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'OKLAHOMA!'

You're doing fine, Venice Theatre


Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 6:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 9:26 a.m.

About 20 young actors with the Venice Theatre summer stock program -- which is geared toward young people interested in careers in theater -- are putting on a production of "Oklahoma!".

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Francesca Bedford, 16, right, watches rehearsals from the wings with other cast mates during rehearsals for OKLAHOMA! on the Venice Theatre stage on Tuesday. The program is geared toward young people interested in careers in theatre. OKLAHOMA! begins showing on July 31.

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Natasha Turner, 16, right, swirls onstage as Ryan Scott, 19, left, Jake Fricke, 15, center, and Andrew Conners, 15, second from right, wait for their cue backstage during rehearsals for OKLAHOMA! on the Venice Theatre stage on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Venice. About 20 actors with the summerstock program, between the ages of 14 and 18 are putting on the production. The program is geared toward young people interested in careers in theatre. OKLAHOMA! begins showing on July 31st. Order photo
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Performances are set for 8 p.m. on July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 9.

Tickets ($20 for adults, $15 for students) can be purchased online at venicestage.com or by contacting the box office at 488-1115.


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