The California Theatre Conservatory is bringing a newly staged Oklahoma! to Marin County this May. Performances will happen at the Hayes Theatre on the San Rafael High School campus.
This production features conservatory-trained Bay Area performers. It leans into character-driven storytelling and ensemble work, which really underscores Oklahoma!’s reputation as the first musical to truly blend song, dance, and drama into a seamless whole.
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With Brooke (last name withheld) as Ado Annie and Emma (last name withheld) as Laurey, the show follows nearly five months of intensive rehearsal and training. The cast has focused on acting, vocal performance, and dance, trying to bridge pre-professional preparation with public performance throughout San Rafael, Larkspur, and Marin County.
A Production Rooted in Marin’s Theatrical Tradition
From the heart of San Rafael to Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Tiburon, this Oklahoma! signals Marin’s growing appetite for serious musical theatre. The Hayes Theatre, tucked onto the San Rafael High School campus, is a fitting stage for a project that blends education and professional-caliber performance in Marin’s arts scene.
Audiences in Novato and San Anselmo can expect a production that speaks to both long-time theatre lovers and younger generations. There’s a sense that this show might be a bridge into more serious performance work for some.
What makes Oklahoma! at the Hayes Theatre unique
This show is designed to spotlight character-driven storytelling and ensemble work. Those have become a defining feature of CTC’s style in Marin County.
- Character-driven storytelling and ensemble work that focus on relationships and social dynamics on stage
- Conservatory-trained Bay Area performers who bring a grounded, professional sensibility to the production
- The project acts as a bridge between pre-professional training and public performance, in line with CTC’s rigorous arts education
- A fully realized musical experience that nods to Oklahoma!’s historical significance in American theatre
Oklahoma! is often celebrated as the first musical to fully integrate music, dance, and narrative into a single theatrical experience. The score bursts with classics like Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love, and the bold title number that invites audiences to really lean into the story.
This Marin production translates the original Broadway energy into a fresh, contemporary voice. Bay Area performers here bring both technical precision and a kind of emotional immediacy to the Hayes Theatre stage that feels alive and present.
The Talent: Conservatory Students Bringing Bay Area Prestige
CTC’s faculty and staff have guided a company of young artists who’ve spent months refining acting, vocal color, and dance technique. Marin residents will see their work firsthand.
This isn’t your typical student performance. It’s a carefully cultivated showcase of discipline and artistry that Anthony Evans, CTC’s Managing Director, points to as proof of the program’s seriousness and its role in Marin’s cultural scene.
The project sits at the intersection of education and public performance. It delivers a polished experience that Marin County audiences in Sausalito, Corte Madera, and Fairfax can get behind.
Meet the Cast and Creative Team
Two lead performers anchor this fresh take on a familiar American classic.
- Brooke, cast as Ado Annie (last name withheld)
- Emma, cast as Laurey (last name withheld)
- Anthony Evans, Managing Director of CTC, who really emphasizes the discipline and artistry of this young company
This staging shows a real investment in Marin’s youth and the regional theatre scene. Rehearsals stretch out for nearly five months and cover acting, singing, and dance.
It’s a collaboration that feels like it belongs here, reaching residents from Ross to San Geronimo. Theatre lovers who pore over the Marin Independent Journal for local calendars will probably notice.
For San Rafael and the wider North Bay, Oklahoma! at the Hayes Theatre is a bit of a reminder—Marin County’s performing arts scene is still alive and kicking. Audiences come in from Larkspur, Mill Valley, and even the Point Reyes corridor just to see what this next generation can do.
If you’re thinking about a May outing and want something that mixes history with a fresh performance, maybe put San Rafael on your list. Oklahoma! at the Hayes Theatre brings Marin County a lush, character-rich experience that tips its hat to the musical’s legacy, but also shows off the talent of Marin’s own young artists—right in the heart of San Rafael, and honestly, it’s not far for families from Corte Madera, Tiburon, or anywhere nearby.
Here is the source article for this story: California Theatre Conservatory Will Present OKLAHOMA! in San Rafael
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