Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:30pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:30pm
Directed by Jan Isaacson
Choreographed by Jan Isaacson
Musical direction by Steve Isaacson
Opens Friday, November 3, 2023
March 31, 1943, was a day that changed the face of musical theatre forever. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today (The first show in history, where dance advanced the plot). Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. This new love and new life together will begin in a brand-new state that provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant Oklahoma!
Role | Description |
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Curly McLain | confidant, charismatic, handsome leading man, a cowboy, loves Laurey; Baritone/Tenor |
Laurey | loves Curly, an innocent but spunky & headstrong farm girl; in love with Curly-Broadway Soprano |
Ado Annie | fun loving, good-time girl, flirtatious, gullible, must have comedic abilities, Broadway Belt, must sing |
Will Parker | hapless cowboy, loves Ado Annie, not overly bright, should be an dancer, charming, fun-loving, energetic; baritone/tenor, must sing and dance |
Jud Fry | strong actor, sullen, mysterious, dangerous; disturbed, troubled man with a powerful, brooding presence; hired hand on Laurey’s farm; bass-baritone, must sing, no dance |
Ali Hakim | character actor-singer, a traveling peddler and con artist; - secondary lead, must create accent as phoney Persian peddler |
Aunt Eller | matriarch of the community, middle-aged, down-to-earth, mother to everyone; she is Laurey's aunt and confidante, and has a very friendly personality; she is gentle but with great wisdom and strength; she is feisty at times and has a very wry sense of humor |
Andrew Carnes | Ado Annie’s father; great character actor-singer, big presence, must move well; tenor. |
Ike Skidmore | is a farmer putting on a box social for the community; baritone |
Gertie Cummings | must have obnoxious laugh, high-pitched whiny voice considered part of the chorus |
Cord Elam | the Federal Marshall, a few lines, considered part of the chorus |
Dream Laurey | featured solo dancer, also considered part of the chorus |
Dream Curly | featured solo dancer, considered part of the chorus |
Ensemble | Large singing and dancing ensemble with numerous small roles. |