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September 24, 2012

Lyric’s musical interactive program shares the legacy of Will Rogers with Oklahoma schools

EDMOND — In a continued effort to help educate Oklahoma’s children, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma brings its Musical Interactive program to schools around the state this September. This year’s program, Will Rogers Interactive, shares the life of the Oklahoma legend through musical theatre.

 The program is presented free-of-charge to any school requesting a performance and will focus on Rogers’ life as a vaudevillian, politician and radio personality, as well as highlight his nationwide influence. Students will learn about a variety of subjects including the arts, political history, Oklahoma history, United States history and even a rope trick or two. Will Rogers Interactive is appropriate for all ages. Performances include some of Lyric’s favorite actors including Mateja Govich, Matthew Alvin Brown, Susan Riley, Melissa Griffith, Brian Stockton, Jennifer Teel, Kevin Smith and Brian Hamilton. The actors will appear in full costume and perform songs from the Broadway hit “The Will Rogers Follies” such as “Favorite Son” and “Give a Man Enough Rope.”

September’s performances include:

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Sept. 19

• Heritage Hall, Sept. 20

• St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Sept. 21

Lyric’s Musical Interactive program is underwritten by Devon Energy Corporation. Additional funding provided by The Kirkpatrick Foundation, Allied Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council, Sonic Drive-In, The McGee Foundation and Wilshire Charitable Foundation.

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