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.

The Adventure of Pinocchio

Carved out of wood by the lonely toymaker Gepetto, Pinocchio tumbles from one disaster to the next on his quest to become a real boy.

Rehearsals	June 1 - 19 Part of our 2020 Summer Camps
Performance Dates	Wed, June 17th - 11am & 7pm Thurs, June 18th - 11am Fri, June 19th - 11am Sat, June 20th - 2pm Sun, June 21 - 2pm
Cast Size	13 - 20 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 will be held May 2nd, 10:00 am at the Children's Center for the Arts building and are required for all actors.
Sign Up Information	Enroll online or call (405) 208-6200. Tuition cost is $550. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

The Emperor's New Clothes

This hilarious re-telling of Han Christian Anderson's classic fable about the pitfalls of vanity and greed. His royal majesty, the most serene, magnificent, wonderful, kind, and of course, well dressed King, is obsessed with his image. When two swindlers enter into town they quickly take advantage of the King's vanity, promising him the finest clothes out a magic material only visible to those that are worthy. Can they get away with their trickery before the king notices?

Rehearsals	June 8 - 19 Part of our 2020 Summer Camps
Performance Dates	Fri, June 19th - 7pm Sat, June 20th - 7pm
Cast Size	13 - 16 actors
Show Type	Play (non-musical)
Suitable for Ages	8 – 13. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles.
Audition Information	Auditions are encouraged, but not required. Auditions will be held May 2nd, 10:00 am at the Children's Center for the Arts building.
Sign Up Information	Enroll online or call (405) 208-6200. Tuition cost is $400. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

The Wizard of OZ

Take an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy and her trusty pup Toto encounter new friends—including The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—and face unexpected challenges in the musical stage adaptation of the landmark 1939 MGM film. Be dazzled by the spectacular setting and charmed by its timeless score, featuring such cherished classics as “Over the Rainbow”—ultimately to discover that there’s truly no place like home.

Rehearsals	Primary Cast: July 6 - 24 Ensemble Cast: July 13-24 Part of our 2020 Summer Camps
Performance Dates	Wed, July 22nd - 7pm Thurs, July 23rd - 10am & 12pm Fri, July 24th - 10am & 12pm Sat, July 25th - 2pm Sun, July 26 - 2pm
Cast Size	25 - 35 actors
Show Type	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 will be held May 2nd, 10:00 am at the Children's Center for the Arts building. Auditions are required for all Primary Cast members, and encouraged for all ensemble cast members.
Sign Up Information	Enroll online or call (405) 208-6200. Tuition costs $620 for the primary cast and $420 for the ensemble. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

I Think My Mom is a Zombie

The town of Willow Halls is in danger after a science experiment goes wrong, causing a zombie outbreak among the adults. Now it’s up to best friends Archie and Shelly to save their parents and the rest of the town before it's too late.

Rehearsals	July 27 - August 7 Part of our 2020 Summer Camps
Performance Dates	Fri, August 7th - 7pm Sat, August 8th - 7pm
Cast Size	13 - 16 actors
Show Type	Play (non-musical)
Suitable for Ages	8 – 13. Limited roles for younger cast members may be available. May include adult actors in some principal roles.
Audition Information	Auditions are encouraged, but not required. Auditions will be held May 2nd, 10:00 am at the Children's Center for the Arts building.
Sign Up Information	Enrollment online or call (405) 208-6200. Tuition cost is $420. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

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	The rehearsal schedule for our 2020 production of 'A Christmas Story' will be announced mid-2020.
Performance Dates	Note! These dates are for the 2020 production NOT our current 2019 production Fri, Dec 18, 2020 – 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 19, 2020 - 7:00 pm *Performances may be subject to change.
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	Enrollment opens July 2020. The tuition cost is $350. Financial Aid may be available for eligible applicants.

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

Singing up is easy. For most shows, you'll be able to sign up online, by phone at (405) 208-6200, or in person. Remeber 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.