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OCPA Presents 5 New Plays In Santa Ana

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance heads to Santa Ana's Grand Central Theatre - home of The Wayward Artist - for its May 4 program of staged readings of five new one-act plays

New Voices Playwrights To Present SUMMER VOICES 2018

New Voices Playwrights Theatre presents the following one-act plays for their Summer Voices 2018 production

New Voices Playwrights To Present SUMMER VOICES 2018

New Voices Playwrights Theatre presents the following one-act plays for their Summer Voices 2018 production

Review Roundup: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Ogunquit Playhouse

This is the world premiere of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, prequel to Million Dollar Quartet, playing at Olgunquit Playhouse. The show runs until September 30, and the critics are weighing in!

ARTSail Launches in Miami

ArtCenter/South Florida has launched the maiden voyage of ARTSail, the nomadic floating art project taking artists aboard sea vessels for creative explorations along the coastlines and waterways surrounding Miami.

OCPA to Stage 5 New Plays in Newport Beach

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance makes a July trip to NTAC for its latest new play event, presenting an eclectic program of staged readings of 5 new one-act plays.

Chepenik Presents 4.01K Race for Financial Fitness, Today

For years Jason Chepenik, managing partner of Chepenik Financial, has known that there is a correlation between financial health and physical health. Money and finances are one of the top causes of stress, which ultimately affects ones wellness, not to mention adding to absenteeism, increased insurance costs and more.

OCPA Returning to Modjeska Playhouse with Four One-Act Plays, 3/12

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) returns to Lake Forest's Modjeska Playhouse Saturday, March 12 at 2:30pm for staged readings of four one-act plays, all touching on the entrances and exits that make life momentous, unexpected and spectacular. The event kicks off the 21st year of OCPA's new play development efforts in OC.

Orange County Playwrights Alliance Debuts New Works at Modjeska Playhouse Today

Today, December 5 at 2:30pm, the Orange County Playwrights Alliance presents four new plays at a noteworthy new OC theatre with a definite buzz about it - Lake Forest's Modjeska Playhouse, whose founders include two South Coast Repertory teaching artists. Four new one-acts will be presented in staged readings with a $6 suggested donation. Reservations: 714-902-5716.

Orange County Playwrights Alliance to Debut New Works at Modjeska Playhouse, 12/5

On December 5 at 2:30pm, the Orange County Playwrights Alliance presents four new plays at a noteworthy new OC theatre with a definite buzz about it - Lake Forest's Modjeska Playhouse, whose founders include two South Coast Repertory teaching artists. Four new one-acts will be presented in staged readings with a $6 suggested donation. Reservations: 714-902-5716.

Orange County Playwrights Alliance Celebrates Birthday with OCPA 20/20

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) celebrates its 20th birthday in April with OCPA 20/20, a pair of Discoveries new play events at Santa Ana's Theatre Out. The April 18 staged readings take a retrospective turn and present one-acts from OCPA's 20 years; the April 25 staged readings present new one-acts referencing the theme '20 years'. Details on both events below - call 714-902-5716 for reservations!

Ogunquit Playhouse Receives 'National Level of Significance' with the National Register of Historic Places

The Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to announce that as the result of several years of research, the Ogunquit Playhouse's listing in the National Register of Historic Places was raised to the "National Level of Significance" in consideration of the significant contributions made by its founder Walter J. Hartwig and the Playhouse to Performing Arts Education throughout the nation.

OCPA Presents New Plays This Month with 'Discoveries' Series

Stepping out of yourself and your world and into a new costume, persona or identity can make for both drama and comedy. The Orange County Playwrights Alliance provides both in its next Discoveries staged readings today, November 15 at Anaheim's Stage Door Repertory Theatre. This OCPA event presents new one-acts from 3 playwrights who have been produced across the Southland and the nation.

Ogunquit Playhouse Receives Moss Hart Award

The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that it is the recipient of the prestigious Moss Hart Award for the 2013 production of West Side Story.

OCPA to Present New Plays Next Month with 'Discoveries' Series

Stepping out of yourself and your world and into a new costume, persona or identity can make for both drama and comedy. The Orange County Playwrights Alliance provides both in its next Discoveries staged readings on Saturday, November 15 at Anaheim's Stage Door Repertory Theatre. This OCPA event presents new one-acts from 3 playwrights who have been produced across the Southland and the nation.

Ogunquit Playhouse Mourns the Loss of Henry J. Weller, Jr., Board of Directors Emeritus

The Ogunquit Playhouse lost a dear friend when Henry J. Weller, Jr. passed away on June 25, 2014. Mr. Weller was the General Manager of the Ogunquit Playhouse from 1950 to 1997, and worked in partnership with John Lane from the beginning when John first purchased the theatre in 1950, during the heyday of the Summer Stock Circuit and the establishment of the Council of Summer Theatres (COST) that John Lane initiated.

Backstage Tours at Ogunquit Playhouse - A Behind-the-Scenes View

Visitors at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse can now get a behind the scene tour of this historic theater. See what the actors see from the backstage area and beyond.

OCPA Kicks off 2014 New Play Series with Four One-Acts Today

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance kicks off the 2014 edition of its Discoveries new play series with staged readings of four new one-acts from playwrights with Orange County in common and a sense of adventure in mind. All four plays deal with perception versus reality. Today's March 29 listing features works from dramatists produced across the West and America.

OCPA Kicks off 2014 New Play Series with Four One-Acts, 3/29

The Orange County Playwrights Alliance kicks off the 2014 edition of its Discoveries new play series with staged readings of four new one-acts from playwrights with Orange County in common and a sense of adventure in mind. All four plays deal with perception versus reality. The March 29 listing features works from dramatists produced across the West and America.

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