Production History

Ivan Menchell’s The Cemetery Club ran during Season 11 (1994–1995). It was CST’s first production of calendar year 1995, resuming the season after the winter break.

CST Connections

Suzanne Charney appeared in It Runs in the Family earlier in the same season. Robyn Cannedy also performed in that production before working backstage here.
Doobie Potter later directed Out of Order (1998), St. Scarlet (2007), and Sheepdog (2024).
Charlie Dickerson later played George Fox in Romance in D and Senator Wingwoah in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, both in 2003.
Nick Backes later designed the sets for Sylvia (1997), Rumors (1998), and Six Degrees of Separation (1999).
Joe Daleo and Jo Lynne Lair later worked on Scotland Road and Private Eyes, respectively.
Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma’s 2025–2026 season announcement scheduled The Cemetery Club at Carpenter Square Theatre for May 2–3, 2026. This establishes a later presentation at CST’s venue; the announcement alone does not establish CST as a co-producer. Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma

Press and Photography

“‘Cemetery’ Opens Carpenter Season” — The Oklahoman, January 6, 1995, supplied opening-day coverage.
“‘Cemetery Club’ Lacks Impact” — The Oklahoman, January 20, 1995, supplied review citation.

Acknowledgments

Spivey’s Antiques; General Furniture Leasing; Mathis Brothers; Reno & Portland Factory Direct Outlet; Ardmore Little Theatre; Willmann’s Furriers; Rhonn Evans; Gary’s Flowers & Gifts; Nick and Renee Preftakes; Rhonda Clark; Judy Golden / Golden Images Bridal and Formal Wear; Joe Angel and Mark Touchstone; Fina Boot & Shoe Repair.

Licensing

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals, which identifies The Cemetery Club as a Samuel French, Inc. title by Ivan Menchell.

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Rhonda Smith