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Ocean City Music Pier
Moorlyn & Boardwalk
P: (609) 525-9300
Michael Hartman
Artistic Director
octheatreco@yahoo.com
Ocean City Theatre Company
Ocean City Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a deep connection with the Ocean City community and is committed to bringing quality theatre to the Jersey shore. Through the direction of the OCTC Board of Directors and the vision of Artistic Director, Michael Hartman; OCTC has grown into a leading arts organization.
OCTC operates as a Summer Stock/Regional Non-Equity Company, producing 3 - 5 professional musicals a year. OCTC has a wonderful relationship with the Ocean City POPS Orchestra under the direction of Maestro William Schieble. Through this collaboration summer audiences have the opportunity to see live Broadway style shows in America's Greatest Family Resort.
The OCTC Production of The Wizard of Oz
OCTC's commitment to dance, music and theatre education for youth is constantly growing. OCTC staff members run theatre camps through the Department of Recreation and with the Ocean City POPS. OCTC has established a Junior Company that features area youth in several fully staged productions.
Cultural Education with OCTC
The Ocean City Junior Theatre Company has been created to enhance theatre education in the Ocean City area. Students with an interest in theatre, dance and music will have the opportunity to develop technical skills as well as skills in the art of public speaking, self-confidence, leadership and team work.