Character Descriptions

Oklahoma!

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


Plot Synopsis

THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF OKLAHOMA!

Underwritten by Betty J. Paro, in Rememberance of Tom Paro

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!


All Roles Open

Role Description
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.