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Play in a Day, July 25 at 7pm #LiveAtTheLyric!

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:

Play in a Day

Saturday, July 25, 7:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council and NorthArk Drama present (…uh…well, we’re not sure yet!) performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater Saturday July 25 at 7:00PM. Tickets are Pay What You Want with the promo code PWYW26!

Uh-oh, those pesky Theatre kids are at it again! Come watch a group of outrageously funny Theatre students pick a play out of a hat…and produce it in only 24 hours!

They might be familiar with the play or have never heard of it: that’s just the luck of the draw. And if they can’t memorize it in 24 hours…well, they’d better be good at improv!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Play in a Day, where high school and college students show off their acting and technical skills and attempt to build set, make costumes, design lights, memorize a full script, and more to produce  a full play. Will they be able to do it? Come see for yourself Saturday July 25 at 7pm!

To thank you for your support, they’ve decided to let you determine how much to pay for admission. Just enter the ‘Pay What You Will’ promo code, PWYW26, and your ticket price will zero out, and then you can put the amount you want to pay into the ‘Donation’ area when you’re checking out, as depicted here: 

Join us at the Lyric for…(again, we won’t know until the actors and tech crew do) on July 25 at 7:00PM #LiveAtTheLyric. Tickets are on sale now…right on this page!

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Auditions: Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2 at 6:00pm for Clue

Auditions! Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2 at 6:00pm for

Clue!

Auditions for Clue will be held at The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater at 115 W. Rush Ave. in Harrison, AR. Performance dates are October 16-18 and 23-25, 2026.  

Please register by clicking HERE to audition!

The Requirements

  • Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor
  • Ages 16 and up ONLY.
  • 30 second-1 minute comedic monologue, may be from any media (does NOT need to be memorized)
  • Auditions will consist of performed monologues and cold reads of sides from the script chosen by the director.

The Story

It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page!

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Auditions: Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17 at 6:30pm for The Odd Couple

Auditions! Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17 at 6:30pm for

The Odd Couple!

Auditions for The Odd Couple will be held at 12 Oaks Estate at 7210 AR 7 in Harrison. Performance dates are September 17-20, 2026.  

Please register by clicking HERE to audition!

The Requirements

  • Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor
  • Ages 16 and up ONLY.
  • Auditions will consist of cold reads of sides from the script chosen by the directors.

The Story

This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page!

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Cult Classic Alert: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on the Big Screen…and Your Prop Bags ARE FREE! — Saturday, October 25, 20235 at 7pm!

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saturday, October 25 at 7:00PM 

Let’s do the Time Warp for the 50th time again!

Yes, that’s right: 2025 marks the 50 year anniversary of the Time Warp, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and the rest of the gang! Some people like “prop comics” and some people don’t…but everybody loves a whole theater full of happy people adding to a movie’s hilarity because they all have the right props!

On October 25th at 7:00 pm, join your fellow Time Warp enthusiasts for The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a scientist. Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

Tickets are on sale now!

 

If you have yet to see this cult classic, now is the time! Costumes are encouraged! Don’t have a clue? You’re just a click away from the official guide for first time attendees! And this time, you don’t even have to worry about gathering up your own props: Prop Bags are included in the price of your advance ticket! Since no water or fire (or hotdogs or prunes!) are permitted in our historic building anyway, it just makes sense for us to have everything else ready for you! Advance tickets, which include a prop bag per ticket, are $25 online and tickets at the door are $30.

 

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Peter and the Starcatcher, June 5–6 & June 12–13 at 7pm, June 7 & 14 at 2pm! #LiveAtTheLyric!

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:

Peter and the Starcatcher

Friday–Saturday, June 5–6 & 12–13, 7:00PM
Sunday, June 7 & 14, 2:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council presents Peter and the Starcatcher performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater June 5–6 and 12–13 at 7:00PM, June 7 and 14 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. Tickets on sale NOW!

Odds bobs hammers and tongs! Tony-nominated Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers and written by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

A young orphan (Wesley Gilbert) and his mates (Emma Braswell and Abbey Jenkins) are shipped off by the evil orphanage master Grempkin (Fred Lutz) from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in Lord Leonard Aster’s (Jayden Bradshaw) cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly (Juniper Salsman), a Starcatcher-in-training, who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful it must never fall into the wrong hands, like the dreadful Pirate Slank (Braden Haley) or his Enforcer (Abigail Harrison). When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache (Griffin Motley), a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own (aided by Smee—Isaak Farmer—of course) – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure. With a crew of dastardly pirates (Savannah Mount, Liberty Simon), sailors who turn into Mollusks (Peyton Le, Susannah Boren, Bailey Kolb, Finley Bailey, Lena Harris), a gassy pirate (Landyn Gilbert) and his lady-love (Rachel Hayes), and mermaids who used to be fish (Hayleigh Rodery), this is going to be an awfully big adventure!

Join us for Peter and the Starcatcher performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater June 5–6 and 12–13 at 7:00PM, June 7 and 14 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. #LiveAtTheLyric. Tickets are available at TheLyric.org or by clicking any “Get Tickets” link.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, September 26–27 & October 3–4 at 7pm, September 28 & October 5 at 2pm! #LiveAtTheLyric!

The Ozark Arts Council Presents
a Musical Comedy:

The 25th Annual
Putnam County
Spelling Bee

Friday–Saturday
September 26–27 & October 3–4, 7:00PM
Sunday
September 28 & October 5, 2:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council presents Disney’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, performed live at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater September 26–27 and October 3–4 at 7:00PM, September 28 and October 5 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. Tickets are on sale now!

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! (At least the losers get a juice box!)

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

Join us at the Lyric for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee September 26–27 and October 3–4 at 7:00PM, September 28 and October 5 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. #LiveAtTheLyric!

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Mary Poppins, August 1–2 & 8–9 at 7pm, August 3 & 10 at 2pm! #LiveAtTheLyric!

The Ozark Arts Council Presents
Mary Poppins!
Friday–Saturday, August 1–2 & 8–9, 7:00PM
Sunday, August 3 & 10, 2:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council presents Disney’s Mary Poppins performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater August 1–2 and August 8–9 at 7:00PM, August 3 and 10 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $3 if purchased at the door—$18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $14 for children. Tickets are on sale now!

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all-trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

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Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Set in an era in which the strength of women as leaders in society was first truly blossoming in England, this show’s iconic female lead character has provided us with an excellent opportunity to feature local woman-owned businesses, as well, who were kind enough to sponsor the unique special effects and illusions that help make Mary Poppins even more exciting on stage than at the movies! Please visit them and thank them with your business when you can!

Join us at the Lyric for Mary Poppins, August 1–2 and August 8–9 at 7:00PM, August 3 and 10 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise $3 if purchased at the door—$18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $14 for children. It’s time for some #PoppinsFreshMagic  #LiveAtTheLyric!

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Sponsorship Opportunity

The Ozark Arts Council Presents… Sponsorship Opportunities!

We want YOU to be a sponsor!

The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater/Ozark Arts Council would like to offer you/your business an opportunity to sponsor our 2026/2027 Play Season. 
 
From rights and royalties to costumes and lumber, plays can be quite the financial burden. To keep costs down (which means lower ticket prices!), we would love to be able to feature you or your business as a sponsor for one or more of our 2026/2027 season of plays!
 
Please click the button below for more info! If you have questions, or perhaps an even better idea for how we can celebrate you in our advertising, please email us at in**@**************il.org. If you know anyone who might be interested, please feel free to let them know, too!
Click HERE for levels of sponsorship!

Northark Drama Presents: Spotlights — Fri–Sat Apr 25–26, 2025 @ 7:00 — #LiveAtTheLyric!

Student-Written One Acts and Monologues:
Spotlights
Friday–Saturday, Apr. 25–26, 2025 at 7:00PM 

Spotlights of Life, a Northark Drama production, will be performed at Harrison’s historic Lyric Theater Friday and Saturday, April 25–26, 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.); spring meat (spam, weenies, etc.), Packaged crackers.

This spring, 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! Join us for a captivating evening showcasing the talent of NorthArk students through powerful, original monologues and short scenes that capture the many facets of life.

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

Please Note: This production contains adult language.

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!