OUR ONLY MAY AMELIAADAPTED FROM THE NEWBERRY AWARD WINNING NOVELMarch 20 – April 5, 2015

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Olympia Family Theater • 612 4th Ave E • Olympia, WA 98501

Story by Jennifer L. Holm Adapted for the stage by John Olive

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DONORS

Friends of Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum ($1,000 and up) David & Jane Nowitz* Jill Carter & Raoul Berman

Friends of Frodo & Sam ($200–$999) Abigail B. Chandler* Amanda Stevens Andrea A. Severson* Angela J. & Brandon Sparks* Bonnie Chandler-Warren* Burr D. Cline Cassie Jones/Matthew Meacham Cathy Wasserman Christy & Rick Peters* Deane Shellman* Diana Purvine* Diane Rudeen* Harriet Strassberg Irina Gendelman Jamie Jenson Joanne Kinney Joanne K. Johnson/Bruce Kooi Karen Janowitz* Kim Martin Larry Warren Meghan E. Goodman Meredith Trejo* Pamela Moslin Lykins Robert Brown* Sallie Parr Sara Thiessen* Sarah G. Jolley* Scott Farrell Strait Family Foundation Susan M. Poplack Theodore & Jennifer Ryle* Thomas E. Lockhart III Vicki Lovegren Anonymous

Friends of Frog & Toad ($100–$199) Aleena Schneider Andrea Ballard/Michael Morgan* Andrew Gordon* Angel Przybylowicz Barbara Bettes* Barbara Gibson* Beth Dubey Brenda Book/Steven Kattenbraker Carol B. Jenner Eika Petermann-Noyes* Eva Pannabecker Griselda Perretz-Rosales Hilarie P. Hauptman* Janae C. Huber Jean F. Cavendish* Jeffrey Cline Jennifer Ryle Jill & Ned Hayes Karen Skelton* Karin Goheen* Karline & Richard Bird* Katherine Strauss/Laurence Reeves Kathleen McClanahan Keith Eisner Korja Giles Louis T. Miller Maria Van Newkirk* Martin “Boojie” Waldron Michael Vavrus Nancy Neff Nikki McClure Noelle Wareham Pat Starzyck Penny Purkerson* Peter Rex Phyllis Edwards/Daniel Berschauer Sarah Applegate/Robert Campbell Sarah Tracy* Susan Christian

Susan Cohen Goldstein Susan Sadler Thad Curtz The Morrison/Crooks Family Trust Anonymous

Friends of Dorothy & Scarecrow ($50–$99) Becky Scott Camille Wilson* Carol A. Murphy Carole F. Jones David Sederberg/Reiko Callner Gail Weinfl ash Greg Charles* Gregory Tudor Heather L. Matthews* Ingrid G. Goebel* Jennie S. Jenks* Jordan Richards Karen Barrett Katherine Y. & Jon Tallman* Kim Murillo Lauren Hendrickson Linda Mead Lynne & Vernon Hummel Lynne Levine Martha Manley Nancy Spagat Rebecca H. Kelly* Roel Hammerschlag Sayre Hodgson Scott Douglas* Sheila Whybrow Sonya Hawkins* Stefanie A. Booth Teresa A. McDowell The Thatcher Kline Family* Tracy/Eric Thomas Vicki Martin Wanda A. Cross Wendy Eisler Anonymous

Friends of Pooh & Piglet (Up to $49) Anchana Bergeson Cassandra Welliver Dorothy Gordon Edsonya Charles Elizabeth J. Hauser Hilary Seidel/Cedrus Fox-Dobbs Hugh J. O’Neill Jane Barry Jennifer Shannon Judith Olmstead Karen McManus* Karl Janowitz Karline Bird Kathryn Will Katie Russell Kristin (Kris) Mann Laura Graven Leslie Prather Mercy Kariuki-McGee & Matthew McGee Matthew Ferrel Nichole Rose Roderick Campbell Sara Bryan Stacy & Evan Hirsch Stacy Hicks Stephanie Claire Anonymous

In-Kind DonationsDebbie Barho-SampsonIrina GendelmanJan NixLisa D. CosmilloMark AlfordOlympia Food Co-opOrca BooksRobert BrownTraditionsVictoria RidleyWashington Center for the Performing ArtsWind Up Here

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Olympia Family Theater has been sharing the magic of theater with our community since 2006. Now we have a golden opportunity to take our programs and performances to the next level and create a world class entertainment and enrichment destination right here in our own town!

Thanks to the generous support of our many contributors, we will continue to build and sustain our new home for adventure, learning, collaboration, and fun!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS

Go to www.olyft.org, to fi nd out how you can still contribute

Alexis SarahAmanda StevensAmy ShephardAndrea Ballard & Michael MorganAngela & Brandon Sparks Arnie & Betty GoldsteinAudrey Levine & Nels JohnsonBarbara GibsonBarbara JanowitzBecky ScottBeth DoglioBeth DubeyBetty HausenBeverly KooiBob & Pat PatrickBruce Kooi & Joanna JohnsonBurr ClineCarl Lindgren / Healthy Futures PediatricsCarmela L’HommedieuCassie JonesCathy Wasserman & Vic ColmanCheryl & David HeywoodChristine GoodeDan & Mary WeissDaniel BerschauerDavid & Jane NowitzDeane & Nick ShellmanDebbie & Hannah Sampson Dirk & Dixie HavlakDot GordonDr. Trish M. Short, Licensed PsychologistDylan FischerEvan Ferber & Lynne StockwellGale McKee & Nancy LevensalerGery & Jen GerstGoodTherapy.orgGreg & Jen WaldrefHarriet StrasbergHeather ChristopherHelen TafejianHolly E. HarmonIn Honor of Boojie WaldronJamie & Gary JensonJeff & Linda KleingartnerJeffrey ClineJill Carter & Raoul BermanJoanna JohnsonJoanne CurtzJohn LindermanJohn Traber

Karen JanowitzKate ArvinKathy Strauss & Laurence ReevesKatie & Steve RussellKim StorbeckKris MannKristin WeedLarry & Susan PoplackLinda G. RubinLinda MeadLouis MillerLuciann MacDonaldMarcia DavidMargaret & Jeff Barrette and FamilyMarnie Frisch & FriendsMarsha LorentsonMary B. StraussMary K. MannMeghan GoodmanMelissa YoungMeliz MaattaMiranda WaldronNancy & Dennis SkewisNancy SpagatNathan & Erica FrostNed & Jill HayesPaul Parker & Sally ReichlinPriscilla & RyanRick & Christy PetersRobert & Carolina WilsonRoel HammerschlagSarah JolleySarah, Chris, Anna & Owen TracySherwin Cotler & Bronwyn VincentStephen & Diana PurvineSteve & Kathryn Hamilton WangSue Cohen GoldsteinSusan Rosen & AssociatesSusan Southwick & Joe JoyTafejian FamilyTallman FamilyTatiana DreisbachTed & Jen RyleThe McLeodsThe Strait Family Foundation StraitThe Thacher Kline FamilyTom LockhartTracy ThomasVicki LovegrenWanda CrossWill Lykins & Sarah LykinsAnonymous

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DIRECTORS NOTE

TALKING WITH THE BOOK AUTHOR JENNIFER L. HOLM

Jalmer, “…it’s just one more piece of work we got to do turning this wilderness into a farm valley…I’m not sure I can do this..”

This show has pain. This show has love. This show has family. This show has sense of place. I hope you will fi nd this show as touching, painful, and beautiful as we have.

May Amelia, “I’m a Miracle. ‘Cause I was the fi rst girl born on the Naselle. But I wonder if I was a mistake.”

A sense of place. The Pacifi c Northwest is identifi ed by its mud, soggy moss, and rain; but also by sunshine, mountains, and rivers. Setting this story in the Naselle valley brings the landscape to life. It’s not just a cabin in the woods. It’s part of the valley, and the reinvention of the landscape.

Family. These characters face adversity and can only survive by pulling together. What would splinter some family’s bonds pull this one together.

The Author’s Note in the book tells us that your grandaunt’s diary inspired you to write Our Only May Amelia. How closely did you adhere to her diary when writing the novel?

In actual fact, my grandaunt’s diary was rather slender—only thirteen entries over a seven-year period (1899–1906). She generally wrote in it once a year, typically to relate some big news such as a baby being born or a wedding or a birthday. I was inspired more by the idea of being a girl at that time period than the actual incidents she wrote about in her diary. I did, however, borrow the name of her dog, Bose (Bosie in Our Only May Amelia) as well as the name of her best brother (Wilbert). In real life, baby Amy was Aunt Alice’s older sister and she lived to be a ripe old age.

What do you imagine your grandaunt Alice would say about the way you transformed her diary into Our Only May Amelia?

Love. May Amelia is a vibrant character. Her independence, strong will, and sensitivity are requirements for her survival in 1900. But those traits are pushed to limits by the arrival of her grandmother and new sister. She is sent to new places within herself. This show needs to be told: a young girl transitioning in life, trying to fi nd her place. And what she needs is her family.

Pain. We started our process with a quote from Picasso, “Destroy the thing, do it several times. In each destroying of a beautiful discovery, the artist does not really suppress it, but rather transforms it, condenses it, makes it more substantial.” This show has pain, confusion, and fear. But what is born? Love, connection, and family.

- Jon Tallman

I think Aunt Alice would be very pleased that her girlhood diary inspired me to write. She was a much-beloved teacher in the Naselle River Settlement for many years, and always loved a good yarn.

What are your favorite children’s books?

Reading is my favorite thing in the world. I love anything by Lloyd Alexander, especially The Black Cauldron. I think I read that book a hundred times!

What type of experience would you hope readers derive from reading Our Only May Amelia?

I hope it helps readers be true to themselves . . . even if they get into trouble along the way like May Amelia.

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SPRING BREAK 2015 CAMP:MOTHER GOOSED by Jason Pizzarello

Spend Spring break working on a hilarious comedy play that is sure to have everyone in stitches! Performance after camp on Friday for friends and family on April 10 at 3:15pm. Something unprecedented is happening in Fairytale Land– all the nursery rhyme characters are revolting against their own stories.

AGES: 7-13, DIRECTOR: Jen RyleSCHEDULE: 4/6-4/10 (Monday-Friday) 9am-3pm, COST: $185, REGISTRATION : Register now via our website. DISCOUNTS: $10 off when you register a second child!

SPRING AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOP: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

Only the best for the Emperor! The best food, the best horses, the best palaces! When two weavers arrive with silk so fi ne that only those with exquisite taste and refi ned judgement can see it, the Emperor demands all new clothes! The whole town seems to have exquisite taste and refi ned judgement… except one truth teller! Be always on the lookout for the next best thing!!

AGES: 7 – 13, WORKSHOP TEACHER: Kate AyersSCHEDULE: April 13-May 9, 4-6pm (M-F)PUBLIC PERFORMANCES: May 7, 8, 9COST: $250 (sliding scale available)

SUMMER REGISTRATION OPEN! We’re planning 11 weeks of summer camps at OFT starting June 15 and run through August 28. We’ll have week-long adventures for a variety of age groups. Look for ; Broadway Kids (musical theater), Dr. Seuss, Sideways Stories, Pirates and Mermaids, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Adventures with Lowly the Worm, Preschool Superheroes, Performance Poetry (Slam!) workshop with Brian McCracken and much, much more!

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CAST: (alphabetical by last name)

Samantha Chandler ....................................................................Alma

Keith Eisner....................................................................................Jalmer

Clarke Hallum ............................................................................. Kaarlo

Kate Hayes .....................................................................May Amelia

Jeremy Holien* .............................................................................Matti

Stephanie Kroschel ...............................................Mary O’Casey

Adam Peters .............................................................................Wilbert

Diana Purvine* .......................................................................Patience

Debbie Sampson* .........................................................Aunt Alice

*indicates OAL participant

CREW: Jon Tallman ................................................................................Director

Sarah Jolley .................................................................Stage Manager

Joseph Wiley .........................................Assistant Stage Manager

Jen Ryle ............................................................ Production Manager

Jill Carter ......................... Scenic Designer/Resident Designer

David Nowitz ..........................................................Scenic Engineer

Becky Scott ........................................................Costume Designer

Olivia Burlingame .............................................. Lighting Designer

Kate Ayers ................................................................Sound Designer

Jan Rocks & Wendy Eisler ..........................................Prop Artist

Marcus Volk. Mandy Ryle................................ Sound Operator

Costume Assistants:

Sally Fitzgerald, Bonnie Chandler Warren

Electricians:

James Bass, Rob Taylor

Carpenters:

James Bass, Greg Charles, Terry Frazee, Byron Smith, Tom Weaver

Painters

Emmalene Ryle, Mandy Ryle, Ray Simkins, Thalia Simkins, Julianna Glen, John Beck, Samanth Chandler, Diego Flores, Ted Ryle, Keith Eisner, Debbe Edden, Clarke Hallum, Sarah Jolly,

Special Thanks:

Theater Artists Olympia, (TAO), Pat Seely, Donna Roberts and Bayside Quilting for their donation of time in creating the quilt used onstage and in our raffl e!

• The play is 90 minutes, plus a 15 minute intermission.

OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA

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OUR ONLY MAY AMELIACAST BIOS:

Samantha Chandler (Alma) is thrilled to help tell the story of one NW pioneer family. She is a 5th generation Washingtonian, whose Great-Grandma Fern traveled to Eastern WA in a covered wagon in the late 1800’s, and whose Grandma Dorothy grew-up helping to haul water and weed the family’s large garden plot. Grandma Dorothy was from a family as big as the real May Amelia’s, but where there was only one boy. Must be why we all grew up to be such feisty women! As one of the co-founders of OFT, she is thrilled to be onstage in its new home. Many thanks to the cast, crew, and Irina.

Keith Eisner (Jalmer) is delighted to be playing in OFT’s new and very own space. It’s also great to be working again with the directing team of Jon and Sarah, as well as the dynamite tech crew and cast. Previous OFT roles include Korczak in Korczak’s Children, John Brown in The Abolitionist’s Wife, and an ensemble member in The Orphan Train. Thank you for coming to the show.

Clarke Hallum (Kaarlo) is thrilled to be appearing in his fi rst production at The Olympia Family Theater. He has appeared in both the National Tour and 5th Avenue Theatre productions of A Christmas Story the Musical. Clarke also appeared in both the Kids at Play and Season in a Box programs with Capital Playhouse performing in several productions including Secret Garden, The Full Monty, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Many thanks to the entire production team and cast for this wonderful experience!

Kate Hayes (May Amelia) is very excited for the opportunity to play May Amelia. Kate’s family has been in Olympia for 150 years and were some of the fi rst settlers in this area, so this role has particular resonance for Kate! This is Kate’s second production with Olympia Family Theater. You probably saw her as the Irish lass, “Pegeen” in Orphan Train last season. Other favorite roles include: the “Artful Dodger” in Oliver, “Mary Lennox” in The Secret Garden, and “Molly” in Annie, all at Capital Playhouse. She is a Freshman at Olympia High School (the 5th generation of her family to attend

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OFT WISH LIST:THINGS; Washer and natural gas dryer, power tools, heavy duty paper cutter, gift cards for gas, food, coffee and offi ce supplies, external hard drive.

PEOPLE; Party planners, crafters, costume stitchers, cleaners and organizers, hospitality team members, ushers, scenic painters, interns, board members, student representative to the board, shoppers, fundraisers, monthly donors.

AFFILIATIONSOlympia Family Theater is a proud member of:

Olympia Audition League, Theatre Puget Sound, American Alliance for Theater and Education, Washington Nonprofi ts, Olympia–Lacey–Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau, Olympia Downtown Association and Theater for Young Audiences.

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OHS) and, when she’s not involved in a show, she enjoys reading, singing, and playing ukulele and guitar.

Jeremy Holien (Matti) This is Jeremy’s third production for Olympia Family Theater, most recently having been seen in The Abolitionist’s Wife: The Saga of Mary Brown in the summer of 2013. Jeremy would like to thank his mom Debbie, Brian, and all of his other friends and family for their support. He also wants to add that it’s been an absolute pleasure working with many old friends and new ones, and an amazing crew. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Stephanie Kroschel (Mary O’Casey) After performing in The Monster Under the Bed, Steph is thrilled to return to OFT this season. She has also recently been seen in OLTs Red Herring and TAOs Peck of Plays. OFT has been part of her life since high school, and it is an honor to be part of the stories and the family here. Her favorite thing about this production is the honest sweetness in the story. When not onstage, she teaches 6th grade in North Thurston School District and works at Creative Theatre Experience. She sends love and peace to all.

Adam Peters (Wilbert) is a 10th Grader at Olympia High School. He is excited to be in his fi rst majorly-adults show at OFT! Some roles he has played are Mr. MacAfee: Bye Bye Birdie (CTE, Summer 2014), a waiter : Hello, Dolly! (OHS, May 2014), Oberon Fairy/Ensemble: Midsummer/Jersey (OHS, November 2013), Sir Evelyn Oakleigh: Anything Goes (CTE, Summer 2013) Spencer Perry: 8 (directed by Brian Tyrrell, Olympia theater) Ugly: Honk (CTE, Summer 2012), Agwe: Once on This Island (CTE, Summer 2011), Candy Man: Willy Wonka (NOVA School, May 2011), Pirate/Ensemble: Pirates of Penzance (CTE, Summer 2010), Charlie Bradley: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Olympia Family Theater, December 2010), and Winthrop: The Music Man (OHS, May 2009). Next year

he is going to be an exchange student in Thailand and he would like to thank his parents, sisters Molly and Lucy, and friends Sydney and Christine for supporting him in his crazy life.

Diana Purvine (Patience) is delighted to be a part of Olympia Family Theater’s “OOMA family”. Her last appearance at OFT was in How the Slug Stole Solstice. Her most frequent roles for the last 25 years have been that of Costumer for various Olympia area theaters, including OFT, and/or supportive parent of actor Paul H. Purvine. She recently returned to the stage appearing in Olympia Little Theater’s Welcome Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (2015), Love, Loss & What I Wore (2013) and Night Must Fall (2012). She has a BA in Drama with a Children’s Theater emphasis from the Univ. of WA.

Debbie Sampson (Aunt Alice) is so excited to be performing on the OFT stage in Our Only May Amelia alongside an amazing cast, several of whom she’s fortunate to be performing with again. Her most recent roles include TAO’s productions of Improbable Peck of Plays 3D and Chamber Music. She sends love and thanks to her daughter Hannah, who never tires of helping her run lines. She sends extra special thanks and love to her husband Tim, for always supporting her, and believing all their dreams really will come true.

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DAYTIME FAIRY TALES & STORIESPerformances are generally held the fi rst Monday (at 10:30am) Friday (at 1pm) and Saturday (at 10:30am) of every month. Each time a new story and a new reason to love theater. These dynamic, interactive shows are suitable for ALL ages. They are between 20-35 minutes in length and perfect for the very youngest of audience members–toddlers, preschoolers and up. Giggles guaranteed.

Fisherman/Wife Monday, April 13th at 10:30 amFriday, April 17th at 1:00 pmSaturday, April 18th at 10:30 am

UP NEXT:

May- Pied PiperJune- Little Red Riding Hood2014-15 shows are all adapted and directed by Kate Ayers

and performed by beloved local actors.

DAYTIME SCIENCE & NATUREPerformances are generally held the 3rd Monday and Saturday (at 10:30am) of every month, each month a new topic. Science & Nature performances are approximately 45 minutes and includes audience participation. Come join us- appropriate for all ages!

The ElementsThe periodic table, what does it all mean? Come be entertained and learn all about the building blocks of life on earth!

Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am

UP NEXT:

FrictionMonday, April 20 at 10:30 am

Saturday April 25 at 10:30 am

Brian Hatcher as the Octopus

DAYTIME SHOW TIPS:Some of our shows have been sold out....so, here are some daytime shows tips:

• Give yourself extra time to fi nd on-street parking• Plan to arrive at the theater at least 10 minutes

before the show start time• No reserved seating• Perfect for home school and un-school groups,

as well as classes on fi eld trips. • Show admission: $5 per person – CASH or CHECK

at the door when you arrive. • If you’re bringing a big group, call to let us know!

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Jon Tallman (Director) is honored to be directing again for OFT, after taking the helm for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe last year. Jon has been on OFT’s stage, work parties, tech deck, director chair, tops of ladders, and under stage decking. This can all be traced back to a life changing conversation outside the Midnight Sun in 2008 about needing a lighting designer for The BFG. Our Only May Amelia represents a change from his fringe theatre stylings. Realism presents a new challenge, and one that is timely. Thanks to KT for covering B’s tooth brushing and bedtimes, and B for (sometimes) cooperating.

Sarah Gene Jolley (SM/light board) is pleased to be a part of another fabulous OFT production, and especially happy to be teaming up with the wonderful and oh-so-talented Mr. Jon Tallman again! A lover and supporter of local theater, Sarah has worked on at least one show every season since OFT started. And now we have our own theater, y’all! Sarah is proud to have worked on boards, stages, and as a tech ninja in theaters around Olympia for the past decade. A million smooches to you, Smoochie. Hey Si: this one’s for YOU!

Joseph Wiley (ASM) is happy to be the assistant stage manager for Our Only May Amelia. He’s really enjoying technical theater and hopes to do more in seasons to come! He’s a 6th grader at Thurgood Marshall Middle School and he enjoys sleeping in, reading, and generally being a boss. Life is sweet in the country... sorry, wrong story. That’s about all there is to him, a normal middle schooler making his way into the world. He hopes you like the show!

Jill Carter (Scenic Designer) is delighted to be OFT’s Resident Designer, with 25+ years of experience in scenic, lighting and projection designs, for a variety of theaters in the NW. Some of her favorite scenic designs include Wind in the Willows and Cinder Edna for OFT, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake for Ballet Northwest and Cyrano de Bergerac, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, and

Boom for Harlequin Productions. She is happiest with a paint brush in one hand and a pencil in the other and has been absolutely thrilled to help OFT turn their new home into a lively creative space.

David Nowitz (Scenic Engineer) Building sets is what I do.Though I do show photos too.Do some ushering, working strike.OFT is what I like!

Becky Scott (Costume Designer) is delighted to be working again with OFT, Jon Tallman, and a stellar cast and crew. She began working in theater with the non-profi t Magnolia Children’s Theater in Long Beach, California. At college and under David Emmes’ direction she designed costumes and performed in You Can’t Take It with You, Playboy of the Western World and Blood Wedding and continued to study costume design at CSULB. After a hiatus to raise a family, she again became active in theater and is now associated with Olympia Family Theater as a costumer. Her designs for OFT include Korczak’s Children, Jungle Book, Christmas Story, Little Women, Wind in the Willows, Cinder Edna and The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. Becky sends hugs and kisses to her family, friends, and the special guy in her life, grandson James!

Jan Rocks (Prop Artist) has been a part of OFT from the very fi rst year. She enjoys crafting props, hunting for theater treasures at thrift stores, and re-purposing everyday items. She credits Olympia, Procession of the Species, and her friend Wendy, for helping her to express herself as an artist.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CREDITS

Artistic Director .....................................................................Jen Ryle

Operations & Marketing Manager ..................... Alexis Sarah

Resident Designer .............................................................Jill Carter

Daytime Programs Director ......................................Kate Ayers

Scenic Engineer ..........................................................David Nowitz

Scenic Consultant ............................................................James Bass

Volunteer & Comp Ticket Coordinator .......... Jane Nowitz

Videographer ...............................................................Kathy Strauss

Photographer. .........................................................Dinea de Photo

Original Poster Art .................................................Nikki McClure

Program Illustrations .................................................Steve Bylsma

Production Committee .........................Jill Carter, Sarah Jolley, David Nowitz, Jen Ryle, Deane Shellman, Jon Tallman,

MISSIONOlympia Family Theater offers accessible children’s theater and programs that entertain and educate while stimulating dialogue and personal growth for young people, their families and the wider community. We are passionate about offering our community thoughtfully selected and fi nancially accessible theater, classes and camps. We are committed to creating a fun, supportive place to work and play together.

For more information about our programs call 360.570.1638 or e-mail: info@olyft.org.

OFT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President ...............................................................Deane Shellman

Treasurer ...........................................................Cathy Wasserman

Secretary .........................................................................Cassie Jones

Members at Large ....................Mark Gerth , Rick HomchickJennifer Huntley, Jamie Jenson, Ted Ryle,

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Kate Ayers (Sound Designer) has toured extensively throughout the Midwest performing in educational theatre programs in schools and museums. She has written curriculum for theatre based programming and has 20+ years teaching experience ranging from preschoolers to university students. As Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children’s Theatre, Inc., (90-97), Kate was active in all areas of educational theatre from playwriting, teaching, and directing. Ms. Ayers ran the Theatre program at the Indiana Women’s Prison for 10 years, studied at the Goodman Theatre School, and graduated at Columbia and the Playback School at Vassar. She has her Masters in Applied Sociology and uses theatre for business management training, and team building. Kate directs OFT’s daytime programs including our touring group, On the Move. She has appeared locally with Capital Playhouse, Theater Artist’s Olympia, and for OFT in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Goodnight Moon, Lyle the Crocodile, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Busytown and directed Cinder Edna and The Monster Under the Bed.

Olivia Burlingame (Lighting Designer) is excited to be working with OFT again! Previously she designed The Wind in the Willows, James and the Giant Peach and How the Slug Stole Solstice. Olivia is a local Olympian who received a BFA in Theater Design and Technology from Central Washington University. She has worked with Harlequin Productions, Olympia Family Theater, BCPA, and Seattle Children’s Theatre. Thanks to all her family and friends for their love and support!

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OFT ON THE MOVE 2014-15 SEASONOFT On the Move performs in schools, libraries, and other public or private places. The performances are a great way for children to experience the joy, wonder, and creativity of live theater. We bring simple sets, props, costumes, and actors right to your school. Children can have the chance to lose themselves in the art of theater without leaving school.

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