A&E Briefs — March 22, 2023
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 22, 2023
OTA finishes mystery musical run this weekend
Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., rounds out its three-week run of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” with three shows at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 24-25, and 2 p.m. March 26. Based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, the audience votes on the murderer, who solves the mystery and the secret lovers. Tickets are $25 and available online at olympictheatrearts.org or by calling the box office 1-4 p.m. through Friday. For more information, call 360-683-7326.
Youth workshop ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Children ages 5-18 can participate in a two week camp exploring backstage and onstage aspects of theatre culminating in two performances of ‘Alice! (in Wonderland)’ at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. Students will participate in acting workshops, set and prop design and creation, learn costuming, and produce a complete play in which they star. It runs 3:30-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, March 27-30; 1-5 p.m. April 3-6, with performances at 2 and 7 p.m. April 8. Cost is $125 per student; with $10 off for additional siblings. Scholarships also available by calling 360-683-7326.
Anime and Manga Night held at NOLS
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to a family-friendly Anime and Manga Night at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31. Attendees can watch anime, enjoy Japanese snacks, make origami, draw, color, and talk about manga. This free, after-hours event will be fun for fans and anyone curious about Japanese animation and graphic novels.
For more information, visit nols.org/anime-night, call 360-683-1161 or email to discover@nols.org. This program is generously funded in part by Friends of Sequim Library.
Audition for ‘The Nerd’
Auditions are set for Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming show “The Nerd” by Larry Shue and directed by Ron Graham for 6:30 p.m. March 29 and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at 414 N. Sequim Ave.
Auditions will be cold readings of selected scenes from the script with sides provided. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move as most of the characters require either quick-paced movement or intensity during the show, and you will be asked to display some of that during the auditions. Rehearsals will follow a Monday, Wednesday, Friday pattern up until a week or two before preview night, generally from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Not all characters will be called every night. For more information about the show, visit olympictheatrearts.org.
Paint and Sip with BZ Zabora
Paint & Sip art instructor BZ Zabora hosts a painting workshop from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 in the Gathering Hall at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave. Zabora will provide each step of a canvas painting. OTA’s bar will be available. Snacks, water and art supplies will be provided. Tickets are $25. Advance purchase is highly recommended online at olympictheatrearts.org.
