Come on stage with Young Company!

Young Company is OCT’s year-round student production program. Young actors will love taking to the stage as they work alongside their directors, adult actors, and technical staff, working to bring productions of full-sized adventure to life.

Through a diverse and exciting production season, Young Company offers countless opportunities for children and teens to experience the excitement of the theatre as they hone their craft, develop new skills, overcome challenges, and make new friends in a safe and encouraging production environment.

A Christmas Story

The Christmas classic that follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.

Rehearsals	Primary Rehearsals Saturday mornings, 9:00am - 1:00pm Nov 9th - Dec 14th (includes break for Thanksgiving) Tech & Dress rehearsals Tues, Dec 17 – 5:30 – 8pm Wed, Dec 18– 5:30 -8 pm) Thurs, Dec 19 – 5:30 -8 pm Fri, Dec 20 – 5:30 – 8 pm
Performance Dates	Sat, Dec 21 – 7:00 pm Mon, Dec 23 2:00 pm (Performance for our students of Winter Break Camp) Mon, Dec 23 7:00 pm
Cast Size	13 - 16 actors
Show Type	Play (non-musical)
Suitable for Ages	8 – 16. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles.
Audition Information	Auditions are not required. Video auditions must be submitted for consideration for primary/lead role..
Sign Up Information	Enroll Online, or call (405) 208-6200, or visit us in person to sign up. Tuition cost is $300. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

The Jungle Book

You are invited to come along for the extraordinary adventure of Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by wolves. With the help of his animal friends, he must escape the dangers of Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger who has vowed to destroy him.

Rehearsals	Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 March 7 & 14 Spring Break Camp March 16 - 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Performance Dates	March 20, 2:00pm & 7:00 pm
Cast Size	16 - 20 actors
Show Type	Play (non-musical)
Suitable for Ages	Ages 8 – 13.
Audition Information	Auditions are not required.
Sign Up Information	Enrollment opens Dec 1st. Enroll Online, by phone or in person. Tuition is $270 and Financial Aid may be available.

How to Sign Up

Step 1: Explore our season

We're excited to present a diverse range of shows that offers multiple opportunities for young actors of all ages and experience. Find the show that is right for you by exploring the production descriptions above. Make sure to pay careful attention to the rehearsal and performance requirements of each show.

Step 2: Audition

Prepare for your audition by finding a monologue and songs that allow you to demonstrate your range. Remember, all audition material needs to be memorized, so make sure you practice at home. If no audition is required then skip this step. For shows that require auditions, we'll be in touch shortly after the audition process to help you sign up. If no audition is required, you're free to go ahead and sign up once enrollment opens up.

Step 3: Sign Up

Once you have completed any required auditions and made sure that you are able to commit to the production schedule it's time to sign up. For most shows, you'll be able to sign up online, by phone at (405) 606-7003, or in person. Please note that all shows have maximum cast sizes, so it's important to sign up as early as possible. Regular enrollment policies apply for all Young Company productions.

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Tuition/Production Fees and Registration Fee

Tuition and production fees can be found in the production information above and must be paid in full before we can secure your child's place in the production.