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Oklahoma Community Theatre Association distributes awards

Awards distributed during the 2009 Oklahoma Community Theatre Association Conference in Tulsa in July were:

Doobie Potter, Oklahoma City
HALL OF HONOR is awarded when there is deemed a worthy recipient. Criteria include the nominee’s contributions to state and local community theatre, involvement in all aspects of theatre work, and OCTA.

Oklahoma Arts Council
JEANNE ADAMS WRAY SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD is given to those selected people who are not working with community theatre in Oklahoma, but have or are making contributions to its progress.

Shonda E. Currell, Elk City
BILL CRAWFORD MEMORIAL AWARD is given on very special occasions to a person or member organizations in recognition of services and devotion to OCTA and its theatres.

Grove Playmakers, Grove
OCTAVISION is given to an OCTA member theatre which has established and successfully accomplished a substantial long-range goal.

Ardmore Little Theatre, Ardmore
THEATRE OF THE YEAR is given in to an OCTA member theatre, operating within a Board of Directors structure, which has accomplished at least 10 continuous seasons with at least two productions each. This is the most prestigious award a theatre can receive in Oklahoma and is the equivalent to the Governors Arts Award.

OCTA SPOTLIGHT AWARDS: Outstanding Volunteers nominated from their theatre
Connie Stuart – Theatre Tulsa
David Gray – Heller Theatre
David Thompson – The Stage Door, Yukon
Judy McGlasson – Theatre Bartlesville
Sherry Whisman & Karyn Maio – Sapulpa C.T.
Vicki King – Grove Playmakers

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“Phèdre” premieres at Tulsa’s Circle Cinema on Saturday

Nicholas Hytner’s production of “Phèdre” by Jean Racine, in a version by Ted Hughes, will convene at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis, Tulsa.
Helen Mirren leads a brilliant cast that includes Margaret Tyzack and Dominic Cooper (“The History Boys”).
“Phèdre” is about a woman named Phèdre who is consumed by an uncontrollable passion for her young stepson and believing Theseus, her absent husband, to be dead, confesses her darkest desires and enters the world of nightmare. When Theseus returns alive and well, Phèdre, fearing exposure, accuses her stepson of rape. The result is powerful drama.

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Broken Arrow Community Playhouse presents Youth Theatre production


The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse (BACP) is proud to present a summer
Youth Theatre production, “Nottingham: A Totally Teen Musical,” based on book by
Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus with music by Dennis Poore and lyrics by
Flip Kobler. Show times are 7:30 p.m. are July 18 and 25 and 2 p.m. July 19 and 26. General admission is $8. No reservations are necessary. Youth Theatre productions are not part of regular season. Season tickets may not be used for this production.
Bruce Webb directs this 1960s musical sensation based on the
Robin Hood legend. A creative cast of young artists ages nine to 12th grade work to light up the BACP stage.
Synopsis: It’s 1961, and life is just swell at Nottingham High. Unless you come
from the wrong side of the tracks, that is. John Prince, class president
and big man on campus, keeps the rich Normans happy by stealing from the
poor Saxons. But things are about to change when Robin Loxley comes back
to spend her senior year at her old school. And she (Yes, SHE!) is one
cat who will fight for justice. With the help of Little John-the former
all-state quarterback-and a team of not-so-merry men, Robin sets off to
stop the awful Normans and their hateful schemes.
For more information, call the BACP box office at (918) 258-0077. The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is in The Main Place, 1800 S. Main, Broken Arrow.
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc. The
Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is a member of the Oklahoma Community
Theatre Association and the Tulsa Area Community Theatre Alliance.

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Youth Onstage to perform “Grease” in Tulsa

Youth Onstage will perform “Grease” at 8 p.m. July 17 and 18 and 2 p.m. July 19 at the Studio Theatre on Tulsa Community College’s Southeast Campus at 81st Street and Highway 169.
Made up of more than 60 teens from seven school districts and home schools in
the Tulsa metro area, Youth Onstage is an all-volunteer teen acting troupe of
high school and middle school students (starting with 6th grade),
completing its 9th season. The troupe provides young people with an
affirming environment which nurtures love of theatre through teaching
such skills as acting, directing, producing, set design, make-up,
lighting and sound. Past performances include 4 Summerstage shows:
“Leader of the Pack,” “Smile,” “Babes in Arms” and “Schoolhouse Rock,”
and 2 musicals at TCC: “Leader of the Pack” and “Pajama Game.”
Youth Onstage, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, has never,
and will never, charge its members any fees for becoming a member of its
acting troupe.
Its efforts are made possible by donations from the community, from
ticket and concession sales at our performances, and the active
participation of our wonderful parents.
For more information about the troupe, auditions, or “Grease,” call Morgan K. Powell, Youth Onstage president at (918) 625-2165.

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Tulsa’s Spotlight Children’s Theater presents “EXCALIBUR! The Story of Young King Arthur”

Spotlight Children’s Theater, 1381 Riverside Drive in Tulsa, is proud to present “EXCALIBUR! The Story of Young King Arthur,” a drama based on the ancient British legend of King Arthur, directed by Catherine Christie.
Participants will enjoy a lighthearted look at the life of Arthur (Shawn Fisher) before he became the famed King of Camelot. See Merlin (Tyler Robins) in all his magic and mystery and discover how Arthur came to be in the care of Sir Ector (Clayton Bradshaw) and Lady Enid (Elizabeth Medrick). And, don’t forget the villain. Morgan Le Fay (Kathryn Hartney), Arthur’s own aunt and Merlin’s former student, is going to do everything she can to thwart Merlin’s plans for the young king.
Performances are June 25-28 2009; Thursday and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. For more information, call Spotlight Children’s Theater at (918) 587-5030.

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Scheduling updates to playwrights forum at Heller Theatre @ Henthorne

The New Playwrights Forum at Heller Theatre @ Henthorne has
transitioned into a once-a-month program. Beginning June 23, the
Forum will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates through the summer are July 28 and Aug. 25.

Playwrights only are welcome to bring works-in-progress they would
like to hear read out loud. If you are interested in only being a
reader, please send your contact information to susan.apker@gmail.com. There may be instances when readers will be brought in for an evening.

Sharpen your pencil and begin to write now for possible production in Heller’s 10-minute play festival (“Heller Shorts – Off, Off Brookside”) coming in August, 2010!

The group is being organized by Susan Apker and is intended for adults. For more information, call Heller Theatre at (918) 746-5065.

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Theatre Tulsa presents “Laundry & Bourbon” and “Lone Star”


Theatre Tulsa presents “Laundry & Bourbon” and “Lone Star” at 8 p.m. July 9-11
at Liddy Doenges Theatre, Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
“Laundry & Bourbon” takes place on a dusty front porch in Maynard,
Texas. As the afternoon sun beats down, Elizabeth and Hattie catch up on
small town tales between TV commercials and piles of boxer shorts. When
Amy Lee, the town gossip, stops by unexpectedly the bourbon flows and
the laundry flies. There are rumors about Roy, Elizabeth’s husband, but
Elizabeth may have an even bigger secret under wraps.
“Lone Star” follows Roy, a Vietnam vet, and his brother Ray as they
drink the night away out back of Angel’s Bar. Roy loves his wife and he
loves his ’59 T-Bird, but nothing else seems certain anymore. A case of
beer and several candy bars later (and after a contentious visit from
Cletis, an old high school acquaintance), Ray reveals some hard and
explosive truths. Roy is left with a two options – keep running, or
stand tall and face his future.
Both plays contain strong language and are recommended for mature
audiences only. Tickets are only $5. For more information, call (918) 587-8402 or go online to http://www.theatretulsa.org.

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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame announces summer concert series


The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame announced two upcoming special musical events for the summer.
“We are thrilled to present three top jazz ensembles and The Wild Women of Oklahoma Jazz for our Summer Concert series on Sunday afternoons at the Jazz Depot,” said Chuck Cissel, executive producer of the Summer Jazz Concert Series and the free JazzFEST 2009. “In addition, it is always exciting to announce our stars for JazzFEST, including Jazz Hall 2005 Legacy Award recipient, the incredible saxophonist, Eldredge Jackson, and his smooth jazz ensemble, Listening Pleasure. ElJack will headline our annual Oklahoma JazzFEST for 2009.
“Also on the bill with Eldredge will be Wayman Tisdale Challenge 2008 Winners, R&B sensation and local favorites WallStreet. WallStreet had the special privilege of traveling and performing with Wayman as his special musical guests on a jazz cruise around the Bahamas this past Spring. Opening the JazzFEST 2009 concert is one of Tulsa’s musical favorites, J3 Jazz and Blues Band, under the leadership of guitarist/vocalist, Rick Gill. JazzFEST will take place on Saturday evening, June 27 beginning at 6pm and concluding at 11pm at the Jazz Depot, 1st St. & Cincinnati (Upper Level) – inside the Jazz Depot – in the Great Performance Hall. Food, beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at JazzFEST.”

All Summer Jazz Concert Series performances will be held at the Jazz Depot at 5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, college students and Jazz Hall members and $5 for students. Participants may also reserve a seat at $20 per person at one of the tables of eight.
Reserved seating and table reservations must be purchased in advance of the concert date(s). For tickets or more information, call the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame at (918) 281-8600 or visit http://www.okjazz.org. Gift shop and concessions are available. All major credit cards are accepted.

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Wayman Tisdale Fundraiser on Thursday, May 21 in Tulsa


The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and drummer Arthur Thompson will host a Special Music Celebration honoring the life and music of former NBA star and jazz great Wayman Tisdale at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame’s Jazz Depot, 1st Street and Cincinnati (Upper Level), in Tulsa. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to The Wayman Tisdale Foundation.
Special guests include Dave Koz, Marcus Miller, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Najee, Tom Braxton, Everette Harp, Kim Waters, Raphael Saadiq, Marvin Saap, Fred Hammond, Mike Philips, Arlington Jones, Bernard Wright, Lenny White, Cornell Morell, Arthur Thompson and so many more.
For tickets or more information, contact the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame at (918) 281-8600 or online at okjazz.org. Gift shop and concessions are available. All major credit cards are accepted.