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Show V Page B2 November 27, 1998 The Summit County Bee Two Violins, One The Farleys Are Coming To Town For a Huge Christmas Surprise at The Egyptian Theater real hoot... Arrington is a master laugh maker! said The Oregonian. Lookout Christmas! The Farleys are going to be in Ogden for the nuttiest. silliest and most astonishing Farley Family Xmas that you've ever seen. Direct cousin to The Farley Family Reunion, (which was the hit of the 1997 Weber State University Storytelling Festival) James Arringtons hilarious reunion parody, the new show illustrates the less than staling quality of. some family Christmas programs. Yes, the chance to laugh; giggle, chuckle and guffaw at those whacky people who show up at your family Christmas parties prepared to perform. The Farley Family Xmas is a gut wrenchingly hinny play that has played to standing room only crowds whoever it has been produced. The Provo Herald calls it a Must see play adding, If you want to laugh yourself silly, here' s your chance. The Farley Family Xmas capitalizes on the character talents of the author and star James Arrington. Mr. Arrington portrays all sixteen char- acters in the piece, playing old poet to erything from a a ninety-nin- e old year patriarch.. "Audience always seem to find people in the play they know, said Arrington with a grin, and they me of having written the play about their own family... I always Ffcerya Egyptian Theater in Downtown Ogden is very pleased to announce the next event erf their new performing aits series - The Great Performances Series at The The Farley Family Christmas starring James Arrington, d, a fabulous Christmas special featuring James Arrington as the many diverse members of the Farley Egyptian. fun-fille- Family. The Farley Family Xmas will be performed on Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 3, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at Peery's Egyptian Theater in Downtown Ogden. Tickets are available from the Egyptian Theater Ticket Office (M-- F -- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at or the Dee Events Center Ticket Office at (801) 0 or 1 Tickets are $15 (800) WSU-TIKfor reserved seating and there is a $2 discount for senior citizens and chil626-850- S. dren 2. There is a group discount erf 10 percent off regular single ticket prices available for 20 or more. A true family evening of fun, Arringtons work as the multi- faceted personalities of the Farley, has been a crowd-pleas- o wherever it has been seen. Critics have been particularly excited about the comic aspect of Arringtons work - The Daily Universe: We left the theatre exhausted from laughing so hard. "A laugh show, a , ily six-ye- ar ao-cu- agree, of course. himself as . a Describing "Theatrical Entrepreneur James Arrington, a native of Logan, Utah and alumnus of Utah State Univeisity, has a background fairly bunting with variety. Professionally American The trained at Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, Mr. Arringtons talents have been seen in everything from the' demanding lead role in Shakespear's King Lear to a tap dancing Christmas tree in a nightclub. A dose friend once said, "Acting is fine, but can you eat it? This simple statement made history by launching Mr Arrington into writing for the stage. He made arrangements to attend Brigham Youhg Univeisity where he received his. Masters degree for writing, directing, producing, and starring in his critically acclaimed one-ma- n show Heres Brother Brigham which, after fifteen years of touring, has traveled from Alaska and Hawaii, to London. He has since gone on to e, produce and star in the wacky, renowned, fictional, comedy The Farley Family Reunion, playing as many 28 different characters from six to w-rit- fun-fill- ed u ninety-on- e. The play is commercially available on videotape. He wrote, produced, and directed the one-ma-n di- -. show J. Golden, and reeled and produced Wilford Woodruff: Gods Fisherman. He has written many other scripts for the screen, radio, television, outdoor pagesntry, and even puppetry. Ml Arringtons directing credits indude four opens at Brigham Young University, and the musicals Thresds of Glory, Charlies The Planemaker, Monument, Shenandoah, Promised VhHey end Showboat Currently seen in two Disney films "The Steadfast Tin Sblider and "Petronrila, his other film credits include "Brigham Young, Lorenzo, "Young Bear s Revenge, "Tbacher Do You Love Me, Happy Birthday, Baby!, "A Mae Perfect Union, "The Swan Princess and most recently the voice of Brigham Young in the PBS documentary of "Brigham Young. Ml Arrington was given the Best Actor Citation in the Year End Edition of the Deseret News snd TheJFariey Family' Reunion won the e, Dazzling Weekend With The Utah Symphony Utah VWIey Theatre Guild Award of the Most Entertaining Show. It took second place in a regional competition of community theatres losing only to the prestigious Denver Centers entry. He then produced a sequel entitled Farley Family Reunion 2: The Next Gyration, followed by The Farley Family Xmas (making it Ogden premiere at The Egyptian) which played to foil houses in its premiere in the 1995-9- 6 g violinist Lin appears with the Utah Symphony and Joseph Silverstein for a Masterworks weekend filled International ce sesqui-centenni- If you have never had the opportunity to attend a performance erf The Farley Family Reunion or Farley Family Xmas, this is your opportunity to become a part of the wacky, hysterical Farley Family. The three evenings (Dec 3-of The Farley Family Xmas am bring presented as part of the new "Great Series at The Performances Egyptian. The season features eleven events with . artists from all over the United States and the world. Discounted ticketing packages are still available . sea-; including the " son package (10 percent off single " tickets - 4 or more events chosen by the purchaser). Group Sales psek- ' more are ages fa groups of 20 also available at a 10 discount off regular single ticket prices. with the sound of strings on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, at 8 p.m. at AbravanelHalL Roth Lin and Silverstcin will take in a unique perup their s formance of Vivaldis Concerto for TWo Violins and Orchestra. Lin will follow the act, soloing in Prokofievs Violin Concerto No. 1. Also on foe program are Dvorak's Conceit Overture, "In Natures and Schumanns Realm, Symphony No. 2. Silverstein will conduct the performances. Beginning at 7:20 each evening, Silverstein will speak to patrons about the yeekendY musical seleclectures tions. These take place in the new meeting room on the first tier of the HalL g Lin, a Chinese-America- n musician, is known worldwide for his technical mastery and interpretive abilities. A recognized performer on five continents, Lins upcoming season includes appearances with die symphonies of Montreal, St Louis, Dallas and bs-w- Christmas Season. Mr. Arrington scripted an inde- pendent film Christmas Secret which is to commence shooting later this year. He recently completed two years at Ricks College as an while waking on his newly completed play The Prophet, and has a new musical The Trail of Dreams. His work schedule earned him many phone calls from interested psychologists and seperational therapists. His latest one-ma- n show is Tumuaki! Matthew Cowley erf the Pacific which made its continental premiere this fall at Brigham Young al University after opening the at the Pioneers of the Pacific conference at Laie, Hawaii last October. He lists his greatest physical attribute is his twisted . pre-conc- Cho-Lian- .Jot more information on Farley Family Xmas, die various season packages Or ticketing, please contact either Peerya Egyptian Theater at at the Dee Events Center Ticket Office at Press interviews with James' Arrington can be arranged through . the Egyptian Production Office at 2. (801) Anyone interested fo receiving a season brodiure at being added to the Egyptian mailing list should contact the Egyptian t or (801) 395-32at at drowellweba.edu. by 22 I 05 Brown Duck Coveralls 1H. 100 Cotton Brown Duck Inoulatad with 1. 4 Linod with 100 Polyurethane Foam 10 Vos 100 Cotton Two-wi- y Action Back Long Slaevt with Raioferoed SnapCuU StonnCuflk Pancil Pocket on Sleva Mb in t 59" Polar King Brown Duck Vest os. 100 A-- Cotton Black Nylon Lining Water Repellent Finish (retreat after washing) Knit Collar 8 os. 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All performances at 7:30 p.m. "The' Other Wise Man, a Christmas oratorio premiere based soloists Eric Bjamson, Katrina Nelson, Michel Nelson, Jim Nelson, Matthof Maddox, narratot and Richard Knrsden, conductor, (Dates; locations and time above.) Admission $4.50 per person or $120 pa family. Tickets available at the door, no reserved seating. Children 10 and older are welcome. Let Norwest Mortgage take from start to finish you Contact Mike Todd tr - Your Hotne Financing Specialist r f: SuBscriBe to IffW ') 23 South Main Street Heber City,1 Otah (435) ,654,148 office (435) 6711 494 Mobile 1 Summit County $ee! . 29" 235 Hickory Stripe r . or Denim Bib Overalls 100 Cotton Hickory Strips 10 12-a-a. 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