Catch Halloween Play October 25-November 10
Olathe, KS (October 25, 2019) – Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) brings Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House to the public October 25 – November 10 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. *Plus there will be a...
Call for Submissions from KC Area and Kansas Playwrights
Olathe, KS (September 23, 2019)– Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the fourth year in a row. A unique opportunity for local playwrights...
OLATHE CIVIC THEATRE ASSOCIATION OPENS WITH BRIGHT STAR
KC Musical Premiere to Play August 30th– September 15th
Olathe, KS (August 21, 2019) – OCTA begins their 2019-2020 with the musical Bright Star, directed by Julie Ewing with musical direction by Ashley Jones. Featuring a Grammy-nominated score by...
[caption id="attachment_6569" align="alignright" width="405"] Nathan with the March cast of "The Giver - a Musical" just after winning the 2019 New Works Playwright Competition finals. Photo by Rita Marks.[/caption]
Earlier this year, playwright Nathan Christensen was selected as one of five to compete in OCTA's New...
From the response we've received from attendees, Olathe Civic Theatre Association's 2019 Buddy Awards event, which happened Saturday, June 29, was a huge hit! With an Olathe "staycation" theme, guests dressed in their favorite staycation attire (lots of tropicals), as their favorite Olathe celebrity (an...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
