Oklahoma!
Cornerstone Sponsor
Ida and Jeff Rowe
Mainstage Season Sponsor
Alice and Alfred Willis
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor
Carl Schloegel GGA Construction
Musical Numbers
Act One
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’……………………………………….………………………………………………………..
Laurey’s Entrance……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………..
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top…………………………….…………………………. Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller Kansas City
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (Reprise)
I Cain’t Say No!..............................................................................................................................
Entrance of Ensemble (I Cain't Say No and Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’)…….Will, Ado Annie, Curly, Ensemble
Many a New Day……………………………………………………………………….………………………….. Laurey and Girls
It’s a Scandal! It’s a Outrage!..............................................................................
People Will Say We’re in Love
Pore Jud is Daid
Out of My Dreams/Dream Ballet
Act Two
The Farmer and the Cowman……….……….. Carnes, Will, Curly, Aunt Eller, Ado Annie, Ensemble
All Er Nothin’………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ado Annie, Will, Girls
People Will Say We’re In Love (Reprise)………………………………………………………….. Curly and Laurey Oklahoma!........................... Aunt Eller, Will, Laurey, Curly, Emma, Cord Elam, Carnes, Ike, Fred, Ensemble
Finale Ultimo (Oh What a Beautiful Mornin' and People Will Say We're in Love)..….. Company
Oklahoma!
Music by
Richard Rogers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on GreenGrowtheLilacs
by Lynn Riggs
CAST
Curly McClain
Laurey Williams
Payton Dell
Emily Swett Will Parker
Ado Annie Carnes
Jud Fry
Aunt Eller
Ali Hakim
Judge Andrew Carnes
Gertie Cummings
Ensemble
Maxwell Parmelee
Julia Graviet
Tyler Dark
Liza Gookin Hodskins
Rick Nazzaro
Ernie Ritchey
Gabrielle Glanville
Theo Boyd, Dan Carney, Zoe Cullen, Matt Hatfield, Dulcena Kemmerlin, Delaney Meginniss, Andy Nyland, Rece Pope, Chase Reynolds, Brooke Rhue, Brianna Whittman
Understudies:
Aunt Eller: Dulcena Kemmerlin; Curly, Jud Fry: Matt Hatfield; Judge Carnes: Dan Carney
Ado Annie: Brooke Rhue; Laurey, Gertie: Delaney Meginniss; Will Parker, Ali Hakim: Theo Boyd
BAND
Percussion
Jim Weber
Stacey Hartman
Jan Glasscock
Josh Getka
CREATIVE TEAM
CAST
PAYTON DELL
is excited for his second show with Clear Space after making his debut earlier this season in Everybody’ sTalkingAboutJamie ! He is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Recent projects include FiddlerontheRoof,OffOff BroadwayFairlyOddParodyMusical,and Batboy.
EMILY SWETT
is thrilled to be playing this dream role alongside this incredible cast and crew in her fifth production at Clear Space. Favorite credits include Company(Marta) at Possum Point Players, LeonceundLena(Lena) at James Madison University, and ensemble roles in SweeneyToddand YoungFrankensteinat Clear Space. Emily received her Bachelor of Music from James Madison University. Thanks to her friends and Oklahoma-loving family for all their support.
MAXWELL PARMELEE
is thrilled to join Clear Space Theatre this season. He recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. Previous: TheSoundofMusic(u/s Rolf) at Dutch Apple, R&H’ sCinderella(ensemble), Austen’ sPride:ANewMusicalofPrideandPrejudice(Mr. Wickham), and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Tomorrow,theIslandDies(Ephraim). Thank you to his friends and family. maxwellparmelee.com
JULIA GRAVIET
is 18 years old and from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. A recent graduate from Cape Henlopen High School, she has been performing in theatre for over 11 years, with favorite roles including Sandy in Grease(Cape Theatre), Ariel in TheLittleMermaid(Clear Space Spotlight), Lady Larkin in OnceUponAMattress(Cape Theatre), and Elle Woods in LegallyBlonde(Milton Theatre). Julia is thrilled to be a part of Oklahoma!and looks forward to pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre in the fall of 2025. Enjoy the show!
TYLER DARK
is excited to be back at Clear Space. He was previously seen in TheBodyguardas The Stalker, SweeneyToddas Jonas Fogg, and WhiteChristmas, however he has been performing regionally for over 25 years. As a youth, he was a student at Stagedoor Manor and Baltimore School for the Arts as an Acting major. He has also been performing stand-up comedy for over a decade, sharing the stage with some of the world’s biggest acts all over the Mid-Atlantic. He lives in Rehoboth Beach with his wife and their three cats.
LIZA GOOKIN HODSKINS
Thrilled to join Clear Space, Liza (not Lisa!) has sung in many European cities (with her hat out) and soloed with Metro Performs! and Zedelgem Singers (Belgium). An actual DC native, she earned a Presser Scholarship and BA in Vocal Performance (mezzo-soprano) at American University. Recent singing/dance: Victorian Lyric Opera Company, Georgetown Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and Arlington County, where she also served as the Aide to the County Board Chair. Liza is probably our first dolphin/seal/sea lion trainer. She thanks her husband, Steve, who puts up with her frequent absences for swing dancing or karaoke.
CAST
RICK NAZZARO
Past Clear Space credits include Gypsy(Tulsa), TheRockyHorrorShow(Narrator), The MusicMan(Marcellus), MammaMia!(Bill), AChristmasStory(The Old Man), Clue(Colonel Mustard), KissMeKate(Gangster), LaCageAuxFolles(Francis), SpellingBee,AStreetcar NamedDesire (Mitch), Elf (Walter), Misery,YoungFrankenstein(Igor), EstellaScrooge,The Mousetrap(Det. Trotter), RockofAges(Dennis), and DialMforMurder.He is honored to be a part of another fantastic season.
ERNIE RITCHEY
has performed in and/or choreography over 60 productions over his theatrical career. Most recently at Clear Space he performed in SweeneyTodd , JerseyBoys,KinkyBoots,Joseph andtheAmazingTechnicolorDreamcoat,LittleShopofHorrors,ScroogetheMusical,Elf, and Victor/Victoria . He would like to take this opportunity to thank Clear Space and Bob for providing the vehicle and support to continue doing what he loves. Please, sit back and enjoy the show!
GABRIELLE GLANVILLE
is delighted to bring the lively and mischievous Gertie to life in Oklahoma!at Clear Space Theatre. She has loved every moment of working on this beloved classic, especially along side some of her closest friends. Recent credits include Kayleen in GruesomePlayground Injuries , Young Ebenezer in AChristmasCarol , and the ensemble ofYoungFrankenstein . A proud resident of Fenwick Island, Gabrielle shares her home with her beloved cat, Cucumber. She is endlessly grateful to her friends and family for their unwavering support, always encouraging her to dream big and seize every opportunity.
THEO BOYD
was thrilled to make his Clear Space Theatre debut last season in WhiteChristmas . Theo has previously performed at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH in Beautyandthe Beast(Beast), Frozen(Kristoff), PeterPan(Mr. Smee), MammaMia,and AChristmasCarol. Graduate of AMDA’s Integrated Conservatory Program. Big love to my family and friends for always inspiring me to believe in myself and keep going! @theoboyd_
DAN CARNEY
was most recently seen in WhiteChristmas,MyFairLady,TheMousetrap,EstellaScrooge, YoungFrankenstein,and KinkyBoots . He also performed in other Clear Space productions including DamnYankees,Elf,OtherDesertCities,9To5,Victor/Victoria,TheSoundof Music,GuysandDolls,Cabaret,AStreetcarNamedDesire,AChristmasStory,HelloDolly!, IntotheWoods,and TheMusicMan.His credits stretch from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, having performed in the musicals ManofLaMancha,TheMusicMan,Carnival , and Annie GetYourGun .
CAST
ZOE CULLEN
is a 9th grader at Sussex Central High School. She made her debut on the Clear Space Stage in the 2020 production of Elf:TheMusical , and some featured roles include, Matilda (Matilda) and TheSoundOfMusic(Marta). This spring, she will be seen in BeetlejuiceJr . (Lydia) and Disaster!(Marianne) at Sussex Central. She has performed in All-County Choir and All-State Choir for 3 years. Zoe is a talented piano player and she loves to bake, run, and play guitar.
MATT HATFIELD
is so excited to be making his Clear Space debut! Seen in various local theaters around Delaware and Maryland his favorite past credits include IntotheWoods(Cinderella’s Prince), NoisesOff(Garry), and WaitUntilDark(Carlino). He would like to thank the cast and crew for making Oklahoma! such a wonderful experience!
DULCENA KEMMERLIN
is a retired teacher from Milford where she taught in the district for 27 years. She has participated in many shows with Milford's Second Street Players, Possum Point Players, and Clear Space. Her appearances include BigRiver(Alice), Elf,GuessWho’ sComingtoDinner (Mary), ToKillaMockingbird,NightattheOscars,HelloDolly,Ghost:TheMusical,Footloose , and Victor/Victoria . She was most recently in KinkyBoots,MyFairLady,and TheMusicMan . Dulcena has been married for 47 years to her husband R. Anthony. They have two sons, Ralph, Jr. (aka Doc) and Prince and four beautiful grandchildren, Zoe, Mia, Luka and Caden.
DELANEY MEGINNISS
is thrilled to be making her Clear Space Theatre debut in Oklahoma! She recently graduated from East Carolina University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Acting. Some of her favorite credits include Jenny in Company , Miss Bingley in PrideandPrejudice , and Ensemble in BrightStar . In her free time, Delaney loves hanging out with her dog Milo, and crocheting blankets and tote bags.
ANDY NYLAND
is pleased to return to Clear Space Theater! Most recently seen in MyFairLady(Alfred Doolittle), and DamnYankees(Joe Boyd), his other featured roles include GuysAndDolls (Arvide Abernathy), LaCageAuxFolles(Albin), IntoTheWoods(Mysterious Man) and A ChristmasCarol(Ebenezer Scrooge). A native of Syracuse, NY, Andy currently lives in Salisbury, MD, with his family. He is also a trained violist, having played last year with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and in the pit for Salisbury Community Player’s production of SingingintheRain .
CAST
RECE POPE
is incredibly excited to perform in his first Clear Space show! He has loved every moment of working with such a talented and feels honored to perform alongside everyone. Rece has previously done shows with Possum Point Players in Georgetown (SomethingRotten), the Smyrna Opera House (Chicago,Matilda), and the Second Street Players in Milford (FunnyThing HappenedOnTheWayToTheForum,MusicMan). When not on stage, Rece can be found either performing with the Kent Chamber Choir in Dover or being the best dang cashier anyone has ever seen at the Milford Redner’s.
CHASE REYNOLDS
is an 11th grader at Sussex Academy High School and lives in Lewes. Some favorite Sussex Academy credits include The25thAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee(Leaf Coneybear), Carrie TheMusical(George), AndThenThereWereNone(Armstrong). Chase has been in several productions at Clear Space, including JamesandtheGiantPeach,Honk!,Elf(Michael), Seussical,SoundofMusic(Kurt VonTrapp), FrozenJr.,Emma!,Scrooge!,TheLittleMermaid (Grimsby), Godspell,EstellaScrooge,MyFairLady , and Descendants(Ben). Chase would like to thank Clear Space Theater for the opportunities and expanding his love of theater. Chase would also like to thank his family, friends, and vocal coach for all of their support.
BROOKE RHUE
is a 17 year old high school senior. She has appeared in shows such as Seussical,Honk!,Frozen, Emma!,TheLittleMermaid(Sebastian), Matilda,Godspelland Descendants . Other performances include, Spongebob,YoungFrankenstein,EstellaScrooge,MyFairLady , and ThePromall with Clear Space. Brooke has done theatre at school with the shows Grease,RadiumGirls,Matilda and PrideandPrejudice . Brooke is also involved in dance and has studied with Tatiana Akinfieva Dance Academy and is currently with Dance Alley. She loves performing and hopes to continue musical theatre through college.
BRIANNA WITTMAN
has participated in many shows at her school’s theatre program including MammaMia!(Ali), The25thAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee(Logainne) Shrek:TheMusical (Fiona), High SchoolMusical(Sharpay Evans), LegallyBlonde:TheMusical(Brooke Wyndham), BigRiver (Maryjane Wilkes), TheLion,theWitch,andtheWardrobe(Mrs. Beaver), TheWizardOfOz, Seussical , and AliceInWonderland . She made her Clear Space debut inJesusChristSuperstar and Spongebob,and has since appeared in YoungFrankenstein , Godspell,and TheProm. Brianna would like to thank her family for supporting her in everything she does!
Wishing the best to Clear Space for another successful season! Rick Tedrick, Shawn Wright, and Hunter
JOHN H. HULSE (Director)
CREATIVE TEAM
has been part of the southern Delaware theater scene for more than 35 years. Besides Oklahoma!, John has directed such shows as ArsenicandOldLace,BigRiver,TheMusicMan,Godspell, and Peter andtheStarcatcher . John also enjoys being on stage. He has been seen in Clear Space’s Bye,ByeBirdie , and TheMousetrap , as well as many productions at Milford’s Second Street Players and Georgetown’s Possum Point Players.
JIM WEBER (MusicalDirector)
has had an active and varied career performing music for over 25 years. Trained at Westminster Choir College, Weber conducted a highly successful High School choral program for 12 years. He has been the choral contractor for both Mid-America Productions and DCINY for concerts in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and others. Weber made his Carnegie Hall vocal solo debut in 2001, and his conducting debut in 2005. An active composer, his pieces have been recorded and performed by choirs at Westminster Choir College, among many others. On faculty at Rider University, Weber teaches classes in musical theatre and coaches students privately.
MARK LENARD (Choreographer)
has been working locally since 1989, most recently as the resident Choreographer for the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus from 2011 through 2018. Mark has served as Choreographer for many regional theatrical productions, including KissMe,Kate;Jekyll&Hyde;LesMisérables;Beauty&TheBeast; TheKing&I;Grease;AnythingGoes!;TheMikado;Gypsy!;TheMysteryOfEdwinDrood;Carousel;The PiratesOfPenzance;Bye,Bye,Birdie!;TheSoundofMusic;Camelot;Guys&Dolls;OnThe 20thCentury;Oklahoma!;AndLove!Valour!Compassion! He previously choreographed for Clear Space with last season’s MyFairLady.
LORRAINE LEAVEL (CostumeDesigner)
is thrilled to be costuming at Clear Space after designing SweeneyTodd,TheProm,9to5,Grease, JamesandtheGiantPeach,TheWeddingSinger,HelloDolly!,TheAddamsFamily,TheGraduate,A ChristmasCarol , Heathers , and many others. She received her BFA in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Lorraine has been a part of Clear Space for over a decade. She is very active in the local theatre community, on stage and off, including serving on various boards. Lorraine enjoys costuming (a skill she learned from her grandma) as well as managing the summer camp at Possum Point.
CREATIVE TEAM
ZACH NAAR (StageManager)
is thrilled to be back on the Clear Space stage after appearing in MyFairLady , TheBodyguard , and WhiteChristmaslast year. He is a sophomore Elementary Education major at Delaware Tech. When not on stage, he teaches Preschool at Delaware Tech’s Child Development Center. Some of his recent credits include Matilda:TheMusical(Agatha Trunchbull), RadiumGirls(Edward Markley), Ragtime (Ensemble), and TheLittleMermaid(Prince Eric). He wants to thank all his family and friends for their endless love and support.
ED O’CONNOR (SetDesignandConstruction)
designs real houses by day and dream houses on stage in his spare time. If Ed is not catching a wave in Hawaii or Herring Point, he is building scenic elements that take us to other places. Favorite set designs include ArsenicandOldLace ; MurderontheOrientExpress ; HowtoSucceed…; OnGolden Pond ; and, most recently, OneFlewOvertheCuckoo’ sNest . Curly may enjoy riding in a surrey, but Ed loves driving his electric Fiat around town and he also has a small all-electric-powered lawn cutting service, as well, so nothing grows as high as an elephant’s eye!
BRENDAN SMITH (LightingDesigner)
has worked with Clear Space as the Lighting Designer since 2014, for which he has received multiple awards. He is mostly self-taught in the craft and refined his skills designing shows for the Dance Conservatory, Kent County Theatre Guild, Dover High School, The Schwartz Center, and Clear Space. He has two adoring sons, Jackson and Harrison.
OKLAHOMA!
is produced through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals 250 W. 57th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10107-0102
Clear Space Theatre Company
Leadership
DAVID BUTTON (Artistic Director)
is the Artistic Director of Clear Space Theatre and teaches as a member of the Arts Institute faculty, founding multiple classes including the Spotlight on Young Performers program and co-founding the Summer Acting and Musical Theatre Summer Stock Intensives. He received his B.A. in Theatre with a focus on Acting and Directing from DeSales University. David has worked regionally with the Main Street Theatre, City Theatre, the Chojinyobiko Theater Group, The Milton Theatre, and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. He directed last season's TheMousetrap , MyFairLady , JerseyBoys , TheProm , and SweeneyTodd . Past directing credits include: Carrie,FunHome,IntoTheWoods,JesusChristSuperstar,NextToNormal,Clue,Misery,Baskerville, SteelMagnolias,TheOddCouple,Heathers,MammaMia!Priscilla,TheWeddingSinger,Cabaret,LaCage AuxFolles,Seussical,AChorusLine,TheFullMonty,LittleShopOfHorrors,SpellingBee,KinkyBoots,Ghost, SisterAct,JosephandtheAmazingTechnocolorDreamcoat,TheSpongebobMusical,Footloose,TheRocky HorrorShow,and many more.
JOE GFALLER (Managing Director)
joined Clear Space Theatre Company as Managing Director in late 2023. A seasoned performing arts professional, Joe has held leadership positions, as well as roles in marketing, development, and community engagement with such varied organizations as the Alliance Theater, the American Repertory Theater, Opera Theater of Saint Louis, 7 Stages, and Metro Theater Company. As a consultant, he has worked with the National Blues Museum, the documentary Flint:ThePoisoningofanAmericanCity , the Utah Symphony, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He has taught arts management in Webster University’s MFA arts leadership program and has taught acting at Berry College. His resume as a stage director includes over two dozen productions, including regional premieres by Caryl Churchill, David Mamet, Peter Sinn Nachtreib, and Addae Moon. He is currently a member of the 2025 Longwood Foundation CatalystsTogethercohort, and was a member of the Leadership St. Louis Class of 2013 and the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2006. He is thrilled to have relocated to the Rehoboth Beach area to become part of the team at Clear Space.
STAFF
David Button
Artistic Director
Candice Jewell
Company Manager
Justin Jewell Production Manager
Christopher Decker
Resident Costume Designer
Lorraine Leavel
Resident Costume Designer
Brendan Smith
Resident Lighting Designer
Joe Gfaller Managing Director
Lara Bellistri
Box Office Manager
Evan Hrivnak
Digital Marketing Manager
Tony Ferlenda
Development Consultant
Jadine Pilotti
Interim Development Manager & House Manager
Kirk Schneck
House Manager
Clear Space Theatre Company
Clear Space Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 cultural organization founded in 2004, is committed to teaching, producing and presenting the performing arts. The term “clear space” refers to a focus on the process, knowledge, and humanity of arts performance: the idea that we find ourselves in what appears on the stage.
Our Mission is to create memorable experiences that unite and enrich our community through live theatre and arts-based learning. Our Vision is to be a beacon for artistic endeavors of integrity and risk, inspiring joy across a diverse audience.
Board Of Directors
Megan Nehrbas, Chair
Laura Howard, Secretary
Jess Bain
Chris Beagle
John Cullen
Mat Hastings
Mike Moreland
Joe Sterner, Vice Chair
Alfred Willis, Treasurer
Richard J. Perry, Jr.
Ida Rowe
Brent Shoemaker
Lisa Schlosser
Mindi Moore Tunnell
The Producers Circle serves as ambassadors for Clear Space Theatre Company to deepen its engagement within the community and to steward critical existing relationships in support of the organization. If you are interested in serving, please contact co-chairs Liz Leshine or Alice Willis or Managing Director Joe Gfaller.
Producers Circle
Liz Leshine
Ida and Jeff Rowe
Peter Keeble
Peter Pizzolongo
Linda Wolf
Mary Beth McDonough
Alice and Alfred Willis
Mary Jo Tarallo
Carl Schloegel
Judy Rayner
Richard Gamble
Mary Kay Ryan, Founder
