Death Tax
Lucas Hnath
Opening Date:
March 29, 2019
Closing Date:
April 20, 2019
An ailing, wealthy nursing-home resident fears her daughter is bribing her caregiver to hasten her death before changes to estate taxes. An offer of money sets in motion a dangerous and darkly funny chain of bargains.
Cast & Crew
Tina — Aiesha Watley
Maxine — Linda McDonald
Tina’s Supervisor — Cam Taylor
Maxine’s Daughter — Katy Hayes
CREW
Director — Mark Fairchild
Stage Manager — Johnlee Lookingglass
Set Design and Execution — Ben Hall
Costume Designer — Rhonda Clark
Lighting Designer — Jay C. Schardt
Production Notes
Production History
Presented during CST’s 35th-anniversary season, directed by Mark Fairchild. Lucas Hnath’s Death Tax examines mortality, financial power, and the ethics of care.
Content Advisory
Rated PG-13 for strong language.
Lobby Gallery
A group photography exhibition featuring work by Rose State College students accompanied the production.
CST Connections
Mark Fairchild’s previous CST credits include production stage manager for Bakersfield Mist and Becky’s New Car. Linda McDonald previously directed CST’s A Steady Rain and An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf.
Ticket Sponsors
Tony and Jena Howlett; Karyl Lee.
Season Sponsors
Ed and Janet Bucknell; Mel and Cindy Ables.
Institutional Support
Oklahoma Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts; Allied Arts.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title.