Rita Marks

Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

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 November 2 - 18, 2018, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Directed by Christopher Annino, 'Silent Times' is a Roaring-Twenties escapade set in a small New England town. The story centers on Oliver Henry III (played by Geoff Blanchette), a small-time crook turned vaudeville theater owner. From humble beginnings in England, he immigrates to America in search of happiness and fast cash. He becomes acquainted with people from all walks of life, from burlesque performers, mimes, hobos to classy flapper girls. As his fortunes rise his life spins out of control. Much of the storyline is a reflection on current social issues that burden our society today.

OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of the stage mother of all musicals September 15 October 1. This production comes with a bonus: two of the roles are double cast, so audiences will have the opportunity to see two sets of talented young actresses approach the same roles during the run.

Local playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson, winner of Olathe Civic Theatre Association's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition, returns for the Winner Workshop of the competition's wildly popular script, The Green Book Wine Club Train Trip.

Local playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson, winner of Olathe Civic Theatre Association's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition, returns for the Winner Workshop of the competition's wildly popular script, The Green Book Wine Club Train Trip.

Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2015-16 season with the door-slamming British farce No Sex Please, We're British, by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot. The show begins tonight, April 15 and continues through May 1 and is directed by Bob Stewart.

Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2015-16 season with the door-slamming British farce No Sex Please, We're British, by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot. The show runs April 15-May 1 and is directed by Bob Stewart.

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

For 6 Performances Only The Vagina Monologues plays at The Barn. The show is by Eve Ensler, Directed by Shelly Stewart, Asst. Direction by Bob Hart, Stage Management by Rita Marks, Light Design by Craig McCann, Sound Design by Sean Leistico, Set Design by Nathan Norcross, Technical Direction by Bill Wright

For 6 Performances Only The Vagina Monologues plays at The Barn. The show is by Eve Ensler, Directed by Shelly Stewart, Asst. Direction by Bob Hart, Stage Management by Rita Marks, Light Design by Craig McCann, Sound Design by Sean Leistico, Set Design by Nathan Norcross, Technical Direction by Bill Wright