Straight Show

Meet the Team

Meet the team responsible for our Straight Show.

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Director

BEN GRIFFITH

Ben Griffith has participated in theater for over 30 years. He has participated in ensembles, played supporting and leading characters in many shows. Some highlights are Willy Lowman in Death of a Salesman, Jafar in Aladdin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Annie, and Paul in Barefoot in the Park. His first foray into directing began when he directed an adaptation of Dracula at Salem Community College. Since then, he served in that capacity as well as assistant director, set designer, set construction, set artist, lighting and sound designer for many shows. Ben has been the Board Chairperson since 2024.

Assistant Director

KARA BEARDSLY

Kara has been a part of Oakwood Summer Theatre both on and off stage since 2017, and is so excited to be joining the production team again this summer! She loves creating community through this beautiful art form, and she can’t wait to bring these incredibly fun shows to life! Soli Deo Gloria!

Producer

LYNDA DANIELS

Lynda has been part of the Oakwood family since 2017 when her daughter performed in The Little Mermaid. She has always lent a helping hand where ever she could with any show that needed it. She loves helping people and the community, which is her reason for choosing her career as a nurse. She continues to help where ever she is needed and is also our Concessions Committee Chair. You may also see her crafts at the concessions table as well! Her love of crafting began when she was a kid in the summer time down in Rehoboth with her aunt. She has been a board member since 2024.

What is a straight show?

A straight play is a piece of theater that is not a musical but relies on the spoken word to tell the story. This kind of play moves the story along through spoken dialogue, as opposed to song and dance. These two art forms are both considered plays, but are usually presented in completely different styles.

Requirements

There are only two requirements to be in Oakwood Summer Theatre's Straight Show.

1. You must be 13 or older.

2. You come in ready to learn, grow your performance skills and have fun! You will create a lifetime of memories and build lifelong friendships here at Oakwood Summer Theatre.

You do not need any prior theatre experience to be part of Oakwood Summer Theatre's straight show. We will teach you all the basics and proper theatre etiquette. We just ask for your commitment to your role. We hope you are as excited about the stage as we are!

Auditions

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held in the auditorium of Davidow Hall at Salem Community College unless otherwise stated by the director. Rehearsals run Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, there are no Friday rehearsals.

Cost

There is a small fee of $30 per person to be in the show. Each additional family member is only $15. Must be immediate family, siblings or parent/child, cousins do not count as immediate family.

Tickets to the performance cost $10 each.

Important Dates 2026:

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Auditions:

April 13, 2026 7-9pm

April 16, 2026 7-9pm

located in Davidow Hall, SCC

First Rehearsal: April 20, 2026

Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday 6:00-9:00pm

Performance Dates:

Thursday June 25, 7:00pm

Friday June 26, 7:00pm

Saturday June 27, 7:00pm

AUDITIONS STRAIGHT SHOW