From its opening notes, “Oklahoma!” draws audiences in like few shows can.
You’ll see how below, in Jim Honeycutt’s highlights from Staples Players’ fall 2012 production of the classic musical.
It’s an audience favorite — with a very cool local back story. Click here to read how “Oklahoma!” got its start right here in Westport. Then click here or below, for a fantastic look back at director David Roth and Kerry Long’s show.
Yeeow! Ayipioeeay!
And what happened to the actors after the wind came sweepin’ down the plain?
Here’s an update:
Clay Singer (Curly) has extensive theater credits, including “Masquerade” in New York, “Fiddler On the Roof.””The Band’s Visit” North American tour,
“Next to Normal,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Ragtime,” “The Full Monty — and “Into the Woods” in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Michelle Pauker is a singer and actor. She has appeared in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Idaho Shakespeare Festival), “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (Great Lakes Theatre Company), and “Into The Woods (Forestburgh Playhouse). On Sunday, her band Back to the Garden 1969 performed at the Levitt Pavilion.
Everett Sussman (Will Parker) is an applied mathematics/computer science graduate of Harvard University. He is now a digital creator. He has acted in regional theater productions, including “Sweeney Todd.”
Elle Deran (Will Parker) is a trans and non-binary actor, singer and content creator. She appeared in the film “1660 Vine,” and guest-starred as Alisha in Abbott Elementary. Elle creates queer-affirming, educational social media videos to support the trans community, and co-hosts the “Trans In Love” podcast discussing relationships and trans family dynamics.
Nicholas Massoud (Ali Hakim) attended Yale, and performed all over the world with the a cappella groups the Wiffenpoofs and Sprizzwinks.
Bryan Gannon (Andrew Carnes) is an actor and producer best known for his roles as Inspector Lestrade in the film “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Furtive Festivity,” and on “The Deuce” and “Paramount’s Fences.”
Ryder Chasin (Ike Skidmore) is a television writer, creative and comedian in Brooklyn.
Will Haskell (Cord Elam, Federal Marshall) went on to serve 2 terms as Connecticut state senator — one of the youngest state legislators in the country.
Joe Badion (Slim, A Farmer) is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. He teaches upper school music at the Town School in New York.
Jack Baylis (Fred) graduated from Point Park University’s musical theater program. He has performed in “Legally Blonde,” “Jersey Boys,” “Children of Eden,” “Peter and the Starca
Sam Adelmann (Joe) earned a BFA in musical theatre and a BS in economics at Tulane University. He then participated in the Musical Theatre Intensive at the Stella Adler School of Acting in New York, and has performed in regional and theme park productions across the country. Highlights include playing “Fiddler on the Roof” in Los Angeles, and the regional debut of Disney’s “Newsies” in New Orleans.
Madeline Seidman (Ellen) is a Brooklyn-based actor, with an MFA from Yalel School of Drama. She can be seen on screen in the TV shows “Elsbeth” and “A League of Their Own.”
Emma Rufchefsky (Emma) performs professionally under the stage name Emma Charles (and occasionally EMMMA).She has toured nationally and released acclaimed singles and EPs. Billboard recognized her as a Best Emerging Artist. She continues to write, record and tour.
Cara McNiff (Vivian) graduated from Elon University with a degree in musical theater. She is still involved in theater. as a regional booking manager.
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