Drama Club

2025-2026 Musical

Performances

There will be two performances of Oklahoma! and they will take place at Russia School:

Friday, March 27 in the evening
Sunday, March 29 in the afternoon

Synopsis

Set in the Oklahoma Territory just before statehood, Oklahoma! bursts with rivalry, romance, and small-town drama. Confident cowboy Curly and independent Laurey clearly care for each other—but stubborn pride keeps them from saying it out loud. Things turn tense when Jud Fry, a troubled farmhand, sets his sights on Laurey and challenges Curly.

The conflict explodes at a lively box social, where a picnic basket auction becomes a fierce showdown for Laurey’s attention. Meanwhile, comic chaos unfolds as flirtatious Ado Annie can’t choose between sweet cowboy Will Parker and the charming traveling peddler Ali Hakim.

Through humor, music, and high-stakes competition, the community navigates love, jealousy, and change, coming together in celebration as Oklahoma steps toward becoming a new state.

*Please note we will be performing the youth edition of Oklahoma!

Interested in watching the show? The 1999 version starring Hugh Jackman is available on Pluto, Amazon Prime, Apple Tv, and Plex.

Characters

Oklahoma! has many exciting singing and non-singing roles. Check out the character list and casting suggestions to find the right role for you!

Auditions

Auditions are open to 7th-12th grade and will be held at Russia Local School on the dates below.

Sunday, January 11 from 2-4pm
Monday, January 12 from 6-8pm
Friday, January 16 - Callbacks from 3:30-5pm if needed

*If you are unable to make the dates above work, alternative arrangements may be possible.

Please sign up for a 15-minute slot on either Sunday or Monday - not both. Be sure to fill out an audition form and bring it with you to your audition as well.

During your slot, you will sing your song, then a group of three or four will read 'Audition Sides' (Scenes) from the packet. You do NOT have to have your scenes memorized.

Please prepare a song from the packet based on what role you would like to play. If you are not sure what role you want, feel free to sing the song that best fits your voice! Please memorize the song.

Only interested in the ensemble (chorus)? You may sing in a group of 3 to audition - bring your friends!

All audition songs, sides (scenes), and music tracks can be found here:

Audition Packets

Practices

Monday, January 19 (NO SCHOOL) Full Cast Read-Through 1:00-3:00pm

Practices will start after auditions in January 2026. A form is being shared with interested students so they can share input on when practices should be held to help plan around other extracurricular activities. Below is a link to the form.