Production History

Julia Jordan’s St. Scarlet received its Oklahoma premiere at Carpenter Square Theatre during Season 23 (2006–2007), at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. Set on St. Patrick’s Day at a lake house, the dark comedy follows three siblings whose mother has recently died. A blizzard prevents removal of her body, leaving the family together as old tensions surface. An unexpected visitor complicates matters by declaring his love for Rose, who insists she has never met him. The original CST credits document six performers sharing five roles. Elnora Cullinan is specifically credited as Mom for February 16–17; Donna Mackie also appears in that role.

CST Connections

Doobie Potter previously directed Out of Order (1998) and later directed Sheepdog (2024).
Chad Alan Baker later played Trip Wyeth in Other Desert Cities (2014).
Corey Martin and Steven Gillmore continued as set/costume designer and lighting designer, respectively, for CST’s next production, Picnic (March 23–April 14, 2007).
Rickelle Williams also contributed set construction, scenic painting, and backstage work to Picnic. Jeni White designed its poster and advertising.
David Mays later operated sound for Rabbit Hole (2008).
Rhonda Clark supplied website photography for both this production and Rabbit Hole.

Press and Photography

“Around Town: New initiative” — The Journal Record, February 14, 2007, contemporary production preview.
“St. Scarlet by Julia Jordan: an analysis for production” — Will It Play Here?, March 11, 2018, a later script analysis featuring a photograph explicitly identified as CST’s 2007 production.

Acknowledgments

Opening-night party sponsor: The Lunch Box.

Special thanks: Eaton Quade Plastics & Sign Co.; Rodney Brazil; Will Gable; The Ponca Playhouse; Perry Antiques; Virginia Morozuk; Larry Barrett; Rita Enriquiz; Susie Dennis; Vicky Zipf.

Licensing

Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Jeni White