Oklahoma Coming June 2026

On behalf of the production team, I come with a sincere thank you to all those who auditioned for Cookeville Theatre Company’s upcoming summer production of Oklahoma! We had a large turnout of talented people for auditions, meaning that the directors had to make many difficult casting decisions. Our goal in casting Oklahoma was to create a true community on stage. The casting process had to take into account the age range of the most talented candidates as well as the number of performers needed for specific vocal and dancing roles. We also had to consider each actor’s stated scheduling conflicts. We are thrilled to have had so much interest and to exist in a community that supports theatre. We encourage everyone to audition for future productions and follow Cookeville Theatre Company on social media for upcoming opportunities.
To those who were cast—congratulations! Our initial cast meeting will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Upperman High School. We ask that you contact the Stage Manager Jill Marsee at ctcoklahoma2026@gmail.com by Tuesday, January 13, 2026 to accept your role.
Sincerely,
Charles Long
Artistic Director
*CASTING NOTES: The script and score contain some minor characters who have not been specifically cast below. The directors will assign these parts during the rehearsal process and may also reassign vocal solos/solo spoken lines at their discretion. Many of the cast members will be featured dancers in musical numbers. Those assignments will be given by the choreographer once all roles have been accepted.
OKLAHOMA! 2026 CAST
Curly: Kendall Smith
Laurey: Maggie Cook
Aunt Eller: Brooke Howard
Will Parker: Tucker Smith
Ado Annie Carnes: Camilla Raper
Jud Fry: Josh Cremeans
Ali Hakim: Ethan Cross
Gertie Cummings: Miriam Strahan
Andrew Carnes: Scott Strahan
Ike Skidmore: Bralin Moss
Slim: Trenton Nash
Fred: Seth Tolbert
Cord Elam: Jeremy Craig
Out of My Dreams Quartet:
Ellen: Olivia Atkinson
Kate: Rachel Bateman
Vivian: Kaitlyn Craig
Virginia: Katelyn Leddy
Cowmen:
Connor Birdwell
Josh Craig
Blake McCabe
Paul Perkins
Owen Temples
Cooper Qualls
Ensemble Women:
Brittany Birdwell
Kate Breidert
Renee Craig
Anglea Cremeans
Chelsea Holland
Nicole McMasters
Mary Pashley
Jordyn Strilecky
Daughters:
Charlee Bean
Jadyn Clegg
Maisie Fansler
Amanda Grey
Lila Heitman
Audrey Hibbard
Carmen Hoffert
Kallie Hoffert
Kara Hoskins
Isabella Huddleston
Meredith Mannle
Violet Marsee
Adalyn McMasters
Skylar McPherson
Madelyn Mills
Jaden Mullins
Josie Porter
Vanae Reece
Anderson Sheets
Laura Mae Snyder
Suzie Stolz
Autumn Tayse
Josie Temples
Shella Trent
Mary Grace Winscott
Lilly Worsham
Abbie Wright
