OKLAHOMA!
With special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Wittmark LLC
Welcome to the New Tampa Performing Arts Center!
Please silence your cell phones.
This performance will have a 15 minute intermission.
Produced with the generous support of
Musical Selections
Act I
Overture - Orchestra
What a Beautiful Mornin’ - Curley
Laurey’s Entrance - Laurey
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top - Curley, Aunt Eller, and Laurey
Kansas City - Will, Aunt Eller, and the Boys
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top Reprise - Curley
I Cain’t Say No - Ado Annie
I Cain’t Say No Encore - Ado Annie
Entrance of the Ensemble - Will, Ado Annie, and the Company
Many a New Day - Laurey and the Girls
Dance and Many a New Day Reprise - Laurey and the Girls
It’s A Scandal, It’s A Outrage - Ali Hakim and Company
People Will Say We’re In Love - Curley and Laurey
Pore Jud is Daid - Curley and Judd Lonely
Room - Judd
Dream Sequence - Company
Act II
The Farmer and the Cowman - Company
All Er Nuthin - Ado Annie and Will
People Will Say We’re In Love Reprise - Curley and Laurey
Oklahoma - Company
Oklahoma Encore - Company
Finale Ultimo - Company
Adam Shoemaker: Andrew Carnes
Adam Shoemaker has been working with New Tampa Players since 2004. Shout out to the "mature" cast, particularly Keri-Ann, Scott and The Blizz. He'd like to thank Nora, Frank and Christan and all the crew for all their hard work in putting together a rip-roarin' show. He'd like to thank his loving wife and kids for all their support. And he'd like to thank you for coming to visit Oklahoma!...OK!
Alexa Gonzalez: Sylvie
Alexa Gonzalez is thrilled to be making her musical theatre debut in the New Tampa Players’ Oklahoma! A member of Freedom High School Chorus, Alexa loves singing and performing, and also studies dance outside of school. She would like to thank her friends, family, teachers, castmates, and God for their encouragement and support. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
Andrew Blizzard: Slim
Andrew Blizzard is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where he earned his degree in Theatre Performance. Since then, he has worked with numerous community theatres and performance groups throughout the Tampa Bay area as an actor, director, and stage manager. Some of his favorite productions include Beauty and the Beast, Greater Tuna, Company, Monkey Soup, The Addams Family and The Music Man. Directing credits include Bye Bye Birdie and Seussical, and he has stage managed shows such as Newsies, Oliver!, Singin’ in the Rain, and many more. Andrew is thrilled to be back with NTP and back on stage doing what he loves!
Antoinette Russo: Kate
Antoinette is a 21 year old college student, total Harry Potter nerd, with a passion for costume design.
Blaine Moss: Ali Hakim
You won't find a single genuine item in his suitcase but you will find Blaine thrilled to be selling chaos as the scheming peddler Ali Hakim! It's a thrill to join The New Tampa Players again for this classic, ragtime-fueled rumble. A word of advice: always check the local dating customs before talking "purty" to a farmer's daughter. All my love and thanks to my beautiful partner, KJ, for her constant support.
Cassia Dixon: Ellen
Cassia is thrilled to join New Tampa Players in Oklahoma! This is her first show with NTP. With over five years of experience in musical theatre and she is passionate about both performing and teaching, working as a theatre instructor for young children. One of her favorite roles to date was playing Squeak in The Color Purple, a production close to her heart. When she's not on stage, you can probably find her singing her heart out, goofing off with her students, or hunting for the best matcha and coffee in town. Cassia would like to thank her friends, family, and students for their awesomeness, support, and encouragement. Enjoy the show!
Christie Adams: Vivian
Christy Adams is a Spanish teacher who recently jumped back into theater after a 20 year hiatus. Some of her favorite, most recent roles have been Glinda in Wizard of Oz, Mary Debenham in Murder on the Orient Express, Miss Honey in Matilda (Best Supporting Performer in a Musical, Broadway World Tampa Bay 2022) and Margaret in Silent Sky (Best Supporting Performer in a Play, Broadway World Tampa Bay 2024). She has loved working with this talented cast and direction crew and thanks Chris, Julia, Ava, Luke and Jack for their endless support. Thank you for supporting live theater!
Gabriela Fotopoulos: Aggie
Gabriela is excited to be a part of this fantastic production! She has been involved with the arts since age 3 and is now a theatre teacher in Pasco County Schools. She graduated from USF with a B.S. in Secondary Education and a minor in Theatre. She has loved the opportunities she’s gotten this past year with NTP! Her favorite past roles include: Little Women (Amy March), Drowsy Chaperone (The Chaperone), Chicago (June). She also has directed, choreographed, and sound designed shows. She thanks her mom, dad, Gigi, family, friends, all her students, and lovely cast + crew! Yeehaw!
Isabella Ruano: Laurey
Isabella Ruano (Laurey) holds degrees in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance from Oklahoma City University. Her previous credits include: An Evening With Kelli O’Hara (vocalist), Staggerwing (Blanche Noyes), The Ballad of Baby Doe (Elizabeth Doe), Die Zauberflöte (Pamina), Suor Angelica (Genovieffa), Pietá (Genovieffa), La Corona (Meleagro), and Legally Blonde (Delta Nu). You can see her next show at TheatreFor in Clearwater where she will perform in Truth Will Out: An Evening of Unrehearsed Shakespeare Scenes. Isabella is so grateful to be in Oklahoma! and hopes you enjoy the show! Much love to God, Lorenzo, family, and friends. IG: isabellacruano WEB: isabellaruano.com
Jaden Figueroa: Jess
Jaden is a senior at Center Academy and works part time as a children's entertainer/performer. His last role with New Tampa Players was Tommy Djilas in The Music Man. After graduation, Jaden plans to major in political science and minor in musical theatre. The role he most enjoyed playing was Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast at CSA in 2024.
Jonathan Scott Harmann: Ike Skidmore
I reckon I'm one of the very few people that had never seen Oklahoma, the play or the movie, but I cain't say that now! Thank you to New Tampa Players for expanding my horizons from 'Jesus Chris Superstar' to 'Violet' to 'Bloom.' NTP makes life interesting and at times like these the arts make life bearable. Hope you enjoy this show as much as I have.
Kari Ann Stamatoplos: Aunt Eller
Kari Ann is happy to be back at New Tampa Players as Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA! She previously appeared in The Addams Family (Grandma) and Mary Poppins (Mrs. Brill), as well as directed Annie and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Kari Ann most recently appeared at St. Pete City Theatre in Sister Act (Sr. Mary Lazurus) and directed The Drowsy Chaperone at mad Theatre. Favorite roles include those in Nunsense (Sr. Mary Amnesia), Lizzie Borden: The Musical (Bridget Sullivan), and Smokey Joe’s Café (various roles). Meisner trained, Kari Ann worked as a full-time actress at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and performed improv with ComedySportz of Indianapolis for over 17 years. She has also performed at Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town and with husband Tony aboard Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Winter Village Express. In her free time, Kari Ann enjoys singing at church, spending time with family, and watching IndyCar.
Kelly Nowicki: Women’s Ensemble
Kelly is happy to be once again returning to the stage. Prior credits include: "The Music Man" (ladies ensemble), "Sunday in the Park with George" (Mrs.), "Once Upon a Mattress" (Lady Rowena), "Singin' in the Rain" (Chorus Girl), "Annie" (Miss Hannigan), and "Legally Blonde" (Elle's Mom/Judge). When she is not on stage or working as an ASL Interpreter, she enjoys knitting and reading. Thanks to John and her parents for all of their love and support.
Madison DeBrino: Ado Annie
Madison DeBrino is super excited to be making her NTP Debut in Oklahoma! Her previous work includes mad Theatre’s The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet) and Breakroom Entertainment’s Bob: A Life in 5 Acts (Chorus 3). She is thankful for this opportunity to act a fool onstage with these talented people! Be sure to catch her as Alice in Bright Star at Manatee Performing Arts Center in March!
Mary Davis: Women’s Ensemble
Mary is thrilled to be participating in her second show at NTP (Ens. Music Man) and couldn't ask for a more amazing cast/chosen family to work with.
She would like to dedicate this performance to her family, especially her father and father-in-law who have been some of her biggest supporters over the years as a singer.
Love you always, forever and then some to my husband Jeremey and my son, Evan.
Sara Gutierrez: Armina
Sara is so excited to be part of “Oklahoma!” She has been in the theater world and trained vocally for the past 4 years. Her favorite past roles include Chiffon in “Little Shop of Horrors” and Vocal Ensemble in “Singin’ in the Rain“, both at NTP. She hopes you enjoy the show! OK!
Tavin Groomes: Mike
Tavin is extremely excited to be doing his first New Tampa Players' production! He has done both community and school theater in the past, including Emmett Forest in Legally Blonde and Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors. He wants to thank his parents, Becky and David Groomes for convincing him to sign up, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Topher Larkin: Fred/Dance Ensemble
Last seen at NTP as Rod in Singing in the Rain, Topher has performed previously at Carrollwood Cultural Center, Eight O’Clock Theatre, madTheatre, American Stage, a member of the Tampa Metropolitan Improv, and personal one act cabaret shows (much to the chagrin of his close friends and partner). He is honored to be in this classic R&H show and dedicates these performances to his ancestors, the Kelly-Larkin clan, who settled in Oklahoma City from the land rush of 1889 and acknowledges the original territory occupied by the Five Civilized Indian Tribes. Hugs to Fitz! Thank you for supporting live theatre!
Travis Hudson: Joe
Hey y’all! My name is Travis! I am a 26 year old Sales Rep from Tampa FL! I grew up singing and performing on stage and this is my return to performing (other than karaoke on the weekends) after a 5 year break! I currently reside in Tampa with my boyfriend Anthony and our Husky, Ember. I am super excited to make my return to the stage and super grateful to NTP for the opportunity to share my talents with my community!
Tristan J. Horta: Will Parker
Tristan J. Horta (she/they) is proud to be making her NTP debut! Previous credits include Jamie in The Last Five Years, Henry in Next to Normal, and a Chorus member in Sweeney Todd. Tristan is also an experienced director and music director, working on productions of Rodger’s and Hanmerstein’s Cinderella, Annie, and Into The Woods. Special thanks goes to her friends and family, who have stayed by her throughout the years. TLM! Instagram: @tristanjhorta
Victoria Grace Zisi: Gertie Cummings
Victoria holds a BA in Theatre Production from Liberty University and is currently the drama and choir instructor at Westlake Christian School. Recent credits include Anne Page and Hostess in Merry Wives of Windsor (TheatreFor), Papagena in The Magic Flute and Sister Anne in Dialogues of the Carmellites (Opera for Earth), the title characters in Cinderella and Peter Pan (Whacky Tales Children's Theatre), Dance Ensemble in Singin' in the Rain and Choreographer/Dancer in Shrek (New Tampa Players), Choreographer of Seussical Jr. at Ampersand, Actress in Baskerville at Carrollwood Players, and tableread actress for developing Star Wars series with LucasFilms. Victoria recently received an award and a staged reading from the Kennedy Center for her original WWII play, Blind to the Truth. "Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).
Karissa Barber: Direction and Intimacy Choreographer
Karissa Barber is a director, award-winning actress, intimacy choreographer and playwright. She is currently the operations/production manager for the Florida Southern College's theatre & dance department, an adjunct professor at Polk State, as well as a freelance director and intimacy choreographer throughout central Florida. karissabarber.com
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