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Check out this interview with Director David Weber, “The Tempest,” Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, by James Scarborough. Read it here: https://what-the-butler-saw.com/2026/05/18/a-conversation-with-director-david-weber-the-tempest-oklahoma-shakespeare-in-the-park-by-james-scarborough/
See "The Tempest" June 11–28. Tickets available at okshakes.org
Several of our faculty and students are involved in this production of "The Tempest".

Theatre office closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Happy Summer Break to our students and faculty! ☀️

Thank you for an incredible year filled with creativity, hard work, and unforgettable moments both on and off the stage. Take this time to relax, recharge, travel, make memories, and enjoy a well-deserved break.

We can’t wait to see everyone back in August for another exciting year ahead. Enjoy your summer! If you are working a theatre-related internship or job this summer, email the department and let us know! We would love to share and celebrate your summer adventures and accomplishments. Your Stage, Your Story!

The Cowboy family is well represented in this summer’s production of The Tempest with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park! 🌊

We love seeing both former and current OSU Theatre students continuing to create incredible work professionally this summer.

Former Cowboy Pokes involved in the production:
Grace Morrison — Assistant Stage Manager
Chloe Felts — Choreographer
Garrett Lacy — Actor (Ariel)

Current OSU Theatre students working on the show:
Thess Holloway — Sound Designer
Katigan Barksdale — Assistant Director
Parker Atkinson — Actor (Stephano)
Wyatt Burns — Actor (Adrian)
Logan Propst — Swing
Bridget Colatruglio — Scenic
Jordyn E. Houk — Dance Assistant

We are so proud to see our students and alumni collaborating alongside faculty on this exciting production! Catch The Tempest June 11–28.

Tickets available at okshakes.org

You’d think summer means a break for our faculty… and while there is a little time to recharge, many of them continue working professionally in the industry all summer long!

This summer, Assistant Professor of Performance David Weber is directing William Shakespeare’s The Tempest with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. Performances run June 11–28!

OSU Theatre faculty collaborators also include:
Joan Korte, Director of Performance — Text Coach
Jason Estala, Assistant Professor of Costume Design — Costume Designer
David J. Baxter, Visiting Assistant Professor of Costume Design — Costume Design Assistant, Cutter/Draper
Eric Frei, Music Director — Composer
Lyndsee Bell, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theatre Voice — Acting (Alonsa)

We love seeing our faculty continue creating impactful professional work beyond campus and bringing those experiences back to our students. Check back later for more on "The Tempest" . Some of our theatre students are involved as well.

Get your tickets now at okshakes.org.