A new gallery page has been set up with pictures, video, and information relating to the recent Light the Lyric celebration held in downtown Brownwood.

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Click here to view the article, photos, and videos from BrownwoodNews.com!

The restoration of the Lyric Theatre in Downtown Brownwood will reach a milestone in July, and organizers of the project are throwing a huge party to celebrate the occasion.   Renovation of the exterior lobby area is going to be completed at the Lyric in mid-July, and the new theatre sign that was installed in April will be lit for the first time. To commemorate the occasion, the Lyric board is throwing a huge street party in Downtown Brownwood on July 20th.  The event will feature live music and a street dance on Center Avenue near the Lyric Theatre.   Vintage films will be shown outside for all to see and spectators can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and fun.

Performers from this year’s Lyric Performing Arts Company’s annual musical will do a scene from “Annie” on the street during the event.

The evening will be topped off as 4th grade students will get to flip the switch on the Lyric sign that will light up Downtown Brownwood for years to come. The students were chosen through an essay contest where they wrote about how important the Lyric Theatre is to Brownwood.

Those in attendance who want to help further the renovation of the Lyric Theatre can receive an exclusive commemorative t-shirt for a minimum donation during the event.  The money will help pay for the final phase of renovation of the theatre and complete the last $500,000 needed in the $1.5 million capital campaign. The “Light the Sign Street Party” will take place on July 20th from 6pm until dark.

Click here to purchase tickets online. Group rates for Harvey and Annie for 10+ available by calling Eric at 325-998-2801.

Performances will be located at the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Brownwood High School.

New forms are available for download

All children attending the Brownwood Lyric
Children’s Theatre Camp June 7th - 18th will need to have a Registration & Medical Form filled out.

Cost:  $150 per student

Send registration to:
Brownwood Lyric Theatre 
P.O. Box 1886
Brownwood, TX 76804
 
Camp Times:  
1st-4th Grade 9:00-Noon
5th and up - 1:00-4:00 PM

In addition, the Lyric Performing Arts Company has limited funding to help families with tuition support for the Children’s Theatre Workshop. Applications are due on Friday, May 22nd by noon at the office of Eric Evans, Managing Director. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and notifications will be
delivered on Saturday, May 23rd via email. Due to the number of applications only partial scholarships will be made available.

Click here to download both applications.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – April 19th at 7:00 pm at Howard Payne University Theatre
No preparation required – Auditioners will be asked to read from the script
Performance dates are May 17-19 during the day
Director: Mr. Nicholas Ewen

Harvey– April 27th at 7:00 pm at Brownwood High School Auditorium
No preparation required – Auditioners will be asked to read from the script
Performance dates are June 24-27
Director: Mr. Larry Mathis

Annie – May 1st at 9:30 am for girls ages 7-13 at Howard Payne University Theatre and
1:30 for adults
Auditioners will be asked to bring sheet music and sing a song from a musical –
maximum length of song performance will be about a minute – an
accompanist will be provided. Auditioners will then be taught a dance
combination and also be asked to read from the script.
Performance dates are July 15-18 and 22-25. Rehearsals will begin June 1st.
Director: Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld

For additional information please contact:
Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld at 325.649.8515 nhumfeld@hputx.edu
Eric Evans at 325.998.2801 ericevans@aol.com

If you would like to advertise in the program for the shows, you can download the information here!

Progress!  


Check out the pictures below of the new sign being attached to the Lyric building in Downtown Brownwood!