Das Barbecü
Jim Luigs (book and lyrics); Scott Warrender (music)
Opening Date:
November 23, 2001
Closing Date:
December 15, 2001
Wagner meets the Wild West in a Texas-sized musical romp! Five performers tackle nearly thirty outrageous characters amid feuding families, mismatched lovers, cowboys, giants, and a shotgun double wedding.
Cast & Crew
Ensemble — Jane Hall
Ensemble — Kendra Campbell
Ensemble — Emily Etherton
Ensemble — Bradford Milburn
Ensemble — Kyle Watson
LIVE BAND
Keyboards — Brian T. Hamilton
Keyboards — Eric Grigg
Guitar — Mary Reynolds
Percussion — Elyse Angelo
CREW
Director / Choreographer — Cyndi Steele-Harrod
Musical Director / Keyboards — Brian T. Hamilton
Assistant Director — Christopher Harrod
Stage Manager / Sound Effects Board — Jodi Nestander
Set Design / Technical Director / Set Construction — Tom Harrington
Costume Design — Corey Martin
Costume Assistance — Mary Freeh
Lighting Design / Light Operator / Set Construction — Steven Gillmore
Scenic Artist — Laura Sullivan
Set Construction — Melody Harrington, Lance Garrett, Kyle Watson, Shane Schnetzler, Ian Reed, Rhonda Clark
Lighting Crew — Lance Garrett, Dustin Mars
Sound Effects Design — John Pedigo
Props Mistress — Jennifer Coon
Sound Operator — Michael Greene
Spotlight Operator — Rhonda Clark
Dresser — Deb Roberts
Running Crew — Tom Gibson, Genger Gibson, Ian Reed
German Dialect Coach — Mark McCoy
Voiceovers — Brad Poarch
Production Notes
Production Details
Das Barbecü reimagines Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen as a country-western musical, with five actors portraying approximately thirty characters. Commissioned by Seattle Opera in 1991, the musical includes “Hog-Tie Your Man,” “Rodeo Romeo,” “Makin’ Guacamole,” and “Slide a Little Closer.”
CST Connections
Band members Mary Reynolds and Elyse Angelo previously performed in CST’s original Changin’ Lanes and its 1999 revival. Emily Etherton and Kyle Watson also contributed to the 1999 revival, as stage crew and special-thanks recipients, respectively.
Related Appearance
“Some Spicy Sauce from ‘Das Barbecu’” was advertised for Oklahoma City’s Opening Night festivities on December 31, 2001, after the main production had closed. Participating performers have not been documented; this listing does not establish that the full cast appeared.
Press Coverage
“Try to Remember” — The Oklahoman, November 16, 2001
“Das Barbecu” — The Oklahoman, November 23, 2001
“Opening Night Schedule” — The Oklahoman, December 28, 2001
Special Thanks
Timothy Stewart and Pollard Theatre; Lyric Theatre; Jewel Box Theatre; Charlie Monnot; Brad Poarch; John Steele; Doobie Potter; UCO Theatre Department; Mark McCoy; Stan McIntyre; Jeffrey Meek and Dis Guy’s Costumes; Tom’s Formalwear; Classen School of Advanced Studies; Granny’s Music Mall.
Institutional Support
Allied Arts; Oklahoma Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts.
Licensing
Licensed through Samuel French.