“A Territorial Christmas Carol” Live-Streamed from The Pollard Actors with Nostalgic Tenderness
James A Hughes as Scrooge.
“A Territorial Christmas Carol” has long been a wonderful tradition for Oklahoma audiences and this show can only be found in one place: The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Many theatres have come up with adaptations of Dicken’s classic “A Christmas Carol” but the Pollard version is unique. Author Stephen Scott’s adaptation moves Dicken’s original location from the economically depressed London, to the struggling but developing Oklahoma Territory not very long after the land run of 1889. The play opens with the Moody Family preparing for a sparse Christmas in… Continue reading
Fun with Politics in “Running Mates” at 3rd Act
Yoga Class at the Storm home. From left to right: Mercedez Ferguson as Ted Wink, Leigh Miller as Sofia Storm and Allyson Rose as Liddie Valentine. Photo courtesy of Amandanell Bold, 3rd Act Theatre
In the throes of this world-wide pandemic it is hard to find a moment that seems normal. The 3rd Act Theatre Company of Oklahoma has brought those rare ‘normal’ moments to us with their productions. The audience still wears masks and seating is limited due to social distancing. But the show allows us to escape for a few brief hours. The… Continue reading
Update to Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” with the Ivy Cast and the Holly Cast
Ivy cast member Jonathan Beck Reed as Ebenezer Scrooge. Lyric’s “A Christmas Carol” Photo courtesy of Jonathan Beck Reed
Lyric Theatre presents Dickens beloved classic, “A Christmas Carol’ for the tenth anniversary presentation with a twist. Not the Oliver kind, but a Dickensian twist of venue! The play is at Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City: a location that enables the audience to view the play outdoors. The scenes take place in the various locations found at the Harn Homestead which makes the audience move from locale to locale as the scenes change. The show is surprisingly adaptable… Continue reading
Lyric Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol” with a New Twist
W. Jerome Stevenson as Ebenezer Scrooge bonding with Tiny Tim. Photo courtesy of K Talley Photography
Lyric Theatre presents Dickens beloved classic, “A Christmas Carol’ for the tenth anniversary presentation with a twist. Not the Oliver kind, but a Dickensian twist of venue! The play is at Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City: a location that enables the audience to view the play outdoors. The scenes take place in the various locations found at the Harn Homestead which makes the audience move from locale to locale as the scenes change. The show is surprisingly adaptable to all the… Continue reading
“1984” at 3rd Act Astounds Audience with Audacity
Ronn Burton as Winston Smith in ‘1984’ Photo courtesy of Christine Lanning.
Many baby-boomers grew up fearing the arrival of 1984 a year made notable by the dystopian novel “1984” by George Orwell published in 1949. The award-winning novel presents a disturbing view of a future ruled by the tyranny of totalitarianism and propaganda. Control of every aspect of a citizen’s life is achieved through constant surveillance of every act no matter how private and the manipulation of language, history and literature. The novel adapted into a play by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall Jr. and… Continue reading
“Frankenstein” Produced at 3rd Act Reveals 200 Years of Chilling Horror
Ford Filson as Victor Frankenstein and Kat Adams as Elisabeth. Peter Fischaber as the creature looks on,’skulking with intent to lurk. Photo courtesy of 3rd Act Theatre
The 3rd Act Theatre of Oklahoma City is presenting a new adaptation of “Frankenstein” through September 27, 2020 as part of their Noire productions. The final performance on Sunday, September 27 will be live-streamed and all the previous performances are live on the stage at North Park Mall. The author of this latest version is an actor and promising young playwright, Vincent Hannam, and this production is… Continue reading
3rd Act Entertains and Delights with Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple”
Felix (Ed Spinelli) and Oscar (Chris Rodgers) attempting to impress the Pigeon sisters Cecily (Brooke Howard) and Gwendolyn (Caitlin Cairns) Photos courtesy of J. Christine Lanning and were taken before clear masks could be finished.
Neil Simon has been entertaining audiences for decades with his comedic sense. His characters are found in improbable but plausible situations that are ripe with humorous potential and wonderful zingers. “The Odd Couple” has been a fan favorite since the 1965 Broadway premiere starred Art Carney and Walter Matthau, who reprised his role as Oscar for the 1968 movie hit with Jack Lemmon as Felix.… Continue reading
Plugged In at the Pollard Theatre
Matthew Sipress
Covid-19 has significantly impacted society at all levels, however, the Persian adage ‘This too shall pass’ is, thankfully, applicable. When the pandemic ends there will be a return to normalcy, although normal may look a lot different in the future. There will be some areas that have been impacted so profoundly that it is still difficult to predict what life will look like in the future. That is especially true of live performance art.
Kolby Kindle
In the 20th century it was thought that film and then television would destroy live theatre. … Continue reading
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”… make that “Drink” and Party On
Keegan Zimmerman (Demetrius in “A Midsummer Night’s Drink”
Life is certainly different nowadays, but humor sustains us. The entertainment industry, particularly live performance has been profoundly impacted by the pandemic and many theatres are not able to operate until the crisis has run its course. While the equity houses are restricted by equity regulations along with the other precautions responsible business is taking, community theatre is unfettered by equity regulations. Therefore it is possible to perform on a community level using common sense. Masks, social distancing and deep cleaning are of vital importance and 3rd… Continue reading
“Moonglow” at 3rd Act is Over the Moon is Excellence
Jackie Smola stars as Maxine along with Rosemary Orwig Rogers as Diane (unpacking) in Kim Carney’s “Moonglow” at 3rd Act Theatre
Can two elderly people who can’t remember each other’s names fall in love and share intimate meaningful moments? Or, perhaps a better question is: can anyone stay alive without a measure of contentment that comes from a sense of belonging? The kind of ‘belonging’ in loving and being loved, being held and holding another.
“Moonglow” written by Kim Carney is a story of heartache, heartbreak, and heartwarming moments across generations. Carney captures the essence… Continue reading