OCTA board member and public relations manager Charlotte Gilman caught up with director Teresa Leggard during rehearsals of Pass Over a few weeks ago. Read on to learn more about this new play by Kansas City playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson and what you have to...
PASS OVER to Play at Olathe Civic Theatre Association Michelle Tyrene Johnson’s Drama Highlights Family Secrets and Moving On The fourth main stage show at OCTA brings the Washington family’s secrets to the forefront in PASS OVER. Michelle Tyrene Johnson’s original play describes siblings Angelique and Paul...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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...
[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...