Theatre Tulsa Academy to Present MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL EDITION

Theatre Tulsa Academy's next production will be “Mean Girls: High School Edition,” a hilarious yet relatable portrayal of teenage life. Inspired by the acclaimed Broadway musical, this teen-focused adaptation brings the beloved story to life with a fresh and authentic perspective.

The musical, based on the 2004 comedy film written by Tina Fey, follows the story of Cady Heron, a new student who navigates the treacherous social hierarchy of high school as she rises to the top of the social food chain.

Originally debuting on Broadway in 2018, “Mean Girls” took the theater world by storm, captivating audiences with its witty dialogue, catchy songs, and unforgettable characters. This adaptation, as presented by Theatre Tulsa Academy, retains the wit and charm of the original while catering to a younger audience. 

Theatre Tulsa Academy, known for its commitment to nurturing young talent and providing exceptional theatrical experiences, will showcase the remarkable skills of its talented young performers, who bring their own unique interpretations to the iconic characters.

Theatre Tulsa Academy is an interactive theatre training program for youth. The course trains students on the essentials of musical theatre – auditioning, acting, vocal music, dance, and more. The Theatre Tulsa Academy series of shows features youth-oriented and “junior” versions of popular musicals as a supplement to Theatre Tulsa's regular season of mainstage shows. Theatre Tulsa Academy produces four additional works per season.

Performances of “Mean Girls: High School Edition” will take place at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center November 17-19. Evening performances will be at 7:30pm. Matinee performances will be at 2pm Saturday and Sunday. 

Tickets are available online at tulsapac.com or by calling the PAC box office at 918.596.7111.

Theatre Tulsa Academy is sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

 

For questions or more information about Theatre Tulsa and its upcoming shows and programs, visit theatretulsa.org, call 918-587-8402 or email info@theatretulsa.org

 

About Theatre Tulsa

Theatre Tulsa is the Tulsa area's leading non-profit civic theatre, providing professional-level productions and artistic experience to local audiences and performers. 

 

For 100 consecutive seasons, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa has entertained the community through the Depression, World War II and the disaster of two fires.

 

Theatre Tulsa has been responsible for bringing hundreds of productions to Tulsans. It premiered the first-ever community theatre productions of “Our Town” (1939), “All My Sons” (1947), the musical “Brownstone” (1985), “Miracle on 34th Street: A Musical Adaptation” (1993 – an original musical written for Theatre Tulsa), “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” (2003) and the first American production of “Pitmen Painters” (2011). 

 

Theatre Tulsa received the city's first Tulsa Award for Theatre Excellence (TATE) for its production of “Up the Down Staircase” in 2009. The company recently received additional TATE awards for Outstanding Play in 2013 for its production of “Boeing-Boeing” and a collaborative youth production of “Hamlet,” its 2014 production of "Clybourne Park," its 2015 production of "The 39 Steps" and its 2016 productions of "Don't Dress for Dinner" and “Glengarry Glen Ross,” and its 2019 production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” 

 

Theatre Tulsa received a Governor's Arts Award from the Oklahoma Arts Council in 2016, and was awarded the national Twink Lynch Organizational Achievement Award by the American Association of Community Theatres in 2015. The theatre company was named “Theatre of the Year” by the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association in 2011, and received its OCTAVision award in 2013. Visit www.theatretulsa.org for more information.

 

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