The Queen's Friend

An original play

Written, produced, and directed at the World's Premiere

By Doug Jones

Doug and Paula Jones.

Director and director's assistant. Good team work pulled this play together, from costumes and sets to character development and technical work.

The royal court.

From left, Queen Catherine Parr played by Nellie Dimelar, Princess Elizabeth played by Anne Harrell, and Henry VIII played by Ed Iverson.

The church folk.

Bishop Gardiner played by Joe Williams, Anne Askew (martyr and heroine of the story) played by Cat Sentz, Margarate, maid to Anne, played by Chealsea Jones, and Chanselor Writhsley played by Marty Becktell.

Ladies of the court.

Clockwise from left: Lady Champernowne played by Kate Hendrickson, Lady Herbert played by Alison Bradley, Lady Tyrwitt played by Cynthia King, and Lady Jane Grey played by Erin McIntosh.

The same ladies after a costume change.

Laura Blakey, our fearless makeup artist, and Marty Becktell.

John Marbeck played by Jesse Sumpter and the servant played by moi.