In addition to the varied schedules of theater offered by professional, semi-professional, collegiate and community troupes, the South Sound offers students and other audience members show after show of engaging drama from high school companies. Often, teen performers share the boards with more experienced actors under the guidance of skilled, passionate educators. The following offerings have been announced already for the upcoming academic year.
WHAT
Capital High School, directed by Kristina Cummins
WHERE
2707 Conger Ave. NW, Olympia
WHEN
The Crucible: 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, October 11-13 and 18-20
DRAMAFEST — Student-Directed One-Act Festival: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, November 15-17
The Importance of Being Earnest: 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, January 17-19 and 24-26
The Theory of Relativity: 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, May 2-4 and 9-11
HOW MUCH
$8-$10
LEARN MORE
360-596-8000
capital.osd.wednet.edu/extracurricular/drama
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WHAT
Olympia High School, directed by Dallas Myers
WHERE
1302 North St. SE, Olympia
WHEN
Fall play, TBD: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, Nov. 2, 3, 8-10
Winter Shakespeare, TBD: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, Feb. 15, 16, 21-23
DRAMAfest (a night of student-directed, one-act plays): March or April, TBD
Spring musical, TBD: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, May 3, 4 and 9-11, with possible matinée May 4 or 11
Myers, taking over Olympia High’s drama program after Kathy Dorgan’s retirement, adds, “I haven’t nailed down the shows for the season yet because I am waiting to get to know the kids a bit more. … I have taken over two large programs in my career already and know what it is to honor legacy, so I’m also weighing that in my decision.”
HOW MUCH
$10
LEARN MORE
360-596-7000
olympia.osd.wednet.edu/activities/drama_club/our_season
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WHAT
Timberline High School, directed by Robin Tuckett
WHERE
6120 Mullen Rd. SE, Lacey
WHEN
Radium Girls: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, Nov. 2, 3, 8-10
Blithe Spirit: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, Jan. 25, 26, 31; Feb. 1 and 2
Jekyll & Hyde: 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday May 10, 11, 16-18
HOW MUCH
$6-$10
LEARN MORE
360-412-4860
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WHAT
Tumwater High School, directed by Harrison Fry
WHERE
700 Israel Rd. SW, Tumwater
WHEN
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: time TBD, Friday – Sunday, October 26-28 and November 2-4
Show and time TBD, Friday – Sunday, February 1-3 and 8-10
Show and time TBD, Friday – Sunday, May 3-5 and 10-12
HOW MUCH
$7
LEARN MORE
360-709-7600
“Kate Ayers is scheduled to direct [Midsummer]. I am still acquiring the rights for the other shows so I cannot announce those quite yet,” Fry explains.