Tulsa Community College Theatre presents original play, ‘After Olive’- April 25-28

Tulsa Community College Theatre will present an original play, “After Olive,” written by Bee Johnson on April 25-27 at 8 p.m. and April 28at 2 p.m. in the PACE Studio Theatre on the TCC Southeast Campus. Johnson is currently a film student at Columbia University in Chicago. She attended TCC from 2020-2022 and wrote “After Olive” as a screenplay in…

Preview: Award-winning, All-time Favorite Musical: ‘My Fair Lady’ now in Tulsa 

A touring classical masterpiece is on its destination to Tulsa. With its captivating and moving storyline, you will forget all your worries and sing and dance along with the actors.  ‘My Fair Lady’ is a beautiful story accompanied by the most magnificent songs that celebrate transformation and growth of one’s soul. Multiple award-winning ‘My Fair…

‘Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy’ opens Feb. 29

Tulsa Community College Theatre and Music Departments will present “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy” on Feb. 29 – March 3 (Feb. 29 – March 2, 8 p.m.; March 3, 2 p.m.) at the PACE Studio Theatre on the campus of Tulsa Community College Southeast, 10300 E. 81st. St. “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy” is written…

TCC Connection interviews local filmmaker Lisandro Boccacci

Lisandro Boccacci is a filmmaker with years of experience. He has worked with “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Tulsa King,” and “The Killers of the Flower Moon” productions. However, he is best known instead for his short films, including “Bankrupt on Boardwalk” (a semifinalist in the 2019 Los Angeles Cine Festival), “Out from Smoke & Ash”…

Review: Gypsy’s Coffee House sponsors a short films night 

Gypsy’s Coffee House sponsored a short film night featuring local filmmakers. Area cinematographers made the films. The movies titles ranged from comedy, horror, and drama to much more.    Local film producer Lisandro Boccacci hosted a weekly event during December at the Gypsy Coffee House, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. On every Monday during the month…

Review: ‘Shared Legacies’ Recognizes Black-Jewish Unity for Civil Rights 

With the week leading into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many events were planned and scheduled to commemorate the local observance of the 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Parade.   On Jan. 11, I was able to attend one of these events by watching the documentary “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights…

‘Shared Legacies’ film explores Black and Jewish storied relationship 

Documentary examines the natural and notable alliance  History is a record of triumphs and tragedies. History is a documentary of victors and victims. And history is a collection of the people of the past and present and their relationships.    “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” is a film that captures the history and…