Oklahoma City Gridiron Production 'Great Fun'
From Tulsa Today ~ Journalists from print and broadcast news satirize the political and cultural scene in the Oklahoma City Gridiron Club's show, now at Stage Center.
This is great fun and good theater, in support of a worthy cause: college and university scholarships.
The show begins this week on Wednesday, and continues Friday and Saturday nights. The curtain goes up at 7:45 p.m.
OETA's Charles Newcomb, a Gridiron veteran, portrays the nation's chief executive as living “in a Bush kind of world.” Billie Rodely returns as Hillary Clinton, with Bill Perry reprising the former president. Robert Lange delivers as two political stars: Barack Obama and former Vice President Al Gore.
Newcomb and Perry reprise the ever-popular “Gridnac the Magnificent” after intermission each night. Pat McGuigan portrays probable GOP nominee John McCain with good humor.
Lovely ladies – Kim Mizar-Stem, Susan LaVictorie, Cassandra LaVictoire and radio journalist Cynthia Rozmaryn – interpret the foibles of four super-celebs. A male quartet aims an unforgettable send-up at U.S. Sen. Larry Craig. Alberto Gonzales is the target of Capitol reporter John Greiner's interpretation of Johnny Cash – you have to see it to believe it.
Jon Haque, one of five new Gridiron performers, hilariously sends up Dennis Kucinich, whose campaign for president epitomizes hopefuls who “couldn't get no traction” with voters. Later, Haque portrays state Auditor Jeff McMahan as an Okie Bob Marley, singing “I didn't do it” to the tune of “I shot the sheriff.” Newcomers Jon Barry, Megan Glyckherr, Ashley Barcum and Erin Boeckman bring good voices and vitality to the fray.
Local tax policies get comical treatment, before a chorus declares “there is nothing like a pro team!” Andrew Harris of News9 is director of the federal act and a performer in several skits, reprising his role as Gov. Brad Henry and giving an amusing interpretation to former state Sen. Gene Stipe's shenanigans. Beth Gollob is Kim Henry, and later joins real-life hubby Shawn to portray the troubled former first couple at Oral Roberts U.
Bob Hale appears frequently and supervised the script. After an early turn as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Jim Palmer in the second act is a bemused Mayor Mick Cornett, fretting over weight loss and other local concerns. Bill Perry is an over-the-top OSU coach. Faithful performers Joe Mayes, Darrell Morrow, Jon Denton, Don Schmidt, Brooke Harry, Judy Murphy, Sue Perry, Sue Hale and Stephen Rhymer each contribute to the sardonic amusement, while Jean Schmidt is unforgettable as a biker babe. Jim Campbell delivers a nice zing to former House Speaker Lance Cargill.
Bart Vleugels renders several great songs, including speculation on state Treasurer Scott Meacham's plans for 2010. That sets the stage for a closer that will put a smile on every face. Dana Meister performs and ably directs the State & Local Act.
No joke, now: Gov. Henry and his wife plan to attend Wednesday. Gridiron officers said good seats remain for all performances. Tickets, at $25 each, can be purchased from the Gridiron Club, online at www.okcgridiron.org, by telephoning ticket chairman Don Schmidt, 745-2612, or by arriving a bit early for the performances.
This is great fun and good theater, in support of a worthy cause: college and university scholarships.
The show begins this week on Wednesday, and continues Friday and Saturday nights. The curtain goes up at 7:45 p.m.
OETA's Charles Newcomb, a Gridiron veteran, portrays the nation's chief executive as living “in a Bush kind of world.” Billie Rodely returns as Hillary Clinton, with Bill Perry reprising the former president. Robert Lange delivers as two political stars: Barack Obama and former Vice President Al Gore.
Newcomb and Perry reprise the ever-popular “Gridnac the Magnificent” after intermission each night. Pat McGuigan portrays probable GOP nominee John McCain with good humor.
Lovely ladies – Kim Mizar-Stem, Susan LaVictorie, Cassandra LaVictoire and radio journalist Cynthia Rozmaryn – interpret the foibles of four super-celebs. A male quartet aims an unforgettable send-up at U.S. Sen. Larry Craig. Alberto Gonzales is the target of Capitol reporter John Greiner's interpretation of Johnny Cash – you have to see it to believe it.
Jon Haque, one of five new Gridiron performers, hilariously sends up Dennis Kucinich, whose campaign for president epitomizes hopefuls who “couldn't get no traction” with voters. Later, Haque portrays state Auditor Jeff McMahan as an Okie Bob Marley, singing “I didn't do it” to the tune of “I shot the sheriff.” Newcomers Jon Barry, Megan Glyckherr, Ashley Barcum and Erin Boeckman bring good voices and vitality to the fray.
Local tax policies get comical treatment, before a chorus declares “there is nothing like a pro team!” Andrew Harris of News9 is director of the federal act and a performer in several skits, reprising his role as Gov. Brad Henry and giving an amusing interpretation to former state Sen. Gene Stipe's shenanigans. Beth Gollob is Kim Henry, and later joins real-life hubby Shawn to portray the troubled former first couple at Oral Roberts U.
Bob Hale appears frequently and supervised the script. After an early turn as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Jim Palmer in the second act is a bemused Mayor Mick Cornett, fretting over weight loss and other local concerns. Bill Perry is an over-the-top OSU coach. Faithful performers Joe Mayes, Darrell Morrow, Jon Denton, Don Schmidt, Brooke Harry, Judy Murphy, Sue Perry, Sue Hale and Stephen Rhymer each contribute to the sardonic amusement, while Jean Schmidt is unforgettable as a biker babe. Jim Campbell delivers a nice zing to former House Speaker Lance Cargill.
Bart Vleugels renders several great songs, including speculation on state Treasurer Scott Meacham's plans for 2010. That sets the stage for a closer that will put a smile on every face. Dana Meister performs and ably directs the State & Local Act.
No joke, now: Gov. Henry and his wife plan to attend Wednesday. Gridiron officers said good seats remain for all performances. Tickets, at $25 each, can be purchased from the Gridiron Club, online at www.okcgridiron.org, by telephoning ticket chairman Don Schmidt, 745-2612, or by arriving a bit early for the performances.
Labels: Oklahoma City Gridiron, Tulsa Today
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