Oklahoma Chautauqua is historical tourism at its finest. It’s your chance to time travel to another era and meet history’s most illustrious characters. Evening performances include first-person presentations and time for audience questions—to the historical figure in character and to the scholar portraying the character. Daytime workshops and lectures explore the cultural and political nuances of the era. Programs are free and open to the public.
Behind the Screen: Hollywood's Impact on American Culture
Tulsa: June 5-9
Enid: June 12-16
Lawton: June 19-23
This year's characters include:
- Tuesday
Jack Warner, portrayed by Dr. Doug Mishler
- Wednesday
Ethel Waters, portrayed by Ilene Evans
- Thursday
Bob Hope, portrayed by Dr. William Worley
- Friday
William Faulkner, portrayed by Dr. John Anderson
- Saturday
Gordon Parks, portrayed by Charles Everett Pace
For more information, contact Chautauqua Coordinator Angela Fox at: (918)584-3333 x 19 or visit the Oklahoma Chautauqua website, www.okchautauqua.org/current.htm. More information about workshops and evening presentations will be available in Spring 2012.
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Looking for the perfect event to bring your community together? With workshops, local entertainment, and educational re-creations of people from history, Chautauqua is fun for the whole family and is one of the best cultural tourism events in the state.
Oklahoma Chautauqua is a partnership of OHC and the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa.