Where We've Been
The Co.llective Arts Puppet Circus for Oklahoma
Co-written by 10 emerging OKC theatre artists over a series of retreats in 2023, "The Co.llective Arts puppet Circus for Oklahoma" shares mythical tales of a ghost town ravaged by ecological disaster, lampoons democratic and republican politicians, and "the fight for the heart of Oklahoma."
D.D.M.C. Deep Dark Mystery Club By Devin Ricklef
Inspired by true events, DDMC recounts the violent acts and resultant investigation of a mysterious student organization at the University of Oklahoma; the D.D.M.C. Set at the height of the depression; intimidation, fear, and injustice plague OU’s Soonerland.
Good For Her By Bell Reeves
Fluorescent lights, a dirty mirror, and a tampon-clogged toilet. A universal haven. Sisterhood in the stalls. A safe place to discuss gossip, tarot readings, shitty boyfriends, and that weird tension you have with your Mom. A reclamation of victimhood that’ll make you say “Good for Her”.
The Battle of Cable Street By Jake Allen
This piece of epic theatre uses direct quotes and fictionalized scenes to explore the rise of fascism in the U.K. and the direct actions taken by citizens to stop it. The Battle of Cable Street tells the forgotten story of a moment of Jewish triumph over fascism in 1930’s London.
Palo Verde
Palo Verde is a new musical about an Elementary school in Arizona called Palo Verde. We follow three teachers, all in a different stage in their career, as they overcome funding threats, relationship struggles, and finding purpose outside of their work.
The Process By Michael Darmon
The Process by Michael Darmon is an exercise in grieving. When confronted with our own deaths, how might we cope? This two-act play imagines what our final days might look like if they snuck right up on us, forcing us to grieve everything we didn't get to say, every relationship, ever missed opportunity.
BRO? by Tad Broadbent
Mistaken identity, acid trips, and brotherhood. Set in a Dallas suburb in the late twenty-teens, this play explores masculinity and coming of age through comedy and hysteria.
American Realism and Sapphicana
American Realism and Sapphicana performed at the Resonator Institute in Norman to packed houses on May 9 and 10. Check out the recording in our archive!
Public Comment
A documentary theatre piece that attempts to uncover the collective identity of Norman, Oklahoma. It was performed around Norman, Ok then at Factory Obscura during Theatre Crude Fringe Fest in OKC. The final performance of Public Comment was in Norman and all proceeds went to the Red Dirt Collective.
Martin Eden: Overdue
Martin Eden: Overdue was adapted by Anthony Wilkinson and Diego De La Espriella. It performed in Norman, Ok at Legacy Park
Scripted by Michael Darmon
Scripted was written by OU alum Michael Darmon. It explores existential nihilism with a distinctly Gen Z sense of humor. Equal parts hilarious and harrowing, this play examines whether our lives have a purpose, and what that purpose might be.
Men on the Line
Adapted from Andrea Fraser's 2011 performance, this documentary theatre piece reframes the 1972 broadcast of 'Men on the Line' in the present day with non-cis-male performers dragging the four men from the original broadcast. A critique of second-wave feminism, neoliberalism, and white saviors. It was performed at the Sooner Theatre in Norman Oklahoma.