

Owasso Community
Theatre
Meet the Cast

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Ralph
Adam Higbee
Adam is so very excited for this production of Taming of the Shrew! He loved hanging out with such a great cast and feels so proud to bring this story to life under the amazing Direction of Brandy Peoples. Adam is blessed with the support of his wife, Rhianna, and daughters Olivia, Eden, and Adelynn. He is lucky to have his mom, Cathy, attend all the way from California. Adam has been in multiple productions with OCT since his first one, Number the Stars way back in 2019. He thoroughly enjoys being part of the OCT Board and looks forward to the next adventure that awaits!

Katherine
Jennifer Hertel
Jennifer is so excited to be acting again after a 3 year break. Her last show was a touring production of Hamlet where she played Queen Gertrude. Jennifer has spent the last few years creating a theatre company with her friends called Moonshot Theatre Productions that is based out of Broken Arrow and has already underwent two shows during the pandemic.

Bianca
Ethne Priest
Ethne Priest is a junior in high school. This is her third production with OCTC, she previously played an ensemble member in The Wizard of Oz and The Maid in The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Ethne likes to sing, read and embroider in her free time. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Bruce
Mark Conro
Mark is thrilled to bring to life one of Shakespeare’s classics with OCTC. He has been acting with OCTC for the past four years, and most recently as the Butler in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde.” Mark is a Junior at Rogers State University in Claremore, where he is studying for a degree in Broadcast Communications and New Media, as well as a minor in English.

Alfred
Jordon Crow
Jordon is excited to be a part of his second show with the Owasso Community Theater. He was heavily involved in theater in High School but never acted, choosing instead to work behind the scenes. After getting connected with the community theater Jordon discovered a love for acting that he is excited to share with you. When not on stage Jordon loves nothing more than spending time with his wife and three kids.

Collin
Hunter Potter
Hunter Potter is playing Colin(Hortensio). He is excited to be a part of another show at OCTC. He has been in over 45 productions since he started 8 years ago. Some of his favorite roles include: Arnold Wiggins “The Boys Next Door”, Thénardier “Lés Misérables”, Ali Hakim ”Oklahoma”, Jack ”Into the Woods”, and Leonard Ganz “Rumors”. He would like his family, Ryan King, and his friends for always supporting and helping him push forward. He’d also like to thank his cast-mates, his Director Brandy, Stage Manager Brandon, and OCTC for making this all possible. He hopes you love the show!

Alan
Andrew Smith
Andrew is excited to be a part of this production. This is his second time working with Owasso. When not trying to act, he is a software engineer trying to code. Other tasks of futility include artist, magician, and gamer.
Most recent shows include but are not limited to:
'Black Coffee', 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime', 'The Mouse Trap', and 'Murder by the Book'.
He wishes to thank his lovely wife who tolerates his absence for this fun hobby and his two wonderful sons who feign interest in everything daddy does. My love to them all.

Norton
Tom Aurilio
Tom is very happy to be appearing in his 8th production with Owasso Community Theatre and he is excited to be working with this wonderful cast. He'd like to thank the director, Brandy for her patience and confidence and his wife, three daughters and four grandchildren for their support. He hopes you enjoy the show and are as awestruck as he is with the talented young actors in this show.
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Tailor / Hat Maker
Sarah Schudt
Sarah Schudt is excited to be in her third production with Owasso Community Theatre Company, after previously being in Jekyll and Hyde (Helen) and Who Killed Jolly Roger? (Rumor).She has been doing theatre since she was seven years old and has never gotten tired of it. She hopes the show tonight makes you laugh and smile!

Priest / Peter
Zechariah Garcia
Zechariah discovered a way to use his dramatic side for good when he was cast in Back to the 80s in 2020. Since then he's been in numerous productions including Wizard of Oz, Romeo & Juliet, The Poet's Pen, Sabotage on the Ultimate Server, and more. With each role, Zechariah has grown, not just in acting skills, but as a person. He's looking forward to many more performances with Owasso Community Theater Company.

Director Note
Brandy Peoples
Brandy has enjoyed being a part of bringing this show to the stage. This is Brandy's 4th show to direct for OCT (including Number the Stars and Jekyll and Hyde) and has been a part of the OCT community since 2017. Brandy loves being a part of the OCT board and seeing the growth and creativity. When not working on a show Brandy works as a counselor. She also loves to go on fun, crazy adventures with her husband Brandon.