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19 Feb Q&A with SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Director Tiffany Coville-Schweigert

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OCTA board member and public relations manager Charlotte Gilman caught up with director Tiffany Coville-Schweigert during rehearsals of Sunday in the Park with George. Read on to learn more about why she chose to direct this production and what you have to look forward to...

02 Feb OCTA Opens Moving Musical, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

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Sondheim Smash to Paint OCTA Stage with Sentimental Story of Love and Art Olathe, KS (February 1, 2019) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association gears up for their first show of 2019, the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Directed by Tiffany Coville-Schweigert, with music direction...

13 Dec OCTA is Home For the Holidays Debuts this December!

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Join Peter Leondedis and Shelly Stewart Banks, plus an ever-changing cast of local performers, as they come together to wait for the Spirit of Christmas to arrive and bring a little holiday magic to OCTA! Each night will include something new and different and you...

17 Nov Sense and Sensibility Production Photos

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Production photos for Sense and Sensibility, adapted by Jon Jory from Jane Austen's novel. Directed by Jessica Franz and running at Olathe Civic Theatre Association from Nov 2-18, 2018. All photos by Shelly Stewart Banks. [caption id="attachment_5691" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Cast of Sense and Sensibility[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5707" align="alignnone"...

13 Nov A Q&A with Director Jessica Franz on SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Plus Director’s Notes

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We caught up with director of Sense and Sensibility, Jessica Franz, during rehearsals to learn about her background and her thoughts on the show. After the Q&A, we've included her director's notes that you can also find in the production program. [caption id="attachment_5661" align="alignleft" width="177"] Director Jessica...

08 Nov OCTA Opens Classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY with Contemporary Twist

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Jon Jory Adaptation Brings Fresh Comedy, Love and Family to the Stage OLATHE, KS (Nov. 8 2018) - Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association is Jane Austen’s beloved classic, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. This witty comedy of manners is directed by Jessica Franz and runs at OCTA...

02 Oct OCTA Announces 3rd Annual New Works Playwright Competition

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Call for KC Area Playwrights with Brand New Works FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Charlotte Gilman 913-484-1651 | asgcroc@aol.com Tickets: www.olathetheatre.org | Reservations: 913-782-2990 or tickets@olathetheatre.org Olathe, KS (September 30, 2018) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce that it will host its 3rd Annual New Works Playwright Competition, a unique...

20 Sep A Drowsy Interview with Director Julie Ewing

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[caption id="attachment_5467" align="alignright" width="291"] The Drowsy Chaperone's director Julie Ewing seated in the lobby "Person in Chair" selfie-station that she created - it looks just like the one on stage![/caption] The uplifting, and dance-filled musical The Drowsy Chaperone is a hit with OCTA audiences, garnering enthusiastic...

13 Sep OCTA CONTINUES 2018-19 SEASON WITH HIT: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

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OCTA CONTINUES 2018-19 SEASON WITH HIT: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE MUSICAL MERRIMENT & CLASSIC BROADWAY LOVE SHINE Olathe, KS (September 13, 2018) – Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its first production of the 2018-2019 season, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg...

01 Sep Janet Van De Graaff To Give Talkback Following DROWSY CHAPERONE At OCTA

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Olathe Civic Theatre Association has announced a talkback with Janet Van De Graaff, one of the inspirations for, and a featured character in the musical-comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. [caption id="attachment_5389" align="alignleft" width="164"] It's actress and comedienne, Janet Van De Graaff![/caption] Van De Graaff will join Peter Leondedis...