Theatre at Southeastern opens fall semester with What I Did Last Summer on September 25-27

September 16, 2025

The theatre department of Southeastern Oklahoma State University will open its Fall 2025 season with playwright A.R. Gurney’s warm-hearted play, What I Did Last Summer. The play will be performed at Montgomery Auditorium on September 25, 26, and 27, with all performances beginning at 7 p.m.

Set in a wealthy vacation colony on the shores of Lake Erie during the final stages of World War II, What I Did Last Summer tells the story of Charlie Higgins. With his father fighting overseas, Charlie is staying with his mother and sister before heading off to an expensive boarding school.

His plans take a dramatic turn when he takes a job as a handyman for the local eccentric, Anna Trumbul, a bohemian artist who challenges Charlie’s conservative upbringing. As Anna teaches Charlie about art and life, she inspires him to question his family’s expectations, leading to a clash of philosophies and a summer that will change his life forever.

The cast of Southeastern students in What I Did Last Summer is comprised of William Pope playing Charlie Higgins, Michelle Camp playing Anna Trumbul, Audrey Dorn playing Charlie’s mother, Hannah Huie playing Charlie’s sister, Cru Nolan playing Ted, and Aubrey Nance playing Bonny. This production is directed by Riley Risso Coker.

Don’t miss this poignant portrait of an unforgettable summer. Theatre at Southeastern offers a variety of productions throughout the year aiming to provide something for everyone. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling (580) 745-2696 or visiting www.SE.edu/vpac.