OCU: Musical and Bible study join the national conversation

The OCU Musical Theatre Department is bringing the American opera “Susannah” to the main stage Nov. 16-18.

Based on the biblical story of “Susanna and the Elders” from the Apocrypha, this modern retelling is set in rural Tennessee and follows a series of escalating events that begin at a church dance and end with a community torn apart. Like the biblical story on which it is based, the opera delves into the themes of lust, false accusations, sexual assault, and the aftermath.

As a companion to the show, the OCU Wesley Center has prepared a Bible study for use by youth and adults. It is available for free download on their website: www.okcu.edu/campus/religious-life.

Tickets for the three performances range from $14-$28 each and are available through the OCU Ticket Office.