| Decade | 1980s |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 1980 |
| Chapter / Subheading | Musical Direction / Conductor |
| Production / Project / Activity | Oklahoma |
| Name of Theatre / Venue / Vehicle | Totem Pole Playhouse |
| About the Theatre / Venue / Vehicle | Totem Pole Playhouse was owned and operated by Bill Putch, husband of Jean Stapleton, who starred in the production. |
| City | Fayetteville, PA |
| Function / Type of Job | Musical Director |
| Important People | John Putch, Jean Stapelton, John Putch, Pam Putch, Deborah and Jack Coleman-Rosenberg |
| Notes / Anecdotes | From the Putchfilms posting on vimeo: "Quite possibly the most successful musical ever produced at Totem Pole Playhouse. This 1980 production starred Fred Davison, Susan Birkhimer, both Putches (Pam and John), Wil Love, Dick Mazza and Jean Stapleton reprising her role of Aunt Eller. It ran for an unprecedented 4 weeks during the summer of 1980. Settings by Michael Hynes & musical direction by Zalman Mlotek." |
| Link (1) | vimeo.com |
| Additional Notes | Link 1 - Act One of Oklahoma, Totem Pole Playhouse (1980) |
| Reflections / Significant Moments | This was my first production at the Totem Pole Playhouse, where Jean Stapleton and husband Bill Putch ran the theater. |
