Brandy McDonnell An abbreviated version of this story appears in the Sunday Life section of The Oklahoman. Season of stories Guthrie's Pollard Theatre to feature a mix of comedy, drama and musicals in 2017-18 lineup GUTHRIE - Jon Haque likens playing one of two larger-than-life leads in the comedy “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” to performing with a jazz ensemble. “I’m very aware of the sounds that the characters make,” said Haque, who is playing Ira Stone, a character based on Oscar-winning writer Mel Brooks, in the new production at Guthrie’s The Pollard Theatre.Read more on NewsOK.com