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Farley Family Celebrates 25th Reunion at UVSC
Audiences throughout Utah Valley are by now familiar with the Farley Family. The one-man show featuring countless characters has been a favorite show for many, but this year the Farley’s celebrate decades of performances with “The Farley Family Reunion: 25 Years of Potato Chips” September 16, 17, 19, 23 and 24 in the UVSC Courtyard at 7:30 p.m. James Arrington, UVSC theatre professor and producer, director and actor in the show, can hardly believe his creation has been around as long as it has.
Arrington, trained as a character actor, started performing as the Farley family during impromptu skits for friends, and over time developed a repertoire of characters. Arrington plays the part of each cast member including men, women and children. He has minimal costume changes, but transforms easily from person to person.
“The script changes from year to year because the characters grow a year older,” Arrington said. “Plus, some parts of the show are completely impromptu. Also, every audience is different and I interact with them at every show,”
This year, however, Arrington intends to involve the audience in a way he never has before by taking off the mask and showing the real man behind the Farley cast.
“For the 25th reunion celebration, the artist – me, will actually appear on stage,” he said. “I will talk about the Farley’s creation and the many experiences I have had throughout the years playing these wacky characters. I think it will be a great aspect of the show.”
For tickets and other information, contact Campus Connection at (801) 863-8797.
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