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10/09/2026

MURDER RUNS IN THE FAMILY opens Friday October 16 in the Drama Lab Studio Theatre!
Here's a sneak peek at the REP, our student-run theatre company, hard at work in rehearsal.
Behind the scenes our tech students are also working hard to create sets, costumes, lights and sound for this farcical comedy by Pat Cook.
Come join us at Pallfeather Manor on a dark and stormy night as the will of the late Mrs. Pallfeather is read to her eccentric and possibly homicidal family!
Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 at 7:30pm. Tickets and parking are free (donations are gratefully accepted). Seating is limited, doors open at 7pm for best availability.

10/05/2026

Coming in November to the Drama Lab Theatre!
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
For mature audiences.

09/25/2026

Coming next from The Rep! Opening Friday October 16!
Heather Pallfeather hires a hapless PI to pose as her fiancee and to investigate her mother's suspicious death. Chaos ensues as her eccentric clan gathers for the reading of the will and dead bodies start to pile up in this fast-moving farce by Pat Cook.

09/21/2026

We have added a new 8 week online section of INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE, our popular lecture course.
This 3 unit course is transferable to CSU and UC.
The class will meet LiveOnline in Zoom with instructor Bill Mittler, starting October 19.
Class will meet every Monday/Wednesday from 6:00pm to 9:20pm.
Explore the process of creating theatre through the contributions of the playwright, actor, director and designer. Watch and discuss many exciting plays of varying genres!

09/19/2026

We have added a new 8 week online section of INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE, our popular lecture course.
This 3 unit course is transferable to CSU and UC.

The class will meet LiveOnline in Zoom with instructor Bill Mittler, starting October 12.
Class will meet every Monday/Wednesday from 6:00pm to 9:20pm.

Explore the process of creating theatre through the contributions of the playwright, actor, director and designer. Watch and discuss many exciting plays of varying genres!

09/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the opening of OCC Theatre's 2026-2027 season!
Our student theatre company, THE REP, will perform Theatre Nouveau two more times, this Saturday 9/12 and Sunday 9/13 at 7:30pm.
This showcase includes songs, monologues, scenes and some surprises. For mature audiences.
The show is free, with a $5.00 donation suggested.
Join us!

09/02/2026

Open Auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS, directed by Bethany Kraemer.
Auditions are TONIGHT at 7pm at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.
Callbacks are tomorrow, September 3.
Rehearsals begin this Friday and will be Monday-Friday 7:00pm to 10:30pm in the Drama Lab Theatre.
Performances are Nov. 6-8 & 13-15.
If cast in this production you will be required to enroll in a 3-unit class at OCC.
Please use the QR for character breakdowns,other show information and sign-ups for an audition timeslot for TONIGHT!

08/29/2026

https://orangecoastcollege.edu/news/2026/26-27-theatre-season.html

08/23/2026

Classes begin Monday August 24.
Welcome to new students and welcome back to our returning students; have a great first week of classes!

Join us in OCC Theatre. There are three ways to be a part of the theatre program this semester:
1. Enroll in our acting, lecture and tech courses. Some seats are still available in many sections. Late start classes are also available.
2. Enroll in OCC Theatre Repertory (THEA A131, a 3-unit class) to be part of our student-run theatre company THE REP. Rep will produce three shows this semester. Class meets Mondays at 5pm plus other arranged hours.
3. Audition for our fall mainstage show: SHE KILLS MONSTERS, directed by Bethany Kraemer. Open auditions are September 2nd at 7pm, Callbacks are Sept 3rd. Rehearsals will be Mon-Fri 7:00pm-10:30pm. Performances in November.

08/19/2026

Open Auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS, directed by Bethany Kraemer.
Auditions are Wednesday, September 2 at 7pm at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.
Callbacks are September 3.
Rehearsals begin 9/4 and will be Monday-Friday 7:00pm to 10:30pm in the Drama Lab Theatre. Performances are Nov. 6-8 & 13-15.
If cast in this production you will be required to enroll in a 3-unit class at OCC.
Please use the QR for character breakdowns,other show information and sign-ups for an audition timeslot.

Address

Drama Lab Theatre 2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA
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Telephone

(714) 432-5640

Website

http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/theater_arts

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