Returning to its Cinematic Roots, Oceanside Theatre Company Brings Movies Back to the Sunshine Brooks Theater
“Movies at the Brooks” Film Series Kicks Off with Jesus Christ Superstar, Top Gun, and Top Gun Maverick
Media Advisory
WHO: Oceanside Theatre Company at the Brooks
WHAT: With the support of a generous grant from Las Patronas, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is excited to announce the debut of Movies at The Brooks, a new film series launching the last two weekends of April 2025 with three iconic films. Jesus Christ Superstar will play on Easter Sunday, with Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick the following weekend. The historic Sunshine Brooks Theater has been updated with a state-of-the-art screen and film projector, marking an exciting return to its cinematic roots, which began in 1936 as the Margo Theater. To celebrate, OTC will present three iconic films to the community, free of charge. Seats are available for reservation at OceansideTheatre.org.
WHO: Oceanside Theatre Company at the Brooks
WHAT: With the support of a generous grant from Las Patronas, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) is excited to announce the debut of Movies at The Brooks, a new film series launching the last two weekends of April 2025 with three iconic films. Jesus Christ Superstar will play on Easter Sunday, with Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick the following weekend. The historic Sunshine Brooks Theater has been updated with a state-of-the-art screen and film projector, marking an exciting return to its cinematic roots, which began in 1936 as the Margo Theater. To celebrate, OTC will present three iconic films to the community, free of charge. Seats are available for reservation at OceansideTheatre.org.
WHERE: Sunshine Brooks Theater
217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
WHEN: Jesus Christ Superstar: Sunday, April 20 at 12:30 PM and 4 PM
Top Gun: Friday, April 25 at 8 PM
Top Gun Maverick: Saturday, April 26 at 12 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM
About Oceanside Theatre Company
Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC), the resident professional theater company operating the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater in downtown Oceanside, is a focal point of the Oceanside California Cultural District (OCCD). OTC’s mission is to produce professional theatrical, visual art, and musical productions for the entertainment and enrichment of the community, present educational opportunities in the arts for children and adults, and provide a safe, public venue for expansion of artistic endeavors in North San Diego County and greater Southern California. OTC produces a four-show mainstage theater season and a Music Series as well as music, theater, poetry, dance, film, and cultural events and classes in both the 198-seat main theater and adjacent Studio 219. Additionally, OTC is the steward of the Brooks Theater Gallery featuring revolving art exhibits year-round. An important part of OTC’s mission is inspiring and sharing the arts with local youth through the Youth Theater Program, which includes Summer Theater Camps, a Fall Youth Theater Program, and onsite After School Theatre Outreach Classes at local elementary and middle schools. To learn more, visit www.oceansidetheatre.org or follow OTC on Instagram and Facebook @oceansidetheatrecompany.
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For interviews and press credentials:
Leann Garms, Public Relations, 214-289-3563, lgarms@oceansidetheatre.org
Kelly Apodaca, Marketing Manager, 760-828-3393, kelly@oceansidetheatre.org