You may have seen Diane Bulan on our stage in the extraordinary drama A Piece of My Heart (2013), but Superior Donuts marks her debut as a director at OCTA. Below, gain insight on this Kansas City area premiere by reading her thoughts on the...
“Mama, why’s a man have eyes? If I tell you don’t you tell, so he can try you on for size.” The opening lyric of Violet is not so much meant to be understood as to be felt in your soul. The lyric is indicative...
Attention Veteran and New Directors! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Charlotte Gilman 913-484-1651 | asgcroc@aol.com The board of directors of Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is looking for directors to bring to life an exciting 2018-2019 season. Applicants are invited to submit a slate of no more than three...
Call for Submissions from KC Area and Kansas Playwrights 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 Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in...
If you’ve not yet seen Joseph Robinette’s play adaptation of Anne of Green Gables directed by Heather Tinker, at OCTA one more weekend, November 17-19, you definitely should. Centering on the joys and scrapes of the red-haired and big-hearted Anne Shirley, an orphan adopted into the...
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,...
Classic Family Story Runs November 3-19 Olathe, KS (October 27, 2017) – Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is the poignant and funny tale of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables. This play, an adaptation by Joseph Robinette of the beloved novel by...
Olathe Civic Theatre Association Opens 2017-2018 Season with Ruthless! Curtain Rises on Campy Musical September 15–October 1 Olathe, KS (August 30, 2017) – OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun...
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 New Works Playwright Competition Winner Workshop at OCTA Michelle Tyrene Johnson Delivers New Full-Length Script Olathe, KS (July 1, 2017): Local playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson, winner of Olathe Civic Theatre Association’s inaugural New Works...
Thank you to all who attended the 2017 Buddy Awards celebration which was held Saturday, June 3, and to everyone who made the OCTA 2016-17 season one of the most successful in many years! In addition to our current casts, creative teams, subscribers, and volunteers,...