We’ve Got Important News About “Being Earnest”
Theatre Tulsa is ecstatic to present the funniest, most timeless play from one of the greatest wits of all, Oscar Wilde.
But this will be way more than just a great show, (though trust us, it will most certainly be that). We’ve also got a tons of events surrounding Earnest that can only be described as, well, Important.
Ok, here we go…
First things first, auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest will be held Thursday, October 3, at Theatre Tulsa’s offices at 412 N. Boston. Rehearsals begin with a read-through on October 7, and will run weeknights and some Saturdays. The show runs November 8 – November 17. Be sure to watch our Auditions page for updates as they become available.
Our Historic 90th Season In Review – Part 5, Education!
The curtain has closed on our historic 90th season, and it was one we’ll remember for a long time to come. All this week we’re looking back on Theatre Tulsa’s greatest moments from this season.
Tony Randall. Jeanne Tripplehorn. Kristen Chenoweth. You’ve no doubt have heard of them. But what you might not’ve known is that each graced our stage at one point in their (young) careers. It’s little wonder then we take education so seriously – we might be teaching a future star!
Of course, education means much, much more to us than celebrity. As theatre lovers, it’s about engaging the next generation to share our passion, as well as helping them to gain the confidence to achieve both onstage and in life.
So no doubt, one of our biggest “self high fives” this year comes in education. See for yourself!
Broadway Bootcamp kicked things off in the fall and was such a blockbuster, we’re proud to bring it back for the summer.Taught by Theatre Tulsa board president Sara Phoenix, pre-teens and teens learned the finer points of musical theatre, from auditioning to singing to dancing, even how to take a bow (which they certainly did a lot of). And here’s something cool, our summer session will conclude with a fully staged production of Children’s Letters To God, the only theatre education course to feature such an A-List perk. Interetested? Enroll here.
The New Drama League was a special partnership between us and the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council and developed under the Louder Than A Bomb program here in T-Town. Under the direction of Chicago-based, award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin, Tulsa teenage playwrights and poets wrote and produced a performance piece titled “Playlist”. Comprised of poems, scenes and monologues, “Playlist” was performed to rousing success on February 16. Who knows? Maybe one of these teens will be an award-winning playwright one day. In which case, we call first dibs.
See pictures from the New Drama League here.
The Reader’s Theatre Class for Adults is proof that you can always learn a new skill no matter where you are in life. Led by Susan Apker, this class gives students the opportunity to practice performance skills through the oral reading of classic and contemporary plays. The class will then conclude with public readings. Sound like fun? We’re still accepting enrollments, so don’t miss your chance. What could be more fun than learning a new skill, or honing an old one? To enroll, click here.
Welp, that concludes our 90th Season In Review! Naturally, this was an abridged version, as there was just SO much to talk about this year. The really exciting part is, next season promises to be even bigger and better. So stay tuned. We look forward to having you be a part.
Remember to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of our 90th Season In Review!
TT and the Tulsa PAC kicks off SummerStage Tonight
Theatre Tulsa will be at Guthrie Green tonight to celebrate the kickoff of SummerStage Tulsa 2013!
The event will be from 5:30-7 pm. The public is invited to come by, listen to some live music and hang with some of the the performers of SummerStage Tulsa 2013!
We’re even serving some snacks and goody bags to promote our Broadway Bootcamp production of Children’s Letters to God.
Come and see us tonight!
Our Historic 90th Season In Review – Part 4, Community!
The curtain has closed on our historic 90th season, and it was one we’ll remember for a long time to come. All this week we’re looking back on Theatre Tulsa’s greatest moments from this season.
OK, no two ways about it – we really love where we live. Not surprising perhaps, as we have made Tulsa our home since before Coolidge was in the White House and Jay Gatsby was just a spark in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s noggin’.
So what makes Tulsa such a remarkable place to live? With 300K people and change, you’re going to a lot of answers. To us, it’s simple the unmistakable, unbreakable bonds of community. Tulsa just bursts with it. And key to that indelible community spirit are all the businesses and non-profits that make us this great city. So here are some of the organizations we’re proud to have worked with this year.
Tuesday With Morrie, for those one or two of you who missed it back in January, centers around a man suffering from ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. To help people suffering from this debilitating disease, we partnered with MDA for a “Who’s Your Morrie?” promotion. Friends of Theatre Tulsa we’re invited to visit whosyourmorrie.com and submit stories about an inspirational person in their lives. Best part? We donated $5 to MDA for every story submitted. It was a tremendous success for us and most importantly, the fight against ALS. So mondo thanks to all who participated. Your Morrie would be proud.
The Tulsa Historical Society has been commemorating Tulsa’s greatest icons for so long, they’ve become a local icon themselves. So we were filled with great pride, and yes, a touch of humility, when they agreed to assemble an exhibit celebrating our 90 year history. Costumes, props, playbills, you name it, all are there for Tulsans to see and enjoy, now through August 31. Special thanks to THS Board of Exhibits Maggie Brown and Theatre Tulsa historian Priscilla Mayfield for assembling this remarkable exhibit, and to all those who submitted items. Don’t miss this limited engagement! THS is located at 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK.
Boeing-Boeing was far and away our most raucous show of the season (if you saw the show, you know what we mean). Such an outrageous affair it was that not even the Liddy Doenges could hold all the fun. So in a first of its kind promotion, we partnered with downtown 60s retro-themed pub The Vault for “Libations For Lovers”. Through the run of the show, The Vault offered specialty cocktails named after the three stewardess in the show. And yes, just like the lovely ladies you see on your left, each drink had an American, German or Italian…shall we say, flare. Just to show what nice people run The Vault, they even donated a portion of the proceeds to our theatre. We’ll drink to that!
Ok, ok…there’s tons more people and organizations we can name here who helped make this year a success. Literally tons. So thank you to all of you. It was a great year working with all of you. And we look forward to 90 more!
Just in case you haven’t read them, or who knows, maybe you’d like to read them again, please check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of our 90th Season Year In Review.
Our Historic 90th Season In Review – Part 3, The Parties!
The curtain has closed on our historic 90th season, and it was one we’ll all remember for a long time to come. Join us this week as we look back on Theatre Tulsa’s greatest moments from this season.
Now, you probably already know this, but nobody parties like theatre people. If you didn’t, well, you certainly do now. So let’s take a look back at the Special Events!
Our 90th Season Kickoff Party was held August 30 at the historical Harwelden Mansion. Familiar faces joined new friends in an event that highlighted all of the shows we had planned for the upcoming season. The real highlight though was seeing just how deep our community’s love for Theatre Tulsa truly was. Jazz group 7 Blue Trio played the tunes and we had the distinct privilege of honoring the children and grandchildren of the late Bonnie Reed and Hope Holway, cofounders of the original Tulsa Little Theatre. History and future came together like never before – with a few cocktails to break the ice. Special thanks to Adrienne Watt for being the point of the spear for this marvelous event.
Enjoy photos from the event here.
Toast ’22 was more than your average holiday party. Held November 30 at Downtown Tulsa’s majestic, marble-festooned Atlas Life Building, Toast ’22 took inspiration from the Roaring ’20s in an event so great, you’d think Jay Gatsby put it all together. But it was actually Kristin Harding, who did a fantastic job coordinating a huge party that featured 7 Blue Trio, a silent auction, raffle, performances by our Broadway Bootcamp class, and even a signature cocktail. Let’s just say everyone made very merry that evening.
See photos from the event here.
Work hard, play hard. That’s the Theatre Tulsa way!
Stay tuned tomorrow as we continue our 90th Season in Review with a focus on Community Partnerships.
If you haven’t yet, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this week-long series.
Our Historic 90th Season In Review: Part 2 – The Shows!
The curtain has closed on our historic 90th season, and it was one we’ll all remember for a long time to come. This week we’re celebrating the year by looking back on some of Theatre Tulsa’s greatest moments.
We pick up from where we left off yesterday, taking a look back at the shows! Ah, memories…
Oliver! was in many ways the perfect followup to “Tuesdays With Morrie”. While “Tuesdays” was an intimate, two-person drama, “Oliver!” was an epic musical, with a cast of 50, most of them not old enough to carry a learner’s permit. Sara Phoenix helmed this massive undertaking as director, choreographer, and something of a child wrangler, resulting in a heartwarming production that we hope would make Chuck Dicken’s proud. It was also far and away the biggest blockbuster of our season, with a sellout crowd for every show. Take it from us, there’s nothing that beats that nice, warm, “Sold Out” sign glow. So thanks to all the parents, family and other audience members who made this show such a huge hit.
Check out photos from “Oliver!” here.
8 marked an historic moment for our theatre during its 90th birthday. Firstly, it brought together Theatre Pops, Odeum Theatre Company and ourselves in a unique collaboration. It featured stacked cast filled with Tulsa theatre mainstays. It bravely tackled one of the most controversial issues in our modern dialogue, gay marriage. Finally, on a more personal level, it signaled the inauguration of Theatre Tulsa’s New Stage, our sub-theatre company, founded to tackle the most challenging, groundbreaking stories in contemporary theatre. . Whether “8″ changed your mind, confirmed your beliefs or simply got you thinking about a divisive issue from a different perspective, it was our privilege for us to perform this important play for you.
Check out photos from “8″ here.
Boeing-Boeing was a dramatic departure from “8″…or should we say a “comedic departure”. In fact, with its mile-a-minute pace, sexy storyline and, ahem, PG-13 rated humor, “Boeing-Boeing” was a departure from our entire season. But hey, what better way to close out a season than than with a flirty French farce? In a show like this, casting is key, and director Vern Stefanic hit it out of the park. Particularly impressive was uber-talented Cody McCoy, who stole the show as Robert in a performance the Tulsa World’s James D. Watts called “flat out excellent”. Merci beaucoup Mr. Watts and huge props to our incredible audience who powered us through every performance with their non-stop laughter.
See photos from “Boeing-Boeing” here.
As much as we pride ourselves on our shows, there’s a lot more to celebrate from Theatre Tulsa’s historic 90th season. So stay tuned. Tomorrow we cover Special Events!
In case you missed it, be sure to check our Part 1 of our Season in Review.
