Ballet Folclorico do Brasil - learn about Brazilian culture through this dynamic dance and music performance.
Diavolo - contemporary dance company addressing issues of individual creative expression and trust.
Francisco Martinez Dancetheatre - two shows are available - American Collage featuring the music of Joplin, Gershiwn and Copeland; and Cancionero featuring dance to musce from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Cuba & Mexico.
A Gaelic Gathering: Irish Music & Dance - celebrates the exuberance of Irish culture.
Got Rhythm! - dance and music experience based in the indigenous American art form of rhythm tap dance.
Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand - the heritage of the Maori people and other Polynesian tribes are brought to life through dance and music.
Korean Classical Music and Dance Company - classical cermonial court dances, social folk dance and traditional music.
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company - a captivating performance revealing Chinese culture and history, accentuated by colorful costumes and traditional props.
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - one of Los Angeles' leading contemporary dance companies captivates audiences as it communicates the African American experience through movement.
Pacifico Dance Company - performance uses complex rhythmic footwork, dynamic choreography, with authentic props and costumes to present a colorful range of dance traditions of Mexico.
Sakai Flamenco - performance demonstrates the power of percussive dance in a blend of cultural traditions emanating from Southern Spain.
Alfredo Rolando Ortiz - world-renowned harpist reflects the rich cultural and musical heritage of South America.
The Alley Cats - classic favorites from the 50's and 60's in two interactive shows, both of which include demonstrations of pitch, tempo and rhythm.
Bobby Rodriguez's Jazz Adventure - legendary trumpeter and his band showcase a multitude of jazz styles including blues, Dixieland, swing and Latin.
Brass Pacifica - a dynamic celebration of brass instruments played with a high level of artistry and a good does of humor.
Chic Street Man - the master blues and jazz musician reinforces positive values through his original musical compositions.
Craig Woodson's World Orchestra - Dr. Woodson invites students to become aware of the musical cultures of the world in a show exploring the origin, science and playing techniques of twelve homemade instruments.
The Goin' South Band - foot stompin' Cajun music, Country Roots, Appalachian mountain tunes, Bluegrass and Delta Blues.
History of Rock n' Roll - this multimedia performance shows how gospel, folk, and rhythm and blues evolved into rock n' roll.
INCA, The Peruvian Ensemble - offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region.
Japanese Festival Sounds - the ancient art form of takio comes alive with this compelling trio whose musicians are amongst the best known Japanese American artists in the country.
John Zeretzke - a magical, musical journey in which audiences will see and hear unusual and unique instruments found throughout the world and learn of their cultural significance.
Khac Chi Ensemble - the music of the mountain people of Vietnam is featured in a performance often described as hauntingly beautiful from this masterful duo.
Melody of China - comprised of musicians from some of the most prestigious music conservatories in China, Melody of China beguiles audiences in a performance that includes intruments more than 2,000 years old.
Moscow Nights - trio of classically-trained musicians from Russia delights audiences with humorous songs, lyrical suites and pulsating dance numbers reflecting traditional and contemporary Russian culture.
Musicantica - folk music from Southern Italy on instruments ranging from the mandolin to sheep copper bells.
North Wind Quintet - five talented musicians introduce audiences to the world of orchestral wind instruments as well as introduce famous composers, basic music principals and orchestration.
Paul Tracey - Our Little Blue Planet is a worldwide, environmental experience featuring a giant, floating globe - a musical tie to geography! - that deals with Earth's delicate balance. Many other assembly shows available.
The Perfect Gentlemen - a unique blend of harmony and humor which dates back to the days of vaudeville, introducing audiences to Barbershop and other popular American musical styles of the 20th Century.
Quetzalcoatl - the group performs authentic folk music from Mexico, South America and Cuba, as well as their own contemporary compositions.
Salaamuna Ensemble - Salaam, an Arabic word meaning peace, brings together five musicians in a celebration of Middle and Near East music.
String Family Players - this dynamic quintet introduces students to the violin, viola, cello and double bass in two shows.
Suzanna Guzman/Los Angeles Opera - an interactive program that demonstrates the universal appeal of opera and introduces major elements of opera including it's history and live excerpts of famous arias.
The Tinkers - jigs and reels from the Scottish and Irish Highlands delight audiences of all ages.
World Kulintang Institute - the rare, ancient music of the Southern Philippines is presented in a compelling performance which features the kulintang, supporting instruments and traditional attire of the region.
The Art of Puppets and Marionettes - entertainment-packed arts experience in puppetry with six different shows that include music, storytelling and visually stunning puppets.
Boxtales Theatre Company - a storytelling theatre company which uses masks, movements, storytelling and live music to present myths and folklore from Mexico and Puerto Rico.
The Chameleons - Berger & Diskin - world-class mimes share theatre magic, wonder and nonverbal communication, as well as demonstrating the difference between mime and pantomime in three different shows.
David Prather - David brings together the power of poetry and mythology in two shows, and a new third show looks at our country through the lends of Whitman, Hughes and other American poets.
The Mask Messenger - this show uses physical comedy and theatre to explore the artistic, cultural and psychological use of masks through a survey of nearly twenty characters.
Musical Theatre Guild - two outstanding original Broadway reviews are available from this highly regarded company.
The Pink Dress - a poignant puppet theatre play featuring exquisite traditional and innovative puppetry and original music set inside a World War II Japanese American Internment Camp.
Will & Company - this multicultural ensemble will present five plays this year.
Angela Lloyd - incorporating stories from the oral and literary traditions, this beloved storyteller weaves words and melodies in her show.
Carl Weintraub - join the master storyteller with stories that nourish and enchant from a collection that includes fables, Russian folktales and personal stories.
Geri Keams - dramatically brings traditional Native American myths and legends to life.
Michael "Badhair" Williams - stories that enthrall audiences, transporting listeners to Appalachia where they will learn about the daily lives of people and the cultures that comprise their heritage.
Olga Loya - Olga uses a dramatic mix of Spanish and English to share tales from Latin America and stories from her own varied and colorful life.
Patrick Ball - this acclaimed Celtic harp player and storyteller shares legends of old Ireland accompanied by music, taking audiences through the rich history of Ireland's fairies and wee people.
We Tell Stories - this storytelling troupe offers seven programs employing literature, folklore and mythology for audiences of all ages.
 Photo taken by Chris Emerick. Courtesy of the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Americana Unlimited - acclaimed actress Judith Helton brings history to life with her intriguing potrayals of famous women from the past.
Letters to Harriet Tubman - songs and stories of the Civil War era tell the adventures of "General Tubman", the heroic woman who fought slavery through the underground railroad.
Rochel Garner Coleman - the lives of two fascinating historical characters are dramatized in his one-man shows.
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