Ottumwa Community Players

03/30/2026

Great article for actors!

If you want to be on a director's short list to cast in future plays and musicals, it is not about how you perform when the lights are on, it is about how you rehearse. Michelle Jace explains. the tips you need to know to shine like a star in rehearsal.

03/27/2026

Some photos from our night of one acts!

Thank you to everyone who came to support us! Both performance dates were SOLD OUT! What a spectacular way to start off our 2026 season!👻🔎

Stay tuned for updates for our summer musical, Come From Away!🌎

Photo credit: Olson Miller📸

03/23/2026

Thanks to all that attended our Night of One Acts. We had TWO sold out shows!

Up next for us are auditions for Come From Away June 16-18. Production dates are September 11-13. Details and audition packets will be available in May.

03/19/2026

Jeff and Blair will be going live tonight to talk about the show this coming weekend!

03/09/2026

Tickets for our night of one acts are available online at ottumwacommunityplayers.ludus.com

Or at the door prior to the shows

03/09/2026

02/18/2026

Rehearsals for our Night of One Acts are going great!

Show dates are March 20th and 21st at 7 p.m. at Hotel Ottumwa!

Can’t wait to see you there!

01/26/2026

OCP is heartbroken about the passing of our member and friend, Bob Swanson. Bob and I worked together many times, with the highlights for me being his sets for Les Miserables and Man of La Mancha. He was an artist, a craftsman, and an amazing supporter of all area arts. To say he will be missed, is an understatement. We mourn his loss, and raise a pint for our friend. -- Jeff Leonard, President of Ottumwa Community Players.

View Bob Swanson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/20/2026

It’s the first night of auditions! We can wait to see you there! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to message us!