Production History

Ray Cooney’s Run for Your Wife concluded CST’s regular indoor subscription lineup for Season 9 (1992–1993). The farce follows London taxi driver John Smith, whose carefully managed double life allows him to maintain two marriages. When an unexpected hospital visit disrupts his schedule, questions from his wives and the police force him into increasingly complicated lies.

CST Connections

Doug Bentin previously directed Stepping Out during Season 9.
Marilyn Ragan acted in Stepping Out and operated sound for Our Country’s Good earlier that season. She subsequently played Kate’s fellow ensemble roles and served as stage manager for Prelude to a Kiss (1993).
Lilli Bassett previously played Carol Gurney in Nebraska (1990), and later appeared as Silda Grauman in Other Desert Cities (2014) and Angela in My Brilliant Divorce (2018).
Terry Veal later directed Murder by Misadventure (1994), Never the Sinner (2001), and Romance in D (2003).
Rick Cheek later served as technical director and contributed set construction for Proof (2004).
Joe Daleo also designed lighting and constructed the set for Prelude to a Kiss (1993).
Stephanie Telleen worked in the control booth for Nebraska (1990) and served as sound technician for Rumors (1992).
Muzzi Harlen contributed construction and properties work to Our Country’s Good (1993).

Press and Photography

“Wife Woes” — The Oklahoman, May 30, 1993, pre-opening feature. Supplemental research reports a photograph by Doug Hoke featuring Doug Bentin, Marilyn Ragan, and Lilli Bassett; the caption and photographer credit remain unverified.
“Carpenter Square’s Sex Farce a Silly Delight” — The Oklahoman, June 11, 1993, reported review by John Brandenburg.
“Carpenter Kicks Off 1994–95 Season With ‘Run’” — The Oklahoman, September 2, 1994, later revival-announcement lead.

Licensing

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., according to the supplied CST record. Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals.

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Doug Bentin