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OCU Drama Team

Upcoming Productions:

Aida Drama Poster

Aida:

An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people.

Running time: Approximately 150 minutes
Children 2 and under who will be seated on the lap of an adult are free.
This show features moving lights and haze.

Performance Dates:
  March 31st 2023 at 7:00 PM • Purchase Tickets Now 
  April 1st 2023 at 2:00 PM • Purchase Tickets Now

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Please contact Alana Bradley for more information at abradley@ohiochristian.edu

About OCU Drama Team Productions:

The Ohio Christian University Drama Team is a student-led ministry with the mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the arts. Our services are customizable, ranging from 30-60 minutes in length and include a variety of sketches, with some of our most popular being "The Old Testament in 10 Minutes," "Bad Ways to Witness," and "When Anxiety Attacks."

Based on your group's preference, the OCU Drama Team can incorporate these options into your special service:

  • Spoken Word
  • Comedic/Dramatic Sketches
  • Musical Dramatizations
  • Testimonies 
  • Scripture Reading 

As a courtesy to your group, the OCU Drama Team is a FREE service, although donations are gladly accepted. 

To request the drama team, please contact Alana Bradley at 740.477.7846 or abradley@ohiochristian.edu or fill out the Ministry Team Request Form. You can also follow the Drama Team on Facebook. 

The drama team is now scheduling for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.

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Meet The Team

OCU 2021 Drama Team Group Photo

Articles of Interest

Peter Pan Record-Breaking Production

Published: November 14, 2022

Ohio Christian University closed on their production, Peter Pan, Saturday, November 5th, and it was a record-breaking fall show for the OCU performing arts team. With 585 tickets sold, this magical show brought in lots of families and audience members of all ages. Needless to say, it was a big hit with the youngest members in the audience as they were transported to Neverland. Some even came to the show in their own costumes! Ohio Christian’s very own Brandon Benner took on the role of Peter Pan as a freshman and a first-time performer. Hallie Graf (Little Women, Dark Road) played
Ohio Christian University closed on their production, Peter Pan, Saturday, November 5th, and it was a record-breaking fall show for the OCU performing arts team. With 585 tickets sold, this magical show brought in lots of families and audience members of all ages. Needless to say, it was a big hit with the youngest members in the audience as they were transported to Neverland. Some even came
Ohio Christian University closed on their production, Peter Pan, Saturday, November 5th, and it was a record-breaking fall show for the OCU performing arts team. With 585 tickets sold, this magical
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First Musical Theater Performance a Success

Published: April 25, 2022

Ohio Christian University closed on their first musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Saturday, April 9th and the OCU family couldn’t be prouder of the cast, crew, patrons, and supporters. With about 800 tickets sold, the first OCU musical production brought in families and community members, with a special dessert reception by Hallmark in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center lobby for opening night. Ohio Christian’s very own Nathan Strawser delivered a stellar Quasimodo performance Friday and Saturday night, and Mac Callahan, community member and OCU friend, also gave an excellent
Ohio Christian University closed on their first musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Saturday, April 9th and the OCU family couldn’t be prouder of the cast, crew, patrons, and supporters. With about 800 tickets sold, the first OCU musical production brought in families and community members, with a special dessert reception by Hallmark in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center lobby for
Ohio Christian University closed on their first musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Saturday, April 9th and the OCU family couldn’t be prouder of the cast, crew, patrons, and supporters. With
... Read More

Drama Team Wraps Up Fall Season with Dark Road

Published: November 19, 2021

Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team closed on this year’s fall production of Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th. With almost 200 audience members in attendance, including many OCU staff, faculty, and students, the cast was grateful to have such a supportive audience. Elly Diehl, a sophomore this year at OCU, played the lead character, Greta, who drives the plot of the play. By retelling the decisions that led her to become a brutal concentration camp guard, Greta reveals the deep psychological break that occurs when people normalize atrocities.
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team closed on this year’s fall production of Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th. With almost 200 audience members in attendance, including many OCU staff, faculty, and students, the cast was grateful to have such a supportive audience. Elly Diehl, a sophomore this year at OCU, played the lead character, Greta, who drives the
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team closed on this year’s fall production of Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th. With almost 200 audience members in attendance,
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Drama Team Presents Fall Production: Dark Road
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Published: September 27, 2021

Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center’s auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.  This play may not be suitable for some younger audiences who may find the subject matter disturbing.  Parental discretion is advised. The play focuses on the story of a female concentration camp guard, Greta, who has been given a death sentence for her crimes committed under the Nazi regime. Given one last chance to tell
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center’s auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.  This play may not be suitable for some younger audiences who may find the subject matter disturbing.  Parental discretion is
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov. 12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
... Read More