Hello to everyone out there,
It's Jessica at the Will Rogers Theatre! I felt the need to post on the blog that I am leaving. My last day here at the Will Rogers Theatre will be Friday July 31st. It has been an interesting and memorable journey over the past years and there are definitely moments that I will cherish. I have had the privilege of working with 100's of Oklahoma City's finest brides and their families. I have a wonderful team that I am incredibly proud of. I have loyal and smart business customers who have put their trust in the team here at the WRT to take care of their event needs from start to finish. It has been a journey filled with highs and a few lows but never a journey that I regret taking.
My successor will be Joseph Major and I am sure he will be updating the blog with his unique perspective and experiences working here at the WRT. I hope that you will welcome him warmly and continue to follow our blog as well as our feeds on twitter and facebook so you can stay current with all that the Will Rogers Theatre has to offer.
Have a fantastic summer, and don't forget to get your fall and winter events on the calendar. It's been a busy 2009 and I fully expect for it to stay that way.
Always,
Jessica Conder
Event Coordinator
2005-2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Just a FEW Fall Dates left!
In case you didn't know we have been undergoing some incredible remodels over the past two months. We now have a brand new, state of the art sound system and a new sound booth in the room. If you have been at the theatre before you know we used to control all the sound and lighting from upstairs. It was such a hassle! Now everything is easily controlled within the room and with all new equipment.
In fact, some of my best guys from Cory's AV stated that we are "concerting out" the theatre because of our excellent sound system. We don't do a ton of concerts, because we prefer providing full service events to our clients, things like weddings, seated dinners, incredible receptions, parties, fundraisers, those are right up our alley. The new sound is AWESOME! Many of our monthly customers have already commented on how much better it sounds in the theatre, and we are still waiting on more speakers to be installed.
In addition to all new sound we are also getting all new LED lighting features. These lights are simply divine. If you love to look of specialty lighting, custom color washes and unique room ambience achieved with lighting then look no further for your next event. We are still waiting on installation for these beauties but they are going to be FABULOUS when they are done!
All of this comes in right after our beautiful new bar! Rich wood, custom sconces, LED lighting, vintage detailing and black granite make this bar the showstopping feature of the room!
Stop by if you want to see everything that is happening at the WRT, we always welcome visitors!
Always,
Jessica
In fact, some of my best guys from Cory's AV stated that we are "concerting out" the theatre because of our excellent sound system. We don't do a ton of concerts, because we prefer providing full service events to our clients, things like weddings, seated dinners, incredible receptions, parties, fundraisers, those are right up our alley. The new sound is AWESOME! Many of our monthly customers have already commented on how much better it sounds in the theatre, and we are still waiting on more speakers to be installed.
In addition to all new sound we are also getting all new LED lighting features. These lights are simply divine. If you love to look of specialty lighting, custom color washes and unique room ambience achieved with lighting then look no further for your next event. We are still waiting on installation for these beauties but they are going to be FABULOUS when they are done!
All of this comes in right after our beautiful new bar! Rich wood, custom sconces, LED lighting, vintage detailing and black granite make this bar the showstopping feature of the room!
Stop by if you want to see everything that is happening at the WRT, we always welcome visitors!
Always,
Jessica
Saturday, March 28, 2009
A Winter wedding in the Spring?
Hello all!!
It's Justo, the wedding coordinator! I am finally getting into putting up stuff on our blog like I should be. We are glad it is spring, but who knew we would have this winter weather?? Once again I feel truly blessed to have the job that I do and to have the wonderful opportunity to work with the BEST brides in Oklahoma City. My beautiful bride tonight, Rachel McFarland is a dream! Her reception has come together without a hitch. I attribute this to her positive attitude and her planning. In the two years that I have been doing this job, I have come to realize that this is what makes for a great reception. Be positive! If you are so worried about things going wrong, they are going to go wrong. Just remember, your guests are probably not going to know if anything does go wrong, so why worry about it. Enjoy your day, because marriage is such a beautiful thing. I am hoping I can get one of her bridal portraits to add to the page. It looks like it came right out of Vogue! I still have a few hours before the reception starts and I am so looking forward to it! Oh, and if you have not been by the Theatre yet to see the new bar, you are going to have to. It is the new crowning glory of the Theatre. A replica of the newly renovated Lobby Bar, it is quite a site to behold! So, stop by and say hi and look at the many renovations we are currently doing to our historic site. Imagine the possibilities of having YOUR wedding reception here and then being able to have your 50th wedding anniversary here as well, as the theatre has been here for over 60 years, and we want to keep this beautiful landmark here for at least another 60! We will be posting new pics of the bar as soon as we can!!
It's Justo, the wedding coordinator! I am finally getting into putting up stuff on our blog like I should be. We are glad it is spring, but who knew we would have this winter weather?? Once again I feel truly blessed to have the job that I do and to have the wonderful opportunity to work with the BEST brides in Oklahoma City. My beautiful bride tonight, Rachel McFarland is a dream! Her reception has come together without a hitch. I attribute this to her positive attitude and her planning. In the two years that I have been doing this job, I have come to realize that this is what makes for a great reception. Be positive! If you are so worried about things going wrong, they are going to go wrong. Just remember, your guests are probably not going to know if anything does go wrong, so why worry about it. Enjoy your day, because marriage is such a beautiful thing. I am hoping I can get one of her bridal portraits to add to the page. It looks like it came right out of Vogue! I still have a few hours before the reception starts and I am so looking forward to it! Oh, and if you have not been by the Theatre yet to see the new bar, you are going to have to. It is the new crowning glory of the Theatre. A replica of the newly renovated Lobby Bar, it is quite a site to behold! So, stop by and say hi and look at the many renovations we are currently doing to our historic site. Imagine the possibilities of having YOUR wedding reception here and then being able to have your 50th wedding anniversary here as well, as the theatre has been here for over 60 years, and we want to keep this beautiful landmark here for at least another 60! We will be posting new pics of the bar as soon as we can!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Exciting Things are Happening at the WRT!
I am listening to the sound of exciting things happening here at the WRT!
We are remodeling in the theatre! We are completely gutting the bar area and installing a brand new, BEAUTIFUL bar that fits the room to a tee. It is art deco in style with gorgeous wood detailing and a black granite countertop. It is beautiful!
We are also getting ready to do a complete overhaul of the sound and lighting in the theatre. We are getting LED's, color washes, new sound system and the best part is that everything will be controlled from a top of the line sound booth inside the room. We are super excited about this change because it will be a huge improvement for all of our customers!
I will keep the blog updated so you can come by and see the WRT once it is completed and looking great!
Always,
Jessica
We are remodeling in the theatre! We are completely gutting the bar area and installing a brand new, BEAUTIFUL bar that fits the room to a tee. It is art deco in style with gorgeous wood detailing and a black granite countertop. It is beautiful!
We are also getting ready to do a complete overhaul of the sound and lighting in the theatre. We are getting LED's, color washes, new sound system and the best part is that everything will be controlled from a top of the line sound booth inside the room. We are super excited about this change because it will be a huge improvement for all of our customers!
I will keep the blog updated so you can come by and see the WRT once it is completed and looking great!
Always,
Jessica
Friday, March 6, 2009
Will Rogers Theatre Chef Jeffrey Khowong to participate in Chefs Feast
We are once again participating in the Chefs Feast to fight Childhood Hunger. It is an amazing event that is put on by the Regional Food Bank each year and features some of OKC's best chefs showcasing their extraordinary talent!
The restaurants participating in this years events are
The Coach House, The Catering Company, Buy For Less, Casady, Cheevers Cafe, Chefs from UCO, Chefs Requested Foods, Gopuram Taste of India, Ideas in Ice, Iguana Grill, Integris Southwest, Kam's Kookery and Guilford Gardens, Nonna's Ranch Steakhouse, Red Prime Steak, Sodexho Catering, The Mantel Wine Bar and Bistro, The Renaissance Hotel, The Sheraton, The Skirvin, Trattoria Il Centro, OUHSC and yours truly, the Will Rogers Theatre!
Mark your calendar for Thursday April 9th from 7:00PM-10:00PM at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (formerly known as the Cowboy Hall of Fame)
Patron Tables for 10 are a steal at $140 and individual tickets are $120. Contact Angie Gains at againes@regionalfoodbank.org to get your tickets today!
The restaurants participating in this years events are
The Coach House, The Catering Company, Buy For Less, Casady, Cheevers Cafe, Chefs from UCO, Chefs Requested Foods, Gopuram Taste of India, Ideas in Ice, Iguana Grill, Integris Southwest, Kam's Kookery and Guilford Gardens, Nonna's Ranch Steakhouse, Red Prime Steak, Sodexho Catering, The Mantel Wine Bar and Bistro, The Renaissance Hotel, The Sheraton, The Skirvin, Trattoria Il Centro, OUHSC and yours truly, the Will Rogers Theatre!
Mark your calendar for Thursday April 9th from 7:00PM-10:00PM at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (formerly known as the Cowboy Hall of Fame)
Patron Tables for 10 are a steal at $140 and individual tickets are $120. Contact Angie Gains at againes@regionalfoodbank.org to get your tickets today!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Beautiful Brides

WOW! Look at a BEAUTIFUL WRT Bride, Tamara Williams Griffin and her gorgeous couture dress by Meg Guess Couture located right here in OKC. Photo credit to Kevin Paul. Check out Meg Guess Couture at www.megguess.com, dress, veil and jewelry. Makeup and Hair by Sharon Tabb
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Candyland Fantasy









We had Alex's Bat Mitzvah a few weeks ago and just got back some awesome pictures from the talented JoAnn Smith. The theme was obviously Candyland and we think it turned out SO cute!
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