two songs during the play. Those songs are “Cherry Waves” by Deftones, “House of Cards” by Radiohead, “Shelter” by The xx, and “Mr. Sandman” by Pat Ballard.

Ending piano music used with permission, courtesy of Andrew Love.

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THOMAS BOWMAN (Featured Musician) is a musician, composer, and audio engineer based in Houston Texas. He will be accompanying Hescher for this production of A Steady Rain playing guitar, bass, and percussive instruments. Thomas has been playing and writing music since the age of 12 and has only just begun.

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