Getting to Know... Oklahoma!
Music by Rodgers, Richard | Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Based on the play | Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
The Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!
In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. You and your students will be enchanted by the timeless story and the dazzling score, while at the same time learning about theater and its production.
Cast Size: Medium (5-21) • Large (14+). Vocal Demands: Easy. Dance Requirements: Some Dancing Required. Good For: Elementary School • High School.
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About The Show
Production Info
To request the rights to make merchandise for this show email larisa.borshman@rnh.com.
Fan Info:
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced today it is presenting a new video series titled “R&H Goes Pop!” on the Rodgers & Hammerstein YouTube channel which can be seen here. read more
"Oh, what a beautiful mornin'! Oh, what a beautiful day!" Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! returns to Broadway in 2019! read more
R&H Theatricals and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) are joining forces in honor of the 75th anniversary of the celebrated musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. read more
Song #
Song Name
Character Name
Play
Other Versions
Vocal Range of Characters:
| Name | Vocal Type | Low Note | High Note |
| Curly McClain | Baritone | B | F |
| Aunt Eller | Mezzo-Soprano | G | D |
| Laurey Williams | Mezzo-Soprano | B | D |
| Will Parker | Tenor | D | F |
| Ado Annie Carnes | Mezzo-Soprano | C | Eb |
| Ellen | Mezzo-Soprano | C | D |
| Kate | Mezzo-Soprano | C# | Db |
| Virginia | Mezzo-Soprano | C | Db |
| Vivian | Mezzo-Soprano | G | D |
| Andrew Carnes | Baritone | D | F |
| Cord Elam | Slim | Mike | and Joe |
Baritone |
Vocal Range notes for Getting to Know... Oklahoma!:
STANDARD
- 1 – Accompaniment Tracks (CD)
- 1 – Digital Resources Download
- 1 – Digital Resources Disc (CD)
- 1 – Guide to Choreography & Staging (DVD)
- 1 – Production Guide
- 1 – Vocal Tracks (CD)
- 30 – Student Script
- 1 – Piano Vocal Score
ADDITIONAL
- GTK OKLAHOMA!- Libretti/Vocal Books 10 Pack
- 10 – Libretto Vocal Books
- GTK OKLHAOMA!-Pre-Production Pack
- 1 – Piano Vocal Score
- 1 – Student Script
Aunt Eller Murphy
Curly McLain, a cowboy
Laurey Williams, a farm girl
Jud Fry, a farm hand
Will Parker, a cowboy
Ado Annie Carnes, a farm girl
The Peddler
Gertie Cummings
Andrew Carnes, a farmer
Ike Skidmore, a rancher
Cord Elam, a rancher
Fred, a rancher
Slim, a rancher
Mike, a farmer
Joe, a cowboy
Tom, a cowboy
Vivian
Ellen
Kate
Virginia
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
The Front Yard of Laureys Farmhouse
The Smokehouse
A Grove on Laureys Farm
The Skidmore Ranch
Materials Notes
In each of our iTheatrics' adaptations, we are careful to remain true to the storytelling of the original show. Our goal is for our adaptations to be as seamless as possible, allowing us to tell the story, but in a way that is appropriate for the age group. Our new adaptation of Oklahoma! eliminates the song "Poor Jud is Dead," as we found this song's subject matter challenging for the age group. In addition, we added back "Many a New Day" and "All er Nuthin" to ensure more stage time for female performers. The response from teachers who attended our workshop productions, or who have piloted the show in their schools, has been incredibly positive.
Special Feature: Instant Digital Downloads
Once you have been approved for a license, you will receive an email from the Rodgers & Hammerstein organization welcoming you to the Getting To Know family. This email will include a download link for the following digital resources:
- Audition-ready materials, including ready-to-print, show-specific audition music, scenes, and even specially created audition accompaniment tracks (Audition accompanist optional!)
- Show specific information, including a music cue sheet, props list, scene-by-scene set breakdown, a list of costumes by character, and official show artwork
- A digital copy of the Production Guide, which you can use on your tablets and mobile devices
- A complete set of Vocal Tracks for the show - start your rehearsals now!
By accessing these digital resources, you can begin the process of planning your show, and even hold auditions, prior to receiving your printed Production Pack. No more waiting for your show materials to arrive!
New Production Pack Resources:
iTheatrics built on the strength of the original G2K resources and brought them up to date with the best practices from the field. Materials are streamlined and consist of:
- Production Guide
- Student Scripts
- Piano/Vocal Score
- Accompaniment and Vocal Tracks
- Guide to Choreography and Staging DVD
- Digital Resources Disc.
This means fewer physical books for you to carry. It also means that the resources you need most in rehearsals like Vocal Tracks and the Production Guide can be uploaded onto your mobile device. Forgot your Production Guide? No worries, you can now access it on your iPad. This is an industry first, and something that will make putting on a show with young people even better!
Featured News
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization Presents "R&H Goes Pop!"
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced today it is presenting a new video series titled “R&H Goes Pop!” on the Rodgers & Hammerstein YouTube channel which can be seen here. Read More
OKLAHOMA! Returns to Broadway in 2019!
"Oh, what a beautiful mornin'! Oh, what a beautiful day!" Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! returns to Broadway in 2019! Read More
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA!
R&H Theatricals and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) are joining forces in honor of the 75th anniversary of the celebrated musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. Read More
Media Rights
Promotional
1. The Promotional Video shall be recorded and shown for the sole purposes of advertising your licensed production of the Play. For such a video, R&H allows theatres to film up to 10 minutes of total footage taken at either a performance or rehearsal (i.e.: 10 minutes of scripted moments.)
2. The Promotional Video may not include more than (i) 1 minute from any song or (ii) 3 minutes, in the aggregate, of footage of copyrighted material from the Play.
3. The Promotional Video may not include any sponsorship or underwriting without the prior consent of all R&H.
4. The Promotional Video must be submitted to R&H by sending the source video and video link to editor@rnh.com.
5. The Promotional Video must include the following: "Rights courtesy of Rodgers & Hammerstein, www.rnh.com"
6. Upon approval by R&H of the Promotional Video, you agree not to make any alterations in the approved copyrighted material used therein and you agree to obtain the prior written approval of R&H for any other use of the Promotional Video not specifically granted herein.
7. Upon termination of the Term, you shall cease to have any rights to use the Promotional Video including, without limitation, in connection with a future production of the Play, and shall immediately remove its content from any and all websites on the Internet.
8. You may not use a commercially available recording.
9. Any additional promotional rights must be approved by R&H by contactingTheatre@rnh.com.
Archival
1. Subject to the information provided in Licensee’s application and payment of the fee as set forth in Paragraph 3 herein, Licensee shall have the right to create a single copy of the Video for internal archival, private viewing purposes at Licensee’s address only and shall not be re-copied, distributed or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed without the prior written approval of R&H. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Video shall not be (i) sold to anyone (ii) telecast by any television station or network, including, without limitation, any local cable station or (iii) distributed, exhibited or otherwise exploited over the Internet or as part of any online auction.
2. Licensee agrees to include the following language at the beginning of the Video:
©Year By R&H Theatricals. This production was videotaped by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals for archival purposes only. All Rights Reserved.
WARNING: Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, videotapes or videodiscs. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000.00 fine.
This Video is provided to you for private, organizational and home viewing purposes only. By accepting the Video, you agree not to authorize or permit the Video to be copied, distributed, broadcast, telecast or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed.
Distribution
1. Licensee shall have the right to create the Video and to make up to one hundred (100) copies of the Video for sale at cost to its Members for internal archival, private viewing purpose at Licensee’s address and for private, home-viewing purpose by Members, and shall not be re-copied, distributed or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed without the prior written approval of R&H. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Video shall not be (i) sold to anyone other than the Members (ii) telecast by any television station or network, including, without limitation, any local cable station or (iii) distributed, exhibited or otherwise exploited over the Internet or as part of any online auction.
2. Licensee agrees to include the following language at the beginning of the Video:
©Year By R&H Theatricals. This production was videotaped by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals for archival purposes only. All Rights Reserved. WARNING: Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, videotapes or videodiscs. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000.00 fine. This Video is provided to you for private, organizational and home viewing purposes only. By accepting the Video, you agree not to authorize or permit the Video to be copied, distributed, broadcast, telecast or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed.
