by Kelli Samson for OLY ARTS Opening the 2016-2017 season at Olympia Family Theater (OFT) is Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” Parents and young children will undoubtedly be familiar with Piggie and Gerald, the starring duo in author, illustrator and Caldecott Medal-winner Mo Willems’ easy-reader series. Stephanie Claire is the musical director. …
Olympia enjoys an embarrassment of riches when it comes to local acting talent, but every star owes his or her success to good teachers. Thus it’s no surprise Oly also has some of the best youth theater programs around. Get to know the companies that make this city a training ground for nationally lauded performers …
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 …
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 …