Oklahoma OnStage

In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre at Oklahoma State University, Lee Brasuell. A man who has a passion for technical theatre and design, Lee got his start in Oklahoma City, learning in high school that there is more to theatre than being center stage. From graduating at UCO to going to Detroit for a Masters and working his way back again, he knew that he wanted to make an impa...

In this episode, we welcome a lighting designer extraordinaire, Augustus Mathews. Augustus has worked with some of the biggest organizations around the Oklahoma City theatre area and has a passion of the visual side of theatre. From lighting design and production to automation of sets, Augustus is all about painting a picture for all to experience. Take a listen to the journey that led him from th...

In this episode, Tim sits down with stage manager extraordinaire, Scarlett Patiño. A San Antonio, TX native, Scarlett moved to Oklahoma City and quickly became a fixture in the theatre community. Working for numerous theatres and multiple productions, she has solidified her name as one of the best stage managers around. From the smallest stages to the biggest productions, she knows the ins and out...

In this episode, Tim sits down young, up and coming, rising star of Edmond, Oklahoma, Mazie Lightfoot. At just 15 years of age, she has already conquered some major lead roles, and some ensemble work too. She is a sophomore at Edmond North High School and a regular performer at Stage405. With the immense talent in this young lady, the sky is the limit, and I am sure we will be hearing her name a l...

In this episode, Tim sits down multi-talented actress and director, Sydney Wehmeyer. From Altus, Oklahoma to Oklahoma State University and on to community stages across central Oklahoma, she is a powerhouse of entertainment. Having played multiple roles at Town & Gown Theatre in Stillwater, as well as characters with Oklahoma Shakespeare, she is now donning the hat of director for Town & G...

In this episode, Tim sits down the founder and director of Edmond's Stage405, Amy Flud. Stage405 is a community-focused theatre company built on a lifelong passion for the arts. Amy started developing Stage405 more than 20 years ago and formed the vision during her years as a teacher. It now is home to an incredible team of artists dedicated to fostering creativity and community. Amy's favorite pa...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Artistic and Executive Director of Oklahoma Performing Arts, Laura Norman Tyson. For nearly thirty years, Oklahoma Performing Arts in Broken Arrow has been quietly revolutionizing arts education in the Tulsa area. Under the leadership of Tyson, OPA has trained generations of performers who've gone on to earn scholarships across the country and build professi...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Mustang High School theatre director, Emily Farnham. For more than 24 years, Emily has led the Mustang HS Theatre and Competitive Acting program, shaping generations of performers and building one of Oklahoma's most dynamic, student-centered arts communities. She's an award-winning director with nearly 200 productions to her name across Mustang HS, Oklahoma...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Tulsa Community College Theatre program director, Mark Frank. For nearly thirty years in theater education, over three hundred productions directed and acted, students who've gone on to major network shows, award winning films, international performance companies, and plays published internationally that are performed around the world, Mark has built an incr...

In this episode, Tim sits down multi-talented Southeastern Oklahoma State University alum and educator, Natalie Weaver. After finding her love for theatre at Southeastern and graduating with her theatre degree, she headed off to New York and became an equity performer. Eventually making her way back to Oklahoma, she was drawn to Southeastern again and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. Now train...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Classen SAS Middle School theatre teacher, Brent Pederson. From a degree in theatre design to developing theatre arts programs to leading a middle school program, which includes drama, musical, and tech classes, all in a completely renovated historical auditorium, Brent has a passion for his students that is virtually insurmountable. His program is a little...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre arts program at the Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK, Marta Reiman. Her story begins in Tulsa, heads to Michigan, then New York City and back home to Oklahoma. From professional actress on stage and screen, to building a vibrant theatre arts program for the next generation, Marta has a passion for seeing people grow and watching her...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre arts program at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Katie Davis. A multi-talented and knowledgeable individual, Katie has been leading the next generation of theatre artists for 20 years. We talk about her journey from school in the northeast to running a theatre in Mississippi to teaching young adults in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Ther...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Crossings Christian School theatre teacher, Angela Lux. Angela has been blessed to be in the right places, at the right time, to land and build a rising gem among Oklahoma secondary schools. She has also been graced with a school and leadership that avidly supports the arts, giving her and her students opportunities that few experience. Angela is stretching...

This is episode one of both season 2 and our educator series. In this episode, Tim sits down with the North Rock Creek High School theatre teacher, Brandy Bond. We explore Brandy's journey from a theatre kid herself, to stage performer, to educator in public schools. Tim and Brandy have worked together previously...Brandy having directed Tim in both The Crucible and The Miracle Worker. This interv...

In this episode, Tim looks back on the year that started it all. From the very first episode to the holiday specials, he takes a walk down memory lane to remind everyone what he's doing it for. Oklahoma OnStage would like to thank everyone who has supported our efforts this year. 2025 has been amazing for us. We will see you soon, in 2026! We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a ra...

In this episode, Tim sits down with one of the most versatile individuals he has ever interviewed. A man of many hats, Isaiah Williams has done it all, onstage and off. From performing all over the OKC area, to directing some great productions, to designing, and even making costumes. Isaiah works for the OKC Parks & Recreation developing an arts program for the community, all while bringing th...

This is episode number four in our holiday behind the scenes series, where we will sit down with casts and crews of some Christmas plays from across the state and find out what it all means and why they do what they do. In this episode, we have another unique original to Oklahoma theatre, Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker, written and directed by Erin Woods. Tim got to sit down with Erin and a few o...

Episode notes This is episode number three in our holiday behind the scenes series, where we will sit down with casts and crews of some Christmas plays from across the state and find out what it all means and why they do what they do. In this episode, I got to travel to Muskogee Little Theatre and talk to some of the cast and the director of a unique mashup holiday production, A Sherlock Carol; on...

This episode is the second in our holiday behind the scenes series, where we will sit down with casts and crews of some Christmas plays from across the state and find out what it all means and why they do what they do. In this episode, we go to the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie and talk with the some of the folks of the Territorial Christmas Carol. So, cozy up with a blanket, a hot drink and your hol...

The episode kicks off our holiday behind the scenes series, where we will sit down with casts and crews of some Christmas plays from across the state and find out what it all means and why they do what they do. In this episode, we go to the Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City and talk with the folks of Storyteller Theatre who are putting on Little Women: A Holiday Experience. So, cozy up with a blanke...

In this episode, Tim sits down with actor, singer, poet, and artist, Ford Filson. Ford has been in the Oklahoma theatre scene for over 2 decades, and with credits like Elephant Man, Bad Seed, and It's a Wonderful Life to his name, it doesn't look like he's slowing down any time soon. Grab a seat as we travel down the road of Ford's journey from Chickasha to Norman to Oklahoma City, and beyond. It'...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the co-founder and artistic director of Moonshot Productions, Jennifer Hertel. Jennifer has performed all over the Tulsa area, and found her love on the backstage side of theatre. Having worked as both a stage manager and director, she has learned how to be the safety net on many a theatre production. Now, joining forces with former fellow classmates, they have...

In this episode, Tim is joined by Edmond, OK actress, Sam Kellar. Sam is a multi-talented performer who is relatively new to the Oklahoma theatre scene, but is making waves at every turn. From the stage to the screen, her name and career are growing in leaps and bounds. So, sit back and enjoy as Sam takes us down the journey that brought her from Oregon to Oklahoma City, and who knows, maybe on to...

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Director of Marketing & Communications for the College of Fine Arts & Design at the University of Central Oklahoma. They guide us through a journey from small-town Oklahoma to college theatre & art design, to teaching collegiate theatre. Scott lets us behind the curtain of promotions of theatre at the college level and how that has changed over t...