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Dec. 3, 2007

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Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents A Christmas Carol in Edmond

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents its annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Dr. Robert E. McGill from the Charles Dickens holiday classic. Performances are at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the Pegasus Theatre in the Liberal Arts Building on the University of Central Oklahoma campus in Edmond.

Directed by Susan Riley, this is a one hour chamber presentation of the story, forgoing the spectacle to focus on more intimate storytelling. Tickets are available at the door for $5 each. Call 405-235-3700 or visit www.oklahomashakespeare.com for more information.

Performing for his second year as Ebenezer Scrooge is Wil Rogers, with Nathan Teel making his debut performance as Tiny Tim. Bob Cratchit and his wife are played by Charles Monnot and Hanna Mobley and OSP favorite Doug Brown will appear as Jacob Marley. Rounding out the cast are Josh Langer, Amanda Hopping, Andrea and Megan Bednarz, Sharin Burke, John and Apryl Gehling and Wesley and Jessica James.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park was founded in 1985 by current Artistic Director Kathryn McGill and the late Jack O'Meara. The organization is supported in part by Oklahoma Arts Council, Allied Arts, AT&T, Devon Energy, Chesapeake Energy, OGE Energy Corp., Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Kirkpatrick Foundation and Inasmuch Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com.

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Young Company Theatre Camp
Now through Aug. 2
Oklahoma City University
The Young Company Theatre Camp is an exciting and innovative program for artistic teens looking to supplement their training in the theatre arts. Every camper will grow as an artist and develop their networking skills by interfacing with these artist-educators. (more info)

The Three Musketeers
July 3, 5, 10-12, 17-19, 25, 31
Aug. 2, 29
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The young D’Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a Musketeer. He encounters adventure, villains, intrigue and romance as he proves himself worthy of the title Musketeer. The three inseparables, the Musketeers of the title, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos befriend the young swordsman and together they save the honor of the Queen. (show info)

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July 3
After the performance (10:30 p.m.)
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Join OSP after the open another Summer Season show at Trattoria Il Centro. We'll be celebrating the actors and crews.

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July 24, 26
Aug. 1, 28
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
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Richard III
Aug. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 30
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
The wicked and deformed Richard whose military prowess has helped his brother Edward to the throne, now plots to take the crown for himself. He creates a calculated plot using treachery, manipulation and murder to achieve his goal and removes all who stand in his way. (show info)

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