Doubt, A Parable
John Patrick Shanley
Opening Date:
October 17, 2008
Closing Date:
November 8, 2008
At a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a strict principal suspects a popular priest of misconduct but lacks conclusive evidence. As she presses a young teacher and a student’s mother for answers, questions of faith, power, certainty, and doubt become increasingly fraught. John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama was directed by Michael Payne.
Cast & Crew
Father Brendan Flynn — John Brumley
Sister Aloysius Beauvier — Rhonda Clark
Sister James — Alixandra Golden
Mrs. Muller — Tinasha Laraye
CREW
Director / Set Design / Sound Design — Michael Payne
Costume Design — Rhonda Clark
Lighting Design — Steven Gillmore
Stage Manager / Lightboard Operator — Greg Eskridge
Sound Technician — Brian Castañeda
Sound Engineer — Steven Gillmore
Set Construction — Jason McMurray, John Brumley, Steven Gillmore, Michael Payne, Greg Eskridge
Scenic Artist — Nick Backes
Additional Scenic Painting — Jason McMurray, Michael Payne, Greg Eskridge, John Brumley, Rhonda Clark
Properties — Rhonda Clark
Stitchers — Danyel Siler, Jason McMurray, Rhonda Clark
Lighting Crew — Emily Johnson
Poster and Advertising Design — Jonathan Siler
Website Photography — Rhonda Clark
CST STAFF
Artistic Director — Rhonda Clark
Box Office Manager — Vicky Zipf
Technical Director — Jason McMurray
Production Notes
Production History
Second production of CST’s 25th season, directed by Michael Payne, who also designed the set and sound. John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. CST’s staging preceded the December 2008 film adaptation.
Production Details
Set in 1964 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School in the Bronx, the four-character drama explores suspicion, moral certainty, institutional authority, and ambiguous evidence. Rhonda Clark, CST’s artistic director, portrayed Sister Aloysius and designed costumes.
CST Connections
Alixandra Golden previously appeared in Picnic during Season 23. Michael Payne previously directed Epic Proportions in Season 22 and Picnic in Season 23.
Cast Sponsor
Nancy Dawson.
Opening-night Party Sponsor
Tom & Jerry’s Steak and Fish Grill.
Special Thanks
Mona Cross; Danyel Siler; Jon Womastek; Doobie Potter; Classen SAS Drama Department; Jeffrey Meek; Lyric Theatre.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title.