Production History

Steven Dietz’s Private Eyes was presented during Season 15 (1998–1999) at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. The relationship thriller follows Matthew, his wife Lisa, theatre director Adrian, therapist Frank, and the mysterious Cory through shifting layers of suspicion, performance, and deception. Scenes repeatedly challenge the audience’s understanding of what has actually happened.

CST Connections

Nick Backes made his CST directing debut with Pack of Lies (1997) and designed scenery for Out of Order (1998).
Norman Fogel played Captain Arthur Phillip in Our Country’s Good (1993).
Debi Hall, credited as Debi D. Hall, played Aunt Dorothy in Prelude to a Kiss (1993).
Don Shirey played Major Jack Gurney in Nebraska (1990).
Scott Meek later played Nathan Leopold, Jr., in Never the Sinner (2001).
Pamela Kosted coordinated costumes for Out of Order earlier in 1998.
Bob Cross and Mona Cross previously worked on Murder by Misadventure (1994) and later contributed to Picnic (2007).

Press and Photography

“Private Eyes” — The Oklahoman, October 15, 1998, reported production photograph featuring Anne Lower, Nick Backes, and Debi Hall, attributed to Doug Hoke.
“‘Private Eyes’ Clever Blend of Mystery, Comedy, Romance” — The Oklahoman, October 30, 1998, reported favorable review attributed to John Brandenburg.

Special Thanks

Joe Daleo; Kathleen Hope; Lance Reese; Jim Ong; Vanessa Shealy; Pollard Theatre; Christi Knight; Lyric Theatre; Norman McRae; Larry’s Pawn & Gun; Bellini’s Waterford; Westin Hotel; Junior League Remarkable Shop; Kim and David Welty; Gilbert Guerrero; Heads Up Technologies.

Licensing

The original CST record credits Samuel French. The play is currently listed through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title. Current listing.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Norman Fogel