Deathtrap
Ira Levin
Opening Date:
October 29, 1987
Closing Date:
November 14, 1987
Ira Levin's comic thriller about a playwright, a promising manuscript, and a dangerous scheme.
Cast & Crew
Sidney Bruhl — Richard Lemin
Myra Bruhl — Vikki Simer
Clifford Anderson — David Dobson
Helga Ten Dorp — Suzanne Charney
Porter Milgrim — Terry Veal
CREW
Director — Deborah Franklin
Producer — Richard Lemin
Business Manager / Stage Manager — Marva Laughlin
Technical Director / Set Designer — Scott Gordon
Props — Lisa Cheever
Lighting — Rob Freedman
Bar Manager — Virginia Morozuk
Set Construction — Scott Gordon, Suzanne Charney, Deborah Franklin, Stephanie Johnson, Marva Laughlin, Richard Lemin, Vikki Simer, Russ Thomas, Terry Veal, Ellen Ward
Props Acquisition — Lisa Cheever, Scott Gordon, Kelly Morris, Ellen Ward
Production Notes
Production History
Second production of CST’s fourth season. Deborah Franklin directed, while Richard Lemin produced and portrayed Sidney Bruhl. Patrons holding unused tickets for the previously canceled Little Shop of Horrors were offered exchanges for Amadeus or Deathtrap.
CST Connections
Franklin and Lemin reversed their creative responsibilities from the season opener, Amadeus, which Lemin directed and Franklin produced. Terry Veal appeared in both productions.
Press Coverage
“Theater Plans Events, Lists ’87–’88 Schedule” — The Oklahoman, August 14, 1987
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title.