Programme of the Bendigo Operatic Society. A Musical Play by Rodgers & Hammerstein ''Oklahoma'' Produced by Norman Lee. Capital theatre Bendigo Opening Friday 14th July 1961 for six Nights. Cast in Order of Appearance: Gertrude Perry as Aunt Eller - Harry Brewer as Curly - Dawn Beckwith as Laurey - Leonard Carr as Ike Skidmore - Peter Houston as Fred - Gerald Gleeson as Slim - Bryan Brewer as Will Parker - Brian Thomas as Jud Fry - Annette Wilson as Ado Annie Carnes - Alfred Annison as Ali Hakim - Wendy Griffiths as Gertie - Emily Westgarth as Ellen - Joan Crane as Viviene - Carol McKenzie as Faye - Ailleen Simmonds as Virginia - Patricia McCracken as Suzanne - Frederick Trewarne as Andrew Carnes - Reginald Boromeo as Cord Elam - Gerald Hayward as Ed - Victor White as Mike - Peter Haines as Jud (In Ballet) - Terry Carr as Curly (In Ballet) - Bronwen Townsend as Laurey (In Ballet). Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen. Society Pianist: Mrs. P.House. Ballet Mistress: Miss M.Welch. Synopsis: ''Oklahoma'' is a musical based on Lynn Rigg's play ''Green Grow the Lilacs''. The Story is set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the century and revolves around the lives of Curly, a cowboy, and Laurey. Laurey is in love with Curly, but to make him jealous pretends to be attracted to Jud fry. Everything is settled at the Annual Box Social.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society