Greek myth ‘Amphitrion’ to open Friday at OCC theater

The Orange Coast College Repertory Theatre Company will begin its summer season with a performance of French playwright Jean Giraudoux’s “Amphitrion 38,” opening Friday at the college.

The satirical look at the ancient Greek myth of Amphitrion will be directed by OCC student Samantha Wellen, and is recommended for older children and adults.

The company, in its 22nd year of productions, has a history of experimental and progressive theater. “Amphitrion 38” will run at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and July 6 and 7.

The company is also set to present “The Comedy Pirates” on July 13 and 14, and the One-Act Play Festival, a collection of short plays by students and faculty, on Thursday through Saturday evenings, July 19 to 28.

All shows are free and staged outdoors in the Fine Arts Amphitheater. Audiences are invited to picnic on the lawn before performances.

For more information, go to www.orangecoastcollege.edu or call (714) 432-5640.

— Jessie Brunner