2023 Festival
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Our 2023 Schedule
By Day
Wednesday, October 4
7:00p KICK OFF PARTY!!!
Thursday, October 5
5:30p The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
7:00p The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
8:30p New Oklahoma Operas
10:00p Yellow
Friday, October 6
5:30p Mind Reader
7:00p The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
8:30p Big Dad Energy
10:00p A Sensual Journey
Saturday, October 7
1:00p My Mind is a Smile with Blood-Slicked Teeth
1:00p WORKSHOP: Simple Puppet Making (60 mins)
2:30p Mind Reader
4:00p New Oklahoma Operas
5:30p ://SHELF_LIFE
7:00p The Man From Midnight Station
8:30p A Sensual Journey
10:00p The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
Sunday, October 8
11:00a WORKSHOP: Burlesque 101 (90 mins)
1:00p The Man From Midnight Station
1:00p WORKSHOP: Beyond the Veil: Ritual Mask (30 mins)
2:30p The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
2:30p WORKSHOP: Anyone Can Write a Play (60 mins)
4:00p Big Dad Energy
5:30p The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
7:00p Yellow
8:30p My Mind is a Smile with Blood-Slicked Teeth
10:00p New Oklahoma Operas
Monday, October 9
5:30p Things That You or I Do or Have Done (screening of pre-recorded piece)
7:00p Ritual Enchantments: A Virtual Invocation (screening of pre-recorded piece)
7:00p WORKSHOP: Writing for One: The Monodrama (90 mins)
8:30p Hidden Hands: Tantalizing Tales of Puppet Horror (screening of pre-recorded piece)
9:00p WORKSHOP: Going Silly Mode with Alex Sanchez (30 mins)
10:00p Hot Boys (screening of pre-recorded piece)
Tuesday, October 10
7:00p The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
8:30p The Man From Midnight Station
10:00p The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
Wednesday, October 11
7:00p ://SHELF_LIFE
8:30p My Mind is a Smile with Blood-Slicked Teeth
10:00p Mind Reader
Thursday, October 12
5:30p The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
7:00p The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
8:30p New Oklahoma Operas
10:00p A Sensual Journey
Friday, October 13
5:30p Pricks! The Vaccine Musical
7:00p Mind Reader
8:30p ://SHELF_LIFE
10:00p My Mind is a Smile with Blood-Slicked Teeth
Saturday, October 14
11:00a WORKSHOP: Taking Your Fringe (90 mins)
1:00p The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
2:30p ://SHELF_LIFE
4:00p The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
5:30p The Man From Midnight Station
7:00p Pricks! The Vaccine Musical
8:30p A Sensual Journey
10:00p CLOSING PARTY!!!
By Production
The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:00p
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 5:30p
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00p
Big Dad Energy
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:30p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 4:00p
The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 5:30p
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 10:00p
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:00p
The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:30p
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5:30p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:00p
Hidden Hands: Tantalizing Tales of Puppet Horror
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:30p (screening of pre-recorded piece)
Hot Boys
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:00p (screening of pre-recorded piece)
The Man From Midnight Station
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 1:00p
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 8:30p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:30p
Mind Reader
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:30p
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:30p
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 10:00p
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:00p
My Mind is a Smile with Blood-Slicked Teeth
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 1:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 8:30p
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:30p
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:00p
New Oklahoma Operas
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:30p
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10:00p
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:30p
Pricks! The Vaccine Musical
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 5:30p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:00p
Ritual Enchantments: A Virtual Invocation
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00p (screening of pre-recorded piece)
A Sensual Journey
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00p
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:30p
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:00p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:30p
://SHELF_LIFE
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 5:30p
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00p
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 8:30p
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:30p
Things That You or I Do or Have Done
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30p (screening of pre-recorded piece)
Yellow
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:00p
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 7:00p
By Extra Event
Kick Off Party
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 7:00p
WORKSHOP: Anyone Can Write a Play, Even a Cat
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:30p (60 mins)
WORKSHOP: Beyond the Veil: Ritual Mask
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 1:00p (30 mins)
WORKSHOP: Burlesque 101
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 11:00a (90 mins)
WORKSHOP: Going Silly Mode with Alex Sanchez
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 9:00p (30 mins)
WORKSHOP: Simple Puppet Making
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 1:00p (60 mins)
WORKSHOP: Taking Your Fringe Show on the Road
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00a (90 mins)
WORKSHOP: Writing For One: The Monodrama
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00p (90 mins)
Closing Night Party
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00p
The Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience
by Catherine Pitt and Alex Sanchez
Welcome, willkommen, to the Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt Comedy Experience. Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt have been friends for nearly a decade. During that time they have explored the deepest depths of the human experience (either intentionally or unintentionally) and have arrived safely on the other side as two very silly people. They will be putting on a Comedy Show, of sorts, surrounding the concept of, "Uncertainty." Won't you join them? They promise you'll laugh, at least a little bit.
Alex Sanchez and Cat Pitt have previously appeared on the Theatre Crude stage in The CatMaster Cycle in 2022. They are very grateful to be given another opportunity to create some space for absurdist theatre in Oklahoma City. Alex can be heard in the podcast "The Praisedown" with Heath Huffman, and has most recently appeared in the film, Bug Man. Cat is currently producing the live show A Very Mid Journey in the Los Angeles area, and is in pre-production of a new podcast with Artemis Oliver.
SHOWTIMES
10/6/23 at 7:00p
10/7/23 at 10:00p
10/8/23 at 5:30p
10/10/23 at 7:00p
Catherine Pitt (she/her/they/them) - Writer, Producer, Actor
Alex Sanchez (he/him) - Writer, Producer, Actor
Jill Falter (she/her) - Production Assistant
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Comedy Absurdist Improvisation
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
Note: Due to the spontaneous nature of this performance, we cannot guarantee that everything said will be 100% friendly for young people. We will be exploring some very difficult topics in a gentle and respectful way that not everyone may be emotionally prepared for.
Big Dad Energy
by Jamie Campbell
In a show about fatherhood from a guy who doesn't have any children, comedian Jamie Campbell details what it’s like to approach middle-age and realize you’re going to let the clock run out on the possibility of parenthood. The pop culture nostalgia, and humor-filled soul-searching will resonate with anyone who grew up in the 80s/90s.
"As a Gen-X mother of two...Jamie Campbell's jokes hit dead center...goes toe-to-toe with the best comedians in the business!" - Natalie Shaw, Dallas Theatre Journal
"Best of Fringe" - KC Fringe Festival
"Best Comedy" - Tucson Fringe Festival
"Best of Fringe" - Capital Fringe Festival
Jamie Campbell is a nationally touring comedian, actor, and screenwriter. His album, Tell Me You’re Proud of Me, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s comedy charts. In Chicago, where his career began, he was named the city’s “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by The Chicago Reader. You may recognize him from NBC’s Chicago Fire, the Pop Network’s Hollywood Darlings, a recent Super Bowl ad alongside Kristin Chenoweth, or a series of music videos by hiphop legend Tech N9ne.
Jamie Campbell (he/him) - Writer, Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/6/23 at 8:30p
10/8/23 at 4:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Comedy
Solo Performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Mild drug references and sexual innuendo. There is no cursing or graphic descriptions.
The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
by Co.llective Arts Productions
See wonders both wildly unimaginable and eerily familiar at The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma! Be transported near and far by mythical tales; a young family with a sick child, a ghost town devastated by ecological disaster, and the fight for the heart of Oklahoma. Become bewildered by distortions and contortions physical, mental, and emotional in this genre-blending, awe-inspiring, tightrope-wiring extravaganza! Created by the inaugural Co.Hort by Co.Arts, the Puppet Circus was co-written by 10 emerging OKC theatre artists over a series of retreats in 2023.
Co.llective Arts Productions is a performing arts collective that serves as an incubation space for emerging performing artists to produce original work. The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma is the first creation of the Co.Hort, a new devising lab program from Co.Arts. The Co.Hort aims to bring together emerging theatre artists to create new works in a non-hierarchical structure.
Jake Allen (he/they) - Co-Writer, Performer
PK Kaya (they/them)- Co-Writer, Performer
Morgan Simon (he/him) - Co-Writer, Performer
Kayleigh Adams (she/they) - Co-Writer, Performer
Alleese Eldridge (they/them/no preference) - Co-Writer, Performer
Cassie Pierce (she/her) - Co-Writer, Performer
Brigitte Goulart (she/her) - Co-Writer, Performer
Will Warner (he/him) - Co-Writer
Gillian O'Daniel (she/her) - Co-Writer
SHOWTIMES
10/5/23 at 5:30p
10/10/23 at 10:00p
10/12/23 at 7:00p
10/14/23 at 1:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Comedy
Drama
Musical
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Violence
Adult Language
The Curious Case of the Blood-Sucking Remote
by Pure Gumption
Roommates Jana and Leta, so addicted to television they can barely hold down a job, take on a dangerous thief in the middle of the night.
Linda McDonald has directed for decades in Oklahoma City, at Carpenter Square (The Whipping Man, A Steady Rain, My Brilliant Divorce) and acted in Ripcord, Mrs. Mannerly, and Death Tax. She directed God of Carnage and A Few Good Men for Pollard Theatre. She holds MAs in Theater from Kansas University, and Creative Writing from UCO. Also a novel writer, Linda’s Crimes of Redemption won Oklahoma Best Book of Year in Fiction.
Linda McDonald (she/her) - Writer, Director
Crystal Barby (she/her) - Actor (Jana)
Holly McNatt (she/her) - Actor (Leta)
Mike Waugh (he/him) - Actor (Troy)
SHOWTIMES
10/5/23 at 7:00p
10/8/23 at 2:30p
10/12/23 at 5:30p
10/14/23 at 4:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Comedy
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
CONTENT ADVISORIES
None
Hidden Hands: Tantalizing Tales of Puppet Terror
by LalliPOP's Lab
Virtual production
Standing on the felted shoulders of puppetry giants like ‘Meet the Feebles’, Lallipop’s Lab offers an anthology of weird, macabre tales as presented by puppets. We aim to challenge how our audience looks at the world by using (and misusing) experimental film, puppetry, and storytelling techniques that will delight and terrify all! This anthology will feature classic horror and science fiction tropes that adults know and love and will really get them FOAMing at the mouth for more!
Lallipop’s Lab is the creation of Laura Pool. She is a children's librarian and clown and she knows that kids love puppets, but she also knows that adults should too! She is aided by a troupe of volunteer clowns (ClownLife Arts), film nerds, librarians, musicians, and poets.
Laura Pool (she/her) - Creative Director, Puppeteer
Daniel J. Pool (he/him) - Film Wizard, Puppeteer
Ben Doray (he/him) - Creative Consultant, Puppeteer
SHOWTIMES
10/9/23 at 8:30p
Free in-person screening of pre-recorded piece
10/10-10/14/23
Free online viewing through YouTube
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Horror
Comedy
Puppetry
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Violence
Adult Language
TIP JAR
Hot Boys
by Kali Tripodis
Virtual production
Kali Tripodis is comedian and musician with a penchant for chaos. As a movie-loving 90s kid, true love was always drilled into Kali's head as the absolute pinnacle of success. Because of this, she centered herself around the male gaze and subconsciously molded her personality for their pleasure. The moment she laid eyes on her first crush, her life forever shifted onto a path that would ultimately lead her to violently throwing up in a Red Lobster. Hot Boys is a comedic and musical exploration of this. Hot Boys is a multimedia experience with original songs, tragic stories, and personal triumph. It is a show for those of us who have lost touch with ourselves to please others. It is a show for those of us who have sacrificed too much for a fantasy that was never real. It is a show for those of us who have had to rediscover ourselves like an old, estranged friend. Never lose yourself for love. But if you do, make sure it’s not to a convicted coke dealer with a Justin Timberlake tattoo.
Kali Tripodis is a writer and performer who is just waiting for you to ask her about Shrek. She is a writer for the house sketch team at Armory Comedy, and was a member of a house sketch team and house improv team at Second City in Los Angeles. She's also currently performing her solo show, Hot Boys, around New York City. You can follow her on Instagram @kalisucks to get the dates for that, or to look at Guy Fieri memes. Kali is also an accomplished pianist and singer, and you can find her belting Lady Gaga at piano bars all over town.
Kali Tripodis (she/her) - Writer, Performer
Vinny Mraz (he/him) - Director
SHOWTIMES
10//9/23 at 10:00p
Free in-person screening of pre-recorded piece
10/10-10/14/23
Free online viewing through YouTube
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Comedy
Musical
Solo performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
17+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
Sexual Assault
TIP JAR
The Man from Midnight Station
by Dillon Bertholf
When word arrives that the governor wants to put a railroad right through the location of Lillian's place, a stop on an overnight stagecoach route, a small group makes a plan to save the saloon from the ash heap of history. A high-spirited, mythic tale of passion, deception, and snake oil, it features a zealous governor who will do anything to put that railroad through, a tough-as-nails madame who's proud of what she's accomplished, an endearing dancer who wants to see her name in lights, and an incandescent lead who's straight (or not) out of an operetta.
Dillon Bertholf is an artist based in Oklahoma City, with a focus in interactive installations, scenic design, and multimedia pieces. He currently works in theatre administration, and in his spare time enjoys cooking, watching old movies, and playing board games with friends.
Dillon Bertholf (he/him) - Writer, Director, Actor (The Governor, Mysterious Old Woman)
Zachary Scalzo (he/him) - Dramaturg
Dakota Bryant (he/him) - Actor (The Lead)
Angela Dambold (she/her) - Actor (The Madame, The Sheriff Dummy, The Governor)
Karsten Tate (she/her) - Actor (The Goddess, The Talent)
Ian Wehrenberg (he/him) - Actor (The Sheriff Dummy, The Sheriff)
SHOWTIMES
10/7/23 at 7:00p
10/8/23 at 1:00p
10/10/23 at 8:30p
10/14/23 at 5:30p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Comedy
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
Mind Reader
by Steven Nicholas
After the success of his debut show, ExperiMENTAL, Steven Nicholas returns to Oklahoma City with a brand new mind reading experience. The show will begin entirely in your imagination and you might not even realize it's happening. We will reach beyond the walls of the theater, involving people who haven’t even come to the show. Minds will be read, questions answered, and realities twisted. We can’t tell you exactly what will happen on any given night, but we can promise that you’ll see things you’ve never seen before.
Steven Nicholas is an entertainer who aims to inspire audiences by expanding their belief in their own limitless potential. He has appeared in numerous national commercials, films, and theatrical productions. His debut one man show, ExperiMENTAL, won the “Patrons’ Pick” award at the Orlando Fringe Festival and the Rochester City Newspaper raved that it was “delightfully impossible” and “masterfully executed.” Steven is thrilled to be touring his new production, Mind Reader, this summer and fall.
Steven Nicholas (he/him) - Writer, Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/6/23 at 5:30p
10/7/23 at 2:30p
10/11/23 at 10:00p
10/13/23 at 7:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Solo performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
My Mind Is A Smile With Blood-Slicked Teeth
by Jessica Carabajal, Cristela Carrizales, Emily Etherton, Christopher Shultz
Amber has a problem. Her therapist has concerns. Hyena is hungry.
Christopher Shultz (he/him) - Writer, Director
Jessica Carabajal (she/her) - Performer
Cristela Carrizales (she/her) - Performer
Emily Etherton (she/her) - Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/7/23 at 1:00p
10/8/23 at 8:30p
10/11/23 at 8:30p
10/13/23 at 10:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Drama
Horror
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
Dark subject matter
Potentially frightening situations
New Oklahoma Operas
by Opera on Tap OKC
This show will feature three recently commissioned short operas from Opera on Tap's 10-Minute Opera festival. Each work presents a diverse, eccentric theme through powerful vocals and expressive acting. Prather’s opera features an optimistic, eager journalist alongside her misogynist boss. This relevant exposé provides the perspective of a woman mistreated in the workplace and was originally written during the height of the #metoo movement. Van Horn’s opera is a comedic re-telling of Alice at the Tea Party. Finally, Broyles’ Conveyance tells the story of two best friends, who co-pilot a freighter in a distant star system. All is well until a single conversation makes them doubt each other.
As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization, Opera on Tap - OKC’s motto is “opera for the people.” Our mission is to perform in alternative venues, to provide professional performance opportunities to local musicians, and to promote new, contemporary opera. Our chapter is managed locally and provides these opportunities to Central Oklahoma. Our dynamic roster of professional vocalists perform a range of operatic repertoire, and through their interpretations and portrayed emotions, listeners are pulled into a truly immersive experience.
SHOWTIMES
10/5/23 at 8:30p
10/7/23 at 4:00p
10/8/23 at 10:00p
10/12/23 at 8:30p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
Alexandria Velders (she/her) - Manager, Singer (Soprano)
Danielle Herrington (she/her) - Manager, Stage Crew, Stage Manager
Ethan Snowden (he/him) - Singer (Tenor)
Hayden Turner (he/him/they/them) - Manager, Singer (Bass-Baritone)
Jacob Velders (he/him) - Singer (Bass-Baritone)
Jennie Rupp (she/her) - Singer (Soprano)
Jordan Andrews (he/him) - Singer (Baritone)
Karena Van Horn (she/her) - Singer (Mezzo-Soprano)
Katayla Mongold (she/her) - Music Director, Pianist
Michael Stafford (he/him) - Manager, Music Director, Pianist
Rory Behrens (he/him) - Manager, Director
CATEGORIES
Comedy
Drama
Musical
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
CONTENT ADVISORIES
None
MEDIA
Pricks! The Vaccine Musical
by Next Stage
Experience the wild and wonderful world of Pricks! The Vaccine Musical. You'll laugh, tap your feet, and even learn a thing or two about vaccination science. This show covers everything from smallpox to cowpox, influenza, and beyond. A cast of four actors sing, dance, and jab their way through the history of vaccines and their impact on humanity. This one-of-a-kind musical is a laugh-out-loud comedy, an infectious dance party with some familiar tunes, and a fascinating educational journey. You don’t have to be a vaccine enthusiast to enjoy this show. No matter who you are, you’ll be sure to find something you love.
The show is written and directed by Rodney Brazil, a writer, director, performer, and producer. Original works as a playwright include All My Ex-Boyfriends are Gay, Worthy Causes, The Ultra-Conservative Theatre Summit, and Naked Brunch, which streamed live at the 2020 Theatre Crude Fringe Festival. His solo show Meaningless was part of the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival in 2022.
Rodney Brazil (he/him) - Writer, Producer, Performer
Scotty Taylor (he/him) - Performer
Claire Powers (she/her) - Performer
Thompson Powers (he/him) - Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/13/23 at 5:30p
10/14/23 at 7:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Musical
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
CONTENT ADVISORIES
None
Ritual Enchantments: A Virtual Invocation
by K8 Lacy
Virtual production
Step into an enigmatic virtual realm, where ancient rituals and technology converge. Ritual Enchantments: A Virtual Invocation weaves a mesmerizing tapestry, blurring reality's edges. Encounter mystical portals and captivating spirits, beckoning you to embrace the extraordinary. Immerse in a transformative journey of storytelling, invocation, and ancient practices. Embrace a world where shadows dance with beauty and the unseen murmurs its mysteries. Join us for a spellbinding experience where imagination soars and the soul ventures into unexplored realms.
K8 Lacy (they/them) is a theatre witch who goes back and forth between OKC and the Salt Fork River in Northern Oklahoma. When K8 isn't contemplating the intersection of ritual and theatre, they are either talking to trees, summoning aliens, or flipping off the police.
K8 Lacy (they/them) - Creator, Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/9/23 at 7:00p
Free in-person screening of pre-recorded piece
10/10-10/14/23
Free online viewing through YouTube
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Solo performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
MEDIA
TIP JAR
A Sensual Journey
by The Sultry Femmes
Follow OKC Burlesque dance troupe The Sultry Femmes on a red hot journey through time. We'll take you through decades of feminine expression, and bare our hearts, souls and bodies to show you what it truly means to feel yourself. Audiences 18+ only. We can't wait to dance for you.
The Sultry Femmes is a Burlesque styled dance troupe that was started by performer and choreographer: Valerie Moon. She started the troupe in 2020 when it felt like there was no hope for connection or community. She started teaching at Magic Tree Studio and quickly found a positive group of "Femmes" who just wanted to groove and feel sexy. The Sultry Femmes focus on loving your uniqueness, body acceptance, and feminine expression through movement (whatever that means to you!)
Valerie Moon (she/her) - Director
Ashley Mandanas (they/them) - Director
Goddess Glimmer (she/her) - Performer
Jade Anderson (she/her) - Performer
Darla Delightful (she/her) - Performer
Summer Rain (they/them) - Performer
SHOWTIMES
10/6/23 at 10:00p
10/7/23 at 8:30p
10/12/23 at 10:00p
10/14/23 at 8:30p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Dance
AGE RANGE
18+ (IDs will be checked at the door.)
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Burlesque styled dances. Not completely nude but some dances will go down to pasties or similar.
://SHELF_LIFE
by Zachary Scalzo
It’s a future close enough to imagine. A new tech service, Shelf Life, promises to take every piece of information you have on a loved one and load it into an AI. The resulting companion is something between immortality and a voice from the grave. The technology is new, the price high, but you can see this technology for yourself if you work for Quality Control. The catch? To maintain impartiality, you must never use the program yourself. ://SHELF_LIFE follows Luc, QC’s lead trainer who is currently undergoing a Human Resources tribunal. He’s broken the rules for Aunt April, the maiden aunt who lived at the fringes of the family. And now, he has one hour to appeal to a disciplinary committee to save himself—and his creation.
Zachary Scalzo is a queer theatremaker, writer, and translator whose theatrical work has been developed and performed both in the United States and in Canada. He is currently Artist in Residence in the English Department at the University of Central Oklahoma, and can be found on Instagram at @zjscalzo.
Zachary Scalzo (he/him) - Writer, Performer
S M Boyer (they/she) - Director
SHOWTIMES
10/7/23 at 5:30p
10/11/23 at 7:00p
10/13/23 at 8:30p
10/14/23 at 2:30p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Drama
Solo performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
MEDIA
Things That You or I Do or Have Done
by Zach Kernal
Virtual production
Things That You or I Do or Have Done is a play with characters that don’t matter. This production walks the audience through ten different conversations with little to no context. The characters and scenes are not connected to one another, they are simply there to facilitate thought in the audience about their own relationships and thoughts.
Zach Kernal is a second-year at UCO studying Art Education with a minor in Creative Writing. Zach is originally from Norman and has lived in Oklahoma their entire life. He has been writing and creating art for as long as he has been able to. This play has been in the works for two years and Zach is so excited for it to be seen by an audience! Enjoy the show!
Zach Kernal (they/he) - Playwright, Actor
Ian Wehrenberg (he/him) - Actor
Lily Kobzdej (she/her) - Actor
Jake Chapmond (they/them) - Actor
SHOWTIMES
10/9/23 at 5:30p
Free in-person screening of pre-recorded piece
10/10-10/14/23
Free online viewing through YouTube
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORIES
Comedy
Drama
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
13+
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult Language
TIP JAR
Yellow
by C. Alex Webster
Yellow, based on the 1892 short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman, is an exploration of a woman's internal life when the lights go off and the world fades away. Loneliness and being alone are two different things, but they can be experienced in tandem. How do we cope with loneliness? How do we manage our wild imaginations when our musings have nowhere to go? Who can we turn to for the "real truth", and what does "real" even mean?
Alex is a performer, collaborator, and educator with an MFA in Theatre Performance and Pedagogy from Texas Tech University, and a BA in Theatre and Fine Arts Communications from Brevard College. She also completed three levels of training in the LoVetri Method of Somatic VoiceworkTM. Alex employs performance-based research to create new works and develop methods for reviving Golden Age Musicals in a contemporary context. She can't resist a competitive game of Scrabble!
C. Alex Webster (she/her) - Performer
Levi Dowdle (he/him) - Tech, Support
SHOWTIMES
10/5/23 at 10:00p
10/8/23 at 7:00p
2O23 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
CATEGORY
Solo performance
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
CONTENT ADVISORIES
None
FREE WORKSHOP
Anyone Can Write a Play, Even a Cat
with Catherine Pitt
Catherine Pitt is a performance artist and former educator with a passion for creating space for people to be as weird as they need to be. They have been working with young people for the past 4 years to create a model for play writing that is basic and accessible enough for everyone to start the writing process. Come join them!
Catherine (Cat) Pitt (she/her/they/them) is a performance artist from Oklahoma, now based in Los Angeles. They have a passion for creating weird things for people to enjoy and work to create spaces in which people can safely contemplate the big ideas in life.
Want more Catherine Pitt?
FREE WORKSHOP
10/8/23 at 2:30p
(60 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
Beginner level
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
10+
WORKSHOP SIZE
10 participants
TIP JAR
Beyond the Veil: Ritual Mask Workshop
with K8 Lacy
FREE WORKSHOP
Beyond the Veil: Ritual Mask Workshop invites you to delve into the captivating history of masks in theatre and sacred rituals from diverse cultures worldwide. In this immersive workshop, participants will explore the profound significance of masks as vessels embodying gods, spirits, and characters, while learning traditional mask-making techniques guided by skilled artisans. Unleashing their creativity, attendees will craft unique masks infused with symbolism and meaning. This transformative experience goes beyond artistry, offering self-expression, introspection, and a deeper connection with the human spirit. A celebration of cultural exploration and personal growth, this workshop unveils the enchanting secrets of masks, connecting participants to ancient traditions and timeless storytelling.
K8 Lacy (they/them) is passionate about exploring the profound connection between myth, ritual, and theater. With a deep appreciation for the transformative power of masks in sacred ceremonies and performances globally, they create a nurturing environment for participants to explore their creativity. In this workshop K8 encourages individuals to craft masks that resonate with personal narratives, offering an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and artistic growth through the lens of ritual mask making.
Want more K8 Lacy?
Check out Ritual Enchantments: A Virtual Invocation!
FREE WORKSHOP
10/8/23 at 1:00p
(30 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
WORKSHOP SIZE
10 participants
TIP JAR
FREE WORKSHOP
Burlesque 101
with The Sultry Femmes
Come get sultry with The Sultry Femmes! We will lead you through some fun dance warmups and teach some classic Burlesque moves. Leave this workshop feeling flirty and confident! All levels welcomed.
The Sultry Femmes is a Burlesque styled dance troupe that was started by performer and choreographer: Valerie Moon. She started the troupe in 2020 when it felt like there was no hope for connection or community. She started teaching at Magic Tree Studio and quickly found a positive group of "Femmes" who just wanted to groove and feel sexy. The Sultry Femmes focus on loving your uniqueness, body acceptance, and feminine expression through movement (whatever that means to you!)
Want more The Sultry Femmes?
Check out A Sensual Journey!
FREE WORKSHOP
10/8/23 at 11:00a
(90 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
AGE RANGE
18+ (IDs checked at
the door)
CONTENT ADVISORIES
Sultry and sexy movement
WORKSHOP SIZE
20 participants
FREE WORKSHOP
Going Silly Mode with Alex Sanchez
with Alex Sanchez
Join Alex Sanchez on a dive into getting silly with comedy! We will explore the ways to get silly in a safe way, together.
Self described, “Sweat Boy with a Bug Worm Heart,” Alex Sanchez (he/him) has been performing standup comedy all over the US for nearly a decade. When he isn't making the greatest movies you've never seen, Alex can be found on the "Praisedown" Podcast with Heath Huffman.
Want more Alex Sanchez?
FREE WORKSHOP
10/9/23 at 9:00p
(30 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
14+
WORKSHOP SIZE
20 participants
CONTENT ADVISORIES
This workshop is suggested for those aged 14+ due to the language and nature of some visual aids used.
FREE WORKSHOP
Simple Puppet Making
with LalliPOP's Lab
All ages puppet workshop! Come design your new puppet pal! All necessary supplies will be provided (but supplemental materials may be added at home!) Various techniques and styles available as supplies last. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
LalliPOP’s Lab is the creation of Laura Pool. She is a children's librarian and clown and she knows that kids love puppets, but she also knows that adults should too! She is aided by a troupe of volunteer clowns, film nerds, librarians, musicians, and poets. Laura has presented many puppet workshops and performances for all ages at festivals, community events, and more!
Want more LalliPOP's Lab?
FREE WORKSHOP
10/7/23 at 1:00p
(60 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
All ages
(target audience 6-15)
WORKSHOP SIZE
25 participants
TIP JAR
FREE WORKSHOP
Taking Your Fringe Show on the Road
with Rodney Brazil and Steven Nicholas
Join the insightful workshop by Rodney Brazil and Steven Nicholas, seasoned Fringe Festival experts, as they unravel the secrets of successfully producing your show at various US festivals. This workshop is a treasure trove of practical guidance, covering everything from crafting compelling submissions to pinpointing potential marketing opportunities. Drawing from their rich experiences of touring multiple festivals across the United States, Rodney and Steven will share invaluable lessons, including both triumphs and challenges. If you're an emerging artist, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to gain inside knowledge, enhancing your festival participation experience.
Rodney Brazil (he/him) is an Oklahoma City-based, writer, director, performer, and producer who recently toured the US with his solo show, Meaningless. Original works include All My Ex-Boyfriends are Gay, Worthy Causes, The Ultra-Conservative Theatre Summit, and Naked Brunch, which streamed live at the 2020 Theatre Crude Fringe Festival. He made his festival debut performing in Beneath the Zipper at Chicago Fringe in 2012. You can watch his 2015 talk from TEDxOU discussing why live theatre is vital for communities on YouTube. https://komalty.com/next-stage/
Steven Nicholas (he/him) is an entertainer who aims to inspire audiences by expanding their belief in their own limitless potential. He has appeared in numerous national commercials, films, and theatrical productions. His debut one man show, ExperiMENTAL, won the “Patrons’ Pick” award at the Orlando Fringe Festival and the Rochester City Newspaper raved that it was “delightfully impossible” and “masterfully executed.” Steven is thrilled to be touring his new production, Mind Reader, this summer and fall.
Want more Rodney Brazil?
Check out Pricks! The Vaccine Musical!
Want more Steven Nicholas?
Check out Mind Reader!
FREE WORKSHOP
10/14/23 at 11:00a
(90 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
14+
WORKSHOP SIZE
55 participants
FREE WORKSHOP
Writing For One: The Monodrama
with Zachary Scalzo
A monodrama doesn't have to be monotonous! In this workshop, we'll explore various examples and techniques used to create compelling one-person shows. Taking inspiration from contemporary and classical artists, participants will develop and leave with a stage concept for a future show and a draft of a central monologue. Established playwright? Awesome! Never written a word in your life? Also awesome! Artists and arts enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to bring a concept or two they’re passionate about and jump right in with us.
Zachary Scalzo (he/him) is a queer theatremaker, writer, and translator whose theatrical work has been developed and performed both in the United States and in Canada. He is currently Artist in Residence in the English Department at the University of Central Oklahoma, and can be found on Instagram at @zjscalzo.
Want more Zachary Scalzo?
Check out ://SHELF_LIFE!
FREE WORKSHOP
10/9/23 at 7:00p
(90 mins)
2O23 FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
FREE WORKSHOP
All levels
SUGGESTED AGE RANGE
14+
(target audience 18+)
WORKSHOP SIZE
15 participants
CONTENT ADVISORY
Potential mature themes
TIP JAR
PayPal: @ZScalzo
Our 2023 Venue
2920 Paseo
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
The Mission of Oklahoma Shakespeare is to produce bold, re-imagined, entertaining and accessible interpretations of Shakespeare and the classics. We are committed to promoting the highest level of artistic excellence, to cultivating the widest possible audience and to contributing to the economic and cultural growth of our community, state and region through the professional theatre experience and educational outreach programs.