Rosalee Was Here
Written by Maura Campbell
Directed by Cheryl Snodgrass
Performed June 23 - 28, 2009.

Credits:
Cast:
Rosalee: Gina Laguzza
Molly: Margaret Dube
Ms. Holiday: Kris Laguzza

Producer: Todd Ristau
Technical Director: Jess Hilden
Scenic Design: Todd Ristau with Jess Hilden
Set Construction and Props: Jess Hilden, Katie Ashe and Shay Mullins
Lighting Design: Jess Hilden
Scenic Painter: Gustave Wirth
Sound Design: Katie Ashe
Stage Manager: Shay Mullins
Assistant Stage Manager: Gustave Wirth
Box Office and House Crew: Katie Ashe, Michelle Bennett, Catherine Leonard, Steven V. Rice, and Joan Ruelle

Special Thanks to: Greg Armknecht, Michelle Bennett, Kate De Vore, Anne Fogarty, Stephanie L. Frey, Megan Gogerty, Jeffrey Goode, Habitat Restore, Adam Hahn, Heather Hardin, Jessica Hilden, Hollins Freestore, Hollins University Theatre Department, Caroline Jacobson, Cate Leonard, Mary Baldwin College Theatre, Michael J. Mix, Karen Moeller, Lee Moyer, Deanna Dement Myers, Steven V. Rice, Roanoke Trading Company, Joan Ruelle, Bradley Schnurr, Susan Sheldon, Jen Shepard, Kenley Smith, Terry Southerington, Jonathan Stacks, Jaque and Tim Troy, Adam Whisner, and the Playwright's Lab at Hollins University

About the Play
Rosalee Was Here is the story of a young Hispanic girl placed on 24/7 surveillance, provided by Molly, a teacher's aide with her own family problems. Within the confines imposed by Ms. Holiday, the middle school Principal who is compelled to enforce the harsh rules and restrictions imposed by the educational and juvenile justice systems, Molly attempts to help Rosalee struggle with issues of personal identity and freedom.

Inspired by actual events, Maura Campbell has crafted a moving and often very funny commentary on the insanity of any system that does not account for its own flows and imperfections.

About the Playwright
Maura Campbell is the author of more than thirty plays. Recent productions include Rosalee Was Here at the New York International Fringe Festival, Dreamtime at Mill Mountain Theatre, and Wilde Geese at Manhattan Repertory Theatre. Maura is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.

About the Director
Cheryl Snodgrass focuses on the production of new works. She's worked extensively with playwright Jeff Goode, as a director, actor, and producer. She directed the premier productions of Poona the Fuckdog and other plays for children and The Eight: reindeer monologues among others. She's directed and/or produced works by Rebecca Gilman, Brett Nevue, and Todd Ristau. Her most recent productions were the Jeff recommended Die! Mommie, Die! and Haywire! with Hell in a Handbag Productions. She has recently presented readings of Goode's Love Loves a Pornographer as a guest of Hollins University and Mill Mountain Theatre, and The Emancipation of Alabaster McGill at THE SPOT in Chicago. Cheryl just wrapped up collaboration with David Cerda for the remount of Posiden! An Upside Down Musical with productions scheduled in Chicago, Cincinnati, and San Diego. Cheryl has been a guest artist at Lawrence University and was a founding member of No Shame Theatre, The Unusual Cabaret, Les Enfants du Mais, and C'est Destine. Cheryl will be returning in the Fall to direct Donny and the Monsters at Studio Roanoke.