By Sandra Bent
special to pop
The University of Oklahoma University Theatre presents "To Kill a Mockingbird," adapted from Harper Lee's novel by Christopher Sergel, opening 8 p.m. Feb.12 in the Weitzenhoffer Theatre in the OU Fine Arts Center, 563 Elm Ave., in Norman. The show will continue its run at 8 p.m., Feb. 13 and Feb. 18 to 20, and 3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21.
Often referred to as the most influential novel of all time, Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning "To Kill a Mockingbird" celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In the racially divided deep South, two children are thrown into a hometown scandal that shakes their innocence and shapes their character. Lee's timeless story of the fragility of youth and the value of justice is a moving American classic that highlights humility and compassion for humankind.
The cast consists of students from OU College of Fine Arts: Margery Baker, Kauhdeeme Balentine, Sam Bearer, Mary Black, Jordan Blount, Sam Boeck, Jordan Brodess, Tyler Brodess, Hannah Broom, Clarice Diers, Chris Hartman, Stella Highfill, Joey Hines, Jonathan Hooks, Stephen Ibach, Candace Jordan, Lindsey Kite, Tiffany Mack, Brett Marley, Alden Olds, Kelsey Ray, Carly Risenhoover, Colin Ryan, Lindsey Sawyer, Brandon Simmons, Paul Stuart, Steven Walton and Jack Welborn. Alyssa Danley, a special guest actor from Edmond will take the role of Scout.
Other members of the production team include director Tom Huston Orr; stage manager Brian Morrow; scenic designer Andrew Brown; costume designer Jennifer Cozens; lighting designer Jeff Boomstein; sound designer Brad Gray; dramaturg Matt Byrd; assistant stage manager Madeleine Borg and Theatre Producer Rich Taylor.
Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff, and $14 for students with ID and can be purchased by calling the Fine Arts College Ticket Service at 325-4101. The ticket office is open 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The box office is located in the Catlett Music Center, 500 West Boyd. For accommodations on the basis of a disability call 325-4101.
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