Oklahoma was a groundbreaking musical that set the stage for all musicals that followed it! The genius of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s exuberant classic is a lively musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance, and fearless optimism. It brings vivid characterizations and details about the day-to-day lives of these 1904 settlers headed out west. The play delves deeply into their complicated emotional lives, resiliency, humor, and life-and-death struggles as they try to make a living working the land and raising cattle. All while starting to create a community that accepts everyone, even themselves. This community stays together and supports each other no matter what happens. This show is as satisfying, and relevant today as it has ever been. Central Regional has brought Oklahoma to the stage two other times, in 1976 and 1994. We are thrilled to bring its beloved music, energetic dances, and life lessons to you again 30 years later.
To all the fantastic staff: I am constantly grateful to work with such talented and creative people like Drew Wilfrid and Beth Moore. Thanks does not adequately express my gratitude. Matt DelPrete, Matthew Solomon, Rachel Iozza, and Megan Rafferty, your help and hard work has been invaluable. Thanks for everything. Without all of your talents, we wouldn't have this show!
Set Crew and Tech Crew: As always your stunning artistry makes our show a beautiful thing to see and hear. Thanks for doing the hard things!
Brooke, Megan, Kylie, Carly, Abigail , Maddie, Laina, Melina, Matthew, Bryson, Braedon, Jared: In every show the strength of the ensemble presents the story through multiple perspectives. Each one of you has added well-defined characters that give our show beautiful harmony and depth. Thanks for sharing in the vision!
Alyssa-Crystal: Thanks for being my right-hand directors! The voices of the people! Where would I be without you? Thanks for being you!
Brianna-Braydon: Your dancing feet were such great examples to the cast. Thanks for teaching and leading.
Zack-Luca-Lucas: Each one of you has grown and developed so much. Your characters are strong, emotional, and memorable! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the future
Maci: Thanks for bringing the laughs! So fun to watch you develop your stage presence and acting skills. You add so much to our Musical Family
Ally: It has been so fun watching you accept and implement all your acting skills into this role. You are amazing!
Shania: Your introspective, your instincts and thought process is a tribute to what a GREAT actor you are. Thanks for being the Mama and using your kindness and leadership every day to make our cast better!
Kailyn: You epitomize the character of Laurey. Your gorgeous voice soars as it hits all the high notes. You are a strong woman who has moments to think it through and use those perspectives to grow. Your leadership in our musical family has made this show full of love and kindness. I have been blessed to work with such a talented person.
Joey: Seeing you take the stage and grab the audience every time, no matter what role you play, is a thrill. Watching you use your talent and give 110% at every practice and performance is a dream for a director. Your input is always spot on, your performances, enthralling. Thanks for working through the ups and downs, IT WAS SOOOO WORTH IT!
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