Old Lyric announces summer season
The Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan (28 West Center St.) comes alive with actors, technicians and patrons for another summer of live theatre June 12 when the Old Lyric Repertory Company kicks off its 37th season of theatrical entertainment. The season sports five shows in place of the usual four playing in repertory through Aug. 9.
The Old Lyric Repertory Company is the professional summer theatre program offered by Utah State University’s department of theatre arts and the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
“We’re excited about the talent we are lining up to produce this entertaining and substantial bill of plays, and we look forward to a season of summer fun,” said OLRC Artistic Director Colin Johnson. “As always, we look forward to seeing our loyal patrons, along with new audience members, this summer, joining us in the comfort of our refurbished theatre where you can see five hot shows in one cool place.”
Johnson said the production “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson kicks off the season. Directed by Terence Goodman, a 2003 guest director, “On Golden Pond” is the touching, funny and perceptive story of a family and couple facing the twilight of their years together. When their daughter leaves her boyfriend’s son at the cottage for summer safekeeping, a generation gap is
comically crossed. Does the boy grow up or does the grandfather “grow down”?
“Forever Plaid,” the dreamy musical by Stuart Ross, is next. Yes, the heavenly foursome is back at the Caine Lyric. Alignment of space and time gives the four Plaids a final chance to perform. Between telling the stories of their lives, the Plaids perform hits from the 1950s before returning the audience back to earth and the present. “Forever Plaid” is directed by Johnson.
The third production in the lineup is “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney, directed by Adrianne Moore. Mid-life angst, a skeptical wife and a new pet become bones of contention for a New York couple in this contemporary production. In a marital triangle, the dog brought home doesn’t just bring her dish … she is a dish!
“The OLRC is tossing the audience a bone with this comedy,” said Johnson.
“The Murder Room,” by Jack Sharked and directed by Lynda Linford, is number four in the rotation. A mystery with a secret ending, “The Murder Room” also supplies an element of farcical comedy to the suspense.
Finally, a fifth production is added to the 2003 schedule, Johnson said. Taking the stage for the final week of the summer season is “The Last Train to Nibroc” by Arlene Hutton. Also directed by Johnson, this play has a week-long run that concludes OLRC’s 37th year.
Tickets are currently available, including OLRC’s convenient Flex-Pass option. A Flex-Pass season subscription includes five coupons to any evening performance of choice (subject to ticket availability). Patrons can see what they want, when they want, or see all five shows at great savings, Johnson said. A matinee Flex-Pass option is available for even more savings. Pricing and ticket information is available by calling (435) 797-0305 or visiting www.usu.edu/lyric.
Tickets can be purchased at the Smith Spectrum ticket office on the Utah State campus.
Brochures are available by calling (435) 797-3046. For general inquiries call (435) 797-1500. The OLRC public relations office promises more details on special promotional offers, contests and Web-exclusive deals. Visit their site at www.usu.edu/lyric.