Jan. 14, 2022 – The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma raised $14,039 for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma during its annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Since 2011, Lyric Theatre audiences have contributed more than $208,800 to help fight hunger in central and western Oklahoma.

The production was held outdoors at historic Harn Homestead for the second year. Harn Homestead was reimagined into a holiday village with audience members walking from scene to scene during the 75-minute production. Following each show, cast members gathered donations for the Regional Food Bank.

“We are always honored to be a part of this metro holiday tradition and each year are astonished by the hard work and generosity of Lyric Theatre and its patrons,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “The support we receive has made a tremendous impact on our neighbors in need of food assistance.”

Over the last decade, the production has helped the Regional Food Bank provide the equivalent of 835,200 meals.

“Each year our generous patrons have taken the message of Lyric’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ to heart and have enhanced the lives of Oklahomans in need of food throughout the year. We want to thank them for their donations after each performance. It has and continues to make a difference to so many lives,” said Michael Baron, producing artistic director at Lyric Theatre. “We are also thankful for the work that the Regional Food Bank continues to do for the health and well-being of our community, especially during this challenging time.”

Lyric Theatre has announced its 2022 schedule. Visit lyrictheatreok.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Learn more about the fight against hunger in central and western Oklahoma by visiting rfbo.org.