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...
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...
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...
During the workshop week for the 2018 New Works Playwright Competition winning script ADOPTION OF GRIEF, we caught up with playwright Jessie Salsbury to find out some background about the script and little more about her writing process. Here's the scoop! FROM PLAYWRIGHT JESSIE SALSBURY [caption id="attachment_5280"...
Full-Length Staged Reading of Jessie Salsbury’s ADOPTION OF GRIEF – July 13 and 14 [caption id="attachment_5273" align="alignright" width="425"] Jessie Salsbury with her director and cast from the March finals, and Competition host Andrew Joseph Brown when she was announced as the 2018 winner. March 2018 (Photo...
It was a night of a thousand Vegas stars as artists, volunteers, season ticket holders, and supporters came out to celebrate what was another hugely successful season. The "Buddy Goes to Vegas" theme was a hit and it was one of the largest showings in...