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10/26/2026

Opening next week! SHE KILLS MONSTERS, directed by Bethany Kraemer.
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
November 6-8, 13 & 14 at 7:30, November 15 at 2:30 in the OCC Drama Lab Theatre.
For mature audiences. Tickets sold online only, parking at showtimes in free in Lot C.

10/22/2026

Dramatic new evidence concludes that the play Edward III should be added to William Shakespeare’s canon, and also that it was a major collaboration with his contemporary rival Christopher Marlowe.

The history was published anonymously in 1596, and it has long been thought that Shakespeare wrote at least a few scenes. However, Dr Rory Loughnane, a leading scholar and co-author of the research, told the Guardian that computerised textual analysis pushed the case “beyond any reasonable doubt” that the Stratford-born playwright was the principal writer.

10/17/2026

OCC Rep's student-directed comedy "Murder Runs in the Family" has just 2 more performances!
Saturday and Sunday October 17 and 18 at 7:30pm in the OCC Drama Lab Studio Theatre.
The show is free, donations are gratefully accepted.
Doors open at 7 and seating is limited so come early to get a seat!

Video by D. Baumgartner

10/15/2026

The Rep, our student-run theatre company, opens Murder Runs in the Family, a farcical murder mystery by Pat Cook on Friday October 16!
Join us in the Drama Lab Studio 10/16. 10/17 and 10/18 at 7:30 at the Pallfeather mansion as the eccentric Pallfeather clan gathers for the reading of the matriarch's will...
Doors open at 7pm, seating is limited. Tickets are free, donations are gratefully accepted.

10/09/2026

MURDER RUNS IN THE FAMILY opens Friday October 16 in the Drama Lab Studio Theatre!
Here's a sneak peek at the REP, our student-run theatre company, hard at work in rehearsal.
Behind the scenes our tech students are also working hard to create sets, costumes, lights and sound for this farcical comedy by Pat Cook.
Come join us at Pallfeather Manor on a dark and stormy night as the will of the late Mrs. Pallfeather is read to her eccentric and possibly homicidal family!
Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 at 7:30pm. Tickets and parking are free (donations are gratefully accepted). Seating is limited, doors open at 7pm for best availability.

10/05/2026

Coming in November to the Drama Lab Theatre!
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
For mature audiences.

09/25/2026

Coming next from The Rep! Opening Friday October 16!
Heather Pallfeather hires a hapless PI to pose as her fiancee and to investigate her mother's suspicious death. Chaos ensues as her eccentric clan gathers for the reading of the will and dead bodies start to pile up in this fast-moving farce by Pat Cook.

09/21/2026

We have added a new 8 week online section of INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE, our popular lecture course.
This 3 unit course is transferable to CSU and UC.
The class will meet LiveOnline in Zoom with instructor Bill Mittler, starting October 19.
Class will meet every Monday/Wednesday from 6:00pm to 9:20pm.
Explore the process of creating theatre through the contributions of the playwright, actor, director and designer. Watch and discuss many exciting plays of varying genres!

Address

Drama Lab Theatre 2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA
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Telephone

(714) 432-5640

Website

http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/theater_arts

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