Go Dog Go!
October 12 – 28, 2012
Directed by Jen Ryle
By Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz
Based on the book by P. D. Eastman
Produced with permission from Plays for Young Audiences.
Most enjoyed by those 3 and up
From the book Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. EASTMAN
Olympia Family Theater’s production of Go Dog Go is a canine cabaret, bringing a beloved children’s classic to life with amazing physical comedy, amusing acrobatics and magic music. The dogs celebrate the many joys and challenges of life and friendship while cavorting across the OFT stage. Our show takes the spirit of the book and brings it to life in a joyful production full of excitement, suitable for children of all ages.
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The Wind in the Willows
November 30 – December 23, 2012
Directed by Jenny Greenlee
A World Premiere Adaptation by Andrew Gordon from the book by Kenneth Grahame. Music by Bruce Whitney. Original lyrics by Daven Tillinghast, Andrew Gordon and Bruce Whitney
Most enjoyed by those 5 and up
The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Set in the Thames valley, the story stars our old favorites Toad (of Toad Hall), Rat, Mole and Badger.
The first stage adaptation of The Wind in the Willows was created by A.A. Milne (of Winnie the Pooh fame) in 1929, when the book was in its thirty-first printing.
Olympia Family Theater is fortunate to have as part of our community the gifted playwright Andrew Gordon, who had brought us his own NEW original adaptation of this classic English tale. We invite you to enjoy the adventure, the camaraderie and the celebration of Toad, Rat, Mole and Badger with us in this new musical adaptation.
James & the Giant Peach
February 1 – 17, 2013 (our Youth Only! Production)
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
Directed by Samantha Chandler
Produced with permission from Samuel French
Most enjoyed by those 6 and up
Olympia Family Theater last performed James and the Giant Peach in 2008 — and we are excited to bring back to our stage Roald Dahl’s beloved story! Young orphan James is sent to live with his horrible Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. Life is hard until a mysterious stranger arrives. Suddenly, magic abounds and James finds an ENORMOUS peach growing in his yard containing talking insects – and his remarkable adventure begins! Join us for this wonderful family story.
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The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
March 29 – April 14, 2013
By Mary Lynn Dobson
Directed by Tom Sanders
Produced with permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company
Most enjoyed by those 8 and up
It sure is hard to be humble when you’re a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull’s-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured “Town’s Guy” who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you’ve got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget!
Cinder Edna
May 24 – June 9, 2013
A World Premiere New Musical by Ted Ryle
Based on the book by Ellen Jackson
Book by Ted Ryle
Music and Lyrics by Ted Ryle, Miriam Sterlin, and Mandy Ryle
Directed by Kate Ayers
Most enjoyed by those 5 and up
Cinder Edna happens to live next door to the famous girl you have probably of: Cinderella. Cinderella and Cinder Edna, who both live with cruel stepmothers and stepsisters, have different approaches to life. Cinder Edna has better things to do than sit in the ashes and feel sorry for herself. Also, she doesn’t believe in Fairy Godmothers, so she saves her money to put a dress on layaway, just in case special occasion should arise. She takes the bus to the ball AND she wears comfortable shoes. Although each ends up with the prince of her dreams, one is a great deal happier than the other.