OTA sets ‘Charlotte’s Web’ youth workshop, performances

Olympic Theatre Arts is hosting a youth workshop in January.

Young thespians are invited to learn about all aspects of theater while preparing for a performance of “Charlotte’s Web.”

Workshops begin Monday, Jan. 8, with performances set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20-21.

Participants will learn about acting, directing, stage management and design, running crews and stage crafts.

Leading the workshop is youth theatre educator Marissa Meek, an instructor with 30 years of experience who brought to OTA youth productions “Alice in Wonderland,” “Happily Ever After” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” as well as the production design of “The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood” and the direction of “The Book of Will.”

Rehearsals are 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Jan. 8-12, and 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Jan. 15-29.

The ensemble of third-, fourth- and fifth-graders are from 3-4:30 p.m., while those in grades 6-12 and leads in grades 3-5 rehearse 3-6 p.m.

Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21.

Tuition is $120 per student, with $10 for additional siblings. Sign up before Dec. 31 for $99. Scholarships are available for anyone in need, made available by the Benjamin N. Phillips Memorial Fund.

The workshop has a minimum enrollment of 10 and maximum of 45.

For more information, call Olympic Theatre Arts at 360-683-7326 or office@olympictheatrearts.org.