Company
Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics); George Furth (book)
Opening Date:
February 25, 1994
Closing Date:
March 19, 1994
Robert is a charming, unattached New Yorker celebrating his 35th birthday, surrounded by five married couples who are eager to see him settle down. Through parties, conversations, romantic encounters, and revealing memories, he examines the joys, frustrations, and contradictions of relationships in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical.
Cast & Crew
Robert — Eddie Smart
Sarah — Ellen Webster
Harry — Russell Webster
Susan — Lana Henson
Peter — James Harper
Jenny — Lisa Shenk
David — Terry Medley / Charlie Monnot (performance assignments unspecified)
Amy — Marcie Barrett
Paul — Brian Black
Joanne — Pat Tweed
Larry — Bill Davidson
Marta — Kathy Van Every
Kathy — Beverly Hill
April — Bethany Daniels
Vocal Minority and Understudies — Mary Freeh, Cynthia Vliet, Kathy Van Every, Lamont Russell, Charlie Monnot, Mary Beth Prescott
BAND
Music Director / Conductor / Keyboards — Sandra Thompson
Assistant Music Director / Keyboards — Dave Hargis
Bass — Travis Erwin
Drums — Brent Barry
CREW
Director / Choreographer — Billie Thrash
Set Design — Nick Backes
Stage Manager / Sound — Skip Bachman
Set Construction — Steve Estes, Nick Backes, Joe Daleo
Lighting Design — Steve Estes
Costumes — James Harper, Marilyn Harper, Billie Thrash, Cast
Painters — Darryl Reed, Mona Reed
Light Operator — Lamar Henderson
Spotlight — Mary Beth Prescott
Crew — Jack Clifford, Donna Clevinger, Alan Cook, Darryl Reed, Mona Reed, Resa
Production Notes
Production Details
In her original director’s note, Billie Thrash described herself as a “self-confessed Sondheim-aholic” and reflected on the musical’s groundbreaking, nonlinear exploration of marriage, divorce, and relationships. Four live musicians are credited.
CST Connections
Eddie Smart and Ellen Webster had appeared in Changin’ Lanes; Pat Tweed in A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking; Lana Henson in Stepping Out; and James Harper in Love Letters.
Press Coverage
Franci Hart’s review, “Company Real Crowd Pleaser,” appeared in The Oklahoman on March 11, 1994.
Special Thanks
Ellis Weber / Eagle Wings Karate & Fitness; Dave Anderson Dance Studio; University of Central Oklahoma Costume and Set Department; Suzanne Charney; Renee Preftakes; Mary Freeh; Charlie Monnot; Melba Sanders; Ruth at Hancock’s.
Licensing
Produced by arrangement with Music Theatre International.