Our Staff
Our Board of Directors
Chair:
Samantha Chandler
Samantha Chandler
Vice-Chair:
Doreese Norman
Doreese Norman
Treasurer:
Korja Giles
Korja Giles
Board Secretary:
Kaiah Costa
Youth Rep:
Elise Garcia
Elise Garcia
Members at Large:
Edsonya Charles
Lauren Love
Nicole Miller
Sara Thiessen
Victor Velazquez
Raphael Venegas
Interested in joining the OFT board?
Complete our Board Application Form
Our Teachers
Our Adjunct People
Our Alumni
Our Founders Story
Olympia Family Theater was founded in 2006 by Jen Ryle and Samantha Chandler. They both were inspired to create a theater company in Olympia that focused on bringing people of all ages together. With the help of truck-loads of friends, they grew this tiny theater company up from the ground. Their commitment and passion made OFT what it is today. We are forever grateful for their vision.
Jen stepped down as the Artistic Director in the fall of 2021 but still makes guest appearances.
Samantha is our current board president and will often make appearances as camp staff, and acting & directing Mainstage Stories.