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Two plays by Robert Davis
MLT’s brand new Readings, Workshops, and Concerts Series (RWC@MLT) explores original creative expression by Middle Georgia performing artists. We will accept proposals from guest directors for this series that will run on a single weekend during the year. These productions are meant to try out a new idea on an abbreviated production process. We especially welcome original ideas and performances that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and access at MLT.
Meet the Playwright
Playwright Robert D. Davis
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Bob Davis grew up in Tennille, Georgia. After a stint in the Marine Corps, he got a BA from the University of Massachusetts in Classical Studies and Russian Language/Literature. Back home, degree in hand, he was able to land a job working with a shovel and a wheelbarrow. So he moved his young family to Macon to attend Mercer Law School. Nights were spent as a security guard at Vineville Christian Towers retirement home, where he sometimes found himself writing fiction in longhand on legal pads.
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His practice of law began with Georgia Legal Services, where he worked with the team that handled the first Georgia case ever filed under The Agricultural Workers Protection Act. They won. It was a historic case and received international attention - for two, maybe three minutes. Next he worked with Nathan Deal, one of the best trial lawyers anybody ever saw, and with his law partner, Tom Jarrard, one of the best mentors anybody could ask for. Then Bob returned to Macon, where he would become a partner with Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley and Hinson, working with Rudolph Patterson, a true pioneer in the field of disability law. Maybe the pioneer.
Until the grind of work prevented it, Bob volunteered his Sundays to read for the blind at Macon’s AM radio Reading Service affiliate. For years he had read to his blind father; old habits die hard. Years later, as his marriage was ending, he moved to The Massey on College Street, at first only vaguely aware of its connection to Tennessee Williams. While there, he once again found himself writing fiction, this time with a laptop.
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Bob’s one-act play, Room Four Oh Four, was a Runner-Up in the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival’s 2025 competition. His one-act play, The Coin Bracelet, was a Finalist in 2024. Both plays were originally written at The Massey. Bob is grateful to Macon Little Theatre for the opportunity to have them read before an audience for the first time. Still practicing law full time, Bob lives in Rome, Georgia, with his wife, Regina, and their dogs Holly and Nick. He has recently completed a novel and hopes to see it published.
Meet the Cast
In order of appearance
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MICHAEL STEWART (Narrator) Michael is thrilled to be a part of this incredible opportunity. Michael has been seen on MLT’s stage in The Prom and California Suite and will seen in the upcoming production of And Then There Were None. My continued thanks to my other half, my family and the dogs for supporting my time on stage!
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TIM HINOJOSA (Major Wendell Rice) loves being part of the collaborative process that brings characters and stories to life, especially on new works. He is grateful for every opportunity to share that passion. Tim thanks Mr. Davis for trusting the company with his stories and Sylvia for bringing him onto this project.
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ALLI YEOMANS (Gussie) Allison Yeomans is a Cherokee County Native who relocated to Macon in 2022. She is a full-time Behaviorist for the Bibb County School District and also serves as the Head Coach for the Mercer University Dance Team. No stranger to MLT, she most recently performed in the ensemble of Rent and as Sheila in A Chorus Line and choreographed Shrek the Musical last month. Alli is excited to present Gussie’s story and is thankful to Sylvia and Robert for trusting her with it!
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GAIL JOHNSON (Jeannie) Gail is honored to be part of presenting original works by Robert Davis. She is happy to be back at MLT, having directed California Suite here last season. Locally, Gail has appeared in Broadway Bound, The Little Foxes, Mamma Mia!, Noises Off, The Glass Menagerie, and Angels in America. Many thanks to JP, Sylvia, and the Board for creating space in the season for original works. Cheers to her husband, Doug, for his constant support.
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BLAKE LESLIE (Jonathan) Blake Leslie was most recently seen as Hans in Theatre Macon’s production of Disney’s Frozen. He was last seen at MLT as Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. A few of his favorite roles include Dr. Pomatter in Waitress, Ramses in The Prince of Egypt, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Arpad in She Loves Me. He is honored to be a part of bringing Bob’s stories to life.
Special Thanks to
JP Haynie, Lighting Design
Laura Voss, Sound Design
Victoria Brown and Elliott Wall, Technical Supervision for Sound and Light Board
Macon Little Theatre’s Board of Directors for supporting this project
Ann Tift, Production Committee Liaison to the playwright
Lorelai Wall, Sound Technician