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Live-audience sitcoms have been the hottest ticket on Hollywood’s iconic studio lots for decades. Rock Paper Cannon is uniquely positioned to deliver those electric entertainment experiences right here at home.Â
ON A MISSION
Our mission is to transform Oklahoma into the new home of the American sitcom.
We’re building a sustainable creative economy around live-audience television—fueling tourism and job creation, and delivering the shared laughter that brings communities together.
Founded in 2025 by Rachel Cannon, Rock Paper Cannon is the first full-service independent television studio dedicated exclusively to multi-camera sitcoms.
Led by a seasoned executive team, the studio oversees the full television life cycle—from development through distribution—while operating in a business-friendly region with a competitive state rebate program.
MEET THE FOUNDER
RACHEL CANNON
Founder CEO
Rachel Cannon is an entertainment executive, accomplished television actress, and producer with more than 25 years in the industry and over 80 network television credits. She built her career in front of live audiences on legacy sitcoms like Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, 2 Broke Girls, and Fresh Off the Boat.
Combining her on-set experience and entrepreneurial drive, Cannon founded Prairie Surf Studios in 2019 and served as CEO for four years. During her tenure she recruited “Twisters and Tulsa King, generating over $300 million in economic impact for Oklahoma City and changing the global reputation of the Oklahoma film industry.
Building on her success, Cannon founded Rock Paper Cannon in 2025 and serves as CEO of the independent television studio that is reshaping how live-audience sitcoms are financed, owned, and experienced in Middle America.
Through dedicated advocacy, Cannon helped legislators create a more competitive rebate program and continues to advance policy at the state and federal levels. She served on the Board of Directors for the State Chamber from 2023 to 2024.
PRESS
Grateful to the @okstatechamber for an incredible presentation on the economic status of our state.
We’ve got some work to do Oklahoma. Time to roll up those sleeves and make innovation, entrepreneurship and education a priority.
We are in - let’s go.
Thank you the wonderful event coverage Brandy @_theoklahoman and your commitment to sharing our industry’s story.
#oklahomasitcoms #rachelcannon #rockpapercannon #letsgo
This classic genre of episodic television has been the bedrock of studio programming for 60 years and we LOVE seeing it come back with such an explosive demand this year. @deadline reported that the biggest demands at the 2024 UPFRONTS were for procedurals and multi-cam sitcoms with more streamers like Netflix starting to invest more heavily in the same. 

Market demand for our product is booming! Middle America is an underserved market these days and we are committed to authentic storytelling that will change that while simultaneously showing the world who we are. Timing is everything!
Cheering for the success of NBC’s Happy’s Place starring some of our favorite Okies - @reba and @rexlinn13 !! Our founder CEO, Rachel Cannon got to stop by for a set visit last year while she was in Los Angeles. The show has great energy and Reba is a sitcom legend!
Due to its early success with over 14 million viewers, the freshman multi-cam comedy was picked up for additional episodes, bringing the total first season episode order to 18.
Yes please more thank you.
#sitcoms #liveaudiencesitcoms #multicamerasitcoms #oklahomasitcoms #rachelcannon #rockpapercannon #oklahoma #NBCComedy #reba #happysplace
We appreciate the thoughtful story by Lance McDaniel in OKC Friday this past week! And congrats to @deadcenterfilm on GlitterBall! #oklahomasitcoms #sitcoms #liveaudience #rachelcannon #oklahoma #rockpapercannon
Oklahoma continues to lock in our spot as a top state to LIVE and WORK as a FILMMAKER according to @moviemakermag 🫶🏼
Thank you @twistersmovie for putting us in the global spotlight again this year!! @universalpictures @amblin we appreciate you!!
Oklahoma is a vibrant industry market with a competitive rebate program (both at the city and state levels), a workforce that continues to grow in partnership with our thriving education system and a creative community that is committed to bringing our projects to life right here at home.
“We strongly believe that if your work is good enough, especially in an age when you can promote yourself from anywhere, Hollywood will find you, and let you know when your physical presence is required. You can’t control the economy, disasters, shifting technology, or macro-level decisions by studios or their investors. You can only control what you make with people you love.” — MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE 2025
Thank you @moviemakermag for recognizing Oklahoma City and Tulsa on your 2025 list. We agree!!
In a time where we seem so culturally divided with depression and anxiety at an all time high - sitcoms bring people together in a way that can provide a significant social impact. That is our mission.
What are some of your favorite sitcoms of all time??
#oklahomasitcoms #oklahoma #liveaudiencesitcoms #rachelcannon #rockpapercannon #sitcoms
Thank you for always putting a spotlight on Oklahoma businesses. We believe Oklahoma is a special place and our culture resonates with so many. Laughter is healing and brings people together showing us we are more alike than different. The world needs more of that. Let it begin with us.
“OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Rachel Cannon, an Oklahoma native who co-starred in the hit television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, is launching a new entertainment company that aims to develop live-audience sitcoms in Oklahoma.
Cannon’s new company is called Rock Paper Cannon, and she aspires to build a Middle America comedy hub that produces entertainment for live audiences with a focus on multi-camera sitcoms.
Both a television star and former studio CEO, Cannon plans to partner with entertainment industry talent to elevate Oklahoma’s creative industry, expand job opportunities and grow the state’s economy. In addition to having a recurring role on Fresh Off the Boat, Cannon’s 80-plus network tv credits include Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory and Mad Men. She is also the former CEO of Prairie Surf Studios in Oklahoma City and helped recruit major productions to Oklahoma, including Tulsa King and Twisters. She now wants to make Oklahoma a destination for television productions.”
#oklahomasitcoms #oklahoma #liveaudiencesitcoms #rachelcannon #rockpapercannon
