Some Stars Landing at the Washington Center
Four Native American comedy storytellers carrying on the Native American trickster tradition share their comedic take on life at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: Leaving Iowa at Olympia Little Theatre
Olympia Little Theatre takes audiences on a trip in search of America with the Brownings, a typical family then and now.
James O’Barr
Bio coming soon.
John Serembe
John Serembe serves as OLY ARTS Business Manager. Originally from New York, John has lived and worked all around the country, but is now proud to call Olympia his home. He is known locally as an Equity actor, projection designer and graphic artist for Harlequin Productions. John has spent over […]
Gabi Clayton
Gabi Clayton serves as OLY ARTS’ operations manager. She is from New York City and San Francisco and has lived in Olympia, on the land of the Coast Salish, Steh-Chass, Squaxin People since 1988. She was involved in publishing print newspapers and magazines from 1973 to 1985 and began designing […]
The Armory Creative Campus: An Inclusive Collaborative Space for the Olympia Arts Community
Olympia begins planning of city arts space.
Olympia’s Indie Music Scene, 1980 to 2002
A celebration of Olympia’s DIY indie music scene!
REVIEW: Fun Home at Harlequin Productions
Harlequin Productions ends their 2021-2022 season with the riveting musical “Fun Home” based on the autobiographical graphic novel of the same name by Alison Bechdel.
REVIEW: The Secret Garden at Olympia Family Theater
Olympia Family Theater with String & Shadow Puppet Theater is performing a modern adaptation of “The Secret Garden.” This one is set this year in the Pacific Northwest and written by award-winning playwright Mabelle Reynoso with a Latinx perspective. And it has punk rock music, talking creatures, magical plants and puppets.
A New Season of Resilience for Live Theater in Olympia
Harlequin Productions calls its 2023 season a “Resilience Season.” That appellation could well apply to all local live theater after more than two years of Covid. Here’s a great season preview for all local theaters, including Harlequin, Olympia Family Theater, Olympia Little Theatre, Broadway Olympia, and SPSCC.
