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Wonder of the World
David Lindsay-Abaire
Opening Date:
June 16, 2006
Closing Date:
July 8, 2006
After discovering her husband’s shocking secret, Cass Harris sets off for Niagara Falls with a list of 267 things she wants to experience. On the way, she befriends Lois, who has brought a barrel and a very different plan. Eccentric strangers and chaotic adventures await in David Lindsay-Abaire’s wild comedy about reinvention, directed by Rhonda Clark.
Cast & Crew
CAST
Cass Harris — Kimberly Condict
Kip Harris — Rodney Brazil
Lois Coleman — Lilli Bassett
Karla — M.C. Smothermon
Glen — Bob Cross
Barbara, Pilot, Three Waitresses, and Janie — Tigger Archard
CREW
Director — Rhonda Clark
Costume design — Dottie DeLeon
Lighting design and technical direction — Steven Gillmore
Stage manager — Tom Gibson
Light technician — Shane Schnetzler
Sound technician — Nathan Benfall
Set construction — Steven Gillmore, Tom Gibson, Mikie Park, Shane Schnetzler, Tori Stahl, Rodney Brazil, Paul James, David Mays
Scenic painting — Rhonda Clark, David Mays, Vikki Simer, Rodney Brazil, Shane Schnetzler
Properties — Rhonda Clark, Tom Gibson
Backstage crew — Mona Cross, Genger Gibson, Jessica Carabajal, Jason Moore
Poster and ad design — Jeni White
Photos — Rhonda Clark
CST webmasters — Don Lusk, Phil Carlton
Production Notes
Oklahoma premiere and eighth/final production of CST Season 22, June 16–July 8, 2006, directed by Rhonda Clark at Stage Center Arena Theater. Original cast confirms Kimberly Condict as Cass Harris, correcting inaccurate supplemental attribution to Sara Phoenix. Cass discovers a disturbing secret in husband Kip’s sweater drawer and leaves with a list of 267 life experiences, traveling by bus from New York’s Port Authority to Niagara Falls. She meets Lois Coleman, contemplating suicide by going over the falls in a barrel; other characters include private detectives and a clown marriage therapist. Six-person cast, with Tigger Archard credited for Barbara, a pilot, three waitresses, and Janie. CST had previously staged Lindsay-Abaire’s Fuddy Meers. The original announcement noted his Rabbit Hole was nominated for 2006 Tony Best Play and its leading actress won a Tony. Rhonda Clark directed three Season 22 shows: The Underpants, The Drawer Boy and Wonder of the World. Twelve original gallery photos wonder_01–12, first displayed 03; photography Rhonda Clark. Original crew does not identify a separate set designer; Steven Gillmore credited with lighting design, technical direction and construction. Rated PG-13. Supplemental research identifies June 16, 2006 opening notice and June 23 review “Theater company finds ‘Wonder of the World’” in The Oklahoman; specific evaluative claims unverified from full review. Oklahoma Arts Council project assistance grant; Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Allied Arts support; Allied Arts City Card event. Special thanks Doobie Potter, Joe Long, Jon Womastek, Mikie Park, Tom Harrington, Classen SAS Theatre Department. No individual cast or opening-night sponsor or licensing identified. Original page: https://web.archive.org/web/20211207034408/http://carpentersquare.com/shows/show_wonder_of_the_world.htm
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