Eating Raoul
Paul Bartel (Book); Jed Feuer (Music); Boyd Graham (Lyrics)
Opening Date:
June 19, 1998
Closing Date:
July 12, 1998
Paul and Mary Bland dream of opening a quiet country restaurant, but their bizarre fundraising scheme involves murder, robbery, and an opportunistic accomplice named Raoul. A darkly comic musical based on Paul Bartel’s cult film.
Cast & Crew
Paul Bland — Don Lusk
Mary Bland — Janna Rouse
Raoul — Brian Stockton
Donna the Dominatrix / Yolanda — Mary Freeh
Dr. Doberman / Muscleboy / Bobby — Charlie Monnot
Mr. Kray / Howard / Junior / Ginger — James Tyra
Mr. Leech / Muscleboy / Paco — Mike Lee
James / Stick-up Man / Lenny — Erik Sells
Gladys / Sexpert — Lysandra Dial
Inez / Sexpert — Tina Weaver
Metermaid / Sexpert / Basketball Player — Renee’ Krapff
Chicken / Snowman — Phil Carlton
BAND
Musical Director / Piano — Chris Todd
Drums — Elyse Angelo
Bass — Nelson Eubank
Keyboards — Warren Loy
CREW
Director — Marcellus Hankins
Choreographer — Linda Parrish
Stage Manager — Bob Cross
Set Designer — Nick Backes
Costumes — Pamela Kosted
Donna’s Costumes — Mary Freeh
Light Designer / Operator — Kevin D. Lesley
Set Construction — Ben Hall
Sound Operator — Bob Bates
Properties — Mona Cross
Recordings — Joe Daleo
Hair / Wigs — Rene’ Taylor
Backstage Crew — Adrian Thompson, Lyn Bates
Production Notes
Production History
Eating Raoul was CST’s first production on Stage Center’s Tolbert Theatre stage, as documented on the original CST webpage. Directed by Marcellus Hankins, with music by Jed Feuer and lyrics by Boyd Graham.
Live Music
The production featured a four-piece band: Chris Todd on piano, Elyse Angelo on drums, Nelson Eubank on bass, and Warren Loy on keyboards.
CST Connections
Elyse Angelo previously played percussion for CST’s original Changin’ Lanes. Mary Freeh, who appeared in that production as Celeste, portrayed Donna the Dominatrix and Yolanda here and supplied Donna’s costumes.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman’s June 28, 1998, review, “Eating Raoul Fun Stage Romp,” favorably discussed the production’s broad comedy and lively direction.
Special Thanks
Walker Stamp & Seal; Leit Motif; Jon Womastek; Stan Kamp; Bellini’s Waterford; Tuxedo Specialists; Donna Lyn Lusk; Centerfolds; Remarkable Shop; Dis Guy’s Costumes; Scott Meek; Laura Freeh; Rhonda Clark; Doobie Potter; Vikki Simer; Marcetta Hankins. Special opening-night thanks to Eddie Korbich.
Licensing
Licensed through Samuel French, Inc.