OCTA Presents “The Father” by Florian Zeller Translated by Christopher Hampton
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OCTA Presents “The Father” by Florian Zeller Translated by Christopher Hampton
The Father is a tragi-comic mystery, a sobering and realistic family story, and an unsentimental, emotionally intense look at the world through the eyes of a man experiencing dementia. THE STORY: Now 80 years old, André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pajamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control. “…harrowing…an exceedingly ingenious premise…” —The New York Times. “…hugely rewarding…a play that constantly confounds expectations and works almost like a thriller, with a sinister Pinteresque edge…full of guile, particularly in the way it toys with time, yet is also simplicity itself, and is never tricksy. constantly makes you question the truth and the nature of reality…an astonishingly unguarded play about the cruelties of love and the limits of patience, and the way child-parent relationships become inverted as old age creeps up and mugs us.” —The Guardian (UK). “…a super-smart, finally heart-breaking play… unqualified triumph…” —The Telegraph (UK). “…devastating and disorienting…THE FATHER is one of those plays that makes your brain hum with the unique potential of theatre…” —The Independent (UK).
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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Monday, February 9, 2026
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Olathe Chamber Chairman’s Liaison: February Meeting
Olathe Chamber Chairman’s Liaison: February Meeting
Lunch Option this month: Black Bear Diner We can't wait to see you! Join the Olathe Chamber of Commerce for Chairmen's Liasion every Second Tuesday of the Month. Olathe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 260 E. Sante Fe St., Suite 101 Olathe, KS 66061 (Map Here) For questions, please contact Suzann Mack: smack@olathe.org | 913-764-1050
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -Twin Flames
Twin Flames
Together, they craft captivating sonic soundscapes by incorporating Indigenous spirit flutes, traditional drums, and Western instruments. Their genuine passion for songwriting shines through their lyrics and melodies, fascinating audiences worldwide. Tickets start at $25. Visit https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2025-2026/twin-flames.html for more information.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -The Acting Company ‘Great Expectations’
The Acting Company ‘Great Expectations’
The Acting Company reinvigorates Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” with hilarity and heart. Audiences of all ages will fall for this surprisingly relatable story about a young man’s harrowing journey from working-class orphan to a life of privilege and power. Tickets start at $25. Visit https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2025-2026/great-expectations.html for more information.