Changin' Lanes
Mark Houston (book, music and lyrics)
Opening Date:
May 29, 1992
Closing Date:
June 20, 1992
A mother and daughter from Heaven, Oklahoma encounter a struggling bowling alley and the possibility of a new beginning in Mark Houston’s original musical comedy.
Cast & Crew
Sam Beaumont — Randall Etherton
Kay Lee Downs — Joanne Hill
Arlene Davis — Ellen Webster
Celeste — Mary Freeh
Ida — Linda Parrish
Doris Pope — Sheryl Waters
Billy — Eddie Smart
Weezer — Beki Ryan
BAND
Keyboards — Steve Elkins
Fiddle — Kenny Thompson
Bass — Mary Reynolds
Percussion — Elyse Angelo
Guitar — John Wilcox
CREW
Director — Ron Martin
Stage Manager — Mike McNulty
Musical Director — Steve Elkins
Choreographer — Mark Croston
Assistant to Mark Houston — Stephanie Johnson
Set Design / Scenic Painting / Logo — Nick Backes
Scenic Carpenter / Lighting Design — Steve Estes
Light Board / Costumes — Charles England
Sound Design — Richard Corner
Sound Operator — Nick Backes
Spot Operator — Jory McNulty
Dressers — Susan Small, Emily Small
Props — Vivian Moon
Production Notes
Production History
The world premiere of Changin’ Lanes, presented as a developmental work-in-progress. This production is distinct from CST’s 1999 revival.
Development Process
In his original director’s note, Ron Martin explained that CST invited audience feedback to inform Mark Houston’s summer revisions ahead of a planned production at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. That subsequent production has not been independently confirmed.
CST Connections
Houston also created Sing Like Angels and contributed sound design and composition to A Shayna Maidel during Season 8.
Reported Benefit Performance
A May 31 matinee reportedly benefited the Oklahoma Pediatric Cancer Association and Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation. Financial arrangements have not been verified.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published “Musical Comedy Debut Planned as Benefit for Ailing Children” on May 28, 1992.