Production History

David Lindsay-Abaire’s Ripcord opened CST’s Season 34 (2017–2018) at 800 W. Main Street, running September 8–30, 2017. The production was rated PG-13. At Bristol Place Assisted Living Facility, two incompatible roommates turn a dispute over their shared room into an escalating contest. Abby’s determination to dislodge the relentlessly cheerful Marilyn leads to increasingly elaborate pranks that test both women’s limits. The supporting actors doubled in various roles throughout these scenes.

CST Connections

CST had previously presented five David Lindsay-Abaire plays: Good People*, Rabbit Hole, Fuddy Meers, Wonder of the World, and *Kimberly Akimbo.
Rhonda Clark directed CST’s Oklahoma premiere of Rabbit Hole (2008).
Linda McDonald previously played Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1992), Lucy Stickler in Murderers (2009), and Mrs. Mannerly in Mrs. Mannerly (2013).
Lilli Bassett previously played Carol Gurney in Nebraska (1990) and Silda Grauman in Other Desert Cities (2014). She returned as Angela in My Brilliant Divorce, the Season 34 finale in summer 2018.
Ben Hall and Jay C. Schardt also designed sets and lighting respectively for Other Desert Cities (2014) and My Brilliant Divorce (2018).
Danny and Michele Bell also sponsored tickets for My Brilliant Divorce. Ed and Janet Bucknell and Mel and Cindy Ables were season sponsors for both productions.

Press and Photography

“Carpenter Square Theatre Puts Women in the Spotlight With 2017–18 Season” — The Oklahoman, September 3, 2017, season preview.
“Review: Carpenter Square’s ‘Ripcord’ Cast Willing to Let It Rip” — The Oklahoman, September 14, 2017, review attributed in the assembled research to John Brandenburg.
“What to Do in Oklahoma on Sept. 15, 2017: See the Comedy ‘Ripcord’ at Carpenter Square Theatre” — The Oklahoman, September 15, 2017, performance spotlight.

Acknowledgments

Costume Sponsors — Arnold and Mari Fagin
Ticket Sponsors — Danny and Michele Bell
Season Sponsors — Ed and Janet Bucknell; Mel and Cindy Ables

Supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts, and Kirkpatrick Family Fund.

Licensing

Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Derek Kenney