(Dorothy) Ann (Willis) Richards was an American Democratic politician and 45th Governor of Texas. She gained national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she delivered the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
Born: September 1, 1933, Lacy Lakeview, TX
Died: September 13, 2006, Austin, TX
Spouse: David Richards (m. 1953–1984)
Education: Waco High School, Baylor University, The University of Texas at Austin
Children: Cecile Richards, Clark Richards, Daniel Richards, Ellen Richards
Her Grandchild, Lily is still actively involved in politics.
Barbara (Charline) Jordan was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives.
Born: February 21, 1936, Houston, TX
Died: January 17, 1996, Austin, TX
Domestic partner: Nancy Earl (late 1960s–1996)
Education: School of Law, Wheatley High School, Texas Southern University
Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Spingarn Medal
Molly Ivins (Mary Tyler Ivins)--comment about “Republican Hair”-- was an outspoken, satirical, award winning journalist that began her newspaper career with the Houston Chronicle, She was co-editor of the Texas Observer, concentrating on politics and social justice issues. In 1976 Ivins became a political reporter for the New York Times. She returned to Texas in 1982 as a columnist for the Dallas Times-Herald and then, for nine years, with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sarah (Ragle) Weddington (born February 5, 1945), is an American attorney, law professor, and former member of the Texas House of Representatives best known for representing "Jane Roe" (real name Norma McCorvey) in the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court.
“Nancy” Kohler (off-stage voice in this play)-- Assistant to Gov. Richards
Jane Hickie-- Close friend of Ann, Administrative Assistant with Ann Richards’ County Commissioner’s office. She was Richards’ campaign manager, and the instigator of Richards’ alcohol intervention in 1980.
Mary Beth Rogers -- Ann Richards’ Chief of Staff (as Governor of Texas).
John Donisi-- Austin attorney who served as special assistant to Gov. Ann Richards.
Bill Cryer-- Ann Richards’ Press Secretary
