Name: Frederick Douglas NOW
Start: 2025-05-04T00:00:00
Location: Oklahoma City Repertory Theater

Prepare for an exhilarating theatrical journey as Oklahoma City Repertory Theater partners with New York's Under the Radar Festival to bring a groundbreaking production to OKC in 2025. Alongside this thrilling collaboration, theater enthusiasts will be treated to the deeply personal and politically charged play 'What The Constitution Means to Me' by Heidi Schreck and Roger Guenveur Smith’s evocative solo performance, 'Frederick Douglass NOW'. With such a stellar lineup, OKC Rep promises an unforgettable experience that resonates with profound cultural narratives and innovative storytelling.

OKC's Theatrical Triumphs: From Under the Radar to Frederick Douglass

OKC Rep is set to stir the cultural pot once again as it partners with Under The Radar Festival for a vibrant array of theatrical experiences in 2025. This year, Oklahoma City will witness the infusion of innovative storytelling with 'Under The Radar,' the thought-provoking play 'What The Constitution Means to Me,' and the compelling performance 'Frederick Douglass NOW.' Each event promises to be a tapestry of emotions, weaving together contemporary themes with historical narratives, igniting conversations through powerful performances. Let's delve into what makes this year's lineup a must-see for theater enthusiasts.

A Theatrical Journey: OKC Rep's Dynamic 2025 Lineup

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theater is set to host a remarkable lineup in 2025, featuring collaborations with the Under the Radar Festival, the introspective What The Constitution Means to Me, and Roger Guenveur Smith's poignant Frederick Douglass NOW. This series of performances promises to engage audiences with innovative storytelling and profound themes, weaving together diverse narratives that explore identity, history, and societal change.

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theater: A Season of Exploration and Reflection

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater

Roger Guenveur Smith returns to OKC Rep with his signature solo performance of FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW—inspired by the life and work of the self-liberated abolitionist and pioneering feminist Frederick Douglass. Smith has edited Douglass' class 19th Century texts into a jazz-infused narrative, bookended by original writing to produce the kind of edgy stylistic mash-up of which vital contemporary theater is made.

Frederick Douglas NOW

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