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...
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...
[caption id="attachment_4893" align="alignright" width="202"] Evan Lovelace (Franco) wearing his Black Power Ranger Mastodon insignia t-shirt in SUPERIOR DONUTS. Photo by Shelly Stewart Banks.[/caption] Costume designer Darcy Russel's costumes in Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts are striking in their realism, quality, and specificity, but a couple of shirts...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The annual Buddy Awards, an event hosted by Olathe Civic Theatre Association's Board of Directors, is OCTA’s chance to say “thank you” to the many actors, crews, designers, volunteers, ushers, musicians, donors, and season ticket holders who have been an integral part of our season’s...