Theater Bartlesville

06/23/2026

**AUDITIONS** “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarias, Directed by C.D. Jarmola, July 21st 7p & 23rd 7p at 312 S. Dewey Ave.

🔎Ana lives in a letter-perfect world, an adoring husband, the perfect job and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when the group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member and these six friends are bound for pandemonium. The Book Club Play is a delightful play about life, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.

*Character Breakdown*

Ana Smith (w): 30s. Pronounced “Ah-nuh”. Beautiful. Charming. Smart. Accomplished. Organized. A columnist for a daily paper. The “Mother Bee”. Her grace masks a need to control.

Robert Novum Smith Jr. (m): 30s. Ana’s golden-boy handsome, charismatic, underachiever husband who is starting to search for meaning. Met in college. Upper-crust background.

William Lee Nothnagel (m): 30s. Rob’s conservative, well-read, well-dressed, disciplined college roommate. Ana’s former boyfriend. History buff. Unmarried.

Jennifer McClintock (w): 30s. Ana’s friend. Pretty. Shy. Smart. Tends to bust out with awkward truthful comments. Despite some lack of self-confidence, she is the grounding center of the group. Unorganized and oblivious to her own attractiveness. Unmarried.

Lilly Louise Jackson (w): Black, 20s. A go-getter. Former debate captain who is on the cusp of all current trends and yet can still put her foot in her mouth in social circumstances. Laughs at appropriate and inappropriate times. A great lover of books and Ana’s protege at the paper.

Alex (m): 30s. The new guy. A very smart, well-read academic who has lost his moorings and is searching for real connection. Professor of comparative literature. Pundits: These characters appear in monologue cameos throughout the play.

Elsa Jones-Eisenbiltz (w): 40’s on up. Literary agent based in NYC. Experienced, jaded, dissatisfied with the state of literacy in America and more importantly, low book sales.

Frank (m): At least mid-30s, possibly much older. We don’t know. Secret service agent. Mysterious. Intense. We really don’t know much about Frank.

Sam W. Thompson (m): Any age. Stock manager for Wal-Mart. A company man.

Carl Banks (m): Any age. Book Dealer. Longtime inmate. Sly. Suspicious.

Edith P Simpson (w): At least 50s. Retired librarian. Foster mom. Adventurous.

Casting Note: Alex may be played by an actor of any race or ethnicity. Lily must be played by a Black woman. Ana, Jen, Will, and Rob, can be played by actors of any race or ethnicity except Black. Elsa, Frank, Sam, Carl, and Edith may be played by actors of any race or ethnicity.

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06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor the day freedom finally reached the last of the enslaved African Americans in 1865. We remember the past, celebrate resilience and continue to work toward a brighter future together. How are you celebrating? Post in the comments what event you're going to or how you're spending the day.

Today, AACT honors Juneteenth by celebrating freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black artists, storytellers, and communities. We recognize the voices and stories that continue to inspire, challenge, and connect us through theatre.

06/10/2026

Dortha was an active supporter of the Bartlesville Civic Ballet, and often participated Bartlesville Little Theater Guild (now Theater Bartlesville) with costumes. She will be missed.

Please join us on Saturday, June 20 at 2pm at St. Luke's Church for a memorial service for Dortha Dunlap.

Dortha Dunlap
1935-2026

Dortha Jeffus Dunlap, 90, of Springdale, Arkansas, died quietly in her sleep on May 25th, 2026 of natural causes.

Dortha was born in Huttig, Arkansas August 7th, 1935. Her family moved to El Dorado, where she graduated from high school. She then attended the University of Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in Literature. Upon completion, Dortha taught english at a technical school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then later became an editor for the 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. She married Irvin Dunlap in June of 1967 and moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She gave birth to a daughter, Catherine, in 1969. In the next 46 years she would be an active member of the League of Women Voters and frequently held officer positions at both state and local levels. She was a hard working supporter of OK ERA, and when that did not work out, she was part of the founders of Women’s Network. She was on the Washington County Election Board for many years. She also was an active supporter of the Bartlesville Civic Ballet, and often participated Bartlesville Little Theater Guild (now Theater Bartlesville) with costumes. Dortha was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and a choir member til the mid 90s. She did interview work, eventually working for the US Census Department part time from 1980 til 1997. Dortha and Irvin both were on the board for The Community Concert Association for several years. During her spare time Dortha knitted, sewed, read, and was an active constituent. In 2016 after a bout with breast cancer, she moved in with her daughter Catherine and and son-in-law Matthew, where she continued to knit, read, and keep a stern eye on politicians. After 50 years of supporting the mission, she became a Life Member of the League of Women Voters.

Dortha is survived by her cousin Herman Kuhnert and her daughter Catherine Dunlap. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Irvin Caldwell Dunlap, Jr. In lieu of flowers, Catherine asks that donations be made either to your state or local League of Women Voters, or to the Women Power Democracy initiative being started by the League of Women Voters of Arkansas.

06/04/2026

**AUDITION** “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarias, Directed by C.D. Jarmola, July 21st 7p & 23rd 7p at 312 S. Dewey Ave.

🔎Ana lives in a letter-perfect world, an adoring husband, the perfect job and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when the group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member and these six friends are bound for pandemonium. The Book Club Play is a delightful play about life, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.

*Character Breakdown*

Ana Smith (w): 30s. Pronounced “Ah-nuh”. Beautiful. Charming. Smart. Accomplished. Organized. A columnist for a daily paper. The “Mother Bee”. Her grace masks a need to control.

Robert Novum Smith Jr. (m): 30s. Ana’s golden-boy handsome, charismatic, underachiever husband who is starting to search for meaning. Met in college. Upper-crust background.

William Lee Nothnagel (m): 30s. Rob’s conservative, well-read, well-dressed, disciplined college roommate. Ana’s former boyfriend. History buff. Unmarried.

Jennifer McClintock (w): 30s. Ana’s friend. Pretty. Shy. Smart. Tends to bust out with awkward truthful comments. Despite some lack of self-confidence, she is the grounding center of the group. Unorganized and oblivious to her own attractiveness. Unmarried.

Lilly Louise Jackson (w): Black, 20s. A go-getter. Former debate captain who is on the cusp of all current trends and yet can still put her foot in her mouth in social circumstances. Laughs at appropriate and inappropriate times. A great lover of books and Ana’s protege at the paper.

Alex (m): 30s. The new guy. A very smart, well-read academic who has lost his moorings and is searching for real connection. Professor of comparative literature. Pundits: These characters appear in monologue cameos throughout the play.

Elsa Jones-Eisenbiltz (w): 40’s on up. Literary agent based in NYC. Experienced, jaded, dissatisfied with the state of literacy in America and more importantly, low book sales.

Frank (m): At least mid-30s, possibly much older. We don’t know. Secret service agent. Mysterious. Intense. We really don’t know much about Frank.

Sam W. Thompson (m): Any age. Stock manager for Wal-Mart. A company man.

Carl Banks (m): Any age. Book Dealer. Longtime inmate. Sly. Suspicious.

Edith P Simpson (w): At least 50s. Retired librarian. Foster mom. Adventurous.

Casting Note: Alex may be played by an actor of any race or ethnicity. Lily must be played by a Black woman. Ana, Jen, Will, and Rob, can be played by actors of any race or ethnicity except Black. Elsa, Frank, Sam, Carl, and Edith may be played by actors of any race or ethnicity.

Theater Bartlesville🎭 is excited to share our 101st Season! Support us at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/little-theater-guild-of-bartlesville-inc
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05/31/2026

THANK YOU, ☀️SUNFEST!
SUPPORT US at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/little-theater-guild-of-bartlesville-inc

Thanks to YOU🫵Theater Bartlesville was able to:
🙋‍♀️ Work with amazing organizations and volunteers
🤝 Meet amazing individuals
🎭 Spread our love of theatre and art to the community

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
⭐️Every volunteer who donated their time
⭐️Every supporter who shared our posts
⭐️Every donor who contributed supplies or resources
⭐️Every person and that supports our mission
⭐️Every single person who stopped by Theater Bartlesville's tent to visit.

👇If you stopped by our booth this weekend, let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear from you and see your photos! 📸

05/29/2026

🌞Support Bartlesville SunFest 2026 https://www.bartlesvillesunfest.org/ THIS WEEKEND!
Come see Theater Bartlesville's booth May 29th-31st.
🎟 Enter our raffle!
🎭 See our 101st Season lineup!
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Enjoy a day full of FUN, SUN🌞, COMMUNITY, and GREAT ENTERTAINMENT at Sooner Park https://www.cityofbartlesville.org/departments/parks-recreation/sooner-park/
👀 SEE MORE things happening around “the Ville” at https://www.visitbartlesville.com/
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Theater Bartlesville welcomes you to support us at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/little-theater-guild-of-bartlesville-inc

05/28/2026

**AUDITION** “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarias, Directed by C.D. Jarmola, July 21st 7p & 23rd 7p at 312 S. Dewey Ave.

Theater Bartlesville🎭 is excited to share our 101st Season! Support us at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/little-theater-guild-of-bartlesville-inc
❤️🤍💙
Come see us at our booth at ☀️SunFest 2026 https://www.bartlesvillesunfest.org/ May 29th-31st. Enter our raffle!🎟 See our 101st Season lineup! Meet board members and volunteers! Sign up for our email list!📨 https://mailchi.mp/2d92fef9735b/theater-bartlesville