Production History

The Almost Christmas Pageant and Variety Show was presented during Season 2 (1985–1986) at CST’s early warehouse theatre, 840 Robert S. Kerr Avenue. Created, written, and directed by Teresa Mason, the show followed a struggling nightclub owner attempting to save the club by staging a variety show. Its reported acts included ballet, an operatic marital argument, striptease, a lounge rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” and a pig-costumed quartet.

CST Connections

Dana Shelton subsequently played Prudie Cupp in CST’s Pump Boys and Dinettes (1986), also presented during the company’s early warehouse era.
Eric Nazim later received a special acknowledgment for Rabbit Hole (2008).
Teresa Mason’s combined writing, directing, and performing responsibilities document an original creative contribution during CST’s second season.

Press and Photography

“Theater Picks Cast for Play” — The Oklahoman, October 4, 1985, reported casting announcement.
“Carpenter Square to Present Revue” — The Oklahoman, October 6, 1985, advance production coverage.
“‘Almost Christmas’ Show Lacks Polish, But It’s Fun” — The Oklahoman, October 17, 1985, contemporary review offering a mixed assessment, according to the supplied research.
“Cabaret, Dramatic, Campy Plays Set at Carpenter Square Theater” — The Oklahoman, October 20, 1985, additional contemporary coverage.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Robleigh Majors