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Coopersville Community Theater presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!"

September 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, 2006
Directed by David Inbody

The Arts Councils is deeply indebted to David Inbody for his time and dedication to directing the performance.  In addition, an immeasurable "Thank You!" to all cast members and orchestra members who sacrificed tremendously and worked so diligently to insure such a quality production..

C.A.A.C. also extends appreciation to all who helped make the production possible including::

  • Luanne Devries and  the Coopersville Community Bands for providing the orchestra for each performance,

  • The Coopersville Area Public School for the use of the splendid CenterStage Theatre,

  • Area businesses and organizations for advertising support including The Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce, Mark Douglas - Five Star Real Estate, West Michigan Veterinary Service, Comerica Bank, The Coopersville Farm Museum, The Crosby Group, Arend Elston - Edward Jones Investments, Ward W. Verseput - State Farm Insurance, Fuller Law & Counseling, P.C., Fun N Sun RV, MICRGraphics Printing of Muskegon,  Northern Physical Therapy Services, Spoelman, Hovingh & Feldt, Tracey Stockwell - Massage Therapist, Valley Ridge Bank. and Ravenna Lumber,

  • Lauri Douglas as Stage Manager, Matt Nemecek and Mike Reynolds for their lighting expertise, Brian Lemieux for sound, Jessica Fischbach for technical assistance, and Tim Smith & Randy Laug for their assistance in Set Construction and Painting.

Please scroll below to view some photographs of the production.  Click on each "Thumbnail" to enlarge the picture.


Paula Holman as Aunt Eller


Aunt Eller, Megan Denhof as Laurey and Jerry Claessens as Curly


Matt King as Ali Hakim


You tell 'em, Aunt Eller!


Matt Smith as Will Parker


You're Doin' Fine, Oklahoma!


Curly, Ali, & Mark Douglas as Jud Fry in the "smokehouse"


Coopersville Community Bands in "The Pit"


John Anderson as Andrew Carnes and Tessa Holman as Ado Annie

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Our previous productions:


Coopersville Community Theatre presents Thornton Wilder's, "Our Town"

The Coopersville Area Arts Council hosted the production of  Thornton Wilder's "Our Town, - June 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2005Ms. Laural Merlington, active with Grand Rapids Civic Theater and the Boarshead Theater, directed the play.  The Arts Councils is deeply indebted to Ms. Merlington for helping to make our first production a resounding success.  In addition, a limitless "thank you" to all cast members who sacrificed tremendously and worked so diligently during May and June.

C.A.A.C. also extends appreciation to all who helped make the production possible including::

  •  Luanne Devries and  the Coopersville Community Bands for providing music prior to each production and to area artists who displayed their works on the nights of each performance,

  •  Sue Schmidt of Gallery 293 for coordinating the display,

  • Ryan Lemmen from Java Street Coffee for donating coffee for each performance,

  • The Coopersville Area Public School for the use of the splendid CenterStage Theatre.  In particular, thank you CenterStage Theatre Director David Miller and staff for your contributions and technical expertise that help the production look so good including technical director Heather Freeland, sound technician Brian, and lighting technician Justin Behrens,

  • Area businesses and organizations for advertising support including The Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce, Mark Douglas from Five Star Real Estate, West Michigan Veterinary Service, Gallery 293, CCS Technologies, Dr. James Waswick, Ward W. Verseput - State Farm Insurance, Jolynn Photography, It's Bohemian, & Fun N Sun RV,

  • Linda Porterfield & Chris Albrecht for their work on costumes,

  • Katie McPherson for program design and publicity, and

  • LeeAnn Creager for her support and assistance with props,

Please scroll below to view photographs of the production.  Click on each "Thumbnail" to enlarge the picture. Thanks to Jeremy Weaver for the photographs!

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Stage Manager David Inbody

Ryan Lemmen & Matt Smith as Doc Gibbs and George

Denise Busman & Melanie Wever as Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb

Deb Smith as Professor Willard

Mark Douglas as Editor Webb

David McIntire as Simon Stimson

Zoe Bowman as Rebecca Gibbs with brother George

Doc & Mrs. Gibbs

Editor Webb & George Gibbs

George, Editor Webb, & Tricia Schwallier as Emily Webb

Shannon Weaver as Si Crowell, Tom Harsay as Constable Warren, & Mike Miller as Howie Newsome

"Mr. Morgan," Emily & George

Mrs. Webb

Funeral

Grovers Corner's Cemetery

Curtain Call

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