March 26, 2003 News Releases
Released 3/25/03
OLD
LYRIC REPERTORY COMPANY’S 37th SEASON ANNOUNCED
LOGAN — 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.
March 25, 2003
Contact: Jeremy Gordon (435) 797-1500
SIDEBAR TO
OLRC 37th SEASON — SEASON CALENDAR
LOGAN — The Old Lyric Repertory Company opens it 37th
season June 12 at the Caine Lyric Theatre in Logan (28 W. Center).
The complete performance calendar follows:
June
12 Thurs On Golden Pond (E)
13 Fri On Golden Pond (E)
14 Sat On Golden Pond (E)
19 Thurs Forever Plaid (E)
20 Fri Forever Plaid (E)
21 Sat Forever Plaid (M,E)
26 Thurs On Golden Pond (E)
27 Fri Forever Plaid (E)
28 Sat On Golden Pond (M,E)
July
3 Thurs Sylvia (E)
4 Fri Sylvia (E)
5 Sat Sylvia (M,E)
10 Thurs Murder Room (E)
11 Fri Murder Room (E)
12 Sat Murder Room (M,E)
16 Wed Forever Plaid (E)
17 Thurs On Golden Pond (E)
18 Fri Murder Room (E)
19 Sat Sylvia (M,E)
22 Tues Sylvia (E)
23 Wed Murder Room (E)
25 Fri On Golden Pond (E)
26 Sat Forever Plaid (M,E)
30 Wed Sylvia (E)
31 Thurs On Golden Pond (E)
August
1 Fri Forever Plaid (E)
2 Sat Murder Room (M,E)
6 Wed Last Train to Nibroc (E)
7 Thurs Last Train to Nibroc (E)
8 Fri Last Train to Nibroc (E)
9 Sat Last Train to Nibroc (M,E)
E - Denotes Evening Performance (8 p.m.)
M - Denotes Matinee Performance (2 p.m.)
March 25, 2003
Contact: Jeremy Gordon (435) 797-1500
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