Holland Taylor steps into the shoes of Ann Richards, the impassioned Governor of Texas who dedicated her life to empowering, expanding and enriching the lives of her constituents, friends and family. Ann is an inspiring and hilarious new play that brings you face to face with a complex, colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Taylor takes the audience on a journey, neither political nor a history lesson, swirling together the past and present to reunite Ann Richards with old friends and introduce her to a new generation.
What Is the Story of Ann ?
Ann offers a glimpse into the fascinating and ground-breaking life and career of former Texas governor Ann Richards. The one-woman-show, written by and starring Holland Taylor, chronicles Richards’ humble beginnings, her bout with alcoholism, her late-in-life political career and the difference she made for the people of the Lone Star State. Ann also fictionalizes events inside the Texas governor’s office to paint a portrait of who Richards actually was as a leader, a mother and a friend.