Production History

David Lindsay-Abaire’s Rabbit Hole received its Oklahoma premiere at Carpenter Square Theatre during Season 24 (2007–2008), directed by Rhonda Clark. The play follows a family eight months after the accidental death of Becca and Howie’s young son, Danny. Their different approaches to grief strain their marriage and relationships with Becca’s sister, Izzy, and mother, Nat. Jason, the teenage driver involved in the accident, offers Becca a story about parallel universes that provides an unexpected form of consolation. The production included a video portrayal of Danny Corbett by Ryne Siler, credited separately from the five-member onstage cast. The original credits identify Josh Cain with set construction but do not name a set designer. Rabbit Hole won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prizes

CST Connections

This was CST’s fourth David Lindsay-Abaire production, following Fuddy Meers*, Wonder of the World, and *Kimberly Akimbo.
Plans to present Rabbit Hole had been mentioned during Kimberly Akimbo in Season 23.
Jamie Brewster previously appeared as Gladys in Out of Order (1998) and in the ensemble of Pride’s Crossing (2001).
James Tyra previously played Ketch Freeman in Our Country’s Good (1993) and later served as stage manager and sound technician for Orphans (2009).
Kyle Watson worked on set construction for Proposals (1999) and Murder in Green Meadows (2002).
Jason Moore later served on the running crew and contributed scenic painting for Orphans (2009).
Jonathan Siler also designed posters and advertising for Orphans and Murderers (2009).

Press and Photography

“Carpenter Square’s ‘Rabbit Hole’ Packs Emotional Wallop” — Oklahoma Gazette, January 17, 2008, review by Linda McDonald. The retrieved review confirms all five cast assignments and Rhonda Clark’s direction, praising the ensemble’s handling of grief and family tensions. okgazette.com
“Rabbit Hole Captures Nuances, Pain of Grief-Stricken Family” — The Edmond Sun, January 29, 2008, page A12, review by Bob Smith. This verified newspaper appearance includes a provided photograph identifying Jamie Brewster as Nat and Catherine Dunlap as Becca.
“Theater Notes” — The Oklahoman, January 11, 2008, opening-day coverage lead; accompanying photography has not been verified.

Acknowledgments

Opening-Night Party Sponsor — Trattoria Il Centro
Cast Sponsor — Vina Showers

Special thanks: Eric Nazim; Jo Ann Swink; Rodney Brazil; Paul James; Nick Backes; Jon Womastek; Doobie Potter; Classen SAS Drama Department.

Licensing

Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals, which lists Rabbit Hole as a Dramatists Play Service title.

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