Join the OTC Community in supporting arts and culture on Giving Tuesday on November 28. On this day of philanthropy support Oceanside Theatre Company’s vision of becoming a center for the arts in North County. Your donations support our youth education programs, main stage shows, artist equity, visual arts gallery, music series, and more. Every bit counts! Learn more about our Mission here.
Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside coach young performers to tap into their potential to grow their confidence and abilities through lessons based on movement and vocal expression.
Youth Program Weekly Themes:
Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside have been teaching dance in North County for over 10 years.
Kage has taught all styles of ballroom and partnership dancing for 22 years. He has owned and operated a dance studio for over 13 years helping people learn how to move their bodies through all forms, from Tango to Cha Cha, Swing and Waltz and has choreographed for competition showcases and theatrical stage performances.
Brenda Joined the Fred Astaire dance studio in 2015, where she has been teaching and participating in dance competitions ever since. In addition, she has actively participated in vocal performances and projects, as a writing and recording artist, as well as back up vocal studio work. As a young performer she attended San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts and later, the San Francisco State University vocal Jazz program.
Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy presents their first main stage production of Freaky Friday! Show dates include Friday 1/19 at 7pm, Saturday 1/20 at 2pm and Saturday 1/20at 7pm.
Tickets: $22
Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy presents their first main stage production of Freaky Friday! Show dates include Friday 1/19 at 7pm, Saturday 1/20 at 2pm and Saturday 1/20at 7pm.
Tickets: $22
Mixed Nuts is part workshop, part improv jam where anybody who shows up gets to play! Each week starting at 7pm, we will have a brief workshop taught by OTC teachers and beyond. Then we will randomly break everybody into teams to perform improv. Anybody interested in improv can join in the super fun and supportive environment.
Third Thursdays, starting January 18 (2/15, 3/21, 4/18, etc)
This class will explore many elements of theatre including scene study, character development, improvisation, audition and callback techniques, speech, and movement. Actors will gain stage knowledge by working with their fellow actors to ‘tell the story’ using strong beginning, middle and end techniques. Ages 7-16. $155 for 4-week workshop. Tuesdays, 4-6 pm.
Session 1: January 9-30
Session 2: February 6-27
This class will explore many elements of theatre including scene study, character development, improvisation, audition and callback techniques, speech, and movement. Actors will gain stage knowledge by working with their fellow actors to ‘tell the story’ using strong beginning, middle and end techniques. Ages 7-16. $155 for 4-week workshop. Tuesdays, 4-6 pm.
Session 1: January 9-30
Session 2: February 6-27
Teens can now connect, and unleash their inner creativity on a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as they learn Improv Comedy in an extremely supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. It is a great opportunity to connect, learn invaluable communication skills and teamwork.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”  Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney’s The Little Mermaid offers rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years. Come join the fun!
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”  Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney’s The Little Mermaid offers rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years. Come join the fun!