OCC Theatre Department Presents “Born Yesterday” March 15-24
OCC Marketing & Public Relations
Mar 7, 2024
News Release
The Orange Coast College Theatre Department will debut its production of "Born Yesterday" on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Drama Lab Theatre.
OCC theater arts instructor Bethany Kraemer will direct this romantic comedy that flirts with the humorous side of American politics. The play, written by Garson Kanin, premiered on Broadway in 1946 and later adapted to film in 1950.
Shady businessperson Harry Brock (OCC student Colin Rinard) enters the Washington, D.C. scene determined to get rich quickly with the help of some stereotypical senators on his side. When it becomes apparent that his mistress, Billie Dawn (OCC student McKayla Spence), needs to improve in the knowledge and social skills of the political game - Brock hires writer Paul Verrall (OCC student Michael Canas) to teach her the basics. With his help, Billie steps into her newfound knowledge and quickly takes the game into her own hands as she takes steps to beat the system they are trying to create- but in the end who will come out on top?
As the story unfolds and Paul teaches Billie about American History and politics, the audience is drawn into the conversation.
Assistant Stage Manager and OCC theater student Corvin Wolf is proud of the theater family that has brought this production to life. "Everyone worked together and made each other's lives easier. Acting and technical, everyone teaches each other," Wolf said. "What makes a show is the people, and these people are really good."
Additional performances can be viewed March 15-17, March 22 & 23 at 7:30 p.m., and March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online at OCC Tickets for $8 for OCC students and $12 for general admission. Parking is available in Lots C and D near the Robert B. Moore Theatre.
"The actors execute their roles stunningly and portray the characters beautifully. They are the characters," Wolf said. "I wouldn't want to do this with any other crew."
