Old Lyric Repertory Company Presents “See How They Run”
Laugh alongside Utah State University’s Old Lyric Repertory Company as it performs the British comedy “See How They Run” this summer at the historic Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan, 28 W. Center Street. Opening night is Thursday, June 30.
The looming fear of a Russian invasion is less distressing to the wartime residents of Merton-cum-Middlewick than the innocent improprieties of the vicar’s young American wife. The result is British farce at its best, complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities and, of course, missing trousers.
Following its June 30 opening, the OLRC’s production of “See How They Run” continues July 2, 5, 8, 21, 26, Aug. 2 and 6. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. with select matinee performances at 2 p.m. (check the schedule online).
The 2011 Old Lyric Repertory Company season also features “The 39 Steps,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Amadeus,” which opens July 13. The OLRC’s season runs June 16-Aug. 6.
Led by artistic director Dennis Hassan, the OLRC is a professional theater program based in the Department of Theatre Arts in the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State.
“We are looking forward to the 2011 season because each production was selected for its excitement level and appeal for all crowds,” said Hassan.
“The 39 Steps” is an adaptation of the classic Hitchcock spy story and a Cache Valley premiere. Four actors portray dozens of characters in this classic murder mystery.
A Lyric favorite, “Little Shop of Horrors,” is this year’s comedy-horror musical. The main character, Seymour Krelborn, hits a streak of luck when he discovers a strange and interesting plant that takes him on an exciting and dangerous adventure.
Fitting the theme of the Caine College of the Arts Summer Music Institute featuring works by Mozart, The Old Lyric Repertory Company presents “Amadeus,” written by Peter Shaffer.
Tickets for OLRC productions can be purchased by visiting the Caine College of the Arts Box Office at Utah State University in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center open 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Monday through Friday; by calling 435-797-8022 or online (arts.usu.edu). Tickets are also available at the Caine Lyric Theatre from 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday and an hour prior to curtain on show nights. Individual ticket prices range from $18-$25 for adults, $15-$21 for seniors and USU faculty and staff and $12-$18 for USU students and youth.
More information about the Old Lyric Repertory Company’s 2011 season, including the complete performance calendar, is online (arts.usu.edu/lyric).