(November 1948 to June 1949) His play, "Sting in the Tail," was performed at the Theatre '49 in Dallas, Texas with Marilyn Putnam (Mrs. Stone); Jack Warden (Joseph Bently); Frances Waller (Bridget); Rebecca Hargis (Emily Bently); Mary Finney (Louisa Hackett); Romola Robb (Norah Despard); Edwin Whitney (Dr. Bianconi) and Clinton Anderson (Mr. Turtle) in the cast. Margo Jones was managing director. Manning Gurian was business manager. Jed Mace was production manager. Richard Bernstein was technical director. Jonathan Seymour was production and stage manager. J.B. Tad Adoue III was company manager. Mabel Duke and Watson Associates were public relations. Marilyn Putnam was technical assistant. Rebecca Hargis and Charles Braswell were production assistants. Billie Baker was treasurer.