For the final performance of the Fall 2012 semester, SMU Meadows Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara.
The play, first performed in 1905, explores the family dynamics of the Undershafts and the very different values of each family member – especially in the relationship of Mr. Undershaft, an estranged father and successful military industrialist, and his daughter, Barbara, a major in the Salvation Army.
Major Barbara is directed by Stephen Fried and features a cast of SMU Meadows students plus Dallas actress Lynn Blackburn, best known for her recurring role in the NBC series “Friday Night Lights.”
Performances begin in the Greer Garson Theatre, Owen Arts Center, at 8 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2. Tickets are $7 each for faculty, staff and students.
All photos by Linda Blase. Full cast list after the jump.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Lady Britomart Undershaft Lynn Blackburn*
Stephen Undershaft, her son Brady Stebleton (B.F.A. ’13)
Barbara Undershaft, her eldest daughter Ashlee Elizabeth Bashore (M.F.A. ’14)
Sarah Undershaft, her younger daughter Janielle Kastner (B.F.A. ’13)
Adolphus Cusins, engaged to Barbara Russell Jonas (M.F.A. ’14)
Charles Lomax, engaged to Sarah Teddy Warren (B.F.A. ’14)
Morrison, butler to Lady Britomart Undershaft Jacob Stewart (B.F.A. ’14)
Andrew Undershaft Brandon Potter (M.F.A. ’14)
Rummy Mitchens Amelia Johns (B.F.A. ’14)
Snobby Price Justin Amos (B.F.A. ’13)
Jenny Hill Alyssa Hamedi (B.F.A. ’14)
Peter Shirley Tom Valentine Gelo (B.F.A. ’14)
Bill Walker Ted Quincy Gwara (B.F.A. ’14)
Mrs. Baines Barbie Wu (M.F.A. ’14)
Bilton Josh Porter (B.F.A. ’14)
Ensemble Madeleine Boudreaux (B.F.A. ’16)
George Colligan (B.F.A. ’16)
Parker Gray (B.F.A. ’16)
Dylan Guerra (B.F.A. ’16)
Blake Murray (B.F.A. ’15)
Nick Riley (B.F.A. ’16)
Kent Van Dover (B.F.A. ’16)
Bekka Walker (B.F.A. ’16)
*The role of Lady Britomart Undershaft will be played by Lynn Blackburn. a professional actress in the Dallas area. (The student who was originally cast in the role was unable to perform.)
A proud member of Actors Equity for eleven years, Lynn has been seen on nearly every stage in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, most recently in the Dallas Theater Center production of Next Fall. She works regularly as a commercial, industrial and television actress. Represented by the Mary Collins Agency, Lynn can currently be seen in a Wholly Guacamole commercial. You may also recognize her from her recurring role in the final season of “Friday Night Lights.” Lynn makes her home in Oak Cliff with her actor husband, Chamblee Ferguson (M.F.A., SMU, 1988). She is grateful to Stephen, Stan and the cast for making her feel like part of the family
