Production History

William Inge’s Picnic ran March 23–April 14, 2007, during Season 23 (2006–2007) at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. The play won the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

CST Connections

Vikki Simer played Emma Kent in Murder by Misadventure (1994) and Kathleen in Park Your Car in Harvard Yard (1995). Bob Cross was stage manager and light operator for Murder by Misadventure, with Mona Cross on properties.
Michael Payne, Corey Martin, Steven Gillmore, Rhonda Clark, Terry Veal, and Tom Gibson all worked on Noises Off (2001). Payne helped build the set, Martin designed costumes, Gillmore designed lighting and helped build the set, Clark directed and helped build the set, Veal played Frederick Fellowes, and Gibson served on the running crew.
Corey Martin, Steven Gillmore, and Rhonda Clark also worked on Murder in Green Meadows (2002) as costume coordinator, lighting designer and technical director, and scenic artist, respectively.
Jessa Schinske later served on the running crew for Murderers (2009), with Don Lusk and Phil Carlton again credited as webmasters. Roger Oxford later received special thanks for Orphans (2009).

Press and Photography

Linda McDonald’s Oklahoma Gazette review praised Venters and Reasons, as well as the set and period costumes. She found the production thoughtful and well acted, with occasional pacing lags. The review appeared in the March 28–April 3 issue. “Carpenter Square Treats Pulitzer-Winning ‘Picnic’ with Reverence”.

Sponsors and Support

Opening-night party sponsors — Bob and Mona Cross
Cast sponsors — Larry and Leah Westmoreland
Special thanks — Jon Womastek and the Classen SAS Drama Department

Supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Allied Arts. The production was an Allied Arts City Card event.

Licensing

Currently listed as a Dramatists Play Service title through Concord Theatricals.

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