Changin' Lanes (II)
Mark Houston (music, lyrics and book); Francis Cullinan (revisions)
Opening Date:
June 18, 1999
Closing Date:
July 10, 1999
Two small-town Oklahoma women inherit a big-city bowling alley and set off in a 1967 Chevy to begin a new life in Mark Houston’s musical comedy.
Cast & Crew
Arlene — Ellen Webster
Celeste — Mary Freeh
Kay Lee — Abby Redmon
Sam — Don Lusk
Billy — Lane Fields
Grace — Patty McDoulett
BAND
Musical Director and Piano — Louise Goldberg
Bass — Mary Reynolds
Drums — Elyse Angelo
CREW
Director — Ron Martin
Stage Manager — Philip Carlton
Choreographer — Linda Parrish
Set Designer — Nick Backes
Set Construction — Tom Harrington
Costumer — Robbin Davis
Light Designer — Kevin Lesley
Wigmaster and Stage Crew — Adrian Thompson
Stage Crew — Bob Bates, Lyn Bates, Emily Etherton, Danielle Holcomb, Vincent Kniffin, Cecil Peadon
Production Notes
Production History
A revival of Mark Houston’s original musical, developed in a 1992 CST workshop, with revisions credited to Francis Cullinan. The production honored Houston, who died in 1994.
Returning Artists
Ellen Webster and Mary Freeh reprised their 1992 roles. Seven artists returned from the original production: Ron Martin, Ellen Webster, Mary Freeh, Linda Parrish, Nick Backes, Elyse Angelo, and Mary Reynolds.
Director’s Note
Ron Martin recalled his friendship with Houston beginning during their OU theatre studies in the 1970s, hearing Houston perform “Long Gone” in fall 1991, and the intensive development process behind the 1992 workshop.
Press Coverage
Contemporary June 1999 articles were pre-opening previews rather than reviews of the completed production.
Special Thanks
Bruce Berman Photography; The Pollard Theatre; Jewel Box Theatre; Creede Repertory Theatre; Robert Erwin; Rene’ Taylor; PRECOR Realty Advisors.
Licensing
Produced by special arrangement with the family of Mark Houston and the Mark Houston estate.