Storyteller: Bob Odle

Interviewer: Lorretta Bertolot

Date: 09/29/2018

Language: English

Description: Bob described his education in the Tulsa Public Schools and the University of Tulsa. He discussed the many theatrical events that he either started or participated in, and his 2nd career in speech education in the Tulsa School, Okmulgee and and Mounds, Oklahoma. He listed some of his many awards and recognitions. He described how he started the long running "Christmas Carol" and the early years of the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa.

Subjects: Education, Theater, Tulsa Public Schools, University of Tulsa, numerous plays, The Gaslight Theater, Crystal Ballroom, The Brook Theater, and his awards including the Tate Award, 2017, Outstanding teacher in Speech in Oklahoma, the MaryK. Place Legacy Award.