A lifetime of living for the limelight: The 2022 Oklahoma Senior Follies

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Manufacturing managers and stage crew are typically extra lenient on rehearsal begin instances for this present.

Performers like these want just a little extra time to get wherever at their age.

Not a certainly one of them is underneath the age of 60, together with Dot Liles and Tom Nix.

“We by no means retire,” insists Liles. “We take pleasure in being in entrance of an viewers and making individuals smile.”

The Oklahoma Senior Follies started in 2011 as a showcase for expertise that saved shining nicely after the usual retirement age.

“You by no means bought the efficiency however out of your methods?” asks a rehearsal visitor.

“By no means!” says Nix.”

He bought his begin as a piano participant on the outdated Dodson’s Cafeteria when he was 11 years outdated.

“I used to be scared to demise,” he admits. “11 years outdated? Actually?”

Dot took accordion and piano classes as a child, however actually blossomed as a grown-up.

“Within the present, I’m going to be Marilyn Monroe singing Warmth Wave. I’m additionally going to be in a skit referred to as, ‘Chief of the Dwelling’.”

That’s how it’s for everybody right here.

Veteran performers like Channel 4’s personal John Ferguson, Depend Gregore to many people, remains to be going sturdy at age 94.

“In the event that they want walkers,” laughs Dot, “we convey further.”

The present is enjoyable and campy as at all times.

No Senior Follies performer ever bought wealthy from being on stage, however none of them ever referred to as it quits.

Not so long as their faucet sneakers nonetheless tapped or their singing voices might make a sound, singing their hearts out for whoever would possibly are available to see them.

The Oklahoma Senior Follies takes place Friday night on the NW Classen Auditorium, 7:30 curtain.

They will even play two matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.

For tickets or further info, go to www.oklahomaseniorfollies.com.