Olympic Theatre Arts is accepting registrations for its Children’s Theatre fall class sessions focusing on the bewitching season of ghosts and goblins.

Class sessions will be held at the OTA Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Wednesday’s acting classes with Lisa Mantchev, called “Theatrical Spectres,” cast students in roles portraying spooky characters such as Poe and his raven or Jacob Marley’s visit to Ebenezer Scrooge. These vignettes will be staged for presentation to the public during “OTA’s Haunting House,” an interactive theatrical event scheduled for mid-October.

Thursday’s class session, presented by Bonne Smith, explores the transforming wonders of stage make-up, particularly tailored for ghoulish effects. These students work with the acting class during the OTA Haunting House event to provide that extra element of fright. Both classes are open to youth ages 8-18.

For the younger thespians, OTA has started new class series this fall called “Jellybeans,” for ages 4-7. Presented by Lorra Cornetet, this class explores the wonders of storytelling and theater basics through imaginative, interactive games and song. This 10-week session culminates with a showcase performance for family and invited guests.

“We are very committed to introducing the youth in our community to the magic of live theater,” OTA Executive Director Carol Willis says.

“Introducing theater into a child’s life helps to foster self-esteem and self-confidence; it teaches them how to collaborate on a project and to express themselves. These are life skills that will only serve to strengthen future generations.”

Wednesday and Thursday classes are $120 each for the equivalent of a two-hour per week, 10-week session. Tuesday classes are one hour long for 10 weeks for $80. Tuition assistance is available.

Registration forms for all classes are available online at olympictheatrearts.org or by visiting the business office, open 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Call the business office for more information at 360-683-7326.