The story begins here at Olympia Family Theater! Don’t miss our 14th Mainstage season inspired by the wisdom of children. All of our shows have young, strong protagonists who are challenging the dominant culture. Audiences will be immersed in the adventures of Ruby, Mole, Annemarie, Suzette, and Halonah.
The story begins here with inspiration, laughter and insight but will live on long after the show ends as you share about these stories with family & friends.
The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers
SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 20, 2019
By Brendan Murray
Directed by Pug Bujeaud
Recommended for ages 5 on up to adults
Join Ruby on her hilarious adventure as she dresses as a princess, hides from her big brother Jake and his friend Tom, and magically disappears into a world of make-believe where she meets her fairy godmother, the big bad wolf, a giant, a witch, and a charming prince. Sibling rivalry unravels as Jake and Tom search for Ruby in this comically original fairy tale mash-up.
Produced with permission from Plays for Young Audiences
If you enjoyed Alice in Wonderland, you’ll love The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers!
SPECIAL EVENT
Tales Told in Ten: A 10-Minute Original Plays Festival
NOVEMBER 2 & 3, 2019
Recommended for ages 6 on up to adults
Olympia Family Theater is hosting our fourth annual 10-minute play festival. Experience the awesome creative power of freshly made, original theater. Each performance will feature six 10-minute plays, created for an all-ages audience. Tales Told in Ten promises surprises, lively crowds, and some great locally made theater!
The Wind in the Willows
NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 22, 2019
By Andrew Gordon
Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame
Music by Bruce Whitney
Original Lyrics by Daven Tillinghast, Andrew Gordon, and Bruce Whitney
Directed by Andrew Gordon and Amy Shephard
Recommended for ages 5 on up to adults
Toad is always keen to take on the latest fad, but his new obsession with motorcars might lead to ruin. Can loyal Mole, clever Rat, and stalwart Badger save Toad from himself, and take back Toad Hall from the weasels of the Wild Wood? The Wind in the Willows was originally produced at OFT in 2012. This is a joyful, musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s tale by local writers and composers. It is a story of adventure and discovery about finding your place in the world and the enduring power of friendship.
If you enjoyed A Year with Frog and Toad, you’ll love The Wind in the Willows!
Number the Stars
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Based on the Book by Lois Lowry
Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche
Directed by Samantha Chandler
Recommended for ages 6 on up to adults
This stirring adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning book is set in Copenhagen in 1943. Young Annemarie and her family face soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs, personal danger, the loss of loved ones and face their darkest fears as they try to help their friend Ellen escape the Nazis across the ocean to safety in Sweden. Witness all the drama, adventure, and humor come to life on our stage that have made Number the Stars a national bestseller.
Produced with permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company.
If you enjoyed The Hundred Dresses or Orphan Train, you’ll love Number the Stars!
Suzette Who Set to Sea
MARCH 20 – APRIL 5, 2020
By Finegan Kruckemeyer
Directed by Elizabeth Lord
Recommended for ages 5 on up to adults
Travel with us all to a mythical seaside village where men build boats and women do not. Young Suzette knows she is different – she longs to set sail and believes she is meant for grand seafaring adventures. One day, the fishermen don’t return and Suzette is forced to do that most difficult thing – prove herself worthy of her destiny. Loading her loved ones onto a boat she has secretly built, Suzette sets to sea. Don’t miss this delightfully original story full of humor and surprises.
If you enjoyed Flora & Ulysses or Pinocchio, you’ll love Suzette Who Set to Sea!
The Alphabet Caper
A world premiere musical by the creative team behind Cinder Edna
MAY 15 – JUNE 7, 2020
Book by Ted Ryle
Music and Lyrics by Ted Ryle and Miriam Sterlin
Any Bunny Can story by Ted Ryle and Kate Ayers
Recommended for ages 5 on up to adults
This all-new original musical adventure takes place in 3rd Grade Halonah’s bedroom where her imaginary friends are the letters of the alphabet and an expression of her creative and emotional life. Halonah’s world is turned upside down when she learns she is having a baby sister. Things start to go sideways with her alphabet friends too. The vowels revolt against the consonants, one of the letters disappears entirely, and the caper commences!
If you enjoyed Cinder Edna, you’ll love The Alphabet Caper!
PERFORMANCES
Thursday & Friday performances are at 7pm.
Saturday & Sunday performances are matinees at 2pm.
Our box office and lobby open 1 hour before performance times. Seating begins 15 minutes before performance times.
Pay-What-You-Can Performances: The Thursday after opening weekend is a special Pay What You Can performance. Tickets go on sale at 12:00pm in our lobby box office. Pay What You Can tickets may only be purchased in person at the box office, cash or check only.
TICKETS
Tickets will go on sale in July 2019.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended due to limited seating! Tickets can be purchased online or by phone with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Tickets are available 24 hours a day from our website: http://olyft.org
Box office hours: 1 hour before each performance (cash, check or credit card)
SINGLE TICKETS
Adults: $20.00
Senior/Student/Military: $16.00
Youth (Under 12): $15.00
GROUP DISCOUNTS
10% off groups of 10 or more to one performance.
SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
Subscriptions will go on sale in July 2019.
Save up to 20% off your seats with a Season Subscription
Save up to 15% off your seats with a 3-Show Subscription
All subscribers get 10% off any additional single tickets they purchase and enjoy no fee to exchange their seats.
ACCESSIBILITY
All performances are wheelchair accessible. Contact the box office with any special needs when making your purchase, (360) 570-1638.
MISSION
Olympia Family Theater is a nonprofit community theater that engages audiences of all ages in performances and programs that entertain and educate.
CONTACT
Olympia Family Theater • 612 4th Ave E • Olympia, WA 98501 • (360) 570-1638
