Amadeus
Peter Shaffer
Opening Date:
September 24, 1987
Closing Date:
October 10, 1987
Peter Shaffer's drama exploring the rivalry between Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Cast & Crew
Antonio Salieri — Frank Otterman
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Gary Sims
Constanze Mozart — Kathleen Burton
Emperor Joseph II — L.K. Lewis
Baron van Swieten — Kingsley Adams
Count Rosenberg — David Earl Hodges
Strack — Scott Dryden
Venticello — Jon McClure
Venticello — Mark Walters
Kappellmeister Bonno — Al Watson
Katerina Cavalieri — Ann Wallingford
Teresa Cavalieri — Toni Samanie
Citizen — Marge Baysinger
Citizen — Lana Henson
Citizen — Gary Bates
Citizen — Kenny Walker
CREW
Director — Richard Lemin
Producer — Deborah Franklin
Business Manager — Marva Laughlin
Technical Director — Scott Dryden
Stage Manager — Robert Howard
Sound — Mark Raynor
Hairstylist — Gary Bates
Bar Manager — Virginia Morozuk
Production Notes
Production History
The Season 4 opener followed financial difficulties that had threatened CST’s continuation. Director Richard Lemin and producer Deborah Franklin had previously worked with Theater A La Carte in Edmond.
Costumes & Venue
The production used period costumes borrowed from educational and regional theatre sources. A contemporary review noted acoustic difficulties in the converted warehouse during the preview performance.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published “Carpenter Square Director Relates to ‘Amadeus’” on September 18, 1987, and “‘Amadeus’ Flawed but Enjoyable” on September 28, 1987.