Production History

Presented during CST’s sixth season, Fifth of July brought Lanford Wilson’s ensemble drama to the Main Street theatre under the direction of Kate Hammett-Leader. Hammett-Leader’s original director’s notes interpret the play through the Vietnam era and the loss of 1960s idealism.

CST Connections

Vikki Simer, Michael Harkey, Danielle Centracco and Laurel Van Horn appeared together later in 1990 in The Children’s Hour.
Stan Kamp subsequently worked on set construction for Six Women with Brain Death (1990).
Chris Crane previously served as assistant stage manager for The Back Hills Trilogy (1987).
Jim Osterlund designed the set for Steel Magnolias (1991), directed by Rhonda Clark.

Press and Photography

The Oklahoman, February 2, 1990: “Theater Notebook” — advance scheduling coverage.
The Oklahoman, February 12, 1990: “‘Fifth’ Packs Post-Vietnam War Wallop” — contemporary review.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks: Jewel Box Theatre; Roger Ellis; Janet Runge; Christina Rich; Richard Charnay; Ruth Charnay; Jeannine Houx; Kenny Walker; Rob Foley; Calvin Worth; Carol Sorrels; Odie Spencer.

Licensing

Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. Current licensing is available through Concord Theatricals, a Dramatists Play Service title.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Earl Hengel