OKC FRIDAY Vol. 58 No. 11 • One Section • 14 pages • July 19, 2024 $1 per copy
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Lyric closes season with special Cinderella Lyric Director Michael Baron announced a special collaboration with Deaf Austin Theater, ZACH Theatre and Lyric Theatre with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. In an innovative approach performed simultaneously and seamlessly in English and American Sign Language (ASL) by a cast that includes hearing, Deaf and hard-of-hearing actors, this produc-
tion showcases your favorite tunes, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible and Ten Minutes Ago. “It’s a funny, modern adaptation of the delightful Broadway revival,” Baron said. This is Lyric’s third musical featuring Deaf artists and Baron said “We are truly excited to be able to tell this story in two languages.”
Co-director Brian Cheslik, the Artistic Director of Deaf Austin Theatre, brings his fresh perspective to this classic fairy tale, and Rachel Hollis, who has been teaching the Lyric staff and performers American Sign Language received special praise from Baron. Sandra Mae Frank and Chris Tester star in the show from July 30 to Aug. 4.
Dean A. McGee Awards honor three leaders
Cooling off The Andres sisters, Brook, June and Alyx, enjoy an ice cold hot chocolate freeze. With high temperatures lately in Fridayland, country club pools and local splash pads have been full as people try to find a way to cool off.
OCCC details 2024-25 Performing Arts Series Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has announced the 2024-25 Performing Arts Series. Five shows are to be offered in the OCCC Visual and Performing
Arts Center Theater. Ticket sales are open to the public and sponsorship opportunities are still available. “The Oklahoma City Commun-
OKC FRIDAY: Fabulous at 50
Newspaper promotes nonprofits By Clayton Taylor Principal The Taylor Group When thinking about OKC FRIDAY newspaper, I first think of the importance of all the non-profit/charity work it covers. Secondly, I think of the fun events that it covers that benefit these non-profit/charity groups. And then third I appreciate that it recognizes those leaders in our community who
put forward so much effort through both leadership and hard work to benefit these nonprofits. The amount of impact and influence that FRIDAY newspaper has in promoting support for non-profits is so important. And so often these people doing all the work do not get much recognition. Many thanks to Vicki, her beloved Leland and all of the See 50, Page 5
ity College 2024-25 Performing Arts Series offers world-class performances, promising to broaden See OCCC, Page 5
FRIDAY’s Cat of the Week This is Milo, a Scottish Fold. He loves to be the center of attention and is hanging out on the kitchen table at the Hopps house. Email Dog of the Week, Baby of the Week and Cat of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will honor three business and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions to the downtown community at the 37th annual Dean A. McGee Awards to be held on Friday, August 23, at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, located at 100 Oklahoma City Blvd. Dick Tanenbaum is to receive the Dean A. McGee Award for his lifetime contributions to downtown; the Stanley Draper Award is to be presented to Deborah McAuliffe Senner for her efforts in community excellence; and Andy Burnett is to receive the Neal Horton Award for the revitalization of downtown. The 2024 Dean A. McGee Awards is a black-tie event that begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and awards program at 7:00 p.m., and an After-Party. The 2024 event co-chairmen are Marva Ellard, owner of Sieber Holdings, and Jim Couch, former city manager of Oklahoma City. Downtown See McGEE, Page 12