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Jan. 4, 2008

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Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents The Scarlet Letter

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents The Scarlet Letter in Stage Center’s Tolbert Theatre Jan. 24 through 27. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors or groups and available at all Civic Center Box Office locations or by calling 405-297-2264.

Mandee Chapman Roach directs the Anthony Schmitt adaptation of the classic American story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Two student matinees are available for school groups during the day on January 24 and 25. Please contact 405-235-3700 for school matinee reservations.

The Scarlet Letter is made possible by the Oklahoma Arts Council; Devon Energy Corporation; The University of Central Oklahoma College of Arts, Media and Design, Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts; Chesapeake Energy Corporation; the Kirkpatrick Foundation; the Inasmuch Foundation and Allied Arts.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park was founded in 1985 by current Artistic Director Kathryn McGill and the late Jack O'Meara. 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
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
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)

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

Much Ado About Nothing
July 24, 26
Aug. 1, 28
Myriad Gardens Water Stage
Dashing soldiers returning from battle stop at the estate of Leonato, where the young and impetuous Claudio falls for beautiful and wealthy, Hero. They rush into marriage. There is no such rush for long time bachelors Beatrice and Benedick whose love for verbal sparring entice their friends to plot a happy ending. (show info)

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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