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...
During rehearsals, we asked director of A FLEA IN HER EAR, David Martin, to share some insights for his raucous vision of David Ives' new adaptation of Georges Feydaeu's classic French farce. [caption id="attachment_6322" align="alignleft" width="190"] Director of A FLEA IN HER EAR, David Martin. "Being...
Fantastic, French Farce with Contemporary Twist runs May 31-June 16 Olathe, KS (June 11, 2019) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association closes its 2019 season with the fast-paced farce, A FLEA IN HER EAR. Georges Feydeau’s farce, adapted by David Ives, is directed by David Martin. FLEA...
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...
[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...
In two different interviews (one after opening and one prior to rehearsal) we caught up with Bill Pelletier, director of UNNECESSARY FARCE, who is fast becoming known for his meticulous and successful comedies. We wanted to learn more about his process and the show -...
Select Production and PR Photos from UNNECESSARY FARCE: Shelly Stewart Banks - April & May 2018. Production dates: June 1 - 17 Fri/Sat at 8 pm & Sun 2 pm. Directed by Bill Pelletier. Upload the Official Unnecessary Farce Press Release. The Cast of UNNECESSARY FARCE Back Row: Bill Bergman,...
The classic American tale; a small business owner struggling to survive against the pressures of supply and demand, buyout offers from larger businesses, and whether or not to conform to the growing coffee shop culture. Yet, somehow, Superior Donuts is anything but a traditional tale....
Superior Donuts Makes KC Area Premiere at Olathe Civic Theatre Association Thought-Provoking Comedy Runs April 6-22 Olathe, KS (April 2, 2018) – Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 2017-2018 season with Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of August: Osage County. With Superior Donuts, Letts shifts...
Olathe, KS (Nov 9, 2017) – OCTA continues the run of the play "Anne of Green Gables" November 3-19. Photos are intended for editorial use. Photo by: Shelly Stewart Banks Read original press release here. View the Taking Stage at OCTA rehearsal video, featuring the cast, on Facebook,...