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GOING DARK, Part 12 - Maggie Spicer Brown
by Adrienne Proctor - March 28, 2020
GOING DARK Part 12 features Maggie Spicer Brown. GOING DARK is an exclusive interview series that focuses on out-of-work artists and technicians who are affected professionally and personally by the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the real, human stories behind COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK, Part 11 - Emily Pace and Taylor Ratliff
by Adrienne Proctor - March 27, 2020
GOING DARK Part 11 features Emily J. Pace and Taylor Ratliff. In their own words, they explain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their careers in the performing arts. The world is on hold, and with that, thousands of performers are out of work. These are the real stories behind COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
University of Montana Dance Students Excel At Regional Conference
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2020
The University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance bolstered its standing as one of the nation's most decorated institutions with another extraordinary showing at the recent American College Dance Association Northwest Regional Conference in Spokane, Washington.
3rd Act Theatre Company To Announce Second Season Via Livestream Event
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2020
3rd Act Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 new non-profit theatre company in Oklahoma City, will announce their second season's theme, POWER, and shows to be performed, via a livestream event on Facebook Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7 p.m. CT. 3rd Act artists will reflect on the soon-to-be completed first season, including the currently postponed production of Kim Carney's Moonglow, and their home space at The Shoppes at Northpark.
GOING DARK, Part 10 - Kristin Küns
by Adrienne Proctor - March 25, 2020
GOING DARK part 10 features OKC based performer Kristin Küns. In her own words, she explains the affect of the COVID-19 impact on her career and the theatre world at large. These are the real, unfiltered stories behind COVID-19 in the United States. This is GOING DARK.
BWW BLOG: Stuck in a Rut- Finishing My Semester at Home
by Jessica Vanek - March 25, 2020
BWW BLOG: Stuck in a Rut- Finishing My Semester at Home
GOING DARK, Part 9 - Tyler Treat and Ellie Valdez
by Adrienne Proctor - March 24, 2020
The GOING DARK interview series focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the performing arts. As the pandemic worsens, performing artists all over the country are left out of work and voiceless. This exclusive interview series gives an 'in their own words' account on the professional and personal ramifications of COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK, Part 8 - Gavin Guthrie
by Adrienne Proctor - March 22, 2020
GOING DARK is an exclusive interview series that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the performing arts. Part 8 of GOING DARK features OKC based actor Gavin Guthrie. These unfiltered interviews show the real, human side of COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK, Part 7 - Jonah White and Cam Taylor
by Adrienne Proctor - March 21, 2020
GOING DARK is an exclusive interview series that explores the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the performing arts. Artists explain the personal and professional ramifications of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty in the wake of COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK, Part 6 - Jimmy Mavrikes
by Adrienne Proctor - March 19, 2020
Washington, DC based actor/director Jimmy Mavrikes gives his take on COVID-19 and its effect on the performing arts. As theatres across the country shut their doors, artists are left voiceless in the face of an uncertain future. This exclusive interview series give their voices back. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK Series - Writers and Artists Share Their COVID-19 Impact Stories
by Adrienne Proctor - March 18, 2020
Part five of the GOING DARK interview series includes an arts writer who lost his job in the wake of COVID-19, along with two actors who've suffered a similar fate. The world waits in isolation while theatres around the country shut their doors indefinitely. These are the real stories behind COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces Schedule Updates and Postponements
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma has announced postponements and scheduling updates due to the Covid-19 crisis:
The GOING DARK Interview series continues with Donald Jordan, Tristan Hill, and Graeme Morrison
by Adrienne Proctor - March 17, 2020
An artistic director, a professional actor/singer, and a musical theatre performance student give their take on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it's impacting the performing arts. Their stories are unique, yet similar. They've all faced cancelled shows, seasons, and auditions. These are the real stories behind the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is GOING DARK.
GOING DARK with Seattle Based Artist Zandi Carlson
by Adrienne Proctor - March 17, 2020
GOING DARK is a special interview series. In this interview, Seattle based artist Zandi Carlson tells her story and how she's been personally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also gives insight into the atmosphere of the Seattle theatre community. Seattle is Ground Zero for COVID-19 in the United States.
Pollard Theatre Company Temporarily Suspends All Activity Due To Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Amid the increasing public health threat of COVID-19, Pollard Theatre Company is temporarily suspending all performances and in-person box office hours, effective immediately. While at the time of this announcement, relatively few cases of the virus have been identified and confirmed in Oklahoma, this decision to suspend comes after much consideration as a response to mounting national concern regarding the pandemic.  
BWW Exclusive: GOING DARK - Inside the COVID-19 Impact on the Performing Arts
by Adrienne Proctor - March 16, 2020
GOING DARK is a special interview series, bringing to light the response and aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on the theatre community. The first of a 6 part (or more) series, GOING DARK features words from students, artists, performers, and technicians. These stories are real and raw. This is GOING DARK.
OKC Zoo Goes Virtual, Announces Ways To Engage With Wildlife During Temporary Closure
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Despite its temporary closure this spring break due to the unprecedented public health response related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden remains committed to its conservation education mission and, in that spirit, is going virtual! This includes interactive animal wellness exams, St. Patrick's Day animal enrichment, engaging at-home conservation projects for families plus a new digital series in development (details coming soon).
Lyric Theatre Postpones World Premiere of DISTANT THUNDER Until Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today has announced its world premiere Native American musical DISTANT THUNDER will be postponed until the fall amid growing concerns related to COVID-19.
BWW Previews: Innovative New Works Company Ignition Arts Preps for 2020 Season
by Adrienne Proctor - March 09, 2020
Ignition Arts presents their third season in Oklahoma City, with two book readings and new play workshop, and the third and final installment in The Infinity Trilogy. Ignition Arts also offers two podcasts on SoundCloud, Thank you 10 and Fair Play
THE OKLAHOMA CITY PROJECT Comes to Freede Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
CityRep, the Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, presents The Oklahoma City Project, an original work by Oklahoma playwright Ruth Charnay, about the Murrah building bombing and its aftermath.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Will Present the World Premiere of Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder this month as part of the organization's New Works Initiative.
Kristin Chenoweth Named Artist in Residence at Oklahoma City University
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Kristin Chenoweth has accepted an appointment as Artist in Residence at her alma mater, Oklahoma City University, beginning in April 2020.
Oklahoma Shakespeare Presents A RENAISSANCE ROAST Celebrating Mayor David Holt
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
Ask Mayor David Holt to recite some Shakespeare and you won't be disappointed. He grew up with Oklahoma Shakespeare, taking classes and playing small roles in shows when he was a member of the Young Company. 'In our early days when we performed in Hafer Park in Edmond, the Young Company performed a short version of one of Shakespeare's plays before the main show and then took small roles, usually a messenger or citizen, in the mainstage show', said Executive/Artistic Director, Kathryn McGill.  
BWW Review: Be Sexy, Be Alluring, Be ITALIAN! with UCO's NINE
by Adrienne Proctor - February 29, 2020
NINE tells the story of Italian filmmaker Guido Contini and the midlife crisis he goes through while struggling with writer's block and a marriage that's on the rocks. UCO's production features 27 female cast and ensemble members in a decadent and gorgeous production at Mitchell Hall Theatre.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes to The McKnight Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2020
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts will host the award-winning musical An American in Paris on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film and filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris transports the audience to post-war Paris, where romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns.

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