Poteet Theatre
The Poteet Theatre is located in the basement of St. Luke’s Methodist Church’s Downtown Campus.
(222 NW 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103)
THEATRE
Poteet Theatre presents events which support, strengthen, challenge, and celebrate the creative spirit of the church. Dramas and musicals are produced in the Poteet Theatre.
ACADEMY
The Poteet Academy offers classes, lessons, workshops, and summer arts camps.
MISSION
Our mission is to bring people closer to God through arts education, mentorship, and community.
2024 - 2025 Season Pass
You can purchase a Season Ticket to see all of this year’s performances: Peter and the Starcatcher, The Diary of Anne Frank, Little Women, and Mary Poppins.
Adult Pass $120
Senior Pass $100
Children's Pass $40
Contact the box office to purchase tickets over the phone (405) 285-2341 or email lfish@stlukesokc.org
2024 Poteet Theatre Summer Camps
The Poteet Theatre is proud to offer three summer camps for aspiring young actors.
Ages 5 - 10
Ages 5 - 10
Ages 11 - 18
Poteet Academy
Poteet Academy is designed for children and youth. Students can learn about theatre, dance, music, and more! The instructors will incorporate St. Luke’s values and encourage participants to learn in a fun and safe environment.
For details about the Poteet Academy contact Kelsey Paul
Poteet Academy Dance Intensive
Ages 10 - 17
Poteet Academy is thrilled to announce that they will produce Newsies, Jr. – April 11-13, 2025! All young actors, ages 10 – 17 that are interested in this production are encouraged to sign up for the Poteet Academy Dance Intensive Class. This class will focus on jazz, tap, and ballet, which will help you prepare for auditions on November 18.
Poteet Auditions
Poteet Academy is excited to invite young performers, ages 10-18, to audition for Newsies, Jr. on Monday, November 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Poteet Theatre. Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m., with the production scheduled for April 11-13, 2025. All participants must bring jazz and tap shoes to rehearsals, and assistance with shoes is available by emailing Kelsey Paul.
Volunteer in the Arts
St. Luke’s is committed to the arts and has many events throughout the year; from concerts at each campus to musicals in the Poteet Theatre. For more information on ways to serve in the Arts at St. Luke’s, contact Logan Fish.
Volunteers are needed at every arts event; from serving as greeters and ushers to box office and concession stand help, there are a number of ways that you and your family can serve together in the arts.
Each show that is performed needs special props to help tell the story. The Poteet Theatre has a vast inventory of props, but a team of volunteers works to pull these props together for each show.
Volunteers are needed to help create the set for each play or musical in the Poteet Theatre. If you are proficient in woodworking, or a good painter, your skills can be used in this ministry area.
A musical is not complete without sound and lighting. Volunteers are needed for each event, so if you have a passion for lighting or sound engineering, we have a place for you. Training is provided.
Arts Payment
You can use these links to pay for your class or lesson at Poteet or the Poteet Academy.
Support Arts @ St. Luke's
Arts @ St. Luke’s is committed to fostering a safe, educational, and inclusive environment where we present the highest quality productions possible. Any contribution you make to our program will help us go above and beyond with offering more scholarship opportunities to students; paying our incredible instructors; and improving our facilities and technology.
Your support of Arts @ St. Luke’s and the Poteet Theatre is always appreciated! Thank you for creating hope and supporting this community!
History of Poteet Theatre
The idea for this performance space came back in 1995 when our first theatre director, Jason Johnston, descended the narthex steps toward the choir room for his thousandth time. He looked at what was then the Youth Lounge, but he saw something different. He saw the elements necessary to design a theatre: a lobby, a stage, a tech booth, rehearsal spaces, and of course a concession stand!
In March of 1999, while the theatre was still being finished, the young theatre troupe began rehearsals for Barefoot in the Park, directed by David Palmer. In September of 1999, Cindy Poteet directed Forever Plaid. Unfortunately, after a long battle with cancer, Cindy passed away. A fundraising effort enabled the completion of the theatre, and a dedication performance titled Tribute was held on March 3, 2001 in honor of our theatre’s namesake. Selections from shows involving Cindy were performed that night; Charlie Brown, Godspell, Forever Plaid, and Nunsense. That night they especially enjoyed video footage of Cindy as Mother Superior in Nunsense. She was known for her humor, wit, and loving nature.
Over the past 20 years the Poteet Theatre has produced numerous critically acclaimed shows providing quality, family entertainment to the St. Luke’s congregation and the surrounding Oklahoma City community.
Poteet Theatre 20th Anniversary
St. Luke’s celebrated the 20th anniversary of Poteet Theatre and we honor Cindy Poteet, the director for whom the theatre was named. After Cindy passed away from cancer, a fundraising effort led to the completion of the Poteet theatre and a dedication performance entitled “Tribute” was held on March 3, 2001 in honor of our theatre’s namesake. Cindy was known for her humor, wit, and loving nature. For over 20 years, the Poteet Theatre has produced numerous critically acclaimed shows providing quality, family entertainment to the St. Luke’s congregation and the surrounding OKC community.
