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Review: The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus

Olympia Family Theater’s excellent production of “The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus” is exquisitely designed with consistently engaging work by the ensemble of 12 adult and kid actors. This is the story of a group of kids who discover an all-important connection and value to the natural world is a compelling tale for all ages.

Gaxiola’s Duo Finelli Serves Up Slapstick

Luz Gaxiola and Molly Shannon of Duo Finelli will perform their slapstick sister act Friday, March 24th at Airbound Arts in Olympia.
The Friday show is Shannon’s Olympia debut and the first local opportunity to see Duo Finelli, which has performed nationally and internationally. Also on the bill for the all-ages performance: Dulcito (aka Jonathan Anaya Paredes of Kent), a fourth-generation circus artist from Peru.

Review: Building Madness at Harlequin Productions

Desperate to keep their architecture company afloat, Max and Paul hire the mob to build a police retirement home in Kate Danley’s screwball comedy now playing at Harlequin Productions. For people who love those great old comedies from Hollywood’s Golden Era of the 1930s, “Building Madness” is a ticket to hilarity.

Black Art and Black Artists Exhibition at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College

Black Art & Black Artists Exhibition – featuring 14 artists from our region, the exhibition showcases works across mediums, exploring themes like historical education, healing and representation. It explores themes of Black culture, identity and society. At Tacoma Community College’s gallery through March 17, 2023.

Composer-coach Shaw tackles ‘House of Mirth’

Terry Shaw’s musical version of Edith Wharton’s “House of Mirth” opens March 4 at Timberline High School. The new musical has a cast of 20 and a 17-piece orchestra.

SOGO Winter Concert at the Washington Center

The Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia’s Conservatory Orchestra, with Music Director Cameron May conducting his most advanced musicians, will give the first-ever performance of Olympia composer James DeHart’s “Children’s Concert Overture.” The orchestra will bring the festivities to a close, with clarinetist Alessandro Martinez, a senior at Olympia High School, performing.

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Old Tales Get a Twist in Digital Festival

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

“Our community spans all time zones of the United States,” says Olympia actor Stephanie Kamau whose onstage acting experience includes productions at The Evergreen State College and who is now performing in the digital festival of one-act plays, “Twisted Tales.”

#Alec Clayton #Harlequin Productions #New This Month #Theater #Visual

Review: A Christmas Carol at Harlequin Productions – & – Art by Becky Knold

November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

“A story about redemption is fundamentally a story about hope,” director Aaron Lamb says. “And forgiveness. May you too find ghosts that change you for the better this holiday season.” Lobby art by Becky Knold.

Ballet Northwest "Nutcracker" Snow scene 2019, photo by Jerome Tso
#Dance #Molly Gilmore #New This Month #Nutcracker #The Washington Center for Performing Arts

“The Nutcracker” is back for the holiday season in performances by Studio West Dance Theatre and by Ballet Northwest at The Washington Center

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Visions of Sugarplum Fairies will be dancing across the stage of The Washington Center for the Performing Arts beginning Friday, Nov. 25, when Studio West Dance Theatre’s “Nutcracker” opens. Ballet Northwest’s “Nutcracker” begins Friday, Dec. 9.

#Molly Walsh #New This Month #The Washington Center for Performing Arts #Theater

The Washington Center Celebrates a New Interior and Equipment After a Multi-Phase Renovation Project

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

The Washington Center celebrates a brand-new interior look, increased seating and new equipment.

#Lynette Charters #New This Month #Visual

Leonie Castelino and Irene Osborn at the Pacific NW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum in La Connor

November 14, 2022November 20, 2022

Celebrated and award-winning local sculptor Irene Osborn showing with internationally renowned contemporary bojagi artist Leonie Castelino at Pacific NW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum in La Connor.

#Alec Clayton #Kenneth J Minnaert Center #New This Month #SPSCC #Theater

Review: The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College

November 13, 2022November 14, 2022

There is evil afoot on the dark and stormy English Moors. And outlandish humor in SPSCC’s “The Moors” by Jen Silverman.

#Molly Walsh #New This Month #SPSCC #Visual

A Weaver’s Voice at the SPSCC Leonor R. Fuller Gallery

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Historical and modern garments, blankets and other woven artwork from Coast Salish communities are on view in “A Weaver’s Voice at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College.

#Alec Clayton #Children #New This Month #Olympia Family Theater #Theater

Review: Dragons Love Tacos at Olympia Family Theater

November 4, 2022December 13, 2022

Dragons Love Tacos at Olympia Family Theater is a whimsical and fiery play suitable for all ages based on the popular children’s book.

#Bryan Willis #Comedy #The Washington Center for Performing Arts

Some Stars Landing at the Washington Center

November 3, 2022November 14, 2022

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.

#Alec Clayton #New This Month #Olympia Little Theatre #Theater

Review: Leaving Iowa at Olympia Little Theatre

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022

Olympia Little Theatre takes audiences on a trip in search of America with the Brownings, a typical family then and now.

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