Last Updated on January 31, 2024, 10:13 AM | Published: January 31, 2024
Lyric Theatre sends this information as posted below:
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Jan. 30, 2024 – Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma audiences contributed $31,854 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during the annual production of “A Christmas Carol” presented by Devon Energy.
Since 2011, Lyric Theatre audiences attending the annual holiday production have collectively donated $249,526 to help fight hunger in central and western Oklahoma. Following each show, the Lyric cast and crew collect donations from the audience to benefit the Regional Food Bank. This year’s donation was the largest to date.
“Everyone at Lyric Theatre is truly thankful for the vital work the Regional Food Bank is doing for Oklahomans living with food insecurity,” said Michael Baron, producing artistic director at Lyric Theatre. “I want to thank the generous audiences at Lyric’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ who, for the past 13 years, have donated to this worthy organization. Working together, we can all help fight hunger in our state.”
The production, which ran in November and December, returned to the stage in the Plaza District following three years of outdoor productions at the Harn Homestead during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are so grateful for Lyric Theatre and its audiences for always going above and beyond during the holiday season to help provide meals for our neighbors facing food insecurity,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “This year’s remarkable donation demonstrates that everyone can help in the fight to end hunger.”
The Lyric Theatre has announced its 2024 schedule. Visit lyrictheatreokc.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Learn more about the fight against hunger in central and western Oklahoma at rfbo.org.
About Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Founded in 1963, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is the Official State Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals, new works, and plays featuring artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy is the premiere professional theatre training ground, offering classes in all aspects of the performing arts. Lyric is a nonprofit member theatre of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and Allied Arts. For more information, visit www.LyricTheatreOKC.org.
About the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is leading the fight against hunger in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and envisions a state where no one goes hungry. Founded in 1980, the Regional Food Bank is the state’s largest domestic hunger-relief 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes food through a network of community- based partner agencies and schools. The majority of people served by the Regional Food Bank are chronically hungry children, seniors living on fixed incomes and hardworking families struggling to make ends meet. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks. To join the fight to end hunger, visit rfbo.org.
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