Allied Arts

This week, we’re introducing you all to Carpenter Square Theatre. We talked to Rhonda Clark, artistic director for the live theatre company, to get the scoop.

Give us the gist of your organization, Twitter-style (that means 140 characters or less). 
Carpenter Square Theatre produces a wide variety of contemporary plays – most that you won’t see anywhere else in the metro area – plus hosts educational programs. 
 
What does your organization bring to Central Oklahoma? 
We produce bold, adventurous theater in an intimate setting where the audience can truly feel involved with the onstage action.  In addition, we present programs specifically for high school students and provide free tickets to students deemed at-risk so that they can experience live theater.  
 
List a few things that your organization is looking forward to in the coming year.
Our 26th season is in full swing with performances through July 17, 2010. Check out our upcoming shows at www.carpentersquare.com. 
 
Also, Carpenter Square Theatre will hold special matinee performances of Arthur Miller’s theater classic “All My Sons” for middle and high school students in April 2010.

And Carpenter Square Theatre’s annual fundraiser – the 7th annual 10-minute play contest for Oklahoma writers – will finale on July 24, 2010. The final event features staged readings of the winning plays from the annual contest.
 
How can people get involved with your organization?
There are many ways to get involved with the organization. Here’s just a few:

• Volunteer. Help usher, participate in the annual fundraising event, clean up after shows or work on other special projects.
• Be on the board. Carpenter Square Theatre needs people who appreciate the arts, especially live theater, and are interested in helping our theater organization grow.
• Act. Carpenter Square Theater’s auditions are always open to the public. We love to get people involved who have never performed with us before.
• Donate. Financial donations and donations of clothing in good condition, especially period clothing and accessories, such as hats, gloves, shoes, etc. are much appreciated. Donations of vintage furniture are also very welcome.
• Advertise. Program advertising ranges in price from $100-$1000.
• Sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $100. Or you (or your company) could sponsor our education program and help Carpenter Square Theatre extend free tickets and transportation for students attending our spring production of “All My Sons.”
• Go behind-the-scenes. And for those who are interested in getting “behind-the-scenes,” Carpenter Square Theatre always need assistance in technical theater positions, in the areas of stage management, as well as with the operation of lights and sound.  We’ll teach you! 

Contact Carpenter Square Theatre at (405) 232-6500 or visit www.carpentersquare.com.

 A picture from “Almost Maine” – Carpenter Square Theatre’s most popular show last year.