Ocala Civic Theatre

MACABARET starts Monday!!! 🎃 Teens, join us if you dare for this Halloween-themed youth cabaret, the highlight of frightfully delightful fall fun at OCT for many years. Back from the dead, it now rises from the grave to thrill and chill a whole new generation. 👻 And it's not too late for YOU to join the cast.

Led by the fearless Jason Bartosic and Jessica Mongerio, our teen cast will perform gleefully ghoulish, fearfully funny songs, scenes, and monologues, while audiences get in the spirit for the spookiest of holidays with coffee and sweet fall treats. Masks and puppets will assist in terrorizing all victims.

Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5-7 p.m., September 30 – October 18 at Academy West at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place (1821 NW 21st Avenue). For tech and performances, we will return to our old haunts of OCT, where tech will be held October 21-24, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Performances are October 25-27 (times TBA) in Studio A at OCT.

Tuition is $175 for this performance class. Register ASAP at ocalacivictheatre.com!

Candlelight is back to light up the night this Saturday at OCT! 🔥 Performed by the Listeso String Quartet in the gentle glow of candlelight, music will fill the darkness in two magical hour-long experiences on Saturday, September 28. VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS is at 6 p.m., followed by '80S ROCK ANTHEMS at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a special summer night with either concert -- or both!

🔥 THINGS TO KNOW: Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start time. Late entry is not permitted. Guests must be ages 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

🔥 TICKETS 🔥

VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS: https://feverup.com/m/137966?srsltid=AfmBOoo7VQJas5jvFKJiJLzEm7hughvGMrszRJir60ZotK24zFvcsBMm

'80S ROCK ANTHEMS: https://feverup.com/m/186070?srsltid=AfmBOoo7VQJas5jvFKJiJLzEm7hughvGMrszRJir60ZotK24zFvcsBMm

We had a blast at our THEATRIX: On-Camera Acting Workshop with Wendy Makenna this Saturday morning! It was an up-close-and-personal experience for our six students, and they had a great time learning from this long-beloved film, TV, and stage actress. Thank you to Wendy for sharing her talents and knowledge, and to The Appleton Museum of Art for hosting us! And to all our adult actors, join us for more amazing classes, workshops, and special opportunities like this through The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre this season.

Auditions continue tonight for Tennessee Williams' classic drama THE GLASS MENAGERIE! Sign up now for your audition spot: [email protected]/bookings/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

ABOUT THE SHOW: In 1930s St. Louis, faded Southern belle Amanda Wingfield lives in poverty with her two grown children. Son Tom has unwillingly supported the family since his father abandoned them. Daughter Laura, as fragile as her collection of glass animals, is crippled by shyness and a limp. He seeks escape in alcohol and movies, while she withdraws into music. But when a “gentleman caller” visits their dingy apartment, the family’s world of illusions is shattered. Tender and tragic, this ethereal memory play is a classic of American theatre.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Two men, two women

REHEARSALS: September 26 - November 6
PERFORMANCES: November 7-24

LEARN MORE:https://ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-2024-Cue-Sheet.pdf

What a wonderful time we had at CINDERELLA'S HAPPILY EVER AFTER TEA PARTY on Saturday, with yet another sold-out crowd! Many of our guests came elegantly attired in their royal finery, from our littlest princesses in ballgowns and tiaras to their grandparents in evening wear. Cinderella and the Prince posed for photos by the enchanted coach, then the fairy godmother played games with our guests and taught them how to use their magic wands. And the delicious sparkly cupcakes were a sweet feast! Thank you to all who joined us for this storybook special event. 🫖☕🧁✨🩷 (And if you were there and shared photos on social media, tag us in your posts!)

Do you have a collection of glass figurines? OCT would love to borrow them for our production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, live on stage November 7-24. A pivotal plot point of this classic drama is Laura's curio cabinet full of her glass animal figurines, including her beloved unicorn, as fragile and ethereal as she is. 🦄

We have a four-shelf curio cabinet to fill for the set. The figurines need to be glass, not porcelain; clear, though either colorful or colorless is fine; and in animal shapes. So if you've ever thought it would be cool to see something of yours make a cameo appearance on the OCT stage, now is your chance! They will be kept safely in the curio cabinet and returned to you good as new after the show ends.

If you're interested in sharing your treasures with us, please contact OCT Staff & Production Coordinator Courtney Curtis at [email protected] or (352) 236-2274, ext. 113. Thank you!

One last "crowns off" to the cast, crew, creative team, and orchestra of CINDERELLA! It takes a whole kingdom to bring to life such a larger-than-life musical. Thank you to ALL who helped make the magic! ✨

Tonight! Come dazzle us with your dramatic talents. 🦄

Auditions are Monday and Tuesday for Tennessee Williams' classic drama THE GLASS MENAGERIE!

ABOUT THE SHOW: In 1930s St. Louis, faded Southern belle Amanda Wingfield lives in poverty with her two grown children. Son Tom has unwillingly supported the family since his father abandoned them. Daughter Laura, as fragile as her collection of glass animals, is crippled by shyness and a limp. He seeks escape in alcohol and movies, while she withdraws into music. But when a “gentleman caller” visits their dingy apartment, the family’s world of illusions is shattered. Tender and tragic, this ethereal memory play is a classic of American theatre.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Two men, two women

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. (free and optional)
REHEARSALS: September 26 - November 6
PERFORMANCES: November 7-24

RESERVE AN AUDITION SPOT: [email protected]/bookings/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

LEARN MORE:https://ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-2024-Cue-Sheet.pdf

That's a wrap on CINDERELLA! The coach has turned back into a pumpkin and everyone has danced off into the sunset to live happily ever after. Our royal gratitude to all who have supported this production is enough to fill a storybook. 📖💙✨ A sincere thank you to all who make magic at OCT! Now onward to the rest of the tales we can't wait to tell in Season 74...

Break a leg to the whole kingdom of CINDERELLA today in their final performance at 2 p.m.! It's been a magical experience ever since the very first "once upon a time." Wishing them all a "happily ever after" in their last show! 💙✨

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenke

Trying out for THE GLASS MENAGERIE Monday or Tuesday? Join us tomorrow night, Sunday 9/22 at 6:30pm, for our free, optional, pre-audition workshop. Led by director Eb Madson, this practical workshop is ideal for both newcomers and experienced performers to meet the show’s creative team, learn about the audition process, and practice your monologue.

REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP: https://forms.office.com/r/2qu5w2BLNX

LEARN MORE ABOUT AUDITIONS:https://ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-2024-Cue-Sheet.pdf

It's the last night to catch the magic of CINDERELLA! 💙✨ Join us at 7:30 p.m. for the final evening performance. Tomorrow's matinee is full. And don't miss our very own Ella, La'Nya Solomon, tonight during her takeover on OCT's Instagram!

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Cinderella is so excited to be taking over OCT's Instagram tonight!!! Get ready with all your questions for our very own princess La'Nya Solomon as she goes live at 5:30 p.m. (Madame and the sisters, much less excited... the stories she could tell about them...)

A collection of glimpses of CINDERELLA. 💙✨ Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the glamorous 1950s "kingdom of Hollywood"!

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Duo for a double day. 💗💗 Kicking up our heels with three shows left to go! Bring a date and don't be late for tonight's show at 7:30 p.m., because the matinee is full.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Auditions are Monday and Tuesday for Tennessee Williams' classic drama THE GLASS MENAGERIE!

ABOUT THE SHOW: In 1930s St. Louis, faded Southern belle Amanda Wingfield lives in poverty with her two grown children. Son Tom has unwillingly supported the family since his father abandoned them. Daughter Laura, as fragile as her collection of glass animals, is crippled by shyness and a limp. He seeks escape in alcohol and movies, while she withdraws into music. But when a “gentleman caller” visits their dingy apartment, the family’s world of illusions is shattered. Tender and tragic, this ethereal memory play is a classic of American theatre.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Two men, two women

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. (free and optional)
REHEARSALS: September 26 - November 6
PERFORMANCES: November 7-24

RESERVE AN AUDITION SPOT: [email protected]/bookings/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

LEARN MORE:https://ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-2024-Cue-Sheet.pdf

We love a dramatic entrance. 💙 See it tonight at 7:30 p.m.!

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

CINDERELLA is *thisclose* to being over. You wouldn't want to miss it, would you? No, Madame didn't think so... Better seize the opportunity and get those tickets now. Tonight's show is at 7:30 p.m. It's a hot date night waiting to happen. Buy online at ocalacivictheatre.com or get risky and buy at the door. 💜

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Starlight Studio is tonight! Adam Pryor will sing in the lobby, and Pepere Joe's food truck will be parked under the portico to sell their delicious dinners. Concessions will be open as our very conveniently located bar, and we have several hightop tables in the lobby to make it easy to eat, drink, chat, and listen to beautiful music. Join us from 5:30 to 7 p.m., then stay for the show at 7:30 p.m. OCT has everything you could want under one roof for a magical Friday night out. ✨

Hear ye, hear ye! Lord Pinkleton would like to issue a proclamation that today from right now at 10 a.m. to this afternoon at 2 p.m. is your last chance to call the box office and get your tickets to RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA! After that, you'll need to buy online at ocalacivictheatre.com or at the door for evening performances. Call us now to get your tickets to the royal ball!

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Who's up at the stroke of midnight? 🕰 If you're seeing this, it's your sign to go to ocalacivictheatre.com ✨right now✨ and get your tickets to CINDERELLA at this magic moment. It's the final weekend! Don't miss your chance to be charmed by this fresh take on the beloved fairytale.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Stepping out tonight with the whole team to put on a show. 😎 The men of Hollywood are keeping their cool as they welcome you to a fully secured storybook experience. That's their mission. It's not impossible.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. TICKETS: (352) 236-2274 / ocalacivictheatre.com

Director & Choreographer: Steven Flaa / Music Director: Jason Bartosic / Scenic & Projections Designer: Evan Frank / Costume Designer: Amanda Jones / Lighting Designer: Corey Whittemore / Sound Designer: Jazmine Whipple / Props Designer: Laura Bradford / Stage Manager: Greg Doss

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Warren’s Power Washing • Technology Concepts • Elite Equestrian Magazine • Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

PHOTO: Dave Schlenker

Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother invite you to join them this Saturday 9/21 for CINDERELLA'S HAPPILY EVER AFTER TEA PARTY! 🫖☕🧁✨

Come have a ball with us from noon to 1 p.m. at this charming experience for our young (and young at heart) fairytale fans. First, you’ll meet Cinderella and the Prince on stage for a photo with them and the enchanted coach. Then you'll be escorted to your very own royal hall for a magical tea party hosted by the Fairy Godmother with music and games. Sweet treats will include mini cupcakes, apple juiceboxes, and fairytale favors to take home. And you can get your picture taken with the Fairy Godmother in front of our beautiful storybook backdrop.

Seating is at tables of four. There is a maximum of 60 guests and seats are selling fast! This event is for ages 6 and up. Our guests of honor are welcome and encouraged to dress up in their fairytale finery or royal ball attire.

CINDERELLA'S HAPPILY EVER AFTER TEA PARTY tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for ages 6-18. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Don't be late to the ball -- get your tickets before seating fills up!

TICKETS: ocalacivictheatre.com / (352) 236-2274