Olympic Theatre Arts youths to showcase Shakespeare with ‘Game On’ performance, games

By Sequim Gazette Staff • March 4, 2020 1:30 am
Olympic Theatre Arts director Bonne Smith moves chess pieces, presented by young OTA thespians. Photo courtesy of Olympic Theatre Arts
Olympic Theatre Arts director Bonne Smith moves chess pieces, presented by young OTA thespians. Photo courtesy of Olympic Theatre Arts

The community is invited to check out a free, kid-themed performance titled “Game On!” — revolving around Shakespeare and games that were popular during his time or mentioned in his plays — starting at 5:30 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk on March 6.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. at the Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Olympic Theatre Young Thespians of ages 8-13 will recite lines from Shakespeare’s plays while demonstrating swordplay, leapfrog, stool ball and archery.

They will demonstrate moves of chess, cribbage, dice, as well as showing examples of the games All Hid, All Hid, Bo Peep and Muss.

After reciting lines and demonstrating all of the games, the children will invite the audience to play.

Call 360-683-7326 for more information.