Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro Community & Technical College is a public, two-year, open admissions college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of the sixteen colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The college values innovation, is focused on student learning, and is responsive to economic trends.

Most OCTC students are from the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean in Kentucky, but many others travel from elsewhere in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

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Twelfth Night

Students attended OCTC's Oak Island Theatre production "Twelfth Night".

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 18

Oak Island Theatre Presents Little Women

Students attended Owensboro Community & Technical College's Oak Island Theatre's production of Little Women. Little Women is a heartwarming take on Louisa May Alcott's classic book. This version was adapted and directed by OCTC Adjunct Professor, Grae Greer, who created a different reality for the March women.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 22

Music & Stress

Students learned from Paige Laplante, local Musical Therapist about the impact of music on stress and the profession of music therapy. Paige, MT-BC from Integrative Music Therapy, LLC shared the effects music has in relieving stress and also about her job as a music therapist. This session was hosted by PTK and supported by OCTC's Counseling Office.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 5

Durang by the Dozen: 12 Actors/12 Plays

Students attended Owensboro Community & Technical College's Oak Island Theatre's production of Durang by the DOZEN featuring 12 ACTORS in 12 PLAYS. The featured plays are from the comedic collection "Naomi in the Living Room and Other Short Plays" by Christopher Durang.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 27

Oak Island Player-Barefoot in the Park/Star-Spangled Girl

For participating in the production of a play at Owensboro Community & Technical College.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Apr 24

Visual Arts Transfer

Honoring students who are exemplary in visual arts, transferring to a college or university.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 May 29

Fall 17 Production - The Skin of Our Teeth

Student attended the Oak Island Theatre production of The Skin of Our Teeth.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Nov 27

Oak Island Theatre Fall 2018 Production

Attended the Oak Island Theatre Production - Getting Out.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Nov 15

Frankenstein 1930 - Fall 2016 Cast/Crew

Participated in the production of Frankenstein 1930, the Fall 2016 Oak Island Theatre production.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Nov 2

Oak Island Theatre Fall 2016 Production

Attended the Oak Island Theatre Production - Frankenstein 1930.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Nov 2

Toruk: The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil

Attended a cultural event opportunity entitled Toruk: The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil on September 2, 2016

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Sep 19

Introduction to Music Therapy

Attended an Introduction to Music Therapy Workshop presented by Dr. Lenka Kruzikova, Palacky University, Department of Music Education, Czech Republic.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Nov 10

Oak Island Theatre Fall Production

Attended the Oak Island Theatre Production All My Sons.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Nov 18