Welcome to Stapleton Theatre Company’s (STC) Spring 2024 multi-generational theater show: OKLAHOMA! This will be a multi-generational theater production including fan favorites like “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” “Surrey with a fringe on top,” and the awe-inspiring ‘dream ballet’ sequence. This film captured the heart of American classic songs celebrating the frontier of the Old West. We are also excited announce that Hannah Keefer will be directing this production! Other members of our creative team will include Liz Whitney (vocal directing) and Bella Qureshi (choreography).

Age requirement: 8-99

*This is a multi-generational show so come one, come all!

Auditions: Ages 12+ only, *children between ages 8-11 have the opportunity to automatically be cast in the production, however they must fill out the Contract & Conflict Calendar form (linked below) by Monday, January 15th, 2024.

January 9th & 10th 6:00pm- BOTH days are mandatory audition days.

• January 9th: vocal audition only (with a backing track mandatory)

• January 10th: non vocal auditions

• Prior to auditioning please carefully read and fill out the Oklahoma Contract & Conflict Calendar

*We are offering video auditions! Audition footage may be emailed to bella@stapletonschool.org, and will be accepted up until January 10th at 6:00pm

Call Backs: Vocal and Scenework, January 13th 1:00pm

*Must be in-person, no video call-backs allowed

Callback songs for characters Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller, Ado Annie, Will, Judd, and Ali Hakim are found Here

Registration: Registration for Oklahoma opens Saturday, January 20th, 2024, and must be completed by Wednesday, January 31st, 2024:

• After auditions: Register for Oklahoma on Studio Director (the performance fee will automatically be added to your account). 

Rehearsals: Begin February 6th, 2024 & continue on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday evenings 

*Children 10 and under will NOT be called 3x a week, only 2x a week at most, and always released early (8pm)

Performances: 2 weekends: May 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 2024 at Marin Shakespeare Company Center of the Performing Arts, Education, and Social Justice, 514 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA.

Workshop Fee: Small but negotiable fee for Adults 18+, $495.00 for Youth 17 & under

Volunteering: It takes a village! All families of show participants are encouraged to contribute up to 9 volunteer hours, or make an in-kind donation of props/set pieces/costume pieces etc. If a family is unable to volunteer time or make an in-kind donation, a negotiable fee may be paid in lieu. Please fill out the Volunteer google form to select your preferences.

Important Dates:

Performances will be held on:

• May 10th-12th & 17th-19th, 2024 at Marin Shakespeare Company

Mandatory Tech/Run Thrus at the theater: 

• May 6th, May 7th

Mandatory Dress rehearsals at the theater: 

• May 8th, May 9th

Casting & Rehearsal Schedules will be posted on:

• Casting: Jan 20th

• Rehearsal Schedule: Jan 29

Rehearsals will begin on: 

Monday, February 6th, 2024

Important Notes: Besides the run thru/tech/dress rehearsals at the theater, all rehearsals will be held at Stapleton School of the Performing Arts on 70 Greenfield Ave in San Anselmo. 

Rehearsals are the cornerstone of successful performances. As such, it is important that all rehearsals be attended. Please email us at info@stapletonschool.org if you anticipate a missed rehearsal. Excessive absence may result in being excused from the production with no refund. 

Injuries happen in physical training environments. If a student has a recurring injury that limits their participation in rehearsals and/or performances, please consider opting out. This can be a difficult decision for families to make. We are happy to assist your decision making process upon request.

If you miss a rehearsal, rehearsal videos will be posted to our shared Google Drive

Injuries and Replacements/SSPA Theater Casting Philosophy: Leading roles are typically cast with understudies so that those roles will be covered in the event of injury or excessive absence. If an understudy has not been cast, an alternate cast member may be asked to step in at the discretion of the Theater Director. Students may not assign or select replacements themselves. Understudies should not assume they will automatically fill roles. 

Injured students must provide a doctor’s note when they are cleared to rehearse. Final decisions regarding performance will be made by the Theater Director on or before the tech/dress rehearsal.

Click HERE to view our Theater Casting Philosophy.