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Orange Coast College

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Arts are in the air!Orange Coast College is abuzz with music, drama,

dance, and visual arts, and you’re invited to join in

the excitement! We’re proud to bring our community

a range of performances and exhibits by students,

faculty, and guest artists, and we think our 2014-15

season might be the best one yet.

Our outstanding facilities are easily accessible, and

our prices are among the best arts bargains in Orange

County. Parking is convenient, plentiful, and free for all

evening events.

Come share the pride and the passion at OCC!

Reserve your Tickets: by calling (714) 432-5880 or

visiting www.occtickets.com.

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OCC Symphony & Choral Ensembles

Beethoven Spectacular

Alison Edwards, piano Ricardo Soto and Eliza Rubenstein, conductors

A night of Beethoven favorites, featuring the Piano Concerto No. 5 and other hits.

October 4, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $15, $10 with student ID

OCC Wind Ensemble

Here’s Johnny!

Dana Wheaton, director

Music from the best known and most successful film composer in history, John Williams.

November 2, 3 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door

Musical Theatre Workshop

Beth Hansen, director

Students from our musical theatre program present songs and scenes from favorite Broadway hits.

November 8, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $10

OCC Chamber Singers and Chorale

Fall Choral-Vocal Showcase

Eliza Rubenstein, director

Johannes Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder-Walzer (“New Love-Song Waltzes”) for chorus and four-hand piano highlights our fall program of choral and vocal favorites!


Tickets: $10

OCC Symphony

Ricardo Soto, conductor

An evening of French gems includes Ravel’s La Valse, Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Cécile Chaminade’s Concertino.



OCC Jazz Ensembles

Paul Navidad & Dana Wheaton, directors

Join us for an exciting evening of big band jazz! Swing the night away with OCC’s Studio Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Jazz Improv Ensemble. Special guest artists TBA.

December 1, 7:30 p.m.


OCC Guitar Ensemble

Adam Pettit and Dave Murdy, directors

OCC’s Classical guitar program, directed by Adam Pettit, showcases soloists, small ensembles, and a large guitar orchestra on classical guitars, while the Studio program, led by David Murdy, features jazz and modern rock/pop standards on acoustic and electric guitars.

December 4, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $10

OCC Wind Ensemble

12th Annual Christmas Concert


Ring in the holiday season with tantalizing time-tested truffles!

December 10, 6:30 p.m.OCC Student Center

Free admission

OCC Opera Magnifica

Susan Ali, director

Our talented singers take the stage for this production of scenes from the magnificent world of opera and operetta.

February 27, 7 p.m.February 28, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.March 1, 3 p.m.OCC Music Recital Hall

Tickets: $10

OCC Chamber Singers & OCC Symphony

Eliza Rubenstein, conductor

The OCC Chamber Singers join forces with the award-winning singers of Fountain Valley High School (Kevin Tison, director) and full orchestra for a performance of Haydn’s sunny Te Deum and Morten Lauridsen’s stunning Lux Aeterna.

March 7, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $10

OCC Symphony

Back to Beethoven

Alison Edwards, piano Ricardo Soto, conductor

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major is the featured work on this program of classics.

March 14, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre


OCC Jazz Ensembles

Paul Navidad & Dana Wheaton, directors

Join us for an exciting evening of big band jazz! Swing the night away with OCC’s Studio Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Jazz Improv Ensemble. Special guest artists TBA.

May 4, 7:30 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre


OCC Symphony

Ricardo Soto, conductor

The OCC Symphony’s final concert of the year highlights the Baroque Masters.



OCC Wind Ensemble

A Very Big Band


The Swing Era is back! Come dance in the aisles with us.

May 17, 3 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre


Musical Theatre Workshop

Beth Hansen, director

Students from our musical theatre program present songs and scenes from favorite Broadway hits.


Tickets: $10

OCC Guitar Ensemble

Adam Pettit and Dave Murdy, directors

OCC’s Classical guitar program, directed by Adam Pettit, showcases soloists, small ensembles, and a large guitar orchestra on classical guitars, while the Studio program, led by David Murdy, features jazz and modern rock/pop standards on acoustic and electric guitars.


Tickets: $10

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OCC Student Repertory

Scene Night

It’s like a tasting menu for theatre! A variety of short dramatic and comic scenes, both modern and classical provides something for everyone

September 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.Drama Lab Studio

Free admission

Recommended for mature audiences

10 or Less

How much can you experience in 10 minutes or less? Find out in this festival of very short plays!

October 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Drama Lab Studio



Faculty-Directed Play

You Can’t Take It With You

Directed by Tom Bruno

By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

Your family will be delighted to meet the Sycamore family! When young Alice Sycamore and her crazy, colorful family meet the straight-laced millionaire parents of her sweetheart Tony Kirby, the fireworks begin! Love and laughter, grand duchesses, ballerinas, G-Men, the occasional explosion, and more come together in this heartwarming classic comedy.

October 31 and November 1, 2, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m.November 9 at 2:30 p.m.Drama Lab Theatre

General admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door ($8/$10 for students and seniors)

An Old -Fashioned Christmas Melodrama and Ice Cream Social

Directed by Rick Golson

December 5 and 12 at 7 p.m.December 6 and 13 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.December 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m.

Boo the villain, cheer the hero, and enjoy a free ice cream treat in our annual holiday melodrama and sing-a-long. Fun for the whole family! A special visitor is also expected.

Drama Lab Theatre

Tickets: $7 in advance, $9 at the door ($5/$7 for students, seniors, and children)


The Return of the 24 Hour Play Festival!

Coordinated by Sean Wellengard

Are we nuts? Could be! We are doing it yet again—the talented members of The Rep will write, direct, and stage six short plays in just 24 hours. Come see what happens, and please bring us coffee!

February 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.Drama Lab Studio

Free admission


A Rich Evening of Orloff

The Rep takes on the quirky and hilarious world of playwright Rich Orloff in this evening of short comic plays.

April 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.Drama Lab Studio



Faculty-Directed Play

Director’s Choice

OCC Theatre is growing! This play will be chosen and directed by our newest faculty member. Look for an announcement this winter…

March 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m.March 22 at 2:30 p.m.Drama Lab Theatre

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door ($6/$8 for students and seniors)

Urinetown

A musical by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis

A musical about a really, really serious water shortage and a town where you have to pay to pee. Timely? Yes. Funny? Oh, yes! This musical is irreverent, clever, and very, very funny. Don’t be put off by the title!

May 8, 9, 10, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m.May 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door ($8/$10 for students and seniors)



One-Act Play Festival

The final achievement in our season of student-produced and directed productions! This eclectic festival presents a wide variety of original and published works.

May 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.May 24 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Drama Lab Studio


Recommended for mature audiencesOCC Theatre offers a free educational touring show for high schools each spring. Please contact Rick Golson after February 1 at (714) 432-5640, ext. 5, for more information.

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OCC Faculty Dance Concert

Directed by Amelie Hunter

The annual Faculty Dance Concert features OCC’s outstanding dance faculty as performers and choreographers in a lively mix of Modern, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and World Dance forms.

October 25, 8 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre


Studio Hour

The OCC Dance Department invites you to an informal end-of-the-semester presentation of classroom material and works in progress. Studio Hour shows the department’s wide range of dance styles including Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Middle Eastern, African, Latin, and Flamenco. Bring the whole family!

December 3, 7 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $6

Student Dance Concert

Directed by Amelie Hunter and Teresa Jankovic

In an evening known for its creative energy and remarkable dancing, OCC students perform original choreography in a variety of dance styles. Artistic expression is encouraged from OCC’s developing student choreographers, providing an opportunity to realize their individual visions in a beautifully produced mainstage production. OCC dance faculty and guest artists contribute to this dynamic evening of dance.

May 1 and 2, 8 p.m. Robert B. Moore Theatre


Studio Hour

The OCC Dance Department extends an invitation to an informal end-of-the-semester presentation of classroom material and works in progress. Studio Hour shows the department’s wide range of dance styles including Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Middle Eastern, African, Latin, and Flamenco. Bring the whole family!

May 19, 7 p.m.Robert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $6

World Dance Concert

Directed by Angelika Nemeth

This lecture-demonstration brings to life the world’s colorful dance and music heritage through beautiful costumes, exciting dance, and live music. For a mini-residency in your school, contact OCC Dance at (714) 432-5967.

May 22, 11 a.m. for K-12 schools and 8 p.m. (new start time!) for general publicRobert B. Moore Theatre

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door for 8 p.m. concert

Free admission for K-12 schools

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Art Center Gallery

Deidre Schoo Flex is Kings

August 26 - October 3

Robert MonaghanDetroit Liger

October 6 - November 14

Juried Student Exhibition

November 26 - December 8

Marguerite CourtneyMoments

February 2 - March 6

Monica Orozco

March 9 - April 17

Sabina PearlmanAmmo

April 20 - May 29

Fine Arts Gallery

Brian Hart Light Drawing

August 26 - October 3

Gale WeathersbyLandscapes

October 6 - November 14

Juried Student Exhibition

November 26 - December 8

Lisa Folino

February 2 - March 6

Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion

Distilled Essence: Selected Artworks from the Kiyo Higashi Gallery

Larry Bell, Lies Kraal, Carolee Toon, Guy Williams and others.

Plus A Tribute to Julia Klemek

August 27 – October 2

Opening reception August 27, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Closed Labor Day; open on September 6, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Over There

Artists: Jeff Cain, Cherie Benner-Davis, Rebeca Mendez, Rick Steadry, and more

An exhibition about journeys by road, sea, air, rail and foot.

Plus art from OCC Children’s Center

October 15 – November 20

Opening reception October 15, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Closed Veterans’ Day; open on November 15, noon-4 p.m.

Pop Art EventOCC student and departmental show and sale. Plus art from OCC Children’s Center.

December 3 - December 6

Opening reception December 3, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. with tree trimming and live music.

Closing reception and sale December 6, noon-4 p.m. with live entertainment.

Open on December 5, noon-4 p.m.

Pedagogic Clay 2

An exhibition investigating the instructional nature of clay. Plus art from OCC Children’s Center

January 28 – February 26

Opening reception January 28, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Closed Presidents’ Day; open on February 2, noon-4 p.m.

MOPLA (Month of Photography, Los Angeles)

Artist TBA

Plus Brit Week

Art by British expatriates living in Southern California. Featured artists inclue Derek Boshier, Colin Grey, Jon Measures, James Scott and others. Plus selections from the ‘One LP Project’ by British photographer William Ellis.

March 11 – April 18

Closing reception April 18, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed March 23-29 (spring break)

MASS APPEAL 2015: OCC Annual Student Juried Art Show

May 14 – May 23

Opening reception May 14, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. with ice cream social & awards

Open on May 23, noon-4 p.m.

OCC Mudslingers Holiday Ceramic Sale

December 5 and 6 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Art Center 113

Functional and decorative pottery featuring hundreds of items created by intermediate and advanced OCC ceramics students.

OCC SHORTS

Annual showcase of student-produced film and video projects presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival. This year’s lineup will be chosen in January and announced with the official date, time, and location on the festival’s website in April.

Tickets & Times: www.newportbeachfilmfestival.com

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Orange COast COllege

2701 Fairview Road

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Non-Profit Organization

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Directions to OCC

Orange Coast College is located in Costa Mesa 1/2 mile south of the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the Fairview Rd. exit.

Parking lot “C” should be used for Performing Arts events and can be reached by entering the campus from Fairview Rd. at the Arlington Ave. entrance.

Parking lots “C” or “D” can be used for both Visual Arts events and Performing Arts events. Both lots can be accessed from Merrimac Way. Merrimac Way can be reached from Fairview Rd. or Harbor Blvd.

Tickets: for Orange Coast College Performing Arts events can be obtained by visiting

www.occtickets.com

or by calling

714-432-5880

5 Easy Ways to Order Tickets

1. Onlineat www.occtickets.com

2. By Phone 714-432-5880

3. By MailOCC BursarP.O. Box 5005Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005

Checks payable to “Orange Coast College”

Visa, MC, Discover accepted. Please indicate event, event date, number of tickets. Please include your name, address and phone number.

5. In Person At the Bursar’s Office on campus (adjacent to the Student Center)

6. At the DoorCash or check only

Dennis Harkins, Ph.D., President

Orange Coast College is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), part of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The District is committed to the concept and principles of pro-viding equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons, and does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educa-tional or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. This commitment applies to every aspect of education and personnel actions and practices in employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees, students and the general public.

OCC is part of the Coast Community College District

Coast Community College District Board of Trustees

David A. Grant, Mary L. Hornbuckle, Jim Moreno, Jerry Patterson, Lorraine Prinsky, Ph.D., Student Trustee

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