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Welcome to OU Drama! The mission of the University of Oklahoma Helmerich School of Drama is to educate theatre artists, scholars, and teachers, preparing them to enter their professions with a knowledge of evolving industry standards; to perpetuate theatrical art by encouraging and nurturing the development of new artistic endeavors; and to provide a variety of theatrical productions and programs of excellence to Oklahoma audiences.
The Helmerich School of Drama is committed to a policy of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all its classes and productions. We are committed to creating an equitable experience for all our students, faculty, and staff.
We believe in the uniqueness of each member of our community. We are fueled by their diversity and strive to increase that diversity.
We believe that the greatest art comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences.
STICKY SITUATION
By Elizabeth McCullough
Directed by Beasley
SYLVIA: Jolie Brandstein
TANNER: Spencer Morgan
SUCKER FOR LOVE
By Celena Rose
Directed by Emily Stuhler
CUSTOMER: Griffin Kelly
CASHIER: Taylor Yancey
THE EXERCISE
By Kaley Vetter
Directed by Paige Lebs
MEL: Sarah Johnson
NINA: Emma Woodward
INSTRUCTOR: Drew Lotter
OUT AMONG THE STARS
By Heath Kuykendall
Directed by Lucas Schrantz
MARCUS: Andrea Fuentes
JEB: Josue Dooley
ALEXANDER: Devin Ricklef
THE KID: Alleese Eldridge
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FIRST TIME
By Alexandra Swanbeck
Directed by: Jodianne Loyd
DENAE: Elizabeth McCullough
LOUISE: Emory Otto
SHADOW AND ASH
By Nick Hone
Directed by Clarissa Cozzoni
FATHER: Tyler Johnson
ELDERLY: Kevin Cook
CHILD: Kerynn Eckenrode
REPORTER: Sophie Losacco
FIREFIGHTER: Regan Rodgers
DANCER: Sydni Moon
BACK TO THE PAST
By Jodianne Loyd
Directed by Grace Evans
SABRINA: Lydia Campbell
ABIGAIL: Cassie Pierce
MOTHER: Chloe Remaley
NON-ATTACHMENT FOR NEOLIBERALS
By Chip Keebaugh
Directed by Nick Hone
WOMAN: Chloe Remaley
BOY: Asher Guevara
VOICE: Graeson Lynskey
The seating has been reduced, per CDC guidelines and university policies, to observe social distancing for cast and audience members. Masks are required everywhere on the university campus indoors, and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
NORMAN, OKLA.— Clíona Smith, a senior design major in the Peggy V. Helmerich School of Drama at the University of Oklahoma, won the Richard Hay Undergraduate Scene Design Award at a recent competition hosted by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
As winner of this award, Smith, from Atlanta, will exhibit her portfolio at the upcoming USITT Conference and Stage Exposition in March and receive a cash award.
Smith submitted her scenic design portfolio on OU University Theatre’s productions of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Così fan tutte, and Cabaret, along with model building and artwork. Her additional design work while a student at OU includes Helmerich School of Drama Lab Theatre’s Men on Boats.
“The entire School of Drama is so proud of Clíona,” stated Seth Gordon, Director, Helmerich School of Drama. “This award is among the most prestigious and competitive a design student can receive in this country. USITT is the main service organization in the design and technology field, and so for Clíona to receive this just as she enters the profession is a wonderful affirmation of her talent, hard work, and skill.”
The USITT Scene Design Award honors a college student who displays a strong sense of design aesthetics and competency in a wide variety of scenic design-related skills. Candidates must demonstrate a strong execution of artistic and technical ability and display competency in the design process and the realized production.
Jon Young, Helmerich School of Drama professor of scenic design, stated, “Clíona is a gifted student who has an insatiable work ethic. She is truly deserving of this national USITT award and the Design and Production faculty and staff are immensely proud of her.”
USITT is the leader in life-long learning opportunities for the entertainment design and technology industry. Since 1960, USITT connects performing arts design and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialogue among practitioners, educators, and students. Today, the Institute boasts thousands of members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies being used in entertainment. USITT is now the leader in life-long learning opportunities for the entertainment design and technology industry.
Each OU campus has implemented and will enforce a policy mandating that masks be worn by employees, students, patients, and visitors (1) when they are inside University facilities and vehicles and (2) when they are outdoors on campus and social distancing of at least six feet is not possible. Each campus policy has been reviewed and approved by OU’s Chief COVID Officer and is effective until further notice.
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Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations.
Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgement is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
