Sunrise Interview: Dr Christi McLain & Dr Jerron Jorgensen on Lyric Theatre

Posted by Ben Blake March 6, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — Southern Oregon University Lyric Theatre is performing “The Ghosts of Gatsby”, a New American Jazz-Age Opera with multiple showings the next two weekends.

Stage Director Dr. Christi McLain and Music Director Dr. Jerron Jorgensen joined NBC5 News at Sunrise to talk about the production and what new opportunities it brings to both students and the community.

Three shows are Saturday, March 9th at EdenVale Winery at 3:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm. Four additional shows are Friday and Saturday, March 15th and 16th, at the Ashland Springs Hotel at 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Tickets are available at oca.sou.edu, with limited seating.

Watch the full interview above.

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Ben Blake is a Producer/Reporter for NBC5 News. He’s a Klamath Falls native who graduated from Oregon State University with a Digital Communication degree. While at OSU, he was a producer and on-air talent at KBVR-TV and KBVR-FM. He also worked for PAC-12 Networks and OSU Athletics. In his free time, Ben likes to play just about any sport. He also plays the piano, guitar, and trumpet.
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