Production History

The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) ran June 21–July 13, 2002, at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. It was the final regular mainstage production of Season 18 (2001–2002), preceding the Theatre at Twilight summer series. CST advertised approximately sixty-two characters, audience participation, and a sing-along. The original production page names “In the Beginning Blues,” “Begattin’,” and “That’s Armageddon,” and credits Marcellus Hankins with keyboard performance and the composition or arrangement of the production’s music.

CST Connections

CST explicitly connected this production with its earlier successes, The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) and The Complete History of America (Abridged).
Marcellus Hankins previously played Lewis Barnett in Proposals (1999) and served as music director and arranger for Sylvia (1997). He later musically directed Reefer Madness (2010).
Terry Veal previously played George Pigden in Out of Order (1998) and later played Howard Bevans in Picnic (2007).
Mike Waugh later played Nunzio Cristano in Over the River and Through the Woods (2026).
Emily Etherton previously operated lights for Sylvia (1997) and appeared as Josie Hines in Proposals (1999).
Steven Gillmore, Shane Schnetzler, Bob Bates, Jennifer Coon, Tom Gibson, and Genger Gibson also contributed to Side Man (2003).

Press and Photography

“Play Takes Light-Hearted Look at Bible” — The Oklahoman, June 28, 2002, contemporary production coverage.

Acknowledgments

Rainbo Bakery Store; Dis Guy’s Costumes; Jewel Box Theatre; Bob Bates; Nick Backes; Doobie Potter; Adrian Thompson; Jeffrey Meek.

Licensing

Originally licensed through Broadway Play Publishing Inc.

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