Beyond Therapy
Christopher Durang
Opening Date:
October 3, 1986
Closing Date:
October 19, 1986
Christopher Durang’s comedy about relationships and psychotherapy.
Cast & Crew
Bruce — Denny Vick
Prudence — Chris Whitten
Stuart — Robert Knott
Charlotte — Bonnie Fowler
Bob — Phil Simmons
Andrew — Lance Helms
CREW
Director — Kenneth Benton
Set / Scenery Design and Costume Coordination — Kenneth Benton (reported; detailed credits require verification)
Additional production crew credits have not yet been recovered.
Production Notes
Cast Connections
Contemporary supplemental research reports that Chris Whitten, who portrayed Prudence, was also co-hosting the local television program Bingo Mania during the run.
Reported Benefit Preview
A September 21, 1986, newspaper announcement described a planned benefit performance for Drug Recovery Inc., a local treatment program. The reported October 2 preview and its completion require confirmation.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published the advance feature “New Comedy Looks at the Human in Us” on September 28, 1986. A contemporary review, “Fast-Paced Farce Therapeutic,” appeared on October 4, 1986. The planned benefit was covered in “‘Therapy’ Play Will Benefit Drug Program” on September 21, 1986.