Curly

Reuben Criddle

Reuben Criddle is known among family and friends for his proclivity for singing, silliness, and tomfoolery as well as a talent for fixing things and working with electronics. Exposed to music and theater from a young age he enjoyed singing with his sisters and participating in church and school productions before making his debut his freshman year of high school in the chorus of Oklahoma! in the fall of 2002. He has been fortunate to participate in other productions including Seussical the Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease, Cinderella, Les Misérables, Guys and Dolls, and Footloose twice. Although it has been several years since his last show, he brings a wealth of experience and exuberance to his first leading role as ‘Curly’ in Pocatello Theatricals production of Oklahoma! It seems only fitting that his community debut after his artistic sabbatical is the same as his first musical ever.

Laurey

Elise Sudweeks

​Elise Sudweeks is thrilled to be in this production of Oklahoma! She has been in several shows prior to this such as; Scrooge!, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Singin in the Rain, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat, and Pocatello Theatricals' first showcase, A Broadway Revue. She was born and raised here in Pocatello, Idaho and loves to sing and dance as well as play the piano, spend time outside, and make people laugh. She is very excited to be able to perform for the role Laurey Williams and hopes the audience enjoys the show!

Will (7/10, 7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/25, 7/26M, 7/26E, 7/31, 8/2M)

Ensemble (7/11, 7/17, 7/19M, 7/19E, 7/21, 7/24, 7/28, 8/1, 8/2E)

Cayden Logan

Cayden Logan has been acting in musicals since the 8th grade, performing roles such as ISU's Boatman in Sunday In The Park With George, Cleante in Imaginary Invalid, and most recently, Gabe Ugliano in The Lightning Thief Musical. Cayden is a Theatre Major at ISU, and can't wait to perform in his first community production. He thanks his family for always supporting him, his cast and crew for being incredibly friendly and accepting, and the audience for coming to the show!

Ado Annie (7/10, 7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/25, 7/26M, 7/26E, 7/31, 8/2M)

McKenzy Quick

McKenzy Quick has been in love with theater ever since she was young. Expressing joy not just on stage but as well as her daily life. She has worked hard developing her skills. She is currently perusing a BFA in Musical Theater at University of Idaho. Some of her most notable roles include Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy in ‘Shrek The Musical’, Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’ and Anne Boleyn in ‘Six Teen Edition.’ McKenzy would like to thank her former director Alix Van Noy for molding her into the performer she is today, and her parents for being her support system.

Will (7/11, 7/17, 7/19M, 7/19E, 7/21, 7/24, 7/28, 8/1, 8/2E)

Ensemble (7/10, 7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/25, 7/26M, 7/26E, 7/31, 8/2M)

Matthew Barker

Matthew is excited to make his first appearance onstage since high school. One of his favorite roles was Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, when he played opposite his future wife, Catherine. Together, they have three growing boys, two of whom are in the cast. Matthew has had a great time preparing for this production with his whole family. He is happy to be part of the inaugural show of Pocatello Theatricals and he is so proud of his wife for creating this organization! 

Ado Annie (7/11, 7/17, 7/19M, 7/19E, 7/21, 7/24, 7/28, 8/1, 8/2E)

Marci Nelson

Marci Nelson “Cain’t Say No” to playing Ado Annie again! She played her 12 years ago as a junior in high school, and is delighted to be playing her again. Marci was most recently seen at Center Stage Theatre in “White Christmas”, “The Marvelous Wonderettes”, “Sister Act”, and “Joseph…” She loves theatre, how it changes hearts, teaches lessons, and inspires confidence. She is proud to support her friend Catherine’s dream of making theatre accessible to everyone. Please enjoy the show, and know that Marci has very little, if anything, in common with Ado Annie. 

Aunt Eller (7/10, 7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/21, 7/25, 7/26M, 7/26E, 7/31, 8/2M)

Elizabeth Gray

Elizabeth Gray has been acting and singing since before the 3rd grade, when she was told she stole the show as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Although she played Myrna Ostrovsky in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", Draconia in “Cinderella” of “Siblings And Swashbucklers”, and Mrs. Crowell in the ensemble of “Our Town”, her favorite role was when she played Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors”. Throughout her life, she has performed many solos, duets, and trios, (even for funerals), and has been involved in church and community choirs, including ISU Concert Choir, and Camerata Singers. She is delighted to be a part of this wonderful production and can’t wait to share it with you!

Aunt Eller (7/11, 7/17, 7/19M, 7/19E, 7/24, 7/28, 8/1, 8/2E)

Debra Larkin

A wife, a mother, and a granny, Debra Larkin (Aunt Eller) has been performing in shows for nearly forty years. In her early twenties, she sang in over forty musicals, operettas, and operas; playing roles such as Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Lizze Curry in 110 in the Shade, Carrie Pipperage in Carousel, Magda in La Rondine, and the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah. More recently, she has enjoyed playing more comical roles including The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. After a long season focused on raising her four kids, teaching private voice and piano lessons, and singing and playing piano for her church’s worship team, Debra switched gears and took the job as a classroom music teacher at her kid’s school. This fall she will begin her fifteenth year at Connor Academy in Chubbuck where she now teaches over 500 students annually. Some of her past and present students are in the cast of Oklahoma! Many moons ago, Debra studied at the University of Idaho, before transferring to Idaho State University and completing her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance. She is currently working toward a Master of Music Education Degree from Southern Utah University.

Ali Hakim

Lake Lambson

This is Lake’s 3rd musical. He’s very excited to be a part of the show. He has been in SpongeBob, they promised her the moon, and A Million Dreams. He is an expert Nintendo bowler and excels in real life bowling as well. He fell in love with acting in high school and is excited to take that love into a community theatre project.

Jud (7/10, 7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/19M, 719E, 7/21, 7/31, 8/2M)

Jarom Luker

This marks Jarom Luker’s first solo role in a musical, though he’s no stranger to singing on stage.  He has performed for the past three seasons with Witness Music Southeast Idaho in Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God, portraying the Apostle John, the Accuser, and the False Witness.  His vocal work also includes appearances with Inspire Chorus, the Camerata Singers, and community events such as the USO’s Memorial Day Field of Heroes.  A Pocatello native, Jarom graduated from Pocatello High School and Idaho State University, and now teaches mathematics at Snake River Junior High.  He counts music among life’s greatest joys—second only to time with his beautiful wife, Stephanie, and their daughters, Ariadne and Eloise.  Jarom is grateful to his friend Reuben Criddle for encouraging him to join this production, and to everyone at Pocatello Theatricals who helped bring Oklahoma! to life.  He’s enjoyed exploring the darker corners of Oklahoma! through the role of Jud Fry.

Jud (7/11, 7/17, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26M, 7/26E, 7/28, 8/1, 8/2E)

Stanton Massey

Stanton Massey is excited to be performing in his first ever musical production. His previous acting experiences have been elementary school plays and church skits so he is looking forward to experiencing the stage as an adult. Stanton has had a lifelong enjoyment of singing, playing the guitar and songwriting. Notably he performed his music along the west coast with a touring group. Other passions of his are skateboarding and spending time with his wife and baby girl.

Andrew Carnes

Canden Sudweeks

Canden Sudweeks is excited to be in his first musical! He has been in high school Shakespeare productions and college choirs. He is delighted to combine these passions in his role as Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma!

Fred

Cyrus-Joel Keyes

Cyrus-Joel fell in love with theatre during his sophomore year of high school and has been doing it ever since, this is even his first community show! You may have seen him as Peter in Peter and The Starcatcher or was Old Man Jenkins in The SpongeBob Musical or most recently seen in ISU’s The Lightning Thief! When he isn’t on the stage, he can be found playing video games and hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support into his endeavors with the arts.

Slim

James Bertin

James started acting last fall in Century High Schools An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe. He has since participated in other Diamondback Dramatic shows such as Big Fish and Wyrd Sisters. Outside the theatre, James spends his time reading, writing and journaling. He is so excited to share this show with the audience and hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Ellen/Social Media

Brittani Sudweeks

Brittani Sudweeks participated in theatre all throughout her schooling. This is her first full show back since high school. Most recently she was in Pocatello Theatricals' Broadway Review. She is so excited to be able to get back into acting and join such a wonderful community.

Vivian

Sarah Kirkman

Sarah Kirkman is a passionate animal lover, aspiring vet assistant, and all-around creative spirit who’s heading to college in Fall 2026 to pursue a career as a veterinary assistant. She’s always had a big heart for animals and can’t wait to turn that into a life of helping them stay healthy and happy. Outside of her love for critters, Sarah shines on stage—she’s performed in 3 musicals and 7 plays during high school at Century, with all of her musicals making it to the Patty Duke Awards (a fact she’s definitely proud of). She’s also obsessed with special effects makeup and loves transforming herself and others into creatures, characters, and everything in between. Whether she’s backstage with a makeup brush or center stage under the lights, Sarah brings creativity, heart, and a unique flair to everything she does.

Virginia

Emma Grace Tribe

Emma Grace Tribe has been in theatre since she was in elementary school, but this is her first show in eight years! She was in Acting Up!, an award winning musical theatre group, in high school. She's been in a variety of shows over the years, including Secret Garden, Curtains, and a different production of Oklahoma! She is very excited to be back on stage and in Oklahoma again! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Joe

Ben Gregersen

Benjamin Paul Gregersen has been acting since he was a child, making dinosaur movies with family. Ben did acting as well as technical theatre at Century High School. Following High school Ben did shows at the Mystique theater while being employed there. Ben's credits include shows such as Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dam, the Sound of Music, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, The Drowsey Chaperone, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Shop of Horrors, My Fair Lady, among others not named here. Benjamin graduated with a bachelors degree in the Arts in 2022.

Sam/Mike

Dylan Buck

Dylan Buck has been involved with theater since his freshman year of high school. He's acted in a few shows like A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Alibis, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Legally Blonde, & most recently Suessical. Being recently graduated, he's so excited to make his community theater debut with Oklahoma and thrilled for everyone to see these talented people and all their hard work.

Ike Skidmore

Ryan Wertz

Ryan Wertz has been doing theatre since 2019, but has loved music all his life! He's been in many shows, such as Radium Girls, 42nd Street, and Holiday Inn. He's excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back on the stage after a small hiatus to serve a mission! He'd like to thank his parents and family for always being super supportive!

Cord Elam

Ephraim Cook

Ephraim Cook is super excited to join Pocatello Theatricals in their summer production of Oklahoma. He is a senior at Century High School and has been in musicals such as 42nd Street, SpongeBob Squarepants, and Big Fish. This is his first community production and he is happy to be portraying the character Cord Elam. He loves singing and theatre and hopes you enjoy the show.

Kate

Lisa Criddle

Lisa Criddle is thrilled to return to the stage after a long hiatus while getting a music education degree, being a middle school choir teacher, and raising children. Some of her favorite shows include Footloose, Cinderella, Joseph..., Beauty and the Beast, and Grease. She has loved having her family on stage with her in the inaugural production of Oklahoma!

Ensemble

Amelia Goretsky

Amelia Goretsky has only been in theatre since her Sophomore year when she made her debut in the ensemble of Highland High School's production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Since then, she has been in Alibis and her first major role as General Schmitz in Seussical. She also did technical work in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime as Prop Manager and Set Painter. When she's not memorizing lines, Amelia likes to read, create art, write, and listen to music in her free time. She is ecstatic to be a part of the Oklahoma cast and can't wait to continue her path throughout the art of theatre!

Ensemble

Angela Watkins

Angela Watkins has been preforming theater for two years now, one being A Broadway Revenue with Pocatello Theatricals. She has been in many choirs since sixth grade, and is currently apart of Diamondbacks choir. She is happy to show you her growing talent as a background dancer and singer with hopefully many more shows to come.

Ensemble

Anna Christensen

Anna Christensen has been dancing since Kindergarten. She'll be going into her high-school senior year and is so excited to be doing her first production outside of ballet.

Ensemble

Becca Stokes

Becca has loved music and theater since the age of 10. This will be her 10th show. She has been in several ensembles for Annie, Scrooge, Romeo and Juliet, Once Upon a Mattress, Sound of Music, and now Oklahoma. And enjoyed main parts in Nutcracker (Marie), Meet Me in St. Louis (Agnes), and Mulan Jr.(Mushu). She loves being able to perform and doing shows with her kids and making new friends with other cast members.

Ensemble

Brooke Cunningham

Brooke Cunningham has loved being part of Oklahoma! She has participated in various theater productions as an actress, dancer, light operator, cellist, and sound director. Her favorite productions to be involved in include Joseph..., Into the Woods, and As You Like It. She was in the very first musical review for Pocatello Theatricals as a lead dancer and cannot wait to see more of what comes from this wonderful new company. She wants to thank her husband Bobby for taking care of their two little girls.

Ensemble

Jars Sleight

Jars Sleight is a second-year student at ISU and pursuing a degree in Digital Media and a minor in theatre. Jars is very excited to work with so many talented actors on stage. She hopes everyone enjoys the show, and thanks them for supporting the arts!

Ensemble

Jessica Lusk

This is Jessica’s second musical! When she was in high school she did her first musical, which was also Oklahoma! When Jessica is not on the stage she enjoys singing, playing the piano, and spending time with family. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Ensemble

Lydia Gibbons

Lydia Gibbons is a dancer and writer. She just graduated high school and is excited to pursue the career of a pharmacy technician. She loves to try out all forms of art and favors working with ceramics. One of her proudest achievements is a written short story that will be published in Idaho State University’s Black Rock and Sage journal in the fall. She is enjoying being in her first musical and wants to be a part of more in the future.

Ensemble

Sadie Preston

Sadie Preston is excited to be in her second musical production. Sadie enjoyed doing Seussical the Musical so much, she thought she would spend her summer doing another musical. Sadie does ballet and plays the violin and piano in her spare time.

Ensemble

Anessa Bonn

I've been doing theatre for the past 2 years. Some of my favorites include Century's Big Fish, an evening with Edgar Allen poe, and a drama competition! This is my 3rd musical and 1st community show! When not on stage, usually out on a hiking, running, or with my dog.

Ensemble

Jessica Farnes

Jessica Farnes is the proud mother of six amazing children and finds that role to be her most significant and adventurous of all. When she’s playing other characters, however, she has had the pleasure of being on many of the stages of Pocatello in productions such as Hello Dolly, the Wizard of Oz, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Sister Act. Jessica loves being a part of Pocatello Theatrical’s family friendly environment and was honored to share the stage with her husband BJ and a few of their kids in the fall A Million Dreams fundraiser. She is thrilled to be part of making history with this inaugural summer musical! Come see Jessica on stage with 4 of her fabulous children in Pocatello Theatricals' production of Oklahoma the Musical!

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Ensemble

Shelbie Bowen

Shelbie has loved singing and musicals since a very young age. She has participated in shows, both as a sound/light tech and on stage during high school, and various community theatres several moons ago. She has a degree in music from ISU and most recently has been teaching voice lessons with ISU’s Voice Preparatory program. She is very excited for this opportunity to return to the stage and participate in a show with a fabulous cast and production team and is looking forward to many more shows to come!

Ensemble

Lillian Farnes

Lily may have been born into theater through her family but she is certainly making her own mark on the world of performing. At the age of 2 Lily was already stealing the show in productions of Hello Dolly, Wizard of Oz and Seven Brides, where she was fortunate enough to perform with her mom. They even had a pre-show duet of “Me and My Shadow” where Lily followed her mom’s footsteps but had her own stage presence and confidence, showing her innate love of the stage and how at ease and natural she feels there. Lily has enjoyed being in TaVaci, Tuck Everlasting and playing Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr. Her love of music shows through her involvement in choir, singing solos at school assemblies and for her church. She is looking forward to starting high school in the fall and participating in the theater scene. She wants to have a career as a performer and is well on her way. Lily has loved being a part of Pocatello Theatricals from its inception and is excited to share “Oklahoma” with the community.

Ensemble

Samuel Stokes

This is Samuel's first musical, and 2nd show with Pocatello Theatricals. Samuel looks forward to starting 7th grade in the Fall.

Ensemble

Joseph Farnes

Joseph has watched his parents perform since he was little but he really fell in love with acting after playing an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr, as an elf in Elf the musical and as part of the Million Dreams Broadway revue. Joseph loves to make people laugh and is theater kid through and through. He is thrilled to have graduated from the children’s chorus to the general ensemble to challenge his skills and develop his talents on and off stage!