SEASON FIVE 2025/26
JOURNEYS OF IDENTITY & CONNECTION
Three distinctive productions that explore who we are, where we come from, and how we connect.
2025/26 SEASON
DEAD AS A DODO
OCTOBER 22 - 25, 2025
Written & Directed by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage with help from the ensemble.
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“These people may be geniuses.” – The New York Times
breathtaking… heart-pounding” - TheaterMania
Drama Desk 2025 Nominee
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Deep within the underworld, two skeleton friends – a Dodo and a boy – tirelessly dig for fresh bones. Their ancient skeletal forms are deteriorating and without them they will disappear completely. One day, something peculiar happens: the Dodo miraculously sprouts feathers! A wave of transformation begins, shattering the established order of the dead. As the Dodo continues to grow flesh, fear and chaos erupt. The two friends must flee, fighting to stay together as they are drawn into the heart of an epic battle between existence and extinction. Infused with puppetry, humor, and stunning visual effects, the Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning theater company Wakka Wakka conjures a mesmerizing musical odyssey about survival, transformation and the power of true friendship.
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Produced in collaboration with the award-winning theatre company, Wakka Wakka.
STORYPOP: Free Playworks
WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS?
MARCH & APRIL, 2026
Written by Brian Quijada
Directed by TBA​
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“Pure magic. Electrifying. A perfect night of theater.” – Fox31
“Hilarious, witty, and deeply thoughtful… a one-man marvel!” – Around The Town Chicago
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What happens when a young Latina student, inspired by a lesson on Rosa Parks, begins searching for her own people’s place in American history? You get a powerful, high-energy performance told through rap, hip-hop, spoken word, and song — all brought to life by a dynamic actress, singer, and musician. This vibrant solo show delves into growing up in an immigrant family, navigating the struggle for identity, and discovering the power of creating your own story through art.
In partnership with the Oklahoma City Arts Council and its Art Moves program, we’re excited to offer this performance free of charge to the community. And we’re also taking this show to schools across Oklahoma City!
STARRING BROADWAY STAR, ERIN CLEMMONS
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
May 28 - June 6, 2026
Written by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Cameron King
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"One of the most honest and poignant musicals of our time." – Theater Pizzazz
"Heartfelt and captivating; a show that makes you laugh, cry, and reflect." – Chicago Tribune
The Last Five Years is a poignant, soul-stirring story of love, loss, and the fragile nature of genuine connection. This intimate musical has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning a Drama Desk Award, a film adaptation, and performances worldwide. In this unique love story, the end is just the beginning — a powerful journey that invites us to reflect on the fleeting moments that define our relationships.
Broadway star Erin Elizabeth Clemons returns home to star as Cathy.