Ponca Playhouse board of directors had a reception for the ribbon cutting hosted by the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce for their new mural painted by artist Theresa Sacket. Chamber CEO/President Shelley Arrott and Chair Kelsey Wagner greeted the many members who were present to celebrate the new design which pulls in both theatrical elements as well as the local fox theme found around the Ponca City community.Project coordinator and Playhouse board member Marlys Cervantes welcomed the guests who came prior to photographs being taken, especially noting the donors who helped make the mural possible. Chief among those was the matching grant provided by the Foundation of John and Mary Anne O’Neill. Others donating so far who sent stories in memory of directors, actors and volunteers from the Playhouse’s 65year history were Ann Bandy, Sandy Bishop, Cynthia Bizik, Ryan Brown, Royce & Kathy Cauldron, Jose & Marlys Cervantes, Tom & Linda Cowley, Brian & Ruslyn Hermanson, Karen Mason, Tom & Sherry Muchmore, Homer & Barbara Nicholson, Rick & Gay Norris, Shawna & Dolley Rolland and Marsha Shields.Ponca Playhouse’s longevity is well-known in theatre circles, and the mural is dedicated to the many who have helped make its continuous success possible. If you are interested in being part of the Playhouse, whether that is by purchasing a season membership or volunteering, please reach out to them at 580-765-5360 or email at poncaplayhouse@gmail. com .The next production at the Playhouse is getting ready to open on Friday, May 31. It is the delightful musical Sundays in the Park with George. This musical will run May 31st — June 2nd and June 7th —9th , with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.
