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Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (play)
''Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander'' is the second play in the series ''A Texas Trilogy ''A Texas Trilogy'' (also known as ''The Bradleyville Trilogy'') is a set of three plays written by Preston Jones. The three plays are set in a mythical West Texas town and employ idiosyncratic language and characters that present an evocative dep ...'' by Preston Jones. History The original name of ''A Texas Trilogy'' was ''The Bradleyville Trilogy''. The trilogy was first performed in its entirety at the Dallas Theater Center in 1975. References * https://archive.today/20120713074945/http://alkek.library.txstate.edu/swwc/archives/writers/jones.html External links * {{IBDB show, 9874, Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander 1974 plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Texas Trilogy
''A Texas Trilogy'' (also known as ''The Bradleyville Trilogy'') is a set of three plays written by Preston Jones (playwright), Preston Jones. The three plays are set in a mythical West Texas town and employ idiosyncratic language and characters that present an evocative depiction of small-town Texas life. The plays in this trilogy are ''The Oldest Living Graduate (play), The Oldest Living Graduate'', ''The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia (play), The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia'', and ''Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (play), Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander''. Performance history The trilogy was first performed as separate pieces during the 19731974 season at the Down Center Stage in Dallas, Texas. After this, ''Knights of the White'' and ''Lu Ann Hampton'' were performed together at the 1974 Playmarket (U.S.A.), Playmarket showcase. Literary agent Audrey Wood (literary agent), Audrey Wood and director Alan Schneider saw the plays and imme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preston Jones (playwright)
Preston Jones (April 7, 1936 – September 19, 1979) was an American playwright best known for ''A Texas Trilogy'', a set of three plays. Biography Jones was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father, James B. Jones, was lieutenant governor of New Mexico. Jones graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1960, with a degree in education. After briefly working as an educator, he began studying drama at Baylor University under Paul Baker. Due to a conflict between Baker and Baylor's administration, Baker and Jones both moved to Trinity University (Texas) in San Antonio, where Jones received a master's degree 1966. Jones spent the majority of his adult life in the employment of the Dallas Theater Center (DTC), performing many different roles including actor, stage manager, and director. During his employment at DTC, he met his wife, actress, director, designer and DTC's assistant director, Mary Sue Jones, who had a major influence on his writing and career. In 1972, Jones ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |