A&E briefs — Dec. 21, 2022
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, December 21, 2022
OTA sets ‘Happily Ever After’ youth program
Olympic Theatre Arts starts off 2023 with “Happily Ever After,” a two-week intensive, afterschool youth theater program that concludes with two performances.
Youngsters (ages 5-18) will be in charge of building the props and set, acting, assistant directing and running the show. Enrollment is open now at olympictheatrearts.org.
The program runs 3:30-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, Jan. 9-13 and Jan. 16-20, at OTA, 414 N. Sequim Ave. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21.
“Happily Ever After” is spearheaded by Marissa Meek, who directed 2022’s “The Hobbit” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” She has 30 years of experience in educational theater. Joining her will be Taylor Downey and David McGinnis.
Register by Dec. 31 for $99, or $125 after Dec. 31; $10 off for additional siblings. Camp and workshop scholarships are available; call the office at 360-683-7326.
Group seeks fellow singers
Peninsula Singers will conduct auditions in early January for their gala Spring Concert scheduled for the end of April.
Auditions will be held the evening of Jan. 5 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 N. Blake Ave. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Jan. 12, at Trinity United Methodist Church, set for 7-9 p.m.
Centerpiece for the concert will be “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure, written for mixed choir, soprano and baritone soloists and small orchestra.
The second portion of the program will feature music of renewal and celebration with “spring” themes.
Singers of all voice ranges are welcome; however, music director Dr. Jerome Wright especially needs to increase the bass and tenor sections to cover the expanded divided lower voice parts that the composer had in mind, group members said.
Singers are encouraged to contact Wright at maestro@olympus.net for more information and to schedule an audition.
Archibald’s new publication recalls county memories
Lonnie Archibald has penned a new book titled “Remembering the ‘50s and ‘60s Here in Clallam County,” a 350-page paperback with many photos recounting stories of many residents is Clallam County.
This is Archibald’s sixth book with local stories.
Locally, get the publication at Sequim Museum & Arts building, 544 N. Sequim Ave.
In Port Angeles, find the book at Jim’s Pharmacy (424 E. Second St.), Odyssey Bookshop (114 W. Front St.) and Port Book and News (104 E. First St.).
Also, find the book at Sunsets West Co-op in Clallam Bay, and Lake Pleasant Grocery, Chinook Pharmacy, Leppell’s Flowers and Gifts and Forks Outfitters in Forks.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at OTA
Olympic Theatre Arts’ Gathering Hall, 414 N. Sequim Ave., will be turned into a speakeasy for one night only in a countdown to the East Coast New Year’s celebration (9 p.m.) on Saturday, Dec. 31.
This year’s theme is a 1920s speakeasy; use a password to gain access to the underground party and enjoy live music and dancing. While enjoying libations from the bar, organizers note, you’ll be under mob protection from Elliot Ness and his “Untouchables.” Music will kick off with a five-piece band playing hits from the era.
Tickets are $100 and are sold per couple and include admission, a charcuterie board to share, followed by dessert, and a glass of champagne for the New Year’s toast. Get tickets online (olympictheatrearts.org), by calling the theatre (360-683-7326) or stop by OTA.
Tables seat four guests. Parties of two will be sat with other parties of two.
Visit olympictheatrearts.org for more details.
