Boy Gets Girl
Rebecca Gilman
Opening Date:
October 14, 2005
Closing Date:
November 5, 2005
Successful New York journalist Theresa Bedell agrees to a blind date with Tony, but his charm turns to obsession when she declines another meeting. As his stalking intensifies, Theresa finds her independence and safety threatened. Directed by Doobie Potter, Rebecca Gilman’s chilling psychological drama examines fear, entitlement, and the fragile boundaries of everyday life.
Cast & Crew
Theresa Bedell — Emily Etherton
Tony — David Mays
Howard Siegel — Hal Kohlman
Mercer Stevens — Lance Garrett
Harriet — Christi Newbury
Madeleine Beck — Angie Duke
Les Kennkat — Steve Vann
CREW
Director — Doobie Potter
Set, Lighting, and Sound Design — Steven Gillmore
Stage Manager — Rockne Gillen
Costume Coordinator — Doobie Potter
Light Technician — Rockne Gillen
Sound Technician — Steven Gillmore
Set Construction — Steven Gillmore, Rockne Gillen
Scenic Painting — Nick Backes, Doobie Potter, Rhonda Clark, Kim R. Davis, Angie Duke, Christi Newbury, Steve Vann
Properties — Doobie Potter
Wardrobe Mistress — Christi Newbury
Running Crew — Jennifer Coon, Kim R. Davis, Corey Whaley, Vickie Ziph
Web Photos — Rhonda Clark
Poster Design — Phil Carlton
Production Notes
Production History
The Oklahoma premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s psychological thriller, directed by Doobie Potter at Stage Center Arena Theater.
Awards & Recognition
CST’s promotional materials highlighted the play’s selection as Time magazine’s number-one play of 2000, its inclusion in The Best Plays of 2000–2001, and its Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Play. The materials also noted Gilman’s recognition for The Glory of Living.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published “A Blind Date” on October 14, 2005, and “Play About Blind Date Offers Chilling Plotline” on October 21. The Norman Transcript published “‘Boy Gets Girl’ — and More” on November 2, 2005.
Support & Recognition
The production received an Oklahoma Arts Council project assistance grant and was an Allied Arts Star Card event. CST was an Allied Arts member agency.
Special Thanks
ABC Furniture; Susie Dennis; Adrian Thompson; V. L. & Ravi Malpani M.D.; Ray Slaten.
Licensing
Licensed through Dramatic Publishing Company.