OCTA produced THE GOD COMMITTEE after having to close the production down in 2020 due to the pandemic. The drama, written by Mark St. Germaine, returns with Nino Casisi as the director. The cast includes Bill Pelletier, Joe Caronia, Wendy Morris, Lindsay Lovejoy, Jo Bledsoe...
OCTA produced the charming story, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER November 5 - 21, 2021. The play brought the characters from Peter Pan's world to life and we learned about his backstory and the mysterious star stuff. Directed by Jessica Franz Martin and written by Rick Elice,...
Musical of Hope, Love, and Acceptance plays through Sept. 26, 2021 Olathe, KS (September 25, 2021) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association kicks off their 2021-2022 season with a Stephen Schwartz and John Caird classic: CHILDREN OF EDEN, the first main stage show since the pandemic. Opening weekend...
EXCITING 2021-2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS! Olathe, KS (February 14, 2021) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) announces a new season, brand new virtual event, and New Works Playwright Competition update. Announcing a first-ever virtual cabaret from OCTA - BROADWAY: Sung and Gone. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of OCTA closing...
Olathe, KS (Sept. 30, 2020) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) will host its New Works Playwright Competition, a unique opportunity for local playwrights to get their name out in the community and have a chance to see a workshop performance of their production. This...
Laugh Along with this Totally Rad 1980s Production Olathe, KS (January 29, 2020) – Olathe Civic Theatre Association opens THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDOSR on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14th. The show runs for three weekends, February 14th– March 1st, with Friday and Saturday shows at...
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...
OLATHE, KS (June 25, 2018) - Announcing Olathe Civic Theatre Association’s exciting 2018-2019 season of five shows, which begins September 7, 2018. OCTA is proud to offer two musicals, an adaptation of a classic novel, a contemporary drama by a local playwright, and a landmark farce....
When you volunteer to be involved in a community theatre, you usually have ideas of performing, producing, and designing shows and special events, or ushering, selling tickets, and helping with the occasional clean-up day or fundraiser. The furthest thing from your mind is inheriting a...
2017-18 season features comedy, music, and more! Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) has announced its 2017-18 season five-show lineup, which will kick off September 15, 2017. “OCTA is thrilled to offer a dynamic combination of plays and musicals helmed by talented local directors. It’s a mix...