Production History

Carpenter Square Theatre opened its 22nd season with Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s farce. Set in Germany in 1910, The Underpants follows Louise Maske, whose bloomers fall during a royal parade. Her husband, Theo, fears the scandal will threaten his reputation and government job. Meanwhile, Louise’s newfound notoriety attracts competing admirers eager to rent a room in the couple’s home. Directed by Rhonda Clark, the production featured seven performers, with Bob Cross appearing as Klinglehoff while also serving as stage manager.

CST Connections

CST had previously presented Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile and later presented Meteor Shower.
Corey Whaley appeared as Brad Majors in CST’s 2004 production of The Rocky Horror Show and returned as Miles in The Drawer Boy during Season 22.
Terry Veal played Matamore in The Illusion in 1996 and directed The Last Night of Ballyhoo in 2006.
Corey Martin designed the sets and costumes for CST’s 2004 production of The Rocky Horror Show.

Press and Photography

“‘The Underpants’ Short on Laughs,” The Oklahoman, September 9, 2005 — Larry Laneer’s review criticized the script while noting the production’s energetic staging.

Acknowledgments

Special Thanks: Steve Vann; Spivey’s Fine Used Furniture & Antiques; Marilyn Veal; Rockne Gillen; Classen SAS Drama Department; Tom Harrington; Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition; Julia Kirt; Ted’s Cafe Escondido.
Supported by an Oklahoma Arts Council project assistance grant.
Carpenter Square Theatre was an Allied Arts member agency, and this production was an Allied Arts Star Card event.

Licensing

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., now administered through Concord Theatricals.

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