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Nunsense A-men! Review
Review by: Jeanette Boehme Come on down to the playhouse of the Orange Community Players for a fun night with the five nuns from the convent of the Little Sisters of Hoboken! Be sure and bring your sense of humor along with you for this uproariously funny, lively, and witty show. This version of “Nunsense” is the ...
2013 Young People’s Workshop Information
Summer’s almost here! . . .Now What? The Young People’s Theater Workshop is a four week long summer program that gives local youth the opportunity to learn about and experience the performing arts first hand. Students will begin the program with a week of theatrical related workshops before beginning work on this year’s production of ...
Nunsense A-men! Rehearsal Photos
Click here to view Texas Borderline Photography’s photos of Nunsense A-men! rehearsals. Get a sneak peak of the show, then click here to purchase your tickets!
Nunsense A-Men! Cast Photos
Texas Borderline Photography has exceptional headshot photos of the cast of Nunsense A-men! Click here to view them all.
Nunsense A-men! Choreography Rehearsal Video
Click here to view the latest video of Nunsense A-men’s choreography rehearsal!
Nunsense A-men: Buy Your Tickets Now!
Dates: May 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th & 18th at 7:37pm Matinée Sundays, 12th & 19th at 2:37pm Five talented voices includes: Kevin Doss, Doug Rogers, Paul Burch, Justin Sanders, and Jonathan McCollum. At the close of this season, we are pleased to continue the “Nunsense Saga” as began by Jeff Hattman. You may not ...
The Record Reviews Mama Won’t Fly
Click here to read the review straight from the source. Laughter Fills OCP with “Mama Won’t Fly” By Penny LeLeux There are lots of laughs in Orange Community Players production of “Mama Won’t Fly,” directed by Codie Vasquez. The dialogue was so funny you couldn’t help but laugh. Some of the jokes were classic ...
The Orange Leader Reviews Mama Won’t Fly
Read the review straight from the source by clicking here. Review: ‘Mama Won’t Fly’ is wacky fun By Jeanette Boehme ORANGE — Orange Community Players has a hit in this outrageous, wacky comedy. “Mama Won’t Fly” is escapist comedy at its best. Many theaters report they have experienced a record box office with this ...
2013 Young People’s Workshop, Registration May 24th
2013 Young People’s Workshop Registration May 24th 2013 Check back for more information, coming soon!
Mama Won’t Fly: Photos!
Click here to view photos of Mama Won’t Fly rehearsals, by Texas Borderline Photography. You can also view photos of our final dress rehearsal below. Don’t miss out on your chance to see Mama Won’t Fly. Click here for tickets!
Mama Won’t Fly: View Photos of the Cast and Crew
View professional head shots of the cast and crew of Mama Won’t Fly, by Texas Borderline Photography. Click here.
Mama Won’t Fly: Opens Valentine’s Day!
ORANGE COMMUNITY PLAYERS Presents Mama Won’t Fly OPENING NIGHT – FEB. 14th – COMPLIMENTARY WINE Directed by Codie Vásquez February 2013: 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd – 7:37pm Matinée: February 24th – 2:37pm An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother ...
Yuletide II Photos
View photos of Yuletide II rehearsal and performance, taken by Texas Borderline Photography. Click here, then choose which album you’d like to start viewing. Happy holidays, from Orange Community Players!
Tonight and Tomorrow Only: Yuletide 2… Don’t Miss It!
The Orange Community Players present YULETIDE 2: An Evening of Christmas and Broadway, Winter Wit, Wine and Wassail, Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7:37 p.m. Hors d’ouvres, Wine, Wassil served at 7:00 p.m. Curtain at 7:37 p.m. Desserts at intermission. Join this 35+ cast as they help celebrate the Christmas Season with ...
Yuletide II: Make Your Reservations Now
ORANGE COMMUNITY PLAYERS Presents Yuletide II December 14 & 15 at 7:37 PM A wonderful evening of Christmas & Broadway, Winter Wit & Wassail, and other assorted goodies! Directed by: Brook Doss Admission: $20.00 Reservations Required Click here for tickets or call 409-882-9137, leave your name, number of people in your party and ...
Auditions & Information: Yuletide II
Auditions for YULETIDE II, an evening of musical Christmas numbers, monologues, etc., directed by Brook Doss, will be held on Tuesday, November 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the OCP. Rehearsals will be held on Dec. 10, 11, 12, and 13, and performances are Dec. 14-15. Those interested in auditioning should prepare one Christmas solo, to ...
Cast List Posted for Mama Won’t Fly
Congratulations Cast!!!! SAVANNAH HONEYCUTT – Ashley Van Pelt NORLEEN SPRUNT – Diana Hill TANYA DUDLEY – Anne Regan Lilyquist DENTON CRAWFORD – Barry Foster HAYLEY QUINN – Jade Amanda Hollier ESSIE – Deah Daigle AUNT ARDALE – Shelly Fair AUNT REMA JEAN – Kelly Bryan Wade COUSIN CHICKEN – Patrick Dennison UNCLE FERD – Alaniz ...
Don’t Forget! Auditions THIS FRIDAY for Mama Won’t Fly
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Performances: February 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24thon the OCP Main Stage, March 1st & 2nd at Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor Orange Community Players, Inc. is excited to bring you another Jones Hope and Wooten comedy, but this time it’s extra special. ...
The Fully Monty: Beaumont Enterprise’s Hot Pick
Link directly to the Beaumont Enterprise article. We’ve always said there should be more theater productions about Buffalo steelworkers who become male strippers and, well, apparently sometimes you do always get what you want. The Orange Community Players open this weekend with this Broadway musical comedy, which is really an Americanized musical version adapted from ...
Ladies’ Night! The Full Monty: Oct 25th
Orange Community Players is “Letting it Go”! Join us for a fantastic night of music, dancing men, and complimentary wine for the gals!!! LADIES’ NIGHT – THURSDAY, OCT. 25th, Curtain rises at 7:37pm If you haven’t seen “The Full Monty”, make your reservations NOW for the most talked about show of the season!!! If you ...
Audition Announcement: Mama Won’t Fly
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Performances: February 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24thon the OCP Main Stage, March 1st & 2nd at Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor Orange Community Players, Inc. is excited to bring you another Jones Hope and Wooten comedy, but this time it’s extra special. ...
The Full Monty: Review
THE FULL MONTY Reviewed by Jeanette Boehme When Director Brook Doss and her mother, Susan Tiger, went to see a production of “The Full Monty” in Montana, they wondered if Orange could handle this show. The answer is, “Yes!” Orange is hip enough to enjoy a good adult musical comedy. The play is definitely ...
The Full Monty: Opening Night Success
Opening Night of “The Full Monty” went GREAT! Thanks to a wonderful cast & crew and a terrific audience!
The Full Monty: Rehearsal Photos… Take Two!
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The Full Monty: Rehearsal Photos… Take One!
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The Full Monty Begins October 18th
The Orange Community Players present THE FULL MONTY, the smash Broadway musical comedy with a lot of heart, October 18-20 at 7:37 p.m. , and Oct.21, at 2:37 p.m., and October 25-27 at 7:37p.m., and October 28, at 2:37 p.m. In this Americanized musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British film of the same ...
Auditions: The Full Monty
Auditions for THE FULL MONTY, the smash musical comedy with a lot of heart based on the movie, will be held Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 3-4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Orange Community Playhouse. Show dates are Oct. 18-21 and Oct. 25-28. Rehearsals will start Sept. 10. Need 10 adult males, and 7-8 adult females. Those interested in ...
One More Weekend to See A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show
Don’t miss it! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 23rd, 24th & 25th at 7:37pm
Don’t Miss “A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show”!
Don’t miss the HILARIOUS comedy, “A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show”! Tonight, August 18th at 7:37pm and tomorrow, August 19th at 2:37pm. Can’t make it this weekend? Put it on your list of things you MUST do next Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 23rd, 24th & 25th at 7:37pm. For anyone over 35, you ...
Read the Review: A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show
A SALUTE TO THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW Presented by the Orange Community Players Reviewed by Jeanette Boehme Carol Burnett is well celebrated and saluted by the Orange Community Players in the delightful and hilarious performance presently playing at the playhouse. There are belly laughs aplenty in store for the audiences. The “salute” consists of more ...
A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show: Now Playing and Featured on Orange Leader
The Orange Community Players’ debut of “A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show” is featured on the Orange Leader! Click this link to view the article.
This Week! Don’t miss the Carol Burnett Show
A Salute to the Carol Burnett Show plays at the Orange Community Playhouse THIS WEEK! Don’t miss it! Get all the information on our show page, here.
In the News: Young People’s Workshop Breaking the News 2
The Record Live has a new article on OCP’s Young People’s Workshop. View the article on their website here. Sunday was the last performance for the Orange Community Players Young Peoples Workshop’s production of “Breaking the News 2.” It was a fun filled show premised as a news program with commercials; current and make ...
Auditions Today! A Salute to the Carol Burnette Show
Don’t miss your chance to audition for this fantastic show! Auditions are being held July 16th & 17th 7pm – 9pm Looking for actors and singers of the 70s! Directed by Kevin Doss Performance Dates: August, 2012: 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th at 7:37pm Matinée: August 19th at 2:37pm
Breaking the News 2: A Great Run!
A note from the director: “Curtains are closed for Breaking the News 2. What a terrific group of kids! They put on a great show! Thanks to the kids for all their hard work and talent. Thanks to the parents and volunteers that helped pull it all together. Now to start the planning for next ...
Breaking the News 2
Please consider coming out to support our youth as they present their summer theater workshop program of Breaking the News 2! These youth have been hard at work for the last couple of weeks to put together a hilarious show that is sure to entertain! For the low price of $5.00, you can show your ...
In the Press: The Orange Leader features “Broadway Fun for Funds”
See The Orange Leader’s article about OCP’s Broadway Fun for Funds by clicking here. OCP ‘Broadway’ fundraiser dedicated to Hattman Tommy Mann Jr. The Orange Leader ORANGE — The show must go on, and, for the shows to continue at OCP, funds are needed to maintain the facility and provide needed materials and items ...
BFFF Tshirt Orders – Due Tonight!
Hey Broadway Fun for Funds Cast and Crew: T-shirt orders are due tonight! T-shirts are $20.00 (due to rush order) red, with Broadway Fun for Funds 8 logo on front in white ink, with the dedication to Jeff Hattman on the back. Either bring your order to Codie at the theater tonight, or you can ...
BFFF Rehearsal Photos
A note from Brook Doss “Soooo excited!! Great BFFF rehearsal! Cast has learned 4 big numbers in 2 nights, thanks to the splendid choreography of Jill Standridge-Morris, Mandy Arceneaux and DeeDee Howell! Coming up, more choreography by the fabulous John Gray…. Solos and duets are going well, too. Going to be quite the show, so ...
Warren Baxter Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Austin Halter
The 2012 Orange Community Players Warren Baxter Memorial Scholarship recipient is Austin Halter, senior at Nederland High School. Austin has been actively involved in theater throughout his high school career under the direction of Brook Doss, and has recently volunteered at the OCP during the last year. In high school, he was a member of ...
Letter from the OCP Board of Directors
Hello Theatre-goers, We have a wonderful season of entertainment planned for you! Our season will begin in August, with a hilarious variety/sketch comedy show, A SALUTE TO THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW. In October, we will present the crowd-pleasing musical full of laughter and heart, THE FULL MONTY. In February, we will dish up some good, ...
New Season Announced
We are pleased to announce another season of exceptional performances at Orange Community Players! Purchase a Ticket Package Here
2012 Young People’s Workshop
2012 Young People’s Theater Workshop Registration: May 26th at 3:00pm until filled Students ages six through eighteen Summer’s almost here! . . .Now What? The Young People’s Theater Workshop is a four week long summer program that gives local youth the opportunity to learn about and experience the performing arts first hand. Students will begin ...
Auditions: Broadway Fun for Funds 8
Auditions for Broadway Fun for Funds 8: A Musical Tribute to Our Beloved Jeff Hattman, will be held on May 16, from 8-10 p.m, and May 17, 7-10 p.m. All those interested in being involved in this production may participate, but those wishing to try out for a musical solo, duet, or small group number ...
Directors: Accepting Play Submissions for Upcoming Season
Orange Community Players, Inc. is accepting submissions from directors for plays in the upcoming season. Submissions are accepted year round, but to have your submission considered for the 2012-2013 theatrical season, please send by April 24th, 2012. Plays should appeal to a wide audience. There are two ways to submit plays to us: 1. You ...
Coming Soon: Broadway Fun for Funds 8
Broadway Fun for Funds 8 dates have been set! Mark your calendars: June 14-16, 2012 Audition info and dates will be posted soon.
Auditions: Camelot
Auditions for Camelot will be held at OCP February 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7:00pm. For more information about auditions, please check in with our Facebook page. Click here! For more information about performance dates, directors, and information about the show, please visit our Camelot page by clicking here. See you at ...
The Odd Couple: See It This Weekend!
Neil Simon’s the Odd Couple presented by: Orange Community Players 708 West Division – Orange TX featuring: Michael Goldman, Robert Freeman, Al Vasquez, Ron Rudeseal, Barry Foster, Daneil Grooms, Linda Grooms & Christine Zeto-Brown Tonight (2/10/12) at 7:37pm Tomorrow (2/11/12) at 7:37pm Sunday (2/12/12) at 2:37pm Tickets are $12/adult & $5/student Call 882-9137 to reserve ...
The Odd Couple: Reserve Your Seat for the Upcoming Show!
Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple Presented by Orange Community Players, Inc. February 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th & 11th at 7:37pm Sunday Matinee – February 12th at 2:37pm Tickets are $12/Adult & $5/Student Call 882-9137 for reservations
Christmas on Stage: Come see our holiday performances of “Yuletide” December 16-17
Orange Community Players is proud to announce an additional show for the holiday season: YULETIDE: A wonderful evening of Christmas and Broadway, mixed with Winter Wit and Wassail (and other assorted goodies!) Dec. 16-17 Join us for wine and cheese at 7:00 p.m. Curtain is at 7:37 p.m. Desserts, wassail and coffee at intermission. Be sure ...
The Odd Couple: Cast Announced
FELIX: Robert Freeman OSCAR: Michael Goldman SPEED: Ron Rudeseal MURRAY: Alaniz Vasquez VINNIE: Daniel Grooms Roy: Barry Foster Gwendolyn: Christine Brown-Zeto Ceciley: Linda Hanham Grooms Congratulations, and thanks to all who auditioned! Rehearsals will begin with a cast & crew meeting and read through on December 19th & December 20th. We will reconvene after the holidays beginning January ...
The Odd Couple: Audition Information
The Odd Couple is a 1965 Broadway play by Neil Simon, followed by a successful film and television series, as well as other derivative works and spin offs, many featuring one or more of the same actors. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates, one neat and uptight, the other more easygoing and slovenly. Show dates ...
Nunset Boulevard: In the Press
View the article in the Orange Leader by clicking here. ‘Nunset Boulevard’ is sinfully hilarious Jeanette Boehme, The Orange Leader ORANGE — Whether you see it as heavenly fun or sinfully funny, Orange Community Players have a ‘must see’ production in “Nunset Boulevard.” The veteran director, Jeff Hattman, has assembled a first rate cast that delivers ...
Nunset Boulevard Prepares for the OCP Stage: Oct 18-23
The Orange Community Players present NUNSET BOULEVARD, the latest NUNSENSE musical comedy by Dan Goggin, Oct. 18-22, at 7:37 p.m., and Oct. 23, at 2:37 p.m. at the Orange Community Playhouse. This latest production features the five wacky nuns in Hollywood, living out their dream of performing in the movies. The family-appropriate musical is directed by Jeff Hattman, ...
Nunset Boulevard: Tonight’s Big Winner
Father Paul was tonight’s big winner! Come out and see Nunset Boulevard this weekend as a dinner theater at Vidor’s Our Lady of Lourdes!
Nunset Boulevard: Now Playing!
Reverend Mother says, “Come see the big show!” NUNSET BOULEVARD, our musical extravaganza produced by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is now playing as a dinner theater fundraiser at Vidor’s Our Lady of Lourdes, this weekend Oct. 7-8! Don’t miss it! The show goes on at the OCP stage Oct. 18-22, at 7:37 p.m. , and ...
Nunset Boulevard: Cast Announced!
Reverend Mother says, “MARK YOUR CALENDARS: NUNSET BOULEVARD, our next musical extravaganza,produced by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, opens as dinner theater fundraiser at Vidor’s Our Lady of Lourdes, Oct. 7-8, and Oct. 18-22, at 7:37 p.m. , and Oct. 23, at 2:37 p.m. at the OCP! Make your reservations today! Directed by Jeff Hattman. ...
Coming in October: Nunset Boulevard
Great run, Boys Next Door! Audiences can get ready for OCP’s next production coming in October, Nunset Boulevard! Click here to get the dates and more information about the show.
Read the Review: The Boys Next Door
Don’t miss your chance to see OCP’s production of The Boys Next Door! Playing this weekend and the next. 7:37 pm Performances: August 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2:37 pm Performances: August 28th Reviewed by: Jeanette Boehme With daring and verve Orange Community Players presents “The Boys Next Door” as its opening play this season. It ...
The Record Live Features The Boys Next Door
More press for our latest production, The Boys Next Door, opening tonight! Click the link to read what The Record Live has to say about the show. http://therecordlive.com/article/Entertainment/Entertainment/Curtains_up_at_OCP/64329
Beaumont Enterprise Features OCP’s The Boys Next Door
Read Beaumont Enterprise’s story on our latest production, The Boys Next Door, here: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainment/article/Orange-Community-Players-launch-new-season-with-2069842.php
Opening Night This Thursday: The Boys Next Door
Don’t miss your chance to see OCP’s production of The Boys Next Door! Playing this weekend and the next. 7:37 pm Performances: August 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2:37 pm Performances: August 28th Directed by Andrew Gibson Synopsis: By Tom Griffin. An Off-Broadway success, this very funny yet very touching play focuses on the lives of ...
OCP’s Alice In Wonderland Featured On “The Record Live”
See the feature here! From the article: Alice finds Wonderland in Orange Penny LeLeux, The Record Newspapers Published 07/05/2011 – 10:27 p.m. CST Putting on a stage production is more than just learning lines. Costumes have to be made. Make-up and hair has to be decided on. Props and sets have to be ...
Come See Alice In Wonderland!
You can still catch a performance of Alice in Wonderland! Performances will be held Friday & Saturday evening at 7:37pm and Sunday at 2:37pm. Tickets are $5.00. Reservations can be made by calling 882-9137. Like no other Alice in Wonderland you’ve seen! These kids have worked extremely hard to put an amazing show together. You ...
Cast List Announced for Upcoming “Alice In Wonderland”
This has been a VERY difficult job. Thanks to Cory Broom for all his help! We cast 55 characters with 44 students. Everyone has a part: some big, some small, all fun! Several of you are cast as more than one character; please take notcie of that. You were all so very brave, and I ...
Scholarship: Awarded to Bridget Pattillo of LCM
Orange Community Players is pleased to offer the Warren Baxter Memorial Scholarship for 2011 to Bridget Pattillo! Bridget is graduating from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. She will be pursuing a degree in Technical Theatre at Lamar University. Congratulations to Bridget and all of our 2011 graduates!
Auditions: The Boys Next Door
It’s time to audition for our 2011-2012 season, beginning with “The Boys Next Door.” Show: The Boys Next Door Director: Andrew Gibson Performance Dates: August 18th, 19th, 20th 25th, 26th 27th at 7:37pm & 28th at 2:37pm Audition Dates: July 3rd at 2pm How to Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings. To better ...
2011 Young People’s Theatre Workshop: Alice In Wonderland
Registration: May 27th, 3-7 pm Workshop: Mondays – Fridays, June 13th – July 6th Time: 6-9 pm Performance Dates: July 7th, 8th, 9th at 7:37 pm, July 10th at 2:37 pm Join in on the fun this summer at Orange Community Player’s 2011 Young People’s Theatre Workshop. This summer, our featured performance is ...
Scholarship: Orange County High School Seniors
Attention all Orange County high school seniors pursuing a degree in a theatre-related field: Orange Community Players is pleased to offer the Warren Baxter Memorial Scholarship each year to a student majoring or minoring in a theatre-related field. Ask your high school’s guidance counselor for an application.
Auditions: Hairspray
Get ready! Auditions for Hairspray are here! Show: Hairspray Director: Brook Doss Musical Direction: Joshua Leger Choreographer: Mandy Dowden Performance Dates: May 12-15, May 19-22 Audition Dates: Feb 28, Mar 1, 7:00-10:00 pm How to Prepare: Please present one 60-90 second musical solo to an accompaniment track. There will also be readings from the script ...
Outstanding Arts Organization 2011
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