Debra Bluford(1958-2019)

(December 16, 1992 to February 7, 1993) She played Zerelda James and Bandit Queen in the musical, "Diamond Studs," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Brian Sutherland (Jesse James); Jim Shelby (C.C. Porkbarrel); Don Richard (Bob Ford/Jim Younger); Dan Putnam (Allen Pinkerton); John Woolam (Cole Younger/Murphy); Jeff Behan (Bob Younger); Rich Holton (Bernie Greencheese); Harley Marshall (William Clark Quantrill/Governor); Melanie Mays (Zee James/Bandit Queen); Allan Baker (Frank James); Melissa J. Koonce (Belle Starr); Lori Blalock (Bandit Queen); Jennifer Jones (Bandit Queen Dancer); Les Lankhorst (Soldier/Newshawk/Roustabout); Jeffrey Lehr (Soldier/Newshawk/Roustabout) and Rick Behrens (jailer/roustabout) in the cast. Jim Wann wrote the libretto. Jim Wann and Bland Simpson were composers and lyricists. Robert Longbottom was director and choreographer. Joe R. Fox III was associate producer. Gregory Hill was scenic designer. Elizabeth Jenkins was costume designer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Steven Bush was sound designer and audio engineer. Heather Loewenstein was properties designer. J. Kent Barnhart was musical director and pianist. John Dunn was production assistant. Michael Middleton played percussion. Maggie Pruitt played the fiddle. Tony LaPuma played bass. Terry G. Walthall was technical director. Carol Branson was resident technician. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors.