Season Information
Mainstage Productions
The School of Theatre typically offers a four show Mainstage season. It is a mix of fully realized productions of theatre classics and relevant contemporary plays, as well as co-productions with our professional partners.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
By William Shakespeare
March 30 through April 2, 2023
- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30
- 8 p.m. Friday, March 31
- 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1
- 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Directed by D. Lance Marsh
Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen.
Stage II Productions
Stage II presents six to eight shows in a small, intimate setting. All productions have an emphasis on acting and directing with use of minimal design and technical elements. Student and faculty directors and designers collaborate on these productions.
ADA AND THE ENGINE
By Lauren Gunderson
March 23 through 26
- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23
- 8 p.m. Friday, March 24
- 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25
- 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26
Directed by Kris Kuss
THE AURORA PROJECT
By Bella Poynton
April 13 through 16, 2023
- 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13
- 8 p.m. Friday, April 14
- 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15
- 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16
Directed by Sophia Boyer
Out of the Box & Edge
Out of the Box is OCU's completely student-produced theatre company on campus. Each semester, Out of the Box produces three Mainstage performances and two Edges (staged readings), both directed and performed by students. Out of the Box focuses on provocative contemporary work, fresh takes on classics, and up-and-coming playwrights.
Out of the Box Fall MainStage Season
Minutes and Seconds by Chris Vanderark
Directed by: Delaney Horton
The Body Electric by Grace Goble
Directed by: Erica Heiselman
Everybody by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by: Phoebe Westbrooks
OCU Edge
The Most Massive Woman Wins by Madeleine George
Directed by: Elise Bear