• Theatre

    The Dresser

    Utah State University

    July 17-July 31, 2008

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    The Dresser, a poignant drama about an actor and his dying career set in World War II era England, is the opening show for the Old Lyric Repertory Company's 2008 season. Director Jon Cranney said Ronald Harwood's play is so appealing, because at the most basic level 'it's a human interest story about how the world is changing.' 'It's a play about the English theater during the time of the second World War. And it's a play about an actor who would have wanted to be a giant in the theater, but time, circumstances and a changing world prevented that.' The story follows Sir, a great actor, who is struggling with mental instability and the pressures of a new world, and his dresser of 16 years, Norman. Norman plays the part of Sir's personal assistant, who is trying to hold Sir together. At the heart of the play is the dynamic relationship between boss and employee, master and servant, friend and friend, confidant and confessor, Cranney said. This particular production will bring something special to the Caine Lyric Theatre stage, as three generations of Calls will be in the same show. OLRC founder W. Vosco Call joins his son Richard Call and grandson Richie Call in a rare partnering of performers.

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      Tickets: $12-$25

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      July 17-July 31, 2008

      Times:
      Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm

    • Venue Info

      Caine Lyric Theatre - Utah State University

      1400 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322

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      Northern Utah

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