Communicating Doors
Alan Ayckbourn
Opening Date:
October 15, 1999
Closing Date:
November 6, 1999
A London hotel room becomes the unlikely gateway to three decades of intrigue when a woman discovers a door that leads into the past. Alan Ayckbourn’s inventive comedy-thriller combines time travel, murder, suspense and sharp humor.
Cast & Crew
Poopay Dayseer — Lysandra Dial-Meek
Reese — Ron Roberts
Julian — Eric Jensen
Ruella — Rhonda Clark
Jessica — Erin Cunningham-Sloan
Harold — Paul Smith
CREW
Director — Nick Backes
Stage Manager — JoLynn Lair
Set Construction — Tom Harrington, Melody Harrington, Steve Gilmore
Costumes — Robbin Davis
Lighting Design — Kevin Lesley
Running Crew — Bob Bates, Lyn Bates, Kimberly Moore, Emily Downham
Sound Recording — Joe Daleo
Production Notes
Production Details
Alan Ayckbourn’s time-travel comedy-thriller moves among 2019, 1999, and 1979 through a connecting door in a London hotel. Directed by Nick Backes.
CST Connections
Rhonda Clark portrayed Ruella immediately after directing the season opener, Proposals. Eric Jensen made his CST debut as Julian.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published previews on October 10 and 15, 1999, followed by the October 24 review, “Doors Is Rollicking Comedy, Taut Thriller.”
Special Thanks
Cort Furniture Rental; Kent Fisher; Mathis Brothers; Ron Martin; Bruce Berman; Jeffrey Meek at Dis Guys Costumes; Scott Meek; Jewel Box Theatre; Two Dogs Rigging.
Licensing
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.