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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2026 Summer Workshop Play: 101 Dalmatians KIDS, at the Lyric Theater July 23, 2026 at 7:00pm

 

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS

Thursday July 23 at 7:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council present Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater Thursday July 23 at 7:00PM. Tickets are $10 when bought in advance (prices rise $5 if purchased at the door) and may be purchased at the bottom of this page NOW!

Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 (almost!) of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage! 

Pet owners, Roger (Calvin Landis) and Anita (Gracelynne Knighten), live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo (Grayson Clements) and Perdita (Finley Bailey), stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies (Abigail Harrison, Dylan Knighten, Jackson Bailey, Charlotte Dees, Cambry White, Elijah Humphreys), helped by Nanny (Charlotte Braschler). Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil (Abbey Jenkins), plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat, assisted, of course, by her bumbling henchmen Jasper (Emma Braswell) and Horace (Griffin Motley). The Dalmatians rally all the Dogs of London (Sonnie Seawright, Wyatt Knighten, Nora Hood, Maddy Correll, Alyssa Trock, Aiden Grubbs, Fennlee Jenkins, Liberty Simon) plus tabby Sgt. Tibbs (Hayleigh Rodery) for a daring rescue of all of the puppies (Jase Tramell, Ayla Gould, Kenna Conner, Elle Ramsey), with the Police Officer (Ella Landis) and Dogcatcher (Amelia Steuber) there to finally put the villains away for good!

Theatre students aged 8-17 have been working tirelessly for 3 weeks, learning ensemble, improv, acting, choreography, swordfighting, set building, lighting design, and so much more, as they also produce a play! Come check out their hard work, PLUS see a great play based on the classic Disney film!

The Ozark Arts Council present Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater Thursday July 23 at 7:00PM. Tickets are $10 when bought in advance (prices rise $5 if purchased at the door) and may be purchased right on this page beginning July 6!

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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!

Auditions: Saturday December 6 and Sunday December 7 at 2:00pm for Next to Normal

Auditions! Saturday, December 6 at 2PM and Sunday, December 7 at 2PM for Next to Normal!

Auditions for Next to Normal will be held at The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater. Performance dates are April 11-13 and April 17-19, 2026.  

Please register by clicking HERE to audition!

The Requirements

    • Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor.
    • Ages 18 and up ONLY. (17 year olds may audition as long as they are 18 by performance dates)
    • A photo will be of great assistance to the director; a professional headshot is not necessary, just a photo to help the director remember everyone correctly.
    • Each auditioner will be required to sing the songs listed below, for the character they are auditioning for. We will ask you to sing once with no music, portraying the character and emotions to the best of your ability, and then again with the piano. Accompanist and sheet music will be provided.
    • If you want to be considered for more than one role, choose your top choice and perform that song. If you are called back, you will have an opportunity to sing for others. (Callback info listed below)
    • We have attached the sheet music with the cuts notated and a link to the rehearsal tracks from MTI HERE.

      Songs for each character for auditions:

      • Diana “I Miss the Mountains”
      • Gabe “I’m Alive”
      • Dan “I’ve Been”
      • Natalie “Superboy and the Invisible Girl”
      • Henry “Perfect for You”
      • Dr Fine/Madden “Make Up Your Mind”

Callback information is on the Registration page.

The Story

Next to Normal will be performed April 10-11 and April 17-18 at 7:00pm, Sunday April 12 and April 19, 2026 at 2:00PM.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles TimesThe Washington PostRolling Stone and The New York Times.

Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page!

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Play Submissions for The Theatre Co. of the Ozarks being accepted now through December 31!

Accepting Submissions here!

The Theatre Co. of the Ozarks is now accepting play submissions here for their 2025/2026 season! Please email tc***********@***il.com for any questions that the form doesn’t answer!

It’s that time of the year again: play submission time! You may submit today through December 31st!

Non-directors, now would be the time to start flattering the directors, bringing them coffee from Six Sisters, buying them cupcakes from The Cake Shop, etc., if you want them to choose a certain play! 😜

In all seriousness, if you are *not* an Ozark Arts Council-approved director but would like to see a specific show, there is a list of approved directors that you may choose from and submit.

OAC-Approved Directors: please make sure you are as detailed as possible when filling out the form! Happy rights and royalties hunting!

Auditions: Thursday September 18 at 6:00pm and Sunday September 21 at 2:00pm for The Christmas Tree Farm

Auditions! Thursday, September 18 at 6pm and Sunday, September 21 at 2PM for The Christmas Tree Farm!

Auditions for The Christmas Tree Farm will be held at 12 Oaks Estate at 7210 AR 7 in Harrison. Performance dates are December 11-14, 2025.  

Please register by clicking HERE to audition!

The Requirements

  • Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor.
  • Sides for cold reads will be chosen by the director.
  • Ages 16 and up ONLY.

The Story

The Christmas Tree Farm will be performed as dinner theatre (as well as a brunch and charcuterie/dessert theatre) Live at the Twelve Oaks December 11-14. December 11 at 6:00pm will be a charcuterie and dessert theatre, December 12 and 13 at 6:00pm will be a dinner theatre, December 13 and 14 at 1:00pm will be a brunch theatre (please note that there are 2 (two) performances on December 13.

A series of vignettes, mostly love stories, taking place at a Christmas tree farm, including a breakup, a breakdown, a meet cute, four Santas, a film director, high school sweethearts, and some carolers. A holiday play about love and joy.

Please register to audition at our ticketing page!

Thank you for supporting the Arts and good luck!

Next to Normal, April 10–11 & 17–18 at 7pm, April 12 & 19 at 2pm! #LiveAtTheLyric!

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:

Next to Normal

Friday–Saturday, April 10–11 & 17–18, 7:00PM
Sunday, April 12 & 19, 2:00PM

The Ozark Arts Council and NorthArk Drama present 3-time Tony Award-Winning Next to Normal performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater April 10–11 and 17–18 at 7:00PM, April 12 and 19 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 will be on sale soon!

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los AngelesTimes, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

Dad (Brian Ashton Miller) is an architect; Mom (Julianna Hamblin) rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter (Emily Provence) and son (Gavin Wilson) are bright, wise-cracking teens, and, for all intents and purposes, they appear to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal—the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. With a boyfriend (Jayden Bradshaw) and a well-meaning doctor (Corey Smith), the family must learn what it means to find a light in the dark. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy, and heart.

This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

This play is rated PG-13 due to strong language, depictions of self-harm, discussion of suicide, and medical trauma. Parental guidance is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988. Every Life Is Worth Saving.

We are proud and honored to be sponsored by A-ROUTE (Arkansas Rural Opioid Use Team Education), NAPHE (North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education) Voices for Prevention Coalition, and NAPHE Region 2 Prevention Program and IGNITE YOUTH, among others.

Join us at the Lyric for Next to Normal April 10–11 and 17–18 at 7:00PM, April 12 and 19 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. #LiveAtTheLyric. When tickets go on sale, they will be available here at TheLyric.org or by clicking any “Get Tickets” link.

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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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Comedy & Dinner Theatre: The Christmas Tree Farm! Twelve Oaks Estate, October at 6:00pm and October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm

The Ozark Arts Council Presents:
The Christmas Tree Farm

Thursday December 11, 6:00pm 
with charcuterie and dessert preceding
Friday–Saturday, December 12–13, 6:00PM
with a full dinner preceding

Saturday–Sunday, December 13–14, 1:00PM
with brunch preceding

The Christmas Tree Farm will be performed at Twelve Oaks Estate on December 11 at 6:00PM (preceded by charcuterie and dessert), FridaySaturday December 1213 at 6:00pm (preceded by a full dinner), and SaturdaySunday December 1314 at 1:00PM (preceded by brunch). Please note: there are 2 performances on Saturday at 1:00pm (for brunch) and 6:00pm (for dinner).

Thursday’s $30 – charcuterie/dessert – Sold Out!

      Friday’s/Saturday’s $50 – dinner – Saturday Sold Out!

            Saturday’s/Sunday’s $40 brunch – Sold Out!

“Isn’t it nice when something delivers precisely on what it promises? THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM … is just such a considerate holiday present. An 80-minute rom-com full of meet-cutes and holiday charm, the play is a yummy Christmas cookie of a holiday show. The play is fun and often adorable, but that is not to call it trivial or without substance: this is by no means a plot rolled off the Hallmark Channel assembly line. Instead, playwright Adam Szymkowicz turns a warm, thoughtful eye on the people, relationships, and unavoidable tensions that weave themselves through a local tree farm.” ⁠—⁠NJ.com

A series of vignettes, mostly love stories, all take place at a Christmas tree farm owned by the narrator. From breakups to breakdowns, meet cutes to maybe too many Santas, this holiday play about love and joy will help put you in that holly jolly spirit while you get to feast on the delicious delights of Twelve Oaks dining.

The Christmas Tree Farm will be performed at Twelve Oaks Estate on December 11 at 6:00PM (preceded by charcuterie and dessert), FridaySaturday December 1213 at 6:00pm (preceded by a full dinner), and SaturdaySunday December 1314 at 1:00PM (preceded by brunch). Please note: there are 2 performances on Saturday at 1:00pm (for brunch) and 6:00pm (for dinner). Tickets on sale in November.

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