Oklahoma Question

[jj8807]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 5:33pm

I have a question about the size of the male leads in Oklahoma. Obviously Curly is the biggest part, then it seems like Will is next then Judd. However, in the DVD of the London Revival, Will and Ado Annie bow before Judd. Also, on the front of the DVD Judd's name is listed whereas Will's is not. They seem like relatively equal parts, but is Judd considered a larger and more important part than Will? Also, for those of you who have seen other production of this play, what is the usual order of the bows?
THANKS!

[bdwybug55]

Posted: 12/13/05 at 5:46pm

Why does this really matter? The importance of a role shouldn't be judged by who gets the later curtain call. That being said, I personally feel that Jud is a more "important" role simply because of his relationship to the story. He provides the dramatic tension in the plot. I love "Lonely Room". Will Parker is definitely fun but Jud Fry is more crucial to the plot. Without him, there really would not be that much of a story.