OCPA Brings New Theatre To Lake Forest In October
by Julie Musbach - Sep 27, 2018
For fall, the Orange County Playwrights Alliance goes to south OC's most intriguing small theatre: Modjeska Playhouse. In its latest new play event, OCPA offers a varied playbill of four one-acts - staged readings of comedies and dramas bringing together actors and directors from Orange County's thriving storefront theatre scene.
OCPA to Stage 5 New Plays in Newport Beach
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2016
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.
Photo Flash: First Look at Panndora Productions' SWEET TEXAS RECKONING
by Louisa Brady - Apr 16, 2016
Chosen from last year's PANNDORA'S BOX festival of new works, SWEET TEXAS RECKONING is the story of Ellie Wolcott, a Southern Baptist woman fearing a tepid and lonely old age, who attempts to reunite her daughter, Kate, with long time paramour Alan John in order to salvage her remaining years with some semblance of dignity. When Kate shows up with an unexpected guest, Ellie is forced to confront many demons, including her ideas about race, biology, bigotry, and sexuality.
OCPA to Stage New Plays in DISCOVERIES: 4 BY THE SHORE, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2015
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance (OCPA) makes its annual summer trip to the coast next month, bringing a quartet of one-act plays to Newport Theatre Arts Center on Sunday, July 12 in its latest Discoveries new play event.
Orange County Playwrights Alliance Celebrates Birthday with OCPA 20/20
by Tori Leiber - Apr 1, 2015
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!
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS Comes to Theatre Out Beginning 8/17
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2012
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre company, will present the world premiere of the screwball comedy STRANGE BEDFELLOWS beginning August 17, 2012. Running through September 8, this hysterical new comedy explores conservative politics in Orange County.