OTA to offer children’s theater classes ‘On Parade’

Published 1:33 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Olympic Theatre Arts, Sequim, is now accepting registration applications for its Children’s theater spring classes entitled “On Parade.”

There will be two, 10-week class sessions available, one on Wednesday afternoons led by Lisa Mantchev and one on Thursday afternoons led by Bonne Smith. Class sessions will run from 3:30-5:30 p.m. beginning April 13 or 14 and finishing on June 15-16 with a showcase presentation encore of the parade routines for invited guests.

Classes are open to ages 6-18.

This class series will occur during the 121st Annual Irrigation Festival celebration in Sequim and children will prepare short scene work and variety show type routines to be performed in the festival’s parade on May 14.

“This is such a wonderful opportunity for the children to show off their talents,” said Smith. “Using short-form performance techniques will sharpen their awareness of capturing their audience and making the most of every moment. Plus it’s a ton of fun!”

The Irrigation Festival parade’s theme this year is “Looking to the Future Through the Past” and the OTA entry will be titled “From Howard Wood to OTA, Children’s Theatre Paves the Way.”

Carol Willis, OTA general manager, said, “Olympic Theatre Arts Children’s Theatre program has brought such creative energy to our mission which is ‘to entertain, educate and inspire community involvement through experiences in the arts.’ We are very lucky to have these outstanding and dedicated teachers who are helping OTA look to the future as well.”

Tuition for each 10-week session is $100 and classes will be held at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave., in Sequim. Enrollment is limited.

Class registration applications are available online at www.olympictheatrearts.org or through the OTA business office open from 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For more information, call 683-7326.