Pioneer women brave frontier in OTA’s ‘Quilters,’ opening this weekend

By Matthew Nash • February 19, 2020 1:30 am
Song and dance is used throughout OTA’s “Quilters” to highlight the highs and lows of the lives of pioneer women. Music is led by Steven Humphrey and a five-piece band. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
Song and dance is used throughout OTA’s “Quilters” to highlight the highs and lows of the lives of pioneer women. Music is led by Steven Humphrey and a five-piece band. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

“A rollercoaster ride … About the resiliency of women … A nod to the women who settled this area and braved the wilderness and made a life out of here.” That’s how some of the cast and crew describe Olympic Theatre Arts’ upcoming “Quilters” by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek.

The musical play running Feb. 21- March 8 focuses on seven women traveling the American frontier through several short blocks highlighting everyday life with the highs and lows for pioneer women.

Richard Stephens directs shows that run 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at the theatre, 414 N. Sequim Ave. A Pay-What-You-Will show begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.

Tickets cost $24, $22 for OTA members and $15 for students with ID. Advance seats are available online at www.Olympic TheatreArts.org, by calling 360-683-7326 or by visiting the box office from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.