The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia (play)
Encyclopedia
The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia is the first play in the series A Texas Trilogy
by Preston Jones
. Set in 1962 it follows a meeting of 'the Knights of the White Magnolia', a Ku Klux Klan
-like group, with seven members.
The three plays "A Texas Trilogy" were first presented together as The Bradleyville Trilogy on in 1975 at the Dallas Theater Center.
The trilogy was presented under the direction of Alan Schneider
in its premier as A Texas Trilogy at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The trilogy debuted on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre
on September 23, 1976, directed again by Alan Schneider. It closed after a mere 20 performances on October 29, 1976. It featured the following cast:
----
A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia
Three Full Length-Plays in Repertory
This production played in repertory with A Texas Trilogy: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander,
A Texas Trilogy: The Oldest Living Graduate.
Broadhurst Theatre, (9/22/1976 - 10/31/1976)
Preview: Sep 17, 1976 Total Previews: 2
Opening: Sep 22, 1976
Closing: Oct 31, 1976 Total Performances:22
A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia
Awards
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Play
Fred Gwynne [nominee]
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Play
Alan Schneider [winner]
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play (American)
Produced by Robert Whitehead, Roger L. Stevens; Written by Preston Jones [winner]
A Texas Trilogy
A Texas Trilogy is an award-winning set of three plays written by Preston Jones. The three plays are set in a mythical West Texas town and employ idiosyncratic language and characters that present an evocative depiction of small town Texas life...
by Preston Jones
Preston Jones
Preston Jones was an American playwright best known for a set of three plays, A Texas Trilogy.-Biography:...
. Set in 1962 it follows a meeting of 'the Knights of the White Magnolia', a Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan, often abbreviated KKK and informally known as the Klan, is the name of three distinct past and present far-right organizations in the United States, which have advocated extremist reactionary currents such as white supremacy, white nationalism, and anti-immigration, historically...
-like group, with seven members.
Production history
The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia premiered at the Down Center Stage on December 4, 1973.The three plays "A Texas Trilogy" were first presented together as The Bradleyville Trilogy on in 1975 at the Dallas Theater Center.
The trilogy was presented under the direction of Alan Schneider
Alan Schneider
Alan Schneider was an American theatre director and mentor responsible for more than 100 theatre productions. In 1984 he was honored with a Drama Desk Special Award for serving a wide range of playwrights...
in its premier as A Texas Trilogy at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The trilogy debuted on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre
Broadhurst Theatre
The Broadhurst Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 235 West 44th Street in midtown Manhattan.It was designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, a well-known theatre designer who had been working directly with the Shubert brothers; the Broadhurst opened 27 September 1917...
on September 23, 1976, directed again by Alan Schneider. It closed after a mere 20 performances on October 29, 1976. It featured the following cast:
- L. D. Alexander - Henderson ForsytheHenderson ForsytheHenderson Forsythe was an American actor. Forsythe was known for his role as Dr. David Stewart #2 on the soap opera As the World Turns, a role he played for 32 years, and for his work on the New York stage....
- Colonel J. C. Kinkaid - Fred GwynneFred GwynneFrederick Hubbard "Fred" Gwynne was an American actor. Gwynne was best known for his roles in the 1960s sitcoms Car 54, Where Are You? and The Munsters, as well as his later roles: Pet Sematary and My Cousin Vinny...
- Red Grover - Patrick HinesPatrick HinesPatrick Hines, born Mainer Patrick Hines, was an American actor best known for his role as Kappelmeister Bonno in the 1984 film Amadeus. Other roles included 1776, The Brinks Job and Bloodrage.Patrick died in 1985 aged just 55 years old....
- Olin Potts - Thomas Toner
- Skip Hampton - Graham BeckelGraham BeckelGraham S. Beckel is an American character actor. He is known for his prolific guest appearances on television but has had prominent roles in several major films as well. Most recently he played Jack Fisk on Battlestar Galactica and Hal Sanders on Heroes...
- Rufe Phelps - Walter Flanagan
- Ramsey Eyes - John MarriottJohn Marriott (actor)John Marriott was an American film and television actor.Marriott was born in Boley, Indian Territory which is now a part of Oklahoma. He died in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.-Selected filmography:...
- Milo Crawford - Josh MostelJosh MostelJoshua "Josh" Mostel is an American actor who is best known for his roles in Jesus Christ Superstar and two Adam Sandler films .-Life and career:...
- Lonnie Roy McNeil - Paul O'KeefePaul O'KeefePaul O'Keefe is an American actor best known for his work on The Patty Duke Show and in the film The Daydreamer. Born in Boston, he began his schooling at the Immaculate Conception School and at the New England Conservatory of Music. He appeared on television with such stars as Sid Caesar, Sarah...
----
A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia
Three Full Length-Plays in Repertory
This production played in repertory with A Texas Trilogy: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander,
A Texas Trilogy: The Oldest Living Graduate.
Broadhurst Theatre, (9/22/1976 - 10/31/1976)
Preview: Sep 17, 1976 Total Previews: 2
Opening: Sep 22, 1976
Closing: Oct 31, 1976 Total Performances:22
A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia
Awards
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Play
Fred Gwynne [nominee]
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Director of a Play
Alan Schneider [winner]
1977 Drama Desk Award Outstanding New Play (American)
Produced by Robert Whitehead, Roger L. Stevens; Written by Preston Jones [winner]