Exit Laughing
Paul Elliott
Opening Date:
February 17, 2017
Closing Date:
March 11, 2017
When a member of a longtime Birmingham bridge club dies, her friends borrow her ashes for one last card game. An unexpected police visit, a young officer and a wild evening of revelations help the surviving women rediscover the pleasures of living.
Cast & Crew
Bridge Club Member — Donna Patocka
Bridge Club Member — Lana Henson
Bridge Club Member — Laurie Blankenship
College Student — Hannah Finnegan
Young Police Officer — Tim Welch
CREW
Director — Tom Cowley
Stage Management — Linda Cowley, Matt Cowley
Set Designer — Ben Hall
Lighting Designer — Jay C. Schardt
Costume Designer — Rhonda Clark
Production Notes
Production History
Presented during CST’s 33rd season at 800 W. Main, directed by Tom Cowley. Paul Elliott’s comedy was a winner of AACT’s 2014 NewPlayFest.
Production Details
After losing their longtime bridge partner, three friends reunite for an unconventional farewell involving stolen ashes, unexpected visitors, and a renewed determination to enjoy life.
CST Connections
Lana Henson previously appeared in Company, Call Me Madam, and A Nice Family Christmas. Laurie Blankenship’s earlier CST credits include Ada and the Engine and Becky’s New Car.
Content Advisory
Rated PG.
Lobby Gallery
Paintings by Sam Echols were exhibited during the run.
Archival Notes
Linda Cowley and Matt Cowley are credited with stage management; their individual responsibilities are not specified.
Press Coverage
“‘Exit Laughing’ at Carpenter Square Was Humorous and Almost Hilarious” — Elizabeth Hurd, The Oklahoman, March 13, 2017
Production feature — The Oklahoman, March 5, 2017
Opening announcement — BroadwayWorld, February 17, 2017
Cast Sponsors
Larry and Leah Westmoreland.
Ticket Sponsors
Danny and Michelle Bell; Ralph and Susan Wilsack.
Season Sponsors
Ed and Janet Bucknell; Mel and Cindy Ables.
Institutional Support
Supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Kirkpatrick Family Fund. CST was an Allied Arts member agency.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Dramatic Publishing Company.