Courageous Women in a Man’s World: Exploring Historical Stories of Defiance, Perseverance and Power
Join historical fiction authors Jill G. Hall, Elizabeth St.John, and Janell Strube at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA) for an engaging conversation about the remarkable women who inspired their novels. From peace activists and Civil War spies to artists who defied convention during the French Revolution, these extraordinary women challenged expectations and changed history.
Moderated by Porsche Locker, co-host of Coastal Crimes and media personality, the discussion will explore the real-life heroines who inspired the authorsâ work. Following the program, guests are invited to meet the authors during a book signing. At 11:30 am, join the authors for a VIP High Tea gathering in Studio 219 with a suggested donation of $25 per person, benefiting Oceanside Theatre Company.
Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company, in collaboration with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and Big Table Productions, celebrates Pride Month with Hot Stuff in Heels: A Donna Summer Drag Revue â an afternoon of dazzling drag, iconic disco hits, and joyful community celebration.
Hosted by Maddy Mokes and featuring Strawberry Corncakes, Armani Colby, Avalon Eves, Kiki Funkshaun, and Dirty Chai, this high-energy revue pays tribute to the legendary Donna Summer through unforgettable performances inspired by her greatest hits.
VIP ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show reception in Studio 219 beginning at 11:45 AM, featuring light refreshments and an up-close experience with the performers. The meet-and-greet will take place from 12:00 PMâ12:30 PM, followed by onstage VIP seating for the show.
The event also includes a community drive benefiting the North County LGBTQ Resource Centerâs food pantry. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or personal care products to donate.
Free general admission for students with a valid student ID. Tickets must be obtained in person at the box office and are subject to availability.
Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company launches its inaugural play reading series celebrating the work of military veteran playwrights â an evening of bold, diverse storytelling shaped by lived experience.
Directed by Liz Frances, the program features six short plays by local writers Peter Mitsopoulos, Victor Lang, Mark Holley, Laura Vines, Scooter, and Janiece Jordan. While the playwrights share a background of military service, the stories themselves span a wide range of themes, styles, and experiences.
The evening will conclude with a conversation with the artists, offering audiences a chance to engage more deeply with the work and creating space for dialogue, reflection, and connection.
*** As a thank you for your service, we are pleased to offer veterans and military members 2 free tickets per ID to enjoy this afternoon’s show. Simply add 2 tickets to your cart and apply the promo code ‘OTCMILITARY‘ during checkout. You can collect your tickets at the box office by showing your military ID. ***
Join us for a special screening of Everything Everywhere All at Once in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month as part of OTC at the Brooksâ Arts Unite series. This film is a surrealist sci-fi action-comedy directed by The Daniels, that follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a stressed, exhausted Chinese-American immigrant. While undergoing an IRS audit, she discovers she must connect with parallel universe counterparts to stop a multiversal threat, ultimately exploring themes of nihilism, family, and generational trauma. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated R.
As part of our Arts Unite series, Theatre Wellness Pilates offers an afternoon of movement and body awareness designed for performers and community members alike. Led by longtime Pilates instructor Michelle Jimmink, these sessions focus on core strength, alignment, and mindful movement that support both performance and overall wellness. Registration is free, and participants are welcome to attend one class or stay for the full sequence of sessions below.
Class Schedule:
12 PM – 12:55 PM: Pilates Fundamentals for the Actor – 55 min (all levels)
All level Pilates class, geared towards the actor, with the goals of total body muscle activation, balance, and corrective body alignment. Mindful movement taking the fundamental exercises deeper – learn the ABCs of the method.
1 PM – 1:25 PM: Pilates & the Powerhouse – 25 min (all levels)
Learn how to simply and quickly activate your powerhouse, including the pelvic floor with a no-nonsense approach. Appropriate for any level, from no previous Pilates to the advanced practitioner.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Traditional Pilates Mat – 1 hour (all levels to intermediate)
Experience the traditional mat Pilates repertoire, challenge your core & coordination, and fall in love with the original Method – as Joe intended.
Teacher Bio: Michelle Jimmink
Michelle has taught more than 2000 Pilates mat classes and taught at minimum a combined 20,000 hours of Pilates in private and group sessions. She has taught in small boutique studios, health and wellness programs, and medical rehab clinics. She has taught for UCSD Recreation for the past 30 years, since 1996, as a gymnastics coach and dance & pilates instructor.  Michelle is the program developer and coordinator for the Pilates Teacher Training Program âOn The Matâ at UCSD Recreation & FitLife. Her Pilates training includes extensive study with Rael Isacowitz for comprehensive Pilates on mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Ped-O-Pul, Avalon System and small apparatus; Karen Clippinger, MSPE, for special conditions and populations of spine, hip, knee & pelvis; Carolyne Anthony for Pre & Post Natal Specialist including rehabilitation for diastysis recti, pelvic floor and c-section recovery.
She has also attended numerous other workshops with Pilates Masters. She has had the honor of completing the prestigious international Passing the Torch program established by Balanced Body University. Her mentorship for Passing the Torch was with Karen Clippinger, MSPE, and specializes in utilizing Pilates for core development with spine conditions. The specialty includes osteoporosis, osteopenia, kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc protrusions/bulge, spine fusions and sacroiliac dysfunction. She also has the advanced certification for Pilates for Dancers from CSU Long Beach.
Michelle holds a BA from UC San Diego and an MBA from CSU San Marcos.
As part of our Arts Unite series, Theatre Wellness Pilates offers an afternoon of movement and body awareness designed for performers and community members alike. Led by longtime Pilates instructor Michelle Jimmink, these sessions focus on core strength, alignment, and mindful movement that support both performance and overall wellness. Registration is free, and participants are welcome to attend one class or stay for the full sequence of sessions below.
Class Schedule:
12 PM – 12:55 PM: Pilates Fundamentals for the Actor – 55 min (all levels)
All level Pilates class, geared towards the actor, with the goals of total body muscle activation, balance, and corrective body alignment. Mindful movement taking the fundamental exercises deeper – learn the ABCs of the method.
1 PM – 1:25 PM: Pilates & the Powerhouse – 25 min (all levels)
Learn how to simply and quickly activate your powerhouse, including the pelvic floor with a no-nonsense approach. Appropriate for any level, from no previous Pilates to the advanced practitioner.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Traditional Pilates Mat – 1 hour (all levels to intermediate)
Experience the traditional mat Pilates repertoire, challenge your core & coordination, and fall in love with the original Method – as Joe intended.
Teacher Bio: Michelle Jimmink
Michelle has taught more than 2000 Pilates mat classes and taught at minimum a combined 20,000 hours of Pilates in private and group sessions. She has taught in small boutique studios, health and wellness programs, and medical rehab clinics. She has taught for UCSD Recreation for the past 30 years, since 1996, as a gymnastics coach and dance & pilates instructor.  Michelle is the program developer and coordinator for the Pilates Teacher Training Program âOn The Matâ at UCSD Recreation & FitLife. Her Pilates training includes extensive study with Rael Isacowitz for comprehensive Pilates on mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Ped-O-Pul, Avalon System and small apparatus; Karen Clippinger, MSPE, for special conditions and populations of spine, hip, knee & pelvis; Carolyne Anthony for Pre & Post Natal Specialist including rehabilitation for diastysis recti, pelvic floor and c-section recovery.
She has also attended numerous other workshops with Pilates Masters. She has had the honor of completing the prestigious international Passing the Torch program established by Balanced Body University. Her mentorship for Passing the Torch was with Karen Clippinger, MSPE, and specializes in utilizing Pilates for core development with spine conditions. The specialty includes osteoporosis, osteopenia, kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc protrusions/bulge, spine fusions and sacroiliac dysfunction. She also has the advanced certification for Pilates for Dancers from CSU Long Beach.
Michelle holds a BA from UC San Diego and an MBA from CSU San Marcos.
As part of our Arts Unite series, Theatre Wellness Pilates offers an afternoon of movement and body awareness designed for performers and community members alike. Led by longtime Pilates instructor Michelle Jimmink, these sessions focus on core strength, alignment, and mindful movement that support both performance and overall wellness. Registration is free, and participants are welcome to attend one class or stay for the full sequence of sessions below.
Class Schedule:
12 PM – 12:55 PM: Pilates Fundamentals for the Actor – 55 min (all levels)
All level Pilates class, geared towards the actor, with the goals of total body muscle activation, balance, and corrective body alignment. Mindful movement taking the fundamental exercises deeper – learn the ABCs of the method.
1 PM – 1:25 PM: Pilates & the Powerhouse – 25 min (all levels)
Learn how to simply and quickly activate your powerhouse, including the pelvic floor with a no-nonsense approach. Appropriate for any level, from no previous Pilates to the advanced practitioner.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Traditional Pilates Mat – 1 hour (all levels to intermediate)
Experience the traditional mat Pilates repertoire, challenge your core & coordination, and fall in love with the original Method – as Joe intended.
Teacher Bio: Michelle Jimmink
Michelle has taught more than 2000 Pilates mat classes and taught at minimum a combined 20,000 hours of Pilates in private and group sessions. She has taught in small boutique studios, health and wellness programs, and medical rehab clinics. She has taught for UCSD Recreation for the past 30 years, since 1996, as a gymnastics coach and dance & pilates instructor.  Michelle is the program developer and coordinator for the Pilates Teacher Training Program âOn The Matâ at UCSD Recreation & FitLife. Her Pilates training includes extensive study with Rael Isacowitz for comprehensive Pilates on mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Ped-O-Pul, Avalon System and small apparatus; Karen Clippinger, MSPE, for special conditions and populations of spine, hip, knee & pelvis; Carolyne Anthony for Pre & Post Natal Specialist including rehabilitation for diastysis recti, pelvic floor and c-section recovery.
She has also attended numerous other workshops with Pilates Masters. She has had the honor of completing the prestigious international Passing the Torch program established by Balanced Body University. Her mentorship for Passing the Torch was with Karen Clippinger, MSPE, and specializes in utilizing Pilates for core development with spine conditions. The specialty includes osteoporosis, osteopenia, kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc protrusions/bulge, spine fusions and sacroiliac dysfunction. She also has the advanced certification for Pilates for Dancers from CSU Long Beach.
Michelle holds a BA from UC San Diego and an MBA from CSU San Marcos.
Join us for a special screening of Selma in honor of Black History Month as part of OTC at the Brooksâ Arts Unite series.
Directed by Ava DuVernay, this powerful historical drama chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.âs pivotal 1965 campaign for voting rights, centered on the dangerous and historic marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated PG-13.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $7
In celebration of DĂa de los Muertos, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) will host a special screening of Disney Pixarâs Coco at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a post-show talkback with actor and cultural consultant Herbert SigĂźenza, who voiced the characters TĂo Felipe and TĂo Ăscar and helped shape the filmâs cultural authenticity.Â
Movie Description:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Rated PG.
“Bridging Communities: Echoes of Identity & Resistance” is a multidisciplinary performance experience that centers movement, memory, and cultural resilience to explore what it means to belong, to remember, and to resist. Through dance, spoken word, film, and storytelling, the program amplifies the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander artists and community members, creating a space where diasporic identity and ancestral memory come into dialogue.
Weaving together personal histories and collective truths, this event holds space for healing, transformation, and creative expression. In a time where cultural erasure and displacement persist, we return to our bodies, our stories, and each other â using art as a bridge between communities, generations, and geographies.
