R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The world premiere of the musical Jouet, written by 1-2 Allen Robertson and starring Meredith McCall, opened April 5, 2001, 1-3 on the Kleberg Stage of the Zachary Scott Theatre Center in Austin, 1-4 to the thunderous applause of critics and audiences alike; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The dazzling production, Zachary Scott's first 1-6 effort at mounting an original work, has further burnished the 1-7 theater's distinguished reputation and elicited enthusiastic praise 1-8 for the musical's actress and author/composer; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Robertson, who holds a bachelor's degree from 1-10 Abilene Christian University and an M.F.A. from The University of 1-11 Texas at Austin, maintains a crowded schedule, typically working on 1-12 several shows at the same time; a tremendously gifted composer and 1-13 musical director, he invests Jouet with a kaleidoscope of ethnic 1-14 musical styles while exploring "themes of identity and image, trust 1-15 and sacrifice," and the quest to find one's place in the world; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Meredith McCall, for whom the role of Jouet was 1-17 specifically written, also earned a bachelor's degree from Abilene 1-18 Christian and a master of arts degree in theater from Northwestern 1-19 University; this consummate performer is equal parts singer and 1-20 actress and a master of both comedy and drama; she has won 1-21 recognition for her performances in shows as varied as the 1-22 children's piece The Steadfast Tin Soldier, the comedy Born 1-23 Yesterday, and the drama Pride's Crossing; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Staged under the direction of Dave Steakley, Zachary 2-1 Scott's artistic director, with design by Michael Raiford and 2-2 Leslie Bonnell, Jouet has showcased the exceptional talents of two 2-3 highly respected artists, added a splendid new work to the corpus 2-4 of American musicals, and underscored the vibrant creativity of 2-5 cultural life in the Capital City; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby honor Allen Robertson and Meredith McCall on the 2-8 occasion of Jouet's triumphant world premiere and extend to them 2-9 sincere best wishes for continued success in their many endeavors; 2-10 and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-12 for Mr. Robertson and Ms. McCall as an expression of high regard by 2-13 the Texas House of Representatives. Kitchen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1153 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House