Recipient of the
2012 American Theatre Wing
National Theatre Company Award

[The Now’s] dedication to theater and meaningful works runs deep.

—Kathleen Allen, The Arizona Daily Star

Rogue After Curfew
a late night show in association with The Now Theatre

Directed by Daniel Thomson November 4–21, 2010 Thursday–Saturday 10:30 P.M. Sunday 7:30 P.M. following The Rogue Theatre’s production of Ghosts Music preshow by violinist Robert Villa and pianist Dawn Sellers begins 15 minutes before curtain Tickets: $10 at the door 30 minutes before curtain Ticket information Performance Schedule The Rogue Theatre at The Historic Y 300 East University Boulevard Free Off-Street Parking See Map and Parking Information

After a romantic cruise around the world, the Lunns and the Junos are reunited to find that their spouses have found new lovers—each other’s. Upon discovery, the two couples launch into a debate over society’s notions of fidelity, the dangers of moral extremism, and love. Written in 1912 by an author who was way ahead of his time, this short play sparkles with the delicious wit and repartee of George Bernard Shaw at his most playful.

Danielle Hecht (Mrs. Lunn), Lucas Gonzales (Juno),
Nic Adams (Gregory Lunn) and Jennifer Rose Hijazi (Mrs. Juno)

Photo by Christian Ramirez

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Press

Kinetic Wit Adds Earnest Charm to Enthusiastic Overruled

Review of Overruled by Anna Swenson in the November 12 The Desert Lamp

Ibsen’s Ghosts alive, well and quite relevant at Rogue
Shaw comedy lifts spirits after Ghosts

Reviews of Ghosts and Overruled by Kathleen Allen in the November 12 Arizona Daily Star

Ibsen vs. Shaw
Rogue’s Ghosts and Now’s Overruled take on hypocrisy in extremely different ways

Reviews of Ghosts and Overruled by Nathan Christensen in the November 11 Tucson Weekly

 

Direction

	Daniel Thomson (Director) is a Theatre, Film and Television student currently studying at the U of A. His involvement with The Now Theatre began with the production of This Property is Condemned, understudying the role of Tom. Since then he has helped with other productions such as Neil LaBute’s Some Girl(s) and A Night of Three Short Plays. He is very excited to make his directorial debut with The Now. Thanks to Matt Bowdren and Nic Adams for their trust and friendship.

 

Cast
Gregory Lunn		Nic Adams
Mrs. Juno		Jennifer Rose Hijazi
Juno		Lucas Gonzales
Mrs. Lunn		Danielle Hecht

 

	Nic Adams (Gregory Lunn) has appeared with the Now Theatre in This Property is Condemned, The Zoo Story, and Cigarettes & Chocolate, all “Rogue After Curfew” productions. Other acting credits include roles in The Rogue Theatre’s Six Characters in Search of an Author, Orlando, and Othello. A theatre student at the University of Arizona, Nic will be graduating this winter and looks forward to continue his job as General Manager at The Rogue Theatre.
Lucas Gonzales (Juno) is making his first appearance on both the glorious stage of The Rogue Theatre and with the traveling band that is the Now Theatre. He is ecstatic to be working with both. Lucas is a student at the University of Arizona finishing up his degree in Theatre Arts. You may have recently seen him in productions of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage, Last of the Boys, and Shining City at the Beowulf Alley Theatre here in downtown Tucson. He plans on eventually moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and entertainment. A big thumbs up to the Black Stallions and a big high five to my family. This performance is dedicated to Everyone.
	Danielle Hecht (Mrs. Lunn) is currently a senior at the University of Arizona. This is her second show with the Now Theatre and she is thrilled to be working alongside both talented actors and wonderful friends. Some of her past credits include Tyler in The Now Theatre’s Some Girl(s), Callie in Stop Kiss with the U of A Workshop Series and Arizona Repertory Theatre productions of Urinetown and Candide. She gives thanks to her family and friends.
Jennifer Rose Hijazi (Mrs. Juno), a junior musical theatre major at the University of Arizona, is thrilled to be part of such a welcoming and talented group of people. Most recently, she has been seen in Arizona Onstage Productions’ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Olive and is currently a part of Arizona Repertory Theatre’s Dracula. This is her first show with the Now Theatre. She thanks her family, friends, and educators for all of their love and support.

 

Preshow Music
performend by Robert Villa on violin and Dawn Sellers on piano
Schön Rosmarin (Fair Rosmarin)		Fritz Kreisler
Liebeslied (Love’s Sorrow)		Fritz Kreisler
Romanza Andaluza		Pablo de Sarasate
Por Una Cabeza (Tango)		Carlos Gardel, arr. Villa-Sellers

 

	Robert Villa (Musical Direction, Violin) has been playing violin for about 12 years. This is his first Now Theatre production. He has performed music for The Rogue Theatre’s productions of The Dead, Endymion, Our Town, and Krapp’s Last Tape. Apart from his love of music, he is a passionate naturalist in love with the cultural and natural history of Mesoamerica and the Sonoran region. He is a student technician at the Human Origins Genotyping Laboratory at University of Arizona and the vice president of Tucson Herpetological Society which is dedicated to the conservation, education and research of amphibians and reptiles of Arizona and Mexico. Robert dedicates his performance to Norma Davenport.
Dawn C. Sellers (Pianist) serves on The Rogue Theatre’s Board of Directors, performed in The Rogue’s production of Our Town, and was Assistant Director for The Rogue’s production of Nāga Mandala. Dawn was a pianist, composer and educator prior to receiving an MFA in dramatic writing from Carnegie Mellon University. Her screenplay, Butterfly Found, won the Arthur Sloan Foundation Screenwriting Award as well as the Santa Fe Screenwriter’s Conference Award. She composed music for the Off-Broadway production of Dance with Me by Jean Reynolds and is published with Hal Leonard Music Publishing, Alfred Music Publishers and the Neil A. Kjos, Jr. Music Company. Dawn also holds a Masters of Music from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma. Since moving to Tucson three years ago, her plays have been produced by This Side Up Productions, Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, Live Theatre Workshop and The Arizona Women’s Theatre. A member of Tucson’s Old Pueblo Playwrights, her play Frozen Heart was presented at Live Theatre Workshop this past April.

 

Production Staff
Stage Manager		Leah Taylor
Box Office Manager		Leigh Moyer

 

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Tickets

Price: $10

Tickets are available at The Rogue Theatre box office beginning 1/2 hour before curtain for Overruled (CASH ONLY).

Tickets are also available one hour before curtain time for The Rogue Theatre’s productions of Ghosts. (Click here for schedule.) Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit) accepted if tickets are purchased in conjunction with tickets for Ghosts.

Call 949-547-6067 for reservations and more information.

Note: The Now Theatre productions are not included in The Rogue Theatre’s season ticket package

Performance Schedule for Overruled

Location: The Rogue Theatre at The Historic Y, 300 East University Boulevard
See Map and Parking Information

Thursday November 4, 2010, 10:30 pm
Friday November 5, 2010, 10:30 pm
Saturday November 6, 2010, 10:30 pm
Sunday November 7, 2010, 7:30 pm

Thursday November 11, 2010, 10:30 pm
Friday November 12, 2010, 10:30 pm
Saturday November 13, 2010, 10:30 pm
Sunday November 14, 2010, 7:30 pm

Thursday November 18, 2010, 10:30 pm
Friday November 19, 2010, 10:30 pm
Saturday November 20, 2010, 10:30 pm
Sunday November 21, 2010, 7:30 pm CLOSING PERFORMANCE

(Performances of The Rogue Theatre’s Ghosts continue November 26–28)