2025 SUMMER / FALL
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Written by William Shakespeare, Adapted by Storyteller Theatre OKC
Directed by Justice Wickstrom
May 9-18, 2025 @ Civic Center CitySpace Black Box Theater
Check into the Messina hotel for a round of laughs in Much Ado About Nothing, featuring some of Shakespeare's most favorite comedic couples and characters.
Set in the 1930s, the Messina hotel is a total escape from the chaotic world outside and is considered a paradise. Except, there are few dilemmas: Benedick and Beatrice don't love each other (but then they do). Claudio and Hero DO love each other... until they don't. But then they do again! Then, through a lot of chaos, comedy, and confusion, everyone ends up married. Oh, did we spoil too much? You'll just have to see for yourself.
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MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Written by William Shakespeare, Adapted by Justice Wickstrom
Directed by Justice Wickstrom
June 20-29, 2025 - Civic Center's CitySpace Black Box Theater
The school of Vienna is rolling with loose morality, but the Duke doesn't want to use his authority to clean it up. Instead,
he assigns his deputy, Angelo, to be in charge. Under Angelo's demigod-like and religious-based rule, we quickly see a common tale of injustice that often surrounds those in lesser forms of power. In this very underrated, yet timely, Shakespearean tale, we are asked to question authority, the true nature of justice, and how far is too far?
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
Written by L. Frank Baum, An Immersive & Intimate Play Adaptation by Brenna Wickstrom
Directed by Justice Wickstrom
July 25 - August 3rd - Civic Center's CitySpace Black Box Theater
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is truly an American fairy tale. Baum’s tale has transcended generations so much that Oz is delicately woven into the fabric of American culture. In this play adaptation, Dorothy and friends come alive with color, live music, and big heart. Partly biographical, L. Frank Baum allows the audience into his writing process as he creates one of the most fantastical stories of all time. Join us for a trip down the yellow brick road in this surprise add-on production within our summer season!
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A LITTLE PRINCESS
Written by Francis Hodgson Burnett, Adapted by Brenna Wickstrom
Directed by Brenna & Justice Wickstrom
August 15-24, 2025 - Civic Center's CitySpace Black Box Theater
A Little Princess is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published as a book in 1905, was adapted into several successful films including the cult classic directed by Alfonso Cuaron in 1995.
Sara and her father, Captain Crewe, enjoy a majestic life full of beauty and warmth in India, but Sara is soon sent to Miss Minchin's Boarding School for Girls by her well-meaning World War I-bound father. Intelligent, imaginative and kind, Sara sees through flattery and remains unspoiled; she embraces the status of a 'princess' accorded by the other students, and lives up to it with her generosity. After Sara receives heartbreaking news, she is forced to work within the school as a servant. As she struggles to keep her spirits up, she makes some remarkable discoveries that may change her seemingly bleak fate.
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TREASURE ISLAND, a high seas play w/ music
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson, Adapted by Justice Wickstrom
Directed by Justice Wickstrom
October 10-19, 2025 - Civic Center's Freede Little Theater
The most classic of adventure stories, Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins who dreams of a life of adventure on the high seas, but is stuck on the coast at the Admiral Benbow Inn with his mother and father. However, his luck soon changes when eccentric wayfarer Billy Bones takes up lodging at the inn, warning everyone of a one-legged man. What ensues is a rip-roaring adventure of deception, loyalty, and valor among ocean tides and an deserted island as Jim and crew search for the long-lost treasure of Captain Flint.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Adapted by James W. Rodgers
Licensed by Dramatists Play Service
Based on the classic 1946 movie!
Directed by Justice Wickstrom
December 12-21, 2025 - Civic Center's Freede Little Theater
Geroge Bailey is so debilitated by life's problems that on Christmas Eve, he is seriously debating suicide As the angels discuss how to intervene on George's behalf, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.
Easily one of the most beloved Christmas classics, the 1946 holiday film starring Jimmy Stewart, comes alive onstage for the first time during our 2025 holiday season.
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