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Oklahoma!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs
"Oklahoma!" is presented through special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library, 1633 Broadway, Suite 3801, New York, NY 10019 USA
The 1981 production was supported by a grant from the Music Dept. of the Ontario Arts Council, and grants from the Wintario Program of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation, Province of Ontario
Production Dates and Venue
First Production: November 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1981 at White Pines Theatre
Second Production: April 17, 18, 19, and 20, 1991 at Korah Collegiate Theatre
Cast
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1981
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1991
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| Aunt Eller | Sonya Ostrowski | Anne Trudell |
| Curly | Larry Whalen | Mark Swift |
| Laurey | Nancy Butcher | Francine Marotta |
| Ike Skidmore | David Bickell | |
| Slim | Stephen Rutti | |
| Will Parker | David Walsh | Martin Buchert |
| Jud Fry | Wilf Beauchamp | Keith Waldie |
| Ado Annie Carnes | Brenda Gravelle | Melissa Ostrowski |
| Ali Hakim | Larry Jannison | Aubrey Falls |
| Gertie Cummings (1981)/The Cummings Twins (1991) | Barbara Johnston | Francine St. Jules(Giroux) and Jeannine Jefferson |
| Andrew Carnes | John R. King | Robert Creedon |
| Cord Elam | Bruce Bedell | |
| UNDERSTUDIES: | ||
| Curly | David Bickell | Iain DeJong |
| Laurey | Elizabeth Prouse | Sandra Forsell |
| Ado Annie Carnes | Louise Griffith and Lisa Martinelli | Sandra Forsell |
| Dance Captains | Desiree Ostrowski, Stephen Rutti, and David Walsh | |
Chorus
1981 Production:
Characters in Choreographed Dance Numbers:
Cowboys: Ken Belanger, David Bickell, Nick Frolick, Michael Running, Anthonio Gioventu, John Rankin, Stephen Rutti, and David Walsh
Farmers: Doug Booth, Jeff DeLuzio, Don Ferrone, Herbert Johnson, Mark Trask, and Glenn Wells
Laurey's Friends: Letizia DiPasquale, Janice Kent, Toni Marasco, Lisa Martinelli, Desiree Ostrowski, Liz Pettapiece, Elizabeth Prouse, and Claudia Teller
"Society" Ladies: Louise Griffith, Barbara Johnston, Cheryl Nicholson, Karen Pomber, Anne Roberts, and Caren Wright
Lead Dancers, "Many A New Day": Desiree Ostrowski and Liz Pettapiece (Fall Girl)
Vocal Soloists, "Out Of Your Dreams": Elizabeth Prouse, Lisa Martinelli, Louise Griffith, and Liz Pettapiece
Characters in the "Dream Ballet":
Dream Figures of:
| Laurey | Desiree Ostrowski |
| Curly | Stephen Rutti |
| Jud | Don Ferrone |
Laurey's Friends: Letizia DiPasquale, Janice Kent, Toni Marasco, Liz Pettapiece, Elizabeth Prouse, and Claudia Teller
"Society" Ladies: Louise Griffith, Cheryl Nicholson, and Karen Pomber
Cowboys: Nick Frolick, John Rankin, Stephen Rutti, Mark Trask, and David Walsh
"French Post Card" Girls: Barbara Johnston, Lisa Martinelli, Anne Roberts, and Caren Wright
1991 Production:
Chorus:
Colleen Alves, Doreen Bailey, Gillian Berman, Rosemary Berman, Silvana Carlascio, Tom Christenson, Iain DeJong, Art Fink, Sandra Forsell, Adrian Gabrylewicz, Eric Haapala, Christina Haas, Darrel Hicks, Dawn Hobbs, Sascha Jurko, Michelle LaPorte, Nicci LaPorte, Greg LeFleur, Kate McNally, Fletcher Madden, Gino Masotti, Steve McCarthy, Michael McDougall, Jill McPhee, Patti Pulcine, Jason O'Brien, Steve Ianni-Palarchio, Lori Rancourt, Kendra Ross, Debbie Rouleau, Mary Saari, Todd Scarfone, Tiiu Sillavere, Tracy Taylor, Arianne Tremblay, Marnie Tucker, Mark Vigneault, Theresa Zednicek
Orchestra
1981 Production:
| Conductor | Arno Ambel |
| Concertmaster | Claudia Martin |
| Honourary Concertmaster | The Late Mary Shrubsole Walton |
| Violin I | Claudia Martin, Witold Swoboda, Carol O'Neill |
| Violin II | Gizella Keppel-Jones, Alida DeLorenzi |
| Viola | Stephen Kiser, Karl Schier |
| Cello | Pawel Szymczyk-Marsanowic, Katherine Gartshore |
| Double Bass | Hugh Stephen |
| Flute and Piccolo | Robert Galbraith |
| Oboew | Sylvia Shaule |
| Clarinet I | John Wilkinson |
| Clarinet II | Gertrude Retier |
| Bassoon | Cheryl Walker |
| French Horns | Glynnice Burns, Nancy Middleton |
| Trumpet I | Terry Evans |
| Trumpet II | George Townsend |
| Percussion | Gord Wilson |
| Organ | Lorraine Smith |
| Rehearsal Pianist | Lorraine Smith |
1991 Production:
| Leader; also Piano, Synthesizer, Harmonica, and Rhythm | Susan Barber |
| Guitar and Banjo | Steve Burgess |
| Oboe, Synthesizer, and Tub | Brent Krysa |
| Guitar, Jaw Harp, Tub, and Rhythm | Michelin Findlay |
| Assorted Pots and Pans, Wood Block, and Tambourine | Sylvanna Bruni |
| Sound Board | Bob McLeod, "Satellite Sound" |
Production Staff
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1981
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1991
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| Producer | Karen L. Pomber | Heather Hannah |
| Director | Joy Lowry | Richard Howard |
| Apprentice Director | Don Palmer | |
| Choreographer | Joy Lowry | Mary Saari, Lori Rancourt, and Richard Howard |
| Music Director | Arno Ambel | Susan Barber |
| Vocals | Bonnie Forsell | |
| Rehearsal Accompaniment | Lorraine Smith | Susan Barber and the Band |
| Set Design | Girardo DiPiero | Nancy Price |
| Costume Design/Co-Ordinator | Vilma Ambel | Lynda DiPaulo and Sandra Sheaves |
| Wardrobe Mistresses | Heather Houle and Genevieve LaCroix | |
| Tableau Costumes | Heather Hannah | |
| Lighting Design | Rutger Becker | Dave Nenonen |
| Visual Design Consultant | Gerry Pearson | Fran Pond |
| Production Assistant | Cathy Bedell | |
| Stage Manager | Dirk Becker | Don Palmer |
| Assisted by | Alexis Bedell and Jim Mills | Penny Martin and Shauna Major |
| Master Carpenter | Chris Shannon | Rick Hannah |
| Assisted by | Wilf Beauchamp, Herbert Johnson, Paul Willert, Alex Wilson | Heather Hannah, Frank Plastino, Jerry Lavoie, Nancy Price, and Ericka Hannah |
| Set Painting | Cathy Bedell and Crew | All Non-PrimaDonnas |
| Make-Up | Leeann Trbovich and Crew | Members of the Cast |
| Hairstyling | Tia Caputo | Nancy Bailey, Hollywood Beauty Salon |
| Box Office | Rutger Becker, Noreen Myers, Herbert Johnson, Romy Bock, Leitzia DiPasquale, Anthonio Gioventu, Henrietta McLurg, Patti Myers, John Rankin, Steve Rutti, Glenn Wells, and others | Merlene Lee |
| House Managers | Walter and Larissa Micak | Kiersten Smykacz and assistants |
| Ushers | Shawna Baber, Renee Chalut, Erika Dello, Teresa Del Bel, Joanne Marconi, Cynthia Myers, Mona Cowell, and Penelope Johnson | |
| Programme Advertising | Cathy Bedell | Arno Ambel and assistants |
| Programme Layout |
Arno Ambel
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| Properties |
Nancy Johnson
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| Assisted by | Melody Ambeault, Ann Cormier, Jessika Myren, Terry Reed | Jess Hannah, Jean Curtis, and Arlene Kehoe |
| Sound | Bob McLeod, "Satellite Sound" | |
| Lighting Technicians | Susan Barron, Dirk Becker, Jim Mills, John Jones | Craig Fleming, Dave Nenonen, Jeff Punkari, Stan Conley, Adam Eusepi, and Kevin Cameron |
| Set Movement Crew | Paul Becker, Floyd Cartner, Lisa McNeill, Chris Shannon, and Alex Wilson | Keith Turgeon and Mike Smith |
| Programme Cover Design | Arno Ambel | Brent Krysa |
A special "Thank You" to Mr. G. Pearson for his consultation and support in the 1981 production.
Richard Howard's services for the 1991 production were negotiated through the courtesy of Canadian Actors' Equuity Association, and provided by a grant from Theatre Ontario.