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5 Minute Opener Opportunity!

Calling all area comedians!

Comedians one and all! Enter our comedy jam to audition for Comedian Josh Pray’s upcoming stand-up comedy show at the Lyric Theater! ONLY 15 ENTRIES ALLOWED – register here.

Josh lives in Florida, so we will be recording each comedian and sending the recordings for him to decide who will be his local opener. 

The opener will be chosen by Josh and will be given a 15 minute set before Josh’s show on April 12 at 7:00pm at the Lyric Theater in Harrison, AR.

Entry Rules:

Doors will open at 6:15pm. Comedians must be there by 5:30 for sound check.

Entry is FREE.

Material must be no longer than 5 minutes. The Emcee will flash a light when a minute is left in your set.

Content Warning: No content that is divisive. Josh’s comedy is a bit on the adult side, and he typically has 18+ crowds, so please be mindful of this. 

There are only 15 entries allowed, please register here!

This event is open and free to the public. Our upstairs bar will open at 6:15pm. Please feel free to invite your friends and try out your material!

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Stand-Up Comedy: Josh Pray #LiveAtTheLyric – April 12, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:
Comedian Josh Pray!

Saturday April 12 at 7:00PM

Josh Pray will perform Live at the Lyric Saturday April 12 at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $35 for VIP seating, $30 for Prime seating, $20 for Main seating, and $18 for Super Discounted seating!

With Josh Pray, ‘Stand-Up’ is more than just a form of comedy: Josh is a true ‘stand-up guy’. His description on Facebook resonates with everyone who’s seen him: “Probably the most positive-inclusive-insightful-plus size comedian, model and person on the internet!” His commitment on his website is forthright and to the point: “As a passionate, creative professional, I believe in putting my skills and innovation at the forefront of my work for everyone I work with to experience. From creating my own content to working with brands to synthesize unique campaigns that harness my social media presence, I instill liveliness into everything I do.

“I have had the pleasure of visiting many states from my homeland of America, as well as making appearances abroad. I cherish every single experience and look forward to more.”

Comedian Vinnie Ward will be joining Josh as an opener, as will a yet-to-be-determined local comedian. Details soon!

And we look forward to having Josh with us—and with you! Join us at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater on Saturday April 12 at 7:00pm to see comedian Josh Pray!

Tickets are $35 for VIP seating, $30 for Prime seating, $20 for Main seating, and $18 for Super Discounted seating!


Many thanks to Jeff Crockett of Crockett Outdoor Media and Crockett Properties for his help in making this event come to life!

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Northark Drama Presents: Snapshots of Life — Fri–Sat Nov. 22–23, 2024 @ 7:00 — #LiveAtTheLyric!

Student-Written One Acts:
Snapshots of Life
Friday–Saturday, Nov. 22–23, 2024 at 7:00PM 

Snapshots of Life, a Northark Drama production, will be performed at Harrison’s historic Lyric Theater Friday and Saturday, November 22–23, at 7:00pm. FREE tickets with donation of food or toiletries for Pete’s Pantry!

A list of needed items: Basic toiletries (deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, wash cloths, toiletry bags); Toilet paper; Ramen noodles; Granola bars; Ready meals (microwavable Mac and cheese, etc.); Canned meat (spam, weenies, etc.), Packaged crackers.

This fall, live at the historic Lyric Theater on the downtown Harrison, Arkansas, come see student-written scenes and monologues from NorthArk Drama professor Michael Mahoney’s Drama I and II classes!

Come and spend your time with this wonderful cast as they spend their time(s) with us and help donate to a terrific cause!

Actors and writers include:

Copeland Stanley, Kayla Long, Teagan Harris, Johnny Phillips, Rilee Young, Teagan Lee, Bailey Kolb, Emma Bock, Grace Bough, Hayden Allen, Tim Garrison, Michael Curtis, Jason Smith.

Photo Credit: Emma Bock; Poster Credit: Jason Epperson

Please Note: This production contains adult language.

Movie Double Feature: Hotel Transylvania and Insidious — Saturday, October 27, 2023 at 4pm and 7pm!

 

Hotel Transylvania, October 27 at 4:00PM

&

Insidious, October 27 at 7:00PM

Halloween Fundraiser for HHS Theatre Dept.!

At 4pm, HHS Theatre Students will welcome you and the kiddos to the Lyric for a fun showing of Hotel Transylvania! Afterwards, at 7pm, they will be happy to get the older kids and adults spooked with Insidious (rated PG-13). Tickets for Hotel Transylvania are available here; tickets for Insidious are here, and all proceeds will go to HHS Theatre Dept.! Come out and get ready for Halloween while supporting these awesome kids!

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Musical: Little Shop of Horrors #LiveAtTheLyric September 27-28, October 4-5 at 7:00pm and September 29, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:
Little Shop of Horrors

Friday–Saturday, September 27-28, October 4-5, 7:00PM
Sunday, September 29, October 6, 2:00PM

Little Shop of Horrors will be performed Live at the Lyric September 27–28, 2024 at 7:00PM, October 4–5, 2024 at 7:00PM, Sunday September 29 at 2:00PM, and Sunday October 6 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55 and up) and students, and $11 for children (under 12), when purchased in advance; prices are $3 higher if purchased at the door.

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Kinder Hinrichs) is abused by shop owner Mr. Mushnik (Matt Hamblin) and pines for co-worker Audrey (Amy Lynne Sorenson), even though she is dating psychotic dentist, Orin (Daniel Seay). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II (Abigail Coble), which feeds only on human flesh and blood. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. With a be-boppin’ Greek Chorus of Crystal (Lexi Poor), Ronnette (Liani Cash), and Chiffon (Julie Millard), you are sure to love traveling down Skid Row at the Lyric Theater!

“…A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.”

– Music Theatre international

“Da-doo.” 

– Crystal, Chiffon, Ronnette

Little Shop of Horrors will be performed Live at the Lyric September 27-28, 2024 at 7:00PM, October 4-5, 2024 at 7:00PM, Sunday September 29 at 2:00PM, and Sunday October 6 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55 and up) and students, and $11 for children (under 12), when purchased in advance; prices are $3 higher if purchased at the door.

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Auditions: Saturday July 13 at 6:30pm and Sunday July 14 at 6:30pm for Little Shop of Horrors!

 

Auditions! Saturday, July 13 at 6:30PM
and Sunday, July 14 at 6:30PM for
Little Shop of Horrors!

Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors will be held at The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater. Performance dates are September 27–29 and October 4–6, 2024. Ages 17 and up ONLY. Only those auditioning may be present.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page to receive more information!

The Story

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent towards global domination!

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, Little Shop Of Horrors,the charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy has been produced worldwide to incredible success with technical aspects running the gamut from Broadway to PTA budgets.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page to receive more information!

The Requirements

  • Only those auditioning may be present.
  • Please prepare a 30-second to 1-minute song from this play, which will be sung a capella.
  • Auditions will consist of sides from the script, chosen by the director, and your song (unaccompanied). To see more information, please register here.
  • Ages 17 and up ONLY.

  • Performance dates are September 27–29 and October 4–6, 2024.

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Comedy/Drama: Steel Magnolias #LiveAtTheLyric July 26-27, August 2-3 at 7:00pm and July 28, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:
Steel Magnolias
Friday–Saturday, July 26–27, August 2–3, 7:00PM
Sunday, July 28, August 4, 2:00PM

Steel Magnolias will be performed Live at the Lyric (with 2 different casts!) July 26–27, 2024 at 7:00PM, August 2–3, 2024 at 7:00PM, Sunday July 28 at 2:00PM, and Sunday August 4 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and up) and students, and $8 for children (under 12), when purchased in advance; prices are $3 higher if purchased at the door.

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married) (Laken Rudelis & Jerry Carter), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy (Jane Harrison) dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”) (Lisa Johnson & Toinette Madison); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Kelly Goodwin & Ann Lemley), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Julianna Hamblin & Lisa Bailey), whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town) (Katie Davis & Ella Rush), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, when the play moves towards tragedy, the ladies must rely on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.

Chinqapin Parish Cast July 26–28

  • Truvy: Jane Harrison
  • Annelle: Jerry Carter
  • Ouiser: Lisa Johnson
  • Clairee: Ann Lemley
  • M’Lynn: Lisa Bailey
  • Shelby: Ella Rush

Natchitoches Cast August 2–4

  • Truvy: Jane Harrison
  • Annelle: Laken Rudelis
  • Ouiser: Toinette Madison
  • Clairee: Kelly Goodwin
  • M’Lynn: Julianna Hamblin
  • Shelby: Katie Davis

“…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.” 

– New York Post

“Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving.” 

– New York Daily News

Steel Magnolias will be performed Live at the Lyric (with 2 different casts!) July 26-27, 2024 at 7:00PM, August 2-3, 2024 at 7:00PM, Sunday July 28 at 2:00PM, and Sunday August 4 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and up) and students, and $8 for children (under 12), when purchased in advance; prices are $3 higher if purchased at the door.

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Auditions: Saturday May 18 at 1:00pm and Sunday May 19 at 1:00pm for Steel Magnolias!

Auditions!

Auditions for Steel Magnolias will be held at The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater. Ages 18 and up ONLY Please register to audition at TheLyric.org to receive more information!

The Requirements

Only those auditioning may be present. Auditions will consist of sides from the script, chosen by the director. To see more information, please register here.

Ages 18 and up.

The Story

Auditions for Steel Magnolias will be May 18 and 19 at 1:00pm. Performance dates are August 8-11, 2024, with a tentative second weekend August 16-18.

Ages 18 and up ONLY.

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Summer Workshop on the Horizon!

The Summer Kidz Workshop is now taking applicants!

SIGN UP HERE!

The Theatre Co. of the Ozarks is pleased to announce their upcoming summer workshop! They are now accepting applications for students ages 6 to 17. Applications are due by Monday May 20, 2024.

The dates are Monday-Thursday July 8-11, July 15-18, and July 22-25 from 1pm-5pm, with a performance on Sunday July 28 at 2pm at the Lyric Theater. We will provide snacks and water, but it is always a good idea to have your child bring their own water bottle and snacks if they prefer something in particular or have allergies.
 
The cost of the workshop is $25 per child. There are several scholarships available based on need.

 
This workshop will be a combination of mini workshops for improv, acting, set building, lighting design, and much more! They will be hosted by qualified and experienced adults and Theatre students in high school and college.

 
The younger students will participate in The Aristocats KIDS and the older students will concentrate on writing their own monologues and performing them OR on tech and backstage work! If kids choose to be tech students, they will still participate in all workshops, and instead of performing, they will learn how to build a portfolio and present iit. OAC Executive Director Julianna Hamblin and Theatre Co. of the Ozarks Vice President AJ Womack will be leading the students in these performances. 
 
Please make plans to attend the mandatory parent/guardian meeting on Monday June 3 at 5:30pm to get all the info. Please bring your registered child(ren) so we can meet them! But don’t forget to sign up first!

Sign up here!