by Jonah Barrett for OLY ARTS Olympia meets the Hundred Acre Wood this fall season at Olympia Family Theater. The family production company will perform a theatrical rendition of Winnie the Pooh from November through December. Heading this play is one of OFT’s co-founders and regular directors, Samantha Chandler. Pooh Bear, created by English author …
by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS Apple Tree Productions’ summer season offers two musicals that aim to create a professional-theater experience for young actors and audiences alike. Seussical, based on the works of Dr. Seuss and starring youth aged 5-18, is the season’s big offering. “It’s really bright and fun,” said Apple Tree founder Heidi …
Creative Theatre Experience (CTE) has offered unique opportunities to students in first through 12th grade since 1981. Now entering its 36th year, CTE is the longest-running youth summer theater program in the Olympia area. Programs and performances are held each summer at Olympia High School. Summer performances are listed here: [template id=”769″] Guide …
Olympia Family Theater (OFT) offers summer camps through Sept. 2. Students learn how to work together as an ensemble and to use their voices, bodies and imaginations to create performances for friends and family. Applications are now being accepted for July and August camps. OFT offers sliding-scale tuition or scholarships to all of its educational …
by Christian Carvajal for OLY ARTS Pacific Northwest Theater Co. (PNTC), headed by managing artistic director Steven Wells, has announced its summer 2016 lineup of summer camps for children ages 5-15. On weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids will learn the basics of acting and character development as well as singing and dancing. …
Olympia Family Theater debuts its new “Let’s Play: Daytime Show,” The Three Pigs. These dynamic, interactive shows are suitable for all ages. They’re between 20-35 minutes in length, making them perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Admission is $5 per person (by cash or check only), payable at the door. OFT asks that if you’re bringing …
by Christian Carvajal for OLY ARTS Olympia Family Theater (OFT) is dedicated to bringing quality theater experiences to its audiences. OFT produces a five-show family friendly main-stage season, plus numerous morning and traveling productions for children of all ages. By the end of its 2015-16 season, OFT had produced over 45 main-stage shows, including three world premiere …
Creative Theatre Experience (CTE) has offered unique opportunities to students in first grade through 12th grade since 1981. Now planning its 37th year, CTE is the longest-running youth summer theater program in the Olympia area. Programs and performances are held each summer at Olympia High School. Artistic director Kathy Dorgan is joined every year by …