Distracted
Lisa Loomer
Opening Date:
May 18, 2012
Closing Date:
June 9, 2012
When their son is suspected of having ADHD, two parents face a dizzying array of diagnoses, treatment advice, and conflicting expectations. Lisa Loomer’s fast-moving comedy-drama examines parenting in an overstimulated world.
Cast & Crew
Mama — Mona Campbell
Dad — David Burkhart
Jesse — Ian McDougall
Mrs. Holly — Dana Palmer
Role Not Confirmed — Lana Henson
Role Not Confirmed — Angela Curtis
Role Not Confirmed — Andy Neal
Role Not Confirmed — Chey Anne Quinton
Role Not Confirmed — Mary Ingram
CREW
Director — Rhonda Clark
Additional production crew — Not yet confirmed.
Production Notes
Production Details
Lisa Loomer’s Distracted, directed by Rhonda Clark, follows a family navigating conflicting advice about their son’s behavior and possible ADHD. The production used overlapping scenes, direct audience address, and performers switching between characters.
CST Connections
Ian McDougall made his CST debut as Jesse, according to the contemporary Oklahoma Gazette review. CST previously presented Loomer’s Expecting Isabel during Season 24.
Press Coverage
“Getting Attention” — Larry Laneer, Oklahoma Gazette, May 30–June 5, 2012 identifies Rhonda Clark as director and Mona Campbell, David Burkhart, and Ian McDougall in the central family roles.
The production was also mentioned in the Gazette’s December 2012 theatre retrospective, “Full of Heart.”
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title.