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The Ruling Class
Peter Barnes
Opening Date:
March 7, 1985
Closing Date:
March 17, 1985
Cast & Crew
CAST (previously collected credits; verify against original program)
Jack, 14th Earl of Gurney — Richard Lemin
Sir Charles — Charlie Dickerson
Lady Claire — Michelle DeLong
Dimsdale — Todd Faulkner
Dr. Herder — William Salyers [DISPUTED CREDIT]
Grace Shelley — Stephanie Johnson
13th Earl — Jack Lawrence
Butler / Daniel Tucker — Trey Shelton
Additional reported ensemble performer — Kevin Wellfare [unverified]
Alternative Dr. Herder attribution — Paul Herder [unverified; conflicts with William Salyers]
Production Notes
Opening March 7 at 8 p.m. reported in The Vista. Contemporary listings reportedly scheduled performances through March 17; treat March 17 as the scheduled closing date, not independently confirmed final performance. Newspaper coverage praised the production and noted a cast celebration. Dr. Herder attribution requires program verification.
Sources:
https://issuu.com/thevista/docs/the_vista_march_5__1985
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/10/carpenter-square-theater-offers-a-breath-of-fresh-air/62771296007/
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/15/party-toasts-class-cast/62770759007/
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