Production History

Michael Frayn’s Noises Off returned for CST’s second staging, closing Season 17 (2000–2001), at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. The farce follows a touring company whose personal disputes and backstage mishaps progressively derail its performances of a fictional comedy.

Set and Staging

The original CST production page explicitly documents a revolving set that turned 180 degrees for Act II, revealing the backstage view.

CST Connections

CST first produced Noises Off during Season 2 (1985–1986).
Corey Whaley’s professional biographies list Noises Off among his CST credits; the original cast record now places him specifically in this 2001 revival as Garry Lejeune.
Terry Veal directed Never the Sinner earlier in Season 17, while Jon Womastek appeared in that production as Robert Crowe.
Tom Harrington, Steven Gillmore, Bob Bates, and Lyn Bates also worked on Never the Sinner, connecting the two productions through their technical and backstage teams.
Jo Perryman and Doobie Potter, acknowledged here in the cast and special thanks respectively, also received special thanks for Never the Sinner.

Press and Photography

“Noises Off” — The Oklahoman, June 15, 2001, opening-day coverage.
The Journal Record, June 15, 2001, opening-day coverage identified in the supplied archival notes; article title and direct link remain unrecovered.

Supplied research identifies Doug Hoke as the photographer of an opening-day image featuring Heather Jernigan, Corey Whaley, Rebekah Peddy, and Jo Perryman. The newspaper image and caption could not be independently retrieved.

Special Thanks

Mathis Brothers Furniture; Sadri Rugs; Classen School of Advanced Studies; Kent Fischer; Doug Wagner; Suzanne Charney; Doobie Potter; Janey Crain; Becky Clinton; Scott Meek.

Institutional Support

Oklahoma Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts. CST was an Allied Arts member agency.

Licensing

Originally licensed through Samuel French, Inc. Current title listing: Concord Theatricals.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Michael Payne