Production History

Carpenter Square Theatre closed its twentieth-anniversary mainstage season with its fifth staging of The Rocky Horror Show, returning to the musical that launched the company in January 1985. Ellen Webster directed the twenty-member cast, with Wil Rogers as Frank ’n’ Furter, Corey Whaley as Brad, and Stephanie Long as Janet. David Hargis led the four-piece live band, with choreography by Cheryl Varnell and sets and costumes designed by Corey Martin. Richard O’Brien’s rock musical follows stranded sweethearts Brad and Janet into a mysterious castle, where an eccentric scientist’s latest experiment sparks a night of outrageous discoveries. CST’s anniversary engagement included a June 27 Sunday matinee and midnight performances on July 9 and 16.

CST Connections

Ellen Webster portrayed Magenta in CST’s 2001 staging before directing the 2004 revival.
Wil Rogers moved from Riff Raff in 2001 to Frank ’n’ Furter in 2004.
Corey Whaley appeared as Ralf Hapshatt and a Transylvanian in 2001 before returning as Brad.
Wendy Hart returned to the roles of Betty and Transylvanian after appearing in the 2001 production.
Phil Carlton, Emily Etherton, Mary Freeh, and Corey Martin also participated in the 2001 staging.
David Hargis accompanied CST’s 1986–1987 production, while Cheryl Varnell choreographed and performed in that staging.
Rodney Brazil later directed The Little Dog Laughed (2009), featuring Wil Rogers and Scotty Taylor.

Press and Photography

Acknowledgments

Cast sponsors — Art House Studio; SearchKing.com

Opening-night party sponsor — SearchKing.com

Special thanks — Marcellus Hankins; Classen School of Advanced Studies; Terry Veal; Don Lusk; Oklahoma Children’s Theatre; Brent Logsdon; Adrian Thompson; Spencer and Tracy Webster; Tom’s Formalwear

Licensing

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. — now administered through Concord Theatricals.

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Chris Rodgers