BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - olympia-wa BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:đŸ€Ž Inspiration & Celebration DTSTART:20260601T170000Z DTEND:20260630T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10000370-1780308000-1782835200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Inspiration & Celebration: Get inspired by Black and LGBTQ+ ar tists in the Art Studio for Juneteenth and Pride! \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:đŸłïžâ€đŸŒˆ Flag Making DTSTART:20260601T170000Z DTEND:20260630T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003268-1780308000-1782835200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:June has so much to celebrate! Create a flag for Pride\, Junet eenth\, or support your favorite team in the World Cup! \nFree with admiss ion or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🧩 Sock Skating DTSTART:20260617T160000Z DTEND:20260814T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003292-1781686800-1786640400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Bring your socks and skate\, twirl\, and slide on our indoor s kating rink!\n\nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup.\nFre e with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🌊 Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260617T170000Z DTEND:20260901T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003196-1781690400-1788278400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Dive Into Hands On Fun All Summer Long!\nEach week brings fres h adventures in play and learning at the Summer Splash Festival of Fun! Ou r event calendar is packed with exciting activities and special guests des igned to spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder all season long. From u p-close animal encounters and captivating stage performances to inspiring visiting artists and fan-favorite events\, there’s always something new to experience at Hands On! \nPresented by WSECU \n \n \nDaily & Weekly Act ivities All Summer\nMore special guests and exciting activities will be ad ded. Check back often to see what’s new! \n\nSock Skating | June 17–A ug. 13\nMud Pie Mondays | June 22–Sept. 7 (11 am – 3 pm)\nKitchen Too l Tuesdays | June 23–Sept. 1 (11 am – 3 pm)\nPatio Picasso Weds & Thu rs | June 17–Aug. 27 (1 – 3 pm)\nFort Building Fridays | June 19–A ug. 28 (11 am – 3 pm)\nMaker Fest | Friday–Sunday\, June 17 – Aug 30 (11 am – 3 pm)\nArt Studio | daily\nTreasure Sluice | daily\n\nJun e\n\nMeet a Circus Performer with Shoestring Circus | June 18\nWorld Cup with Mini Golf on the Go | June 19\nInstrument Petting Zoo with SOGO | J une 20 (12 pm – 3 pm)\nSummer Bubbles & Bubblemania Dance Party | June 26–28\nParrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation | June 27 (10 am – 4 pm)\n\nJuly\n\nLoose Parts Play | July 1–31\nNative Storytell ing with Itsa Shash | July 3 (1:30 pm\, 3 pm\, 4:30 pm & 6 pm)\nMeet Real Farm Animals with Animal Encounters | July 9 (9 am – 5 pm)\nWood Carvi ng with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo | July 9 & 10\nSailboat Regatta | July 9–18 \nRaptor Ambassadors with The Falconer | July 16 (9 am – 4:30 pm)\nSumm er Bubbles & Bubblemania Dance Party | July 17–19\nInstrument Petting Z oo with SOGO | July 18 (12 pm – 3 pm)\nSolar Days | July 22–25\nSand Carving Masters | July 24 & 25\nPerforming Pups from Border Collies Inte rnational | July 30 & 31 (Shows at 10 am\, 12:30 pm\, & 3 pm)\n\nAugust\n\ nJapanese Taiko Drumming with Japan Creative Arts The School of Taiko | A ug. 6\nNative Storytelling with Itsa Shash | Aug. 7 (1:30 pm\, 3 pm\, 4:3 0 pm & 6 pm)\nJapanese Calligraphy with Chiyo Sanada | Aug. 7 & 8\nParrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation | Aug. 8 (10 am – 4 pm)\nR aptor Ambassadors with The Falconer | Aug. 13 (9 am – 4:30 pm)\nRock Wa ll Climb | Aug. 14 & 15 (10 am – 4 pm)\nInteractive Puppet Show with  Pegasus Puppet Theatre | Aug. 15 (11 am\, 12 pm\, 2 pm\, 3 pm)\nSummer Bu bbles & Bubblemania Dance Party | Aug. 25–27\nInstrument Petting Zoo wi th SOGO | Aug. 29 (12 pm – 3 pm)\n\n  \nAre you interested in learning about our annual fundraiser to support Hands On’s free and reduced-fee Access programs? Check out the Summer Splash! Gala. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260621T023000Z DTEND:20260621T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005794-1781983800-1784561400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept a nd direction by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cas h\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Roll ie\n\nDecember 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perk ins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspir ed by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dol lar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll music al packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Su ede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed m usic forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celeb rations DTSTART:20260622T000000Z DTEND:20260623T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235704-1782086400-1782172799@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\, Thurs ton County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place al ong Olympia’s waterfront this June. \nFans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival expe rience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens\, and enj oy live entertainment\, DJs\, local food vendors\, beer gardens\, soccer-t hemed activities\, family experiences\, interactive fan activations\, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days. \nFans can attend the following match day celebrations: \n\nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Au stralia\nWednesday\, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina\nThursda y\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nFriday\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\n\nE ach event date will feature unique entertainment\, local vendors\, themed experiences\, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of th e World Cup together in Thurston County. \nThe June 19 USA vs. Australia c elebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from t he Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start\, setting th e tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute\, hosted by emce e Mark Alford\, along with DJs\, fan activities\, and soccer-themed experi ences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino Resort\, A nheuser-Busch\, Talking Cedar\, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewin g. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items avai lable for purchase. \nThe June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the c elebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches\, waterfron t beer gardens\, DJs\, soccer activities\, interactive fan experiences\, a nd local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. TĂŒrkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an ener getic festival atmosphere\, with emcee Tim Samland\, while the June 26 clo sing celebration\, emceed by Lauren O’Neill\, will feature a live perfor mance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all th ree events\, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities\, family-friendly games\ , local breweries\, sponsor activations\, giveaways\, and additional enter tainment experiences. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10\, and children 1 2 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also availab le for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry\, acc ess to VIP-only areas\, two beverages\, snacks\, swag bags\, and additiona l premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early\, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date. \nThe Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, and Tumwater\, Thur ston County\, and the Port of Olympia\, with the Thurston County Chamber o f Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences. \nInitial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch\, Airbnb\, Squaxin I sland Tribe\, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\, Interc ity Transit\, The Rants Group\, Experience Olympia & Beyond\, Sunset Air\, Inc.\, Olympia Downtown Alliance\, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs\, FC Olympia\, Talking Cedar\, Matchless Brewing\, Well 80 Brewhou se\, and Three Magnets Brewing. \nAs Seattle prepares to host FIFA World C up matches in 2026\, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston Coun ty residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement\, en ergy\, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home. \nAdditi onal entertainment schedules\, vendor announcements\, and event updates wi ll be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to fo llow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcement s\, ticket updates\, entertainment additions\, and behind-the-scenes event information. \nMore information and tickets are available at: ThurstonCha mber.com/FANZONE LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She Loves Me DTSTART:20260622T020000Z DTEND:20260622T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005634-1782068400-1784048400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents  \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\n Directed by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Sa turdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous le tters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling Euro pean city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash m ore often than not\; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! 
 Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Joi n Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the sec ret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 Be ME! (5yr - 8yr) DTSTART:20260622T160000Z DTEND:20260622T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39738-1782118800-1782129600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Costume Design: This is ME! DTSTART:20260622T160000Z DTEND:20260622T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39745-1782118800-1782140400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260622T180000Z DTEND:20260622T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003310-1782126000-1782140400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities P resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 be ME! (9yrs - 12yrs) DTSTART:20260622T200000Z DTEND:20260622T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39756-1782133200-1782144000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260622T210000Z DTEND:20260622T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003793-1782136800-1782144000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celeb rations DTSTART:20260623T000000Z DTEND:20260624T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235705-1782172800-1782259199@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\, Thurs ton County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place al ong Olympia’s waterfront this June. \nFans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival expe rience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens\, and enj oy live entertainment\, DJs\, local food vendors\, beer gardens\, soccer-t hemed activities\, family experiences\, interactive fan activations\, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days. \nFans can attend the following match day celebrations: \n\nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Au stralia\nWednesday\, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina\nThursda y\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nFriday\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\n\nE ach event date will feature unique entertainment\, local vendors\, themed experiences\, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of th e World Cup together in Thurston County. \nThe June 19 USA vs. Australia c elebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from t he Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start\, setting th e tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute\, hosted by emce e Mark Alford\, along with DJs\, fan activities\, and soccer-themed experi ences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino Resort\, A nheuser-Busch\, Talking Cedar\, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewin g. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items avai lable for purchase. \nThe June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the c elebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches\, waterfron t beer gardens\, DJs\, soccer activities\, interactive fan experiences\, a nd local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. TĂŒrkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an ener getic festival atmosphere\, with emcee Tim Samland\, while the June 26 clo sing celebration\, emceed by Lauren O’Neill\, will feature a live perfor mance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all th ree events\, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities\, family-friendly games\ , local breweries\, sponsor activations\, giveaways\, and additional enter tainment experiences. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10\, and children 1 2 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also availab le for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry\, acc ess to VIP-only areas\, two beverages\, snacks\, swag bags\, and additiona l premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early\, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date. \nThe Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, and Tumwater\, Thur ston County\, and the Port of Olympia\, with the Thurston County Chamber o f Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences. \nInitial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch\, Airbnb\, Squaxin I sland Tribe\, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\, Interc ity Transit\, The Rants Group\, Experience Olympia & Beyond\, Sunset Air\, Inc.\, Olympia Downtown Alliance\, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs\, FC Olympia\, Talking Cedar\, Matchless Brewing\, Well 80 Brewhou se\, and Three Magnets Brewing. \nAs Seattle prepares to host FIFA World C up matches in 2026\, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston Coun ty residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement\, en ergy\, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home. \nAdditi onal entertainment schedules\, vendor announcements\, and event updates wi ll be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to fo llow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcement s\, ticket updates\, entertainment additions\, and behind-the-scenes event information. \nMore information and tickets are available at: ThurstonCha mber.com/FANZONE LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 Be ME! (5yr - 8yr) DTSTART:20260623T160000Z DTEND:20260623T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39739-1782205200-1782216000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Costume Design: This is ME! DTSTART:20260623T160000Z DTEND:20260623T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39746-1782205200-1782226800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260623T170000Z DTEND:20260623T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:234364-1782208800-1782230400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lactation and Infant Feeding Support DTSTART:20260623T173000Z DTEND:20260623T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:223447-1782210600-1782216000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This support group is led by a board-certified lactation consu ltant. Support group is open to all expecting\, nursing\, or pumping paren ts and their babies. During each group session\, there will be weekly topi cs\, weight checks\, connection with other lactating parents\, and opportu nities for questions and support. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Thurston County Public Health and Social Services\, 412 Lilly Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260623T180000Z DTEND:20260623T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003382-1782212400-1782226800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 be ME! (9yrs - 12yrs) DTSTART:20260623T200000Z DTEND:20260623T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39757-1782219600-1782230400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260623T210000Z DTEND:20260623T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003796-1782223200-1782230400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elderhood Roundtable DTSTART:20260623T213000Z DTEND:20260623T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235962-1782225000-1782232200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A Guided Conversation Series for Older Adults \nElderhood Roun dtable is a welcoming\, facilitated discussion series for older adults who enjoy meaningful conversation and connection. Participants gather togethe r to socialize\, reflect\, and discuss topics of shared interest. \nConver sations may include subjects such as family and grandkids\, gardening\, pe ts\, aging and health\, coping strategies for life changes\, and even poss ible service projects participants may wish to explore together. Rather th an lectures or advice-giving\, Elderhood Roundtables center on listening\, reflection\, and shared wisdom\, creating a respectful and supportive spa ce for participants to speak from personal experience and hear diverse per spectives. \nSessions are designed to foster connection\, reduce isolation \, and support thoughtful engagement with the experience of aging. Partici pation is informal and welcoming. \nPlease bring snacks or cookies to shar e\, if you like. \nFacilitated by The Elderhood Senior Alliance. Find more information online here: https://www.elderhoodsenioralliance.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celeb rations DTSTART:20260624T000000Z DTEND:20260625T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235706-1782259200-1782345599@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\, Thurs ton County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place al ong Olympia’s waterfront this June. \nFans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival expe rience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens\, and enj oy live entertainment\, DJs\, local food vendors\, beer gardens\, soccer-t hemed activities\, family experiences\, interactive fan activations\, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days. \nFans can attend the following match day celebrations: \n\nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Au stralia\nWednesday\, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina\nThursda y\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nFriday\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\n\nE ach event date will feature unique entertainment\, local vendors\, themed experiences\, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of th e World Cup together in Thurston County. \nThe June 19 USA vs. Australia c elebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from t he Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start\, setting th e tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute\, hosted by emce e Mark Alford\, along with DJs\, fan activities\, and soccer-themed experi ences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino Resort\, A nheuser-Busch\, Talking Cedar\, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewin g. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items avai lable for purchase. \nThe June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the c elebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches\, waterfron t beer gardens\, DJs\, soccer activities\, interactive fan experiences\, a nd local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. TĂŒrkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an ener getic festival atmosphere\, with emcee Tim Samland\, while the June 26 clo sing celebration\, emceed by Lauren O’Neill\, will feature a live perfor mance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all th ree events\, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities\, family-friendly games\ , local breweries\, sponsor activations\, giveaways\, and additional enter tainment experiences. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10\, and children 1 2 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also availab le for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry\, acc ess to VIP-only areas\, two beverages\, snacks\, swag bags\, and additiona l premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early\, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date. \nThe Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, and Tumwater\, Thur ston County\, and the Port of Olympia\, with the Thurston County Chamber o f Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences. \nInitial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch\, Airbnb\, Squaxin I sland Tribe\, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\, Interc ity Transit\, The Rants Group\, Experience Olympia & Beyond\, Sunset Air\, Inc.\, Olympia Downtown Alliance\, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs\, FC Olympia\, Talking Cedar\, Matchless Brewing\, Well 80 Brewhou se\, and Three Magnets Brewing. \nAs Seattle prepares to host FIFA World C up matches in 2026\, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston Coun ty residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement\, en ergy\, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home. \nAdditi onal entertainment schedules\, vendor announcements\, and event updates wi ll be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to fo llow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcement s\, ticket updates\, entertainment additions\, and behind-the-scenes event information. \nMore information and tickets are available at: ThurstonCha mber.com/FANZONE LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260624T020000Z DTEND:20260624T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005258-1782241200-1782248400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 Be ME! (5yr - 8yr) DTSTART:20260624T160000Z DTEND:20260624T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39740-1782291600-1782302400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Costume Design: This is ME! DTSTART:20260624T160000Z DTEND:20260624T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39747-1782291600-1782313200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale DTSTART:20260624T170000Z DTEND:20260624T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229946-1782295200-1782306000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County is pleased t o announce the resumption of our twice monthly plant sales beginning on Ap ril 22nd. Our sales will be open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Wednesda y of every month through October\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have a healthy and vigorous selection of perennials\, shrubs\, native plants and trees at bargain prices. Our nonprofit sales support the Master Gardening and Master Composting and Recycling Programs of Thurston County.\nOur volu nteers at the Plant Sale Nursery are available to provide you with persona l shopping services and offer general gardening guidance. Also available a re items from our gifted Artisans Committee.\nWe are located at Dirt Works Garden\, located behind Yauger Park at 530 Altra Street in West Olympia. \nMark your calendars! We can hardly wait! LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Dirt Works\, Yauger Park\, Olympia\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup: Canada vs. Switzerland DTSTART:20260624T170000Z DTEND:20260624T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235875-1782295200-1782313200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:It’s not just a chance to watch World Cup soccer matches on a big screen – it’s an experience! With half-time audience participati on contests\, live entertainment\, and more. \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\ , brought to you by the cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, Tumwater\, Thurston Co unty\, and the Port of Olympia\, and coordinated by the Thurston County Ch amber of Commerce\, will feature a variety of local food and beverage vend ors to keep you fueled between cheers. Mouth-watering offers will be avail able from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino\, Tal king Cedar\, Anheuser-Busch\, with additional local vendors and partners t o be announced. \nKids and adults will love soccer-themed activities\, int eractive games and more. During select events\, find Captain Little with e xclusive specialty items! “Organizers are creating a festival-style expe rience designed for everyone\, from dedicated soccer fans to families and community members simply looking for a fun summer event\,” shares Foglia -Jones. “Guests can expect crowd interaction\, themed activities\, halft ime engagement\, music throughout the event\, and opportunities to connect with local soccer organizations\, business and community partners.” Eac h day will have different events\, so be sure to get tickets for all four days! And for those looking for even more\, purchase the VIP ticket for $ 75 per person. It includes: \n\nPriority entry\nTwo beverages of your choi ce\nVIP swag bag\nSnacks\nAccess to VIP-only areas\n\nFIFA World Cup 2026 Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone Schedule\nLocated at Port Plaza\, the Fan Zone will feature four FIFA 2026 World Cup matches: \nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Australia\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFeatured entertainment includ es a performance by the Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family\, live music fro m Queen Mother Tribute\, emcee Mark Alford\, DJ SaveOne\, interactive acti vities with FC Olympia\, and a Puget Sound Energy (PSE)/ Seattle Sounders activation. Featured local brewery: Matchless Brewing. \nWednesday\, June 24 – Canada vs. Switzerland\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nThis dayt ime Fan Zone event will include DJ SaveOne\, live emcee entertainment\, so ccer games and activities with FC Olympia\, waterfront food vendors\, and match viewing in a family-friendly festival environment. \nThursday\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe evening ev ent will feature DJ Pooji\, crowd engagement\, FC Olympia activities\, and a lively nighttime atmosphere\, emceed by Tim Samland\, for USA fans gath ering to watch together. Featured local brewery: Well 80 Brewhouse. \nFrid ay\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe fin al Fan Zone event will include a live performance by The Scrunchies\, emce e Lauren O’Neill\, DJ Pooji\, soccer-themed vendors\, and interactive ac tivities throughout the evening. \nGet Your Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260624T170000Z DTEND:20260624T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:234365-1782295200-1782316800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food and Yard Waste Composting - at Dirt Works Demonstration Garde n DTSTART:20260624T180000Z DTEND:20260624T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:226253-1782298800-1782304200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offer s free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to Oc tober. Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \nCheck out the full schedule of composting workshops at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/composting/ \nLearning ho w to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefit s in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \nBenefits of using c ompost include: \n‱ Improves soil structure and fertility \n‱ Increase s moisture holding capacity of soil \n‱ Improved plant growth \n‱ Prot ects soil from erosion when used as a mulch LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden\, Yauger Park\, 530 Alta Street S W\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Olympia High School Aerospace Club DTSTART:20260624T180000Z DTEND:20260624T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T001233Z UID:10004072-1782298800-1782313200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore the forces of flight and discover how engineers make t hings launch\, glide\, hover\, and fly with the Aerospace Club from Olympi a High. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T001233Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260624T200000Z DTEND:20260624T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003421-1782306000-1782313200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 be ME! (9yrs - 12yrs) DTSTART:20260624T200000Z DTEND:20260624T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39758-1782306000-1782316800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260624T210000Z DTEND:20260624T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003799-1782309600-1782316800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260624T230000Z DTEND:20260625T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229166-1782316800-1782324000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jeff Evans' Reading Magic Show DTSTART:20260625T000000Z DTEND:20260625T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:236387-1782320400-1782324000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Jeff Evans’ career in magic began from a book of coin tricks he read when he was twelve years old. Today he performs hundreds of shows each year throughout the Pacific Northwest\, proof that anything you want to learn can be found in books. Prepare to be amazed! LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Tumwater Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celeb rations DTSTART:20260625T000000Z DTEND:20260626T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235707-1782345600-1782431999@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\, Thurs ton County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place al ong Olympia’s waterfront this June. \nFans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival expe rience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens\, and enj oy live entertainment\, DJs\, local food vendors\, beer gardens\, soccer-t hemed activities\, family experiences\, interactive fan activations\, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days. \nFans can attend the following match day celebrations: \n\nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Au stralia\nWednesday\, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina\nThursda y\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nFriday\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\n\nE ach event date will feature unique entertainment\, local vendors\, themed experiences\, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of th e World Cup together in Thurston County. \nThe June 19 USA vs. Australia c elebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from t he Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start\, setting th e tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute\, hosted by emce e Mark Alford\, along with DJs\, fan activities\, and soccer-themed experi ences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino Resort\, A nheuser-Busch\, Talking Cedar\, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewin g. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items avai lable for purchase. \nThe June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the c elebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches\, waterfron t beer gardens\, DJs\, soccer activities\, interactive fan experiences\, a nd local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. TĂŒrkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an ener getic festival atmosphere\, with emcee Tim Samland\, while the June 26 clo sing celebration\, emceed by Lauren O’Neill\, will feature a live perfor mance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all th ree events\, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities\, family-friendly games\ , local breweries\, sponsor activations\, giveaways\, and additional enter tainment experiences. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10\, and children 1 2 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also availab le for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry\, acc ess to VIP-only areas\, two beverages\, snacks\, swag bags\, and additiona l premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early\, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date. \nThe Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, and Tumwater\, Thur ston County\, and the Port of Olympia\, with the Thurston County Chamber o f Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences. \nInitial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch\, Airbnb\, Squaxin I sland Tribe\, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\, Interc ity Transit\, The Rants Group\, Experience Olympia & Beyond\, Sunset Air\, Inc.\, Olympia Downtown Alliance\, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs\, FC Olympia\, Talking Cedar\, Matchless Brewing\, Well 80 Brewhou se\, and Three Magnets Brewing. \nAs Seattle prepares to host FIFA World C up matches in 2026\, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston Coun ty residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement\, en ergy\, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home. \nAdditi onal entertainment schedules\, vendor announcements\, and event updates wi ll be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to fo llow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcement s\, ticket updates\, entertainment additions\, and behind-the-scenes event information. \nMore information and tickets are available at: ThurstonCha mber.com/FANZONE LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Inspired to Move Dance Academy presents Dance the Night Away DTSTART:20260625T003000Z DTEND:20260625T024500Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003172-1782322200-1782330300@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to an evening filled with music and movement as our dancers take the stage for Dance the Night Away. This year’s recital brings together a variety of styles — from ballet and jazz to tap\, hip hop\, and contemporary — showcasing the har d work\, growth\, and creativity of our students throughout the season. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk: Walter Riley DTSTART:20260625T010000Z DTEND:20260625T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:237239-1782324000-1782327600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Walter Riley has been involved in political organizing for mos t of his life- that starts with 1950s mobilizations against Jim Crow apart heid laws followed by 1960s student and labor organizing with the Progress ive Labor Party\, early Black Panther Party formations\, anti-war activiti es\, and co-leading the Peace and Freedom Party’s Black Caucus. By the 1 970s Walter was focused on labor and welfare organizing in Chicago and Det roit. In the 1980s he became a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer\, and challenged South Africa’s apartheid system. The organizing efforts h e’s been most attentive to since the earlier 2000s has supported infrast ructure for Haitian movement building as well as challenged police violenc e in Oakland. \nOrca Books is honored to be hosting Walter Riley\, Jesse S trauss and Alma Busby-Williams in-person at Orca Books on Wednesday\, June 24th at 6pm. Walter will be discussing the political lessons and tools he ’s gleaned from since his early years as a leader in the Civil Rights Mo vement to now. Civil Rights and Structural Attacks is a inter-generational conversation between Walter Riley and Jesse Strauss. Rebecca Solnit notes of the book: “Riley embodies the living memory of a nation and its move ments undergoing profound change. This book in the form of an interview tr aces their evolution\, including the intense protests in the late 1960s at San Francisco State University to found the country’s first ethnic stud ies department\, and other landmarks in “how we got here.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Orca Books Cooperative\, 315 5th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk: Walter Riley @ Orca Books DTSTART:20260625T010000Z DTEND:20260625T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005891-1782324000-1782329400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Walter Riley has been involved in political organizing for mos t of his life- that starts with 1950s mobilizations against Jim Crow apart heid laws followed by 1960s student and labor organizing with the Progress ive Labor Party\, early Black Panther Party formations\, anti-war activiti es\, and co-leading the Peace and Freedom Party’s Black Caucus. By the 1 970s Walter was focused on labor and welfare organizing in Chicago and Det roit. In the 1980s he became a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer\, and challenged South Africa’s apartheid system. The organizing efforts h e’s been most attentive to since the earlier 2000s has supported infrast ructure for Haitian movement building as well as challenged police violenc e in Oakland.\n\nOrca Books will be hosting Walter Riley\, Jesse Strauss a nd Alma Busby-Williams in-person at Orca Books on Wednesday\, June 24th at 6pm. Walter will be discussing the political lessons and tools he’s gle aned from since his early years as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement t o now. Civil Rights and Structural Attacks is a inter-generational conve rsation between Walter Riley and Jesse Strauss. Rebecca Solnit notes of th e book: “Riley embodies the living memory of a nation and its movements undergoing profound change. This book in the form of an interview traces t heir evolution\, including the intense protests in the late 1960s at San F rancisco State University to found the country’s first ethnic studies de partment\, and other landmarks in “how we got here.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Orca Books Co-op\, 315 5th Ave SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260625T020000Z DTEND:20260625T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229151-1782327600-1782334800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260625T020000Z DTEND:20260625T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005259-1782327600-1782334800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 Be ME! (5yr - 8yr) DTSTART:20260625T160000Z DTEND:20260625T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39741-1782378000-1782388800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Costume Design: This is ME! DTSTART:20260625T160000Z DTEND:20260625T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39748-1782378000-1782399600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260625T170000Z DTEND:20260625T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:234366-1782381600-1782403200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group DTSTART:20260625T171500Z DTEND:20260625T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10002716-1782382500-1782387900@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group\nNo registration or HOCM membership required. Drop in at any time!\nJoin us for a FREE\, drop- in infant feeding and postpartum support group designed to help parents fe el confident and connected. \nEvery Thursday | 10:15–11:45 am\n\nThrough December 2026\nGroup will not be held on April 9\, October 29\, December 24\, December 31\n\nFacilitated by: Nila Williamson RDN\, IBCLC & Emily S tephens MA\, LMHC LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260625T200000Z DTEND:20260625T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003424-1782392400-1782399600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 be ME! (9yrs - 12yrs) DTSTART:20260625T200000Z DTEND:20260625T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39759-1782392400-1782403200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260625T210000Z DTEND:20260625T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003802-1782396000-1782403200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Re-Opening of Woodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia at Forest Law n Memorial DTSTART:20260625T220000Z DTEND:20260626T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:236437-1782399600-1782410400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Woodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia Announces Grand Opening of Ne wly Constructed Funeral Home at Historic Forest Cemetery\nA new chapter in Olympia funeral service begins this June as the newly constructed funeral home at historic Forest Cemetery officially opens to the public under a n ew name: Woodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia.\nLocated within historic Forest Cemetery\, one of Olympia’s oldest burial grounds dating back to 1857\, the funeral home has served local families since the early 1970s. Since 1 985\, the property has been owned and operated by the Burgman family\, con tinuing a long-standing commitment to locally owned funeral care in Thurst on County.\nThe former funeral home building\, after decades of service\, had deteriorated beyond practical renovation and was completely replaced w ith a new modern facility designed to better serve today’s families. The building increased from 2\,500 square feet to 4\,000 square feet while pr eserving one of its most recognizable historic features: the original stai ned-glass windows\, which were carefully salvaged and installed into the n ew structure.\nThe project was led by Joseph Burgman\, together with Megan Drewett-Sanders\, with construction completed by Dan Tracy and architectu ral design by Scott Anderson.\nForest Cemetery itself remains one of Olymp ia’s most historically significant burial grounds\, containing many earl y pioneer interments including members of Olympia’s founding families su ch as the Bigelow family\, as well as historic burial areas representing e arly immigrant communities.\nThe reopening also carries broader significan ce for Thurston County funeral service:\nWoodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia is now the only funeral home physically located within the city of Olympia \, and together with Woodlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery in Lacey\, represe nts the only locally owned funeral homes in Thurston County. All other fun eral homes in the county are corporate owned.\n“Our goal has always been simple — local ownership\, personal accountability\, and long-term serv ice to families who live here\,” said Joseph Burgman. “This new buildi ng allows us to continue that commitment while honoring the history of For est Cemetery.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Woodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia at Forest Cemetary\, 2501 Pacifi c Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260625T230000Z DTEND:20260626T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229167-1782403200-1782410400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup: USA vs. TĂŒrkiye DTSTART:20260626T000000Z DTEND:20260626T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235877-1782406800-1782424800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:It’s not just a chance to watch World Cup soccer matches on a big screen – it’s an experience! With half-time audience participati on contests\, live entertainment\, and more. \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\ , brought to you by the cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, Tumwater\, Thurston Co unty\, and the Port of Olympia\, and coordinated by the Thurston County Ch amber of Commerce\, will feature a variety of local food and beverage vend ors to keep you fueled between cheers. Mouth-watering offers will be avail able from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino\, Tal king Cedar\, Anheuser-Busch\, with additional local vendors and partners t o be announced. \nKids and adults will love soccer-themed activities\, int eractive games and more. During select events\, find Captain Little with e xclusive specialty items! “Organizers are creating a festival-style expe rience designed for everyone\, from dedicated soccer fans to families and community members simply looking for a fun summer event\,” shares Foglia -Jones. “Guests can expect crowd interaction\, themed activities\, halft ime engagement\, music throughout the event\, and opportunities to connect with local soccer organizations\, business and community partners.” Eac h day will have different events\, so be sure to get tickets for all four days! And for those looking for even more\, purchase the VIP ticket for $ 75 per person. It includes: \n\nPriority entry\nTwo beverages of your choi ce\nVIP swag bag\nSnacks\nAccess to VIP-only areas\n\nFIFA World Cup 2026 Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone Schedule\nLocated at Port Plaza\, the Fan Zone will feature four FIFA 2026 World Cup matches: \nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Australia\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFeatured entertainment includ es a performance by the Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family\, live music fro m Queen Mother Tribute\, emcee Mark Alford\, DJ SaveOne\, interactive acti vities with FC Olympia\, and a Puget Sound Energy (PSE)/ Seattle Sounders activation. Featured local brewery: Matchless Brewing. \nWednesday\, June 24 – Canada vs. Switzerland\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nThis dayt ime Fan Zone event will include DJ SaveOne\, live emcee entertainment\, so ccer games and activities with FC Olympia\, waterfront food vendors\, and match viewing in a family-friendly festival environment. \nThursday\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe evening ev ent will feature DJ Pooji\, crowd engagement\, FC Olympia activities\, and a lively nighttime atmosphere\, emceed by Tim Samland\, for USA fans gath ering to watch together. Featured local brewery: Well 80 Brewhouse. \nFrid ay\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe fin al Fan Zone event will include a live performance by The Scrunchies\, emce e Lauren O’Neill\, DJ Pooji\, soccer-themed vendors\, and interactive ac tivities throughout the evening. \nGet Your Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tickets now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup celeb rations DTSTART:20260626T000000Z DTEND:20260627T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235708-1782432000-1782518399@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\, Thurs ton County’s regional 2026 soccer celebration experience taking place al ong Olympia’s waterfront this June. \nFans can purchase tickets and find event information at ThurstonChamber.com/FANZONE \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will transform Port Plaza into a high-energy waterfront festival expe rience where fans can watch matches on giant outdoor LED screens\, and enj oy live entertainment\, DJs\, local food vendors\, beer gardens\, soccer-t hemed activities\, family experiences\, interactive fan activations\, and community celebrations during four World Cup match days. \nFans can attend the following match day celebrations: \n\nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Au stralia\nWednesday\, June 24 – Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina\nThursda y\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nFriday\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\n\nE ach event date will feature unique entertainment\, local vendors\, themed experiences\, and opportunities for fans to celebrate the excitement of th e World Cup together in Thurston County. \nThe June 19 USA vs. Australia c elebration will kick off the Fan Zone experience with a performance from t he Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family prior to the match start\, setting th e tone for the day and formally welcoming fans to the event. The day will also feature a live performance from Queen Mother Tribute\, hosted by emce e Mark Alford\, along with DJs\, fan activities\, and soccer-themed experi ences throughout the day. Fans can also enjoy food and beverage offerings from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino Resort\, A nheuser-Busch\, Talking Cedar\, and featured local brewer Matchless Brewin g. Captain Little will also be on-site with exclusive specialty items avai lable for purchase. \nThe June 24–26 Fan Zone events will continue the c elebration with giant outdoor LED screens to watch the matches\, waterfron t beer gardens\, DJs\, soccer activities\, interactive fan experiences\, a nd local food and beverage vendors throughout each event day. The June 25 USA vs. TĂŒrkiye evening match watch party is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the series with nighttime waterfront viewing and an ener getic festival atmosphere\, with emcee Tim Samland\, while the June 26 clo sing celebration\, emceed by Lauren O’Neill\, will feature a live perfor mance by The Scrunchies to cap off the week’s festivities. Across all th ree events\, fans can enjoy FC Olympia activities\, family-friendly games\ , local breweries\, sponsor activations\, giveaways\, and additional enter tainment experiences. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10\, and children 1 2 and younger receive free admission. Limited VIP tickets are also availab le for each event date for $75 per person and include priority entry\, acc ess to VIP-only areas\, two beverages\, snacks\, swag bags\, and additiona l premium event experiences. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early\, as attendance capacity will be limited for each event date. \nThe Fan Zone is hosted by the Cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, and Tumwater\, Thur ston County\, and the Port of Olympia\, with the Thurston County Chamber o f Commerce helping organize the event dates and fan experiences. \nInitial sponsorships and partnerships include Anheuser-Busch\, Airbnb\, Squaxin I sland Tribe\, The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\, Interc ity Transit\, The Rants Group\, Experience Olympia & Beyond\, Sunset Air\, Inc.\, Olympia Downtown Alliance\, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs\, FC Olympia\, Talking Cedar\, Matchless Brewing\, Well 80 Brewhou se\, and Three Magnets Brewing. \nAs Seattle prepares to host FIFA World C up matches in 2026\, the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will provide Thurston Coun ty residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the excitement\, en ergy\, and international spirit of the tournament closer to home. \nAdditi onal entertainment schedules\, vendor announcements\, and event updates wi ll be released in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to fo llow the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone on Facebook and Instagram for announcement s\, ticket updates\, entertainment additions\, and behind-the-scenes event information. \nMore information and tickets are available at: ThurstonCha mber.com/FANZONE LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Inspired to Move Dance Academy presents Dance the Night Away DTSTART:20260626T003000Z DTEND:20260626T024500Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003175-1782408600-1782416700@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to an evening filled with music and movement as our dancers take the stage for Dance the Night Away. This year’s recital brings together a variety of styles — from ballet and jazz to tap\, hip hop\, and contemporary — showcasing the har d work\, growth\, and creativity of our students throughout the season. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mediumship with Heidi Connolly: Messages From Beyond the Veil DTSTART:20260626T010000Z DTEND:20260626T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:237019-1782410400-1782415800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:If you’ve never been to a medium before–but wondered what it might be like–now is your chance. I’m called the Down-to-Earth Medi um because my focus is on YOU
on accessing messages from your loved ones who have passed over to help YOU live an easier life. Knowing they’re s ticking around in spirit form is one thing\, but being open to receiving t heir specific guidance is another. Join me in this sacred space for this e vent that takes place once a month at Traditions\, 300 5th Ave SW\, Olympi a\, 6-7:30 pm. $25. Open to all.\nTHURS JULY 25\, 2026\nheidiconnolly.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Traditions CafĂ©\, 5th Ave and Water Street\, Olympia\, WA\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260626T020000Z DTEND:20260626T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229152-1782414000-1782421200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260626T020000Z DTEND:20260626T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005260-1782414000-1782421200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260626T023000Z DTEND:20260725T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T001425Z UID:10005796-1782415800-1784993400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept a nd direction by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cas h\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Roll ie\n\nDecember 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perk ins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspir ed by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dol lar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll music al packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Su ede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed m usic forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T001425Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plein Air Day Retreat DTSTART:20260626T160000Z DTEND:20260626T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005811-1782464400-1782489600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nisqually Reach Nature Center for a Plein Air W orkshop taught by award-winning artist Nancy Romanovsky on Friday\, June 2 6th 9am-4pm.\n\n\n\n\nThe day begins with a short presentation from Nature Center staff about the history and landscape of the Nisqually Reach\, fol lowed by an indoor crash course on the fundamentals of plein air painting including composition\, color\, value\, and scene selection. \nAfter a pai nting demonstration\, we’ll head outdoors to paint the beautiful surroun ding views. Participants will receive personalized instruction throughout the day while working on their own paintings. Enjoy a relaxing\, creative day in nature filled with demonstrations\, feedback\, and plenty of painti ng time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Nisqually\, 4949 Dmilluhr Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98516 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 Be ME! (5yr - 8yr) DTSTART:20260626T160000Z DTEND:20260626T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39742-1782464400-1782475200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Costume Design: This is ME! DTSTART:20260626T160000Z DTEND:20260626T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39749-1782464400-1782486000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260626T170000Z DTEND:20260626T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:234367-1782468000-1782489600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:đŸ«§ Bubblemania DTSTART:20260626T170000Z DTEND:20260628T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003628-1782468000-1782662400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Bubbles galore! Join us once a month for a bubble blast at our Bubblemania dance party. Dance the day away in a cloud of bubbles from ou r bubble machine and try out other supersized bubble tricks. \n\nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup. \nFree with admission or mem bership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260626T180000Z DTEND:20260626T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:236831-1782471600-1782489600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Building Friday DTSTART:20260626T180000Z DTEND:20260626T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003601-1782471600-1782486000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to build your sturdiest fort! \n\n\n\n\n Free with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nPresented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelets DTSTART:20260626T180000Z DTEND:20260626T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003649-1782471600-1782486000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Create a bracelet to celebrate your friendships with others! \ nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proud 2 be ME! (9yrs - 12yrs) DTSTART:20260626T200000Z DTEND:20260626T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39760-1782478800-1782489600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Felting Workshop: Make a Fuzzy Banana Slug with Arbutus Folk Schoo l DTSTART:20260626T223000Z DTEND:20260627T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005885-1782487800-1782495000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For adults\, teens\, and kids age 8+ accompanied by an adult. This event is limited to 18 participants\, and requires registration. To r egister\, click the blue register button.\n\nMake your own fuzzy banana sl ug with Arbutus Folk School! Led by instructor Amanda Hanson\, participan ts will use wool from sheep and special barbed needles to sculpt this fun project. Students will learn about the process and science behind needle f elting\, and how to safely use the felting tools. No prior experience need ed. All tools & materials are provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library\, 313 8th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260626T230000Z DTEND:20260627T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229168-1782489600-1782496800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone World Cup: Egypt vs. Iran (Pride Celebratio n) DTSTART:20260627T000000Z DTEND:20260627T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:235879-1782493200-1782511200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:It’s not just a chance to watch World Cup soccer matches on a big screen – it’s an experience! With half-time audience participati on contests\, live entertainment\, and more. \nThe Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone\ , brought to you by the cities of Olympia\, Lacey\, Tumwater\, Thurston Co unty\, and the Port of Olympia\, and coordinated by the Thurston County Ch amber of Commerce\, will feature a variety of local food and beverage vend ors to keep you fueled between cheers. Mouth-watering offers will be avail able from Anthony’s Homeport\, Fisher Scones\, Little Creek Casino\, Tal king Cedar\, Anheuser-Busch\, with additional local vendors and partners t o be announced. \nKids and adults will love soccer-themed activities\, int eractive games and more. During select events\, find Captain Little with e xclusive specialty items! “Organizers are creating a festival-style expe rience designed for everyone\, from dedicated soccer fans to families and community members simply looking for a fun summer event\,” shares Foglia -Jones. “Guests can expect crowd interaction\, themed activities\, halft ime engagement\, music throughout the event\, and opportunities to connect with local soccer organizations\, business and community partners.” Eac h day will have different events\, so be sure to get tickets for all four days! And for those looking for even more\, purchase the VIP ticket for $ 75 per person. It includes: \n\nPriority entry\nTwo beverages of your choi ce\nVIP swag bag\nSnacks\nAccess to VIP-only areas\n\nFIFA World Cup 2026 Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone Schedule\nLocated at Port Plaza\, the Fan Zone will feature four FIFA 2026 World Cup matches: \nFriday\, June 19 – USA vs. Australia\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nFeatured entertainment includ es a performance by the Squaxin Island Tribe Canoe Family\, live music fro m Queen Mother Tribute\, emcee Mark Alford\, DJ SaveOne\, interactive acti vities with FC Olympia\, and a Puget Sound Energy (PSE)/ Seattle Sounders activation. Featured local brewery: Matchless Brewing. \nWednesday\, June 24 – Canada vs. Switzerland\nEvent Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nThis dayt ime Fan Zone event will include DJ SaveOne\, live emcee entertainment\, so ccer games and activities with FC Olympia\, waterfront food vendors\, and match viewing in a family-friendly festival environment. \nThursday\, June 25 – USA vs. TĂŒrkiye\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe evening ev ent will feature DJ Pooji\, crowd engagement\, FC Olympia activities\, and a lively nighttime atmosphere\, emceed by Tim Samland\, for USA fans gath ering to watch together. Featured local brewery: Well 80 Brewhouse. \nFrid ay\, June 26 – Egypt vs. Iran\nEvent Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. \nThe fin al Fan Zone event will include a live performance by The Scrunchies\, emce e Lauren O’Neill\, DJ Pooji\, soccer-themed vendors\, and interactive ac tivities throughout the evening. \nGet Your Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260627T020000Z DTEND:20260627T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:229169-1782500400-1782507600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260627T020000Z DTEND:20260627T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005261-1782500400-1782507600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She Loves Me DTSTART:20260627T020000Z DTEND:20260627T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005635-1782500400-1784480400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents  \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\n Directed by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Sa turdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous le tters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling Euro pean city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash m ore often than not\; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! 
 Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Joi n Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the sec ret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260627T023000Z DTEND:20260627T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T120010Z UID:235818-1782502200-1782507600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept and di rection by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry L ee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Rollie \nDecember 4\, 19 56. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Pr esley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins into the same Mem phis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Grea t Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120010Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pounce into Summer DTSTART:20260627T160000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T000027Z UID:236822-1782550800-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Please come join us for Pounce into Summer! We will have Creat ive Crafts and Garden art from local Vendors. This event benefits Feline F riends\, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been serving Thursto n and Mason counties for 25 years. “Saving one life at a time” LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000027Z LOCATION:Griffin Fire Department\, 3707 Steamboat Loop NW\, Olympia\, 9850 2\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260627T170000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T000027Z UID:234368-1782554400-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000027Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation DTSTART:20260627T170000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T000027Z UID:235982-1782554400-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors! \nFeel th e power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead\, kiss you with their beaks\, roller skate\, talk\, recycle\, and more. \nPresen ted by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000027Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIY Wreaths & Lavender / Loblolly Lavender Farm DTSTART:20260627T170000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T120501Z UID:238132-1782554400-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 27th\, for a fun and relaxing day a t the farm! \nWe’ll have a DIY wreath-making station set up where you ca n create your own lavender wreath using fragrant lavender from our farm. S top by anytime during business hours\, gather your supplies\, and craft at your own pace while enjoying the beauty of lavender season.\nWhile you’ re here\, wander the fields\, pick a bouquet\, visit the bees\, and shop o ur handmade lavender products.\nNo registration required—just drop in an d get creative! \n📅 Saturday\, June 27\n⏰ 10 AM–4 PM\n📍 Loblolly Lavender\, Shelton\, WA \nCome spend a summer day surrounded by lavender and leave with a beautiful handmade wreath to enjoy at home. 🌿 \nDOGS: Please leave dogs at home\, thank you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T120501Z LOCATION:Loblolly Lavender Farm\, 2950 SE Lynch Rd\, Shelton\, 98584\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelets DTSTART:20260627T180000Z DTEND:20260627T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003652-1782558000-1782572400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Create a bracelet to celebrate your friendships with others! \ nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260627T180000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000322Z UID:236834-1782558000-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000322Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tenino Family Fun Day and America's 250th Birthday Celebration!!! DTSTART:20260627T180000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000322Z UID:238264-1782558000-1782576000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:TENINO FAMILY FUN DAY\, AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION\, AND QUARRY P OOL OPENING \nThe City of Tenino announced a day of community festivities on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026. Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Tenino Family Fun Day\, the America 250 Celebration\, and the o fficial 2026 season opening of the historic Tenino Quarry Pool. \nThe main festival runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is completely free to attend. \nFamilies can look forward to a vibrant lineup of entertainment\, includi ng live music from America’s 1st Corps Big Band Jazz ensemble and perfor mer Bill Lenker. Activities spanning the park include pony rides\, bounce houses\, live reptiles\, model train exhibits\, carnival games\, a dunk ta nk\, local non-profit and food vendors\, and rich historical displays. \nE xclusive America 250 Commemorative Wooden Money \nIn honor of the nation ’s semiquincentennial\, the Tenino Depot Museum will offer a special\, l imited-edition Red\, White\, and Blue Tenino Wooden Money Piece. The front features “250\,” and the back reads “Happy Birthday America.” It is the first time the Museum has ever printed in 3 colors. These rare piec es will sell for $5.00 each as a fundraiser to support museum operations. To maintain their exclusivity\, only 500 pieces will be minted in total: \ n\nFirst 250 pieces: Released during Family Fun Day (June 27)\nRemaining 2 50 pieces: Released during Tenino Oregon Trail Days (July 24–26)\n\nLivi ng History & Museum Exhibits 11 AM – 4 PM \nThe Tenino Depot Museum will also host a series of living history displays and immersive exhibits\, in cluding: \n\nLiving History: A World War II Encampment\, alongside presenc e of the Daughters of the American Revolution.\nFeatured Exhibits:\n\nOur Historic Flag Collection\nOut of Many One – The Tenino Wooden Money Pres s\nTenino’s Historic 4th of July Celebrations\n“Tenino 250 Years Ago ” – highlighting the natural terrain\, flora\, fauna\, and Native Amer ican culture prior to settlement.\n\n\n\nOfficial Schedule of Events \n\n1 1:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Pony Rides\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tenino Depot Museum Exhibits and Wooden Money\n11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Opening Ceremony (Museum Flag Pavilion)\n12:00 PM: America’s First Corps Big Band Performance (M useum Flag Pavilion)\n12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Quarry Pool Open (Children 18 and under are FREE with a paid adult)\n1:30 PM: Park Processional Parade ( Line-up details below)\n2:00 PM: Bill Lenker Performance (Quarry House Sta ge)\n\nJoin the Park Processional Parade! \nThe Park Processional is a foo t-and-pedal parade around Tenino City Park to celebrate America 250! Commu nity members are heavily encouraged to participate. \n\nThe Rules: No moto rized vehicles allowed. Participants must be dressed in family-friendly or patriotic costumes\, have a pet in costume (must clean up after your pet) \, ride a decorated human-propelled vehicle (bike\, trike\, scooter\, skat eboard\, derby car\, etc.)\, or carry an instrument to play.\nTiming: Chec k-in takes place by the Museum between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Line-up begin s at 1:00 PM\, and the procession kicks off promptly at 1:30 PM. Awards wi ll be handed out at the Museum immediately following the parade. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000322Z LOCATION:Tenino City Park\, 319 Park Ave W\, Tenino\, 98589\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art ‘N The Alley 2026 DTSTART:20260627T180000Z DTEND:20260628T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000322Z UID:237689-1782558000-1782583200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Art ’N The Alley 2026 \nSaturday June 27th\, 11am – 6pm \n The 7th annual Art ’N The Alley is coming Saturday June 27 from 11am – 6pm\, in the alley behind 509 Decatur St SW\, Olympia\, WA 98502\, betwee n 5th and 6th Ave. \nOlympia artist Taylor Clinton (Mixed Media) is hostin g Art ’N The Alley 2026\, the eclectic west Olympia pop-up art show\, th at was dreamt up during the pandemic lockdown. This year’s show will fea ture 8 PNW based artists. Showing art alongside Taylor this year are retur ning artists Maggie Jekel-Penn (Mosaics)\, Rose Nicholas (Paintings)\, Mar iana Vera (Colored Pencil)\, and Julie Clendenen Simpson (Textiles and Pai ntings). New to the show this are Lynn Helbrecht (Fine Art Photography)\, and John M. Corzine (Woodworker). There will be live music throughout the day to enhance the viewing experience. If you are looking for some great l ocal original artwork this is the show for you. For more information go to facebook.com/art-n-the-alley and Instagram @art_n_the_alley. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000322Z LOCATION:Alley\, 509 Decatur St\, Olympia\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids Chalk Art Day at Orca! DTSTART:20260627T190000Z DTEND:20260627T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000322Z UID:237994-1782561600-1782572400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Attention Parents!! Attention Kiddos!!! Come on out to your fa vorite community bookstore next Saturday\, June 27th noon to 3pm for our c halk day~ We are having our street closed (!) so you can chalk all the sid ewalk & street you want. The theme of the art is PNW wildlife\, and we wil l have local wildlife organizations tabling in theme to inspire y’all bu t anything wiggly is also go. Bring your own snacks and adult! LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000322Z LOCATION:Orca Books Cooperative\, 315 5th Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tenino Quarry Pool Opening at the Tenino Family Fun Day!!! DTSTART:20260627T190000Z DTEND:20260628T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T060321Z UID:238267-1782561600-1782583200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:TENINO FAMILY FUN DAY\, AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION\, AND QUARRY P OOL OPENING \nThe City of Tenino announced a day of community festivities on Saturday\, June 27\, 2026. Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Tenino Family Fun Day\, the America 250 Celebration\, and the of ficial 2026 season opening of the historic Tenino Quarry Pool. \nThe main festival runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is completely free to attend. \ nFamilies can look forward to a vibrant lineup of entertainment\, includin g live music from America’s 1st Corps Big Band Jazz ensemble and perform er Bill Lenker. Activities spanning the park include pony rides\, bounce h ouses\, live reptiles\, model train exhibits\, carnival games\, a dunk tan k\, local non-profit and food vendors\, and rich historical displays. \nEx clusive America 250 Commemorative Wooden Money \nIn honor of the nation’ s semiquincentennial\, the Tenino Depot Museum will offer a special\, limi ted-edition Red\, White\, and Blue Tenino Wooden Money Piece. The front fe atures “250\,” and the back reads “Happy Birthday America.” It is the first time the Museum has ever printed in 3 colors. These rare pieces will sell for $5.00 each as a fundraiser to support museum operations. To maintain their exclusivity\, only 500 pieces will be minted in total: \n\n First 250 pieces: Released during Family Fun Day (June 27)\nRemaining 250 pieces: Released during Tenino Oregon Trail Days (July 24–26)\n\nLiving History & Museum Exhibits 11 AM – 4 PM \nThe Tenino Depot Museum will al so host a series of living history displays and immersive exhibits\, inclu ding: \n\nLiving History: A World War II Encampment\, alongside presence o f the Daughters of the American Revolution.\nFeatured Exhibits:\n\nOur His toric Flag Collection\nOut of Many One – The Tenino Wooden Money Press\n Tenino’s Historic 4th of July Celebrations\n“Tenino 250 Years Ago” – highlighting the natural terrain\, flora\, fauna\, and Native American culture prior to settlement.\n\n\n\nOfficial Schedule of Events \n\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Pony Rides\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tenino Depot Museum Exhi bits and Wooden Money\n11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Opening Ceremony (Museum Fla g Pavilion)\n12:00 PM: America’s First Corps Big Band Performance (Museu m Flag Pavilion)\n12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Quarry Pool Open (Children 18 and under are FREE with a paid adult)\n1:30 PM: Park Processional Parade (Line -up details below)\n2:00 PM: Bill Lenker Performance (Quarry House Stage)\ n\nJoin the Park Processional Parade! \nThe Park Processional is a foot-an d-pedal parade around Tenino City Park to celebrate America 250! Community members are heavily encouraged to participate. \n\nThe Rules: No motorize d vehicles allowed. Participants must be dressed in family-friendly or pat riotic costumes\, have a pet in costume (must clean up after your pet)\, r ide a decorated human-propelled vehicle (bike\, trike\, scooter\, skateboa rd\, derby car\, etc.)\, or carry an instrument to play.\nTiming: Check-in takes place by the Museum between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Line-up begins at 1:00 PM\, and the procession kicks off promptly at 1:30 PM. Awards will b e handed out at the Museum immediately following the parade. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T060321Z LOCATION:Tenino Quarry Pool\, 319 Park Street\, Tenino\, WA\, 98589\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Taste of the Sound Food Festival DTSTART:20260627T190000Z DTEND:20260628T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T060321Z UID:231519-1782561600-1782586800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Taste of the Sound is a two‑day food and community festival celebrating local flavors\, small businesses\, and makers from across the South Sound. The event features food trucks\, dessert vendors\, beverage c ompanies\, artisan booths\, and family‑friendly activities\, creating an accessible and welcoming experience for all ages. \nGuests can enjoy live DJ entertainment\, a scavenger hunt\, a silent auction\, raffles\, and a People’s Choice Award highlighting standout vendors. A limited number of Sip & Savor Passes are available for purchase on the Messy Mama Co websit e. Each pass includes 8 tasting tickets redeemable for exclusive bites fro m select participating vendors. \nThis year\, Taste of the Sound is presen ted in partnership with Best of Olympia and will raise funds for TOGETHER! \, a local nonprofit supporting youth and families throughout Thurston Cou nty. A portion of event proceeds\, including Sip & Savor Pass sales and ra ffle funds\, will directly benefit TOGETHER!’s programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T060321Z LOCATION:TOGETHER Clubhouse\, 1520 Irving St\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98512 X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260627T200000Z DTEND:20260627T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T060321Z UID:229153-1782565200-1782568800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T060321Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260628T000000Z DTEND:20260628T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T060321Z UID:229154-1782579600-1782586800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T060321Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Fakers Improv DTSTART:20260628T010000Z DTEND:20260628T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T120051Z UID:237598-1782583200-1782590400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:What are 𝐓𝐡𝐞 đ…đšđ€đžđ«đŹ getting into th is time? Come find out! \nJoin us for a family-friendly Pride Month improv show at Olympia Family Theater on Saturday\, June 27 at 6:00 PM. Expect s pontaneous comedy\, unexpected stories\, audience inspiration\, and plenty of laughs for all ages. \n📍 Olympia Family Theater ‱ 612 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\n😂 Completely improvised! Every show is different.\n🎟  Advance tickets are available now on a sliding scale of $5–15. \nBuy online in advance and save your seat! LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T120051Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 112 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260628T020000Z DTEND:20260628T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005262-1782586800-1782594000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Airbound Arts Pride Show DTSTART:20260628T020000Z DTEND:20260628T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10006154-1782586800-1782597600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 27TH\, 2026\nJoin us for an incredible night of aerial\, variety\, and circus arts brought to you by our local and guest p erformers. These 100% volunteer-led shows helps keep Airbound Arts alive!\ n\nWe aim to make our shows accessible to all. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds!\n\nAirbound Arts is a non-profit organization that a ims to provide safe and affordable access to Olympia’s vibrant and diver se circus community. Ticket sales directly help keep our training space op en for local artists to hone their craft.\n\nJune 27th\, 2026\n\n7:00 pm – All Ages Show (doors at 6:30pm)\n9:00 pm- 18+ Show (doors at 8:30pm)\n \nAdult tickets $15\nKids tix $5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Airbound Arts\, 312 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia WA 98501\, 312 C olumbia Street NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She Loves Me DTSTART:20260628T020000Z DTEND:20260628T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005636-1782586800-1784566800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents  \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\n Directed by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Sa turdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous le tters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling Euro pean city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash m ore often than not\; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! 
 Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Joi n Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the sec ret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Airbound Arts Pride Circus Spectacular DTSTART:20260628T020000Z DTEND:20260628T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T001001Z UID:237350-1782586800-1782597600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible night of aerial\, variety\, and circ us arts brought to you by our local and guest performers. These 100% volun teer-led shows helps keep Airbound Arts alive! \nWe aim to make our shows accessible to all. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds! \nAirb ound Arts is a non-profit organization that aims to provide safe and affor dable access to Olympia’s vibrant and diverse circus community. Ticket s ales directly help keep our training space open for local artists to hone their craft. \nJune 27th\, 2026 \n7:00 pm – All Ages Show (doors at 6:30 pm)\n9:00 pm- 18+ Show (doors at 8:30pm) \nAdult tickets $15\nKids tix $5 LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T001001Z LOCATION:Airbound Arts\, 312 Columbia St. NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260628T023000Z DTEND:20260628T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:235819-1782588600-1782594000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept and di rection by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry L ee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Rollie \nDecember 4\, 19 56. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Pr esley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins into the same Mem phis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Grea t Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260628T170000Z DTEND:20260628T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:234389-1782640800-1782662400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelets DTSTART:20260628T180000Z DTEND:20260628T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003655-1782644400-1782658800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Create a bracelet to celebrate your friendships with others! \ nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Taste of the Sound Food Festival DTSTART:20260628T190000Z DTEND:20260629T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:231524-1782648000-1782673200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Taste of the Sound is a two‑day food and community festival celebrating local flavors\, small businesses\, and makers from across the South Sound. The event features food trucks\, dessert vendors\, beverage c ompanies\, artisan booths\, and family‑friendly activities\, creating an accessible and welcoming experience for all ages. \nGuests can enjoy live DJ entertainment\, a scavenger hunt\, a silent auction\, raffles\, and a People’s Choice Award highlighting standout vendors. A limited number of Sip & Savor Passes are available for purchase on the Messy Mama Co websit e. Each pass includes 8 tasting tickets redeemable for exclusive bites fro m select participating vendors. \nThis year\, Taste of the Sound is presen ted in partnership with Best of Olympia and will raise funds for TOGETHER! \, a local nonprofit supporting youth and families throughout Thurston Cou nty. A portion of event proceeds\, including Sip & Savor Pass sales and ra ffle funds\, will directly benefit TOGETHER!’s programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:TOGETHER Clubhouse\, 1520 Irving St\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98512 X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shoestring Circus in Olympia! DTSTART:20260628T200000Z DTEND:20260628T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:229155-1782651600-1782658800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:A must-see summer attraction\, Shoestring Circus brings an all -new\, all-ages big top production to Olympia! Featuring world-class circu s performers\, original storytelling\, and a one-of-a-kind dreamland theme \, this limited-run event offers unforgettable entertainment for visitors and locals alike. Save your seats in advance as this show has sold out eve ry summer! \nTickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! If you would like early ticket access you can subscribe to our newsl etter at shoestringcircus.com/contact \nSHOWTIMES:\nFriday\, June 19th – 7pm\nSaturday\, June 20th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSunday\, June 21st – 3pm\, 6pm \n*\nWednesday\, June 24th – 4pm\, 7pm\nThursday\, June 25th – 4pm\, 7 pm\nFriday\, June 26th – 4pm\, 7pm\nSaturday\, June 27th – 1pm\, 5pm\n Sunday\, June 28th – 1pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:Under the Big Top Tent\, 650 Marine Dr NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260628T210000Z DTEND:20260628T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:235820-1782655200-1782660600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux\noriginal concept and di rection by Floyd Mutrux\ninspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry L ee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins\ndirected by Emily A. Rollie \nDecember 4\, 19 56. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a twist of fate brings Elvis Pr esley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Carl Perkins into the same Mem phis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Million Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll musical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Grea t Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebration of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that changed music forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Samba Olywa Practice Schedule DTSTART:20260629T000000Z DTEND:20260629T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T060731Z UID:224364-1782666000-1782673200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Samba Olywa meets most Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm at the Ea gles Hall on 4th Ave in Olympia. All are welcome to attend to learn to dru m or dance to Samba and other Latin rhythms\, no experience necessary. Sma ll donation requested at the door but no one turned away for lack of funds . Samba Olywa is funded in part from a grant by Inspire Olympia. See our w ebsite for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T060731Z LOCATION:Eagles Grand Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260629T020000Z DTEND:20260629T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005263-1782673200-1782680400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She Loves Me DTSTART:20260629T020000Z DTEND:20260722T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T001425Z UID:10005637-1782673200-1784653200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The original “it’s complicated.”\nCenterstage Presents  \nShe Loves Me!\n \nBy JOE MASTEROFF\, JERRY BOCK\, AND SHELDON HARNICK\n Directed by Michelle Blackmon\nMay 22 – June 14\, 2026 \nFridays and Sa turdays at 7:30pm\, and Sundays at 2:00pm\nFEDERAL WAY\, WA—Anonymous le tters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful\, elegant musical comedy. In a bustling Euro pean city\, a small perfume shop sees its fair share of colorful clients\, to say nothing of the staff! Shop clerks Amalia and Georg tend to clash m ore often than not\; both of them are competitive\, customer-focused\, and all business. But outside of work\, each has a secret: a romantic pen pal they write rapturous letters to – someone they’ve never even met! 
 Or have they? \n\nShe Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards when it debuted on Broadway\, and both revivals garnered awards of their own. Joi n Amalia\, Georg\, and all their coworkers as they try to discover the sec ret identities of both lovers and liars alike!\n\nRating:  All ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T001425Z LOCATION:Centerstage Theatre\, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Princess Warrior Camp DTSTART:20260629T160000Z DTEND:20260629T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39763-1782723600-1782734400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketch Comedy 101 DTSTART:20260629T160000Z DTEND:20260629T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39769-1782723600-1782745200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260629T170000Z DTEND:20260629T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T120731Z UID:234390-1782727200-1782748800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T120731Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class DTSTART:20260629T174500Z DTEND:20260629T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T000141Z UID:231602-1782729900-1782732600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class—a gentle\, playf ul space where you and your little one can move together at your own pace. Using developmental science we foster motor skills\, balance\, mind-body connection\, and self-expression. \nThis is an 8 week session running May 4th – June 29th (no class May 25th – Memorial Day)\nThis class is run by South Sound Dance Access\, a Thurston County based non-profit on a miss ion to make dance accessible to every body and every family. Lights\, soun d\, and transitions are adjusted for sensory needs\, with clear structure room for breaks\, and flexibility. Class uses multi sensory learning and p rops. We use a teaching method called Brain Compatible Dance Education\, i nformed by developmental and neuroscience. \nFill out this form to reserve your spot and share any access needs.\nThis class is intended to be whole family fun\, parents/caregivers are expected to participate and model wit h their dancer 🙃 LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T000141Z LOCATION:YWCA Friendship Hall\, 220 Union Ave SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260629T180000Z DTEND:20260629T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003313-1782730800-1782745200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities P resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Villainous Songs DTSTART:20260629T200000Z DTEND:20260629T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39775-1782738000-1782748800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260629T210000Z DTEND:20260629T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003805-1782741600-1782748800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop-In Stereoscope & Printmaking Workshop DTSTART:20260629T210000Z DTEND:20260630T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T000141Z UID:236964-1782741600-1782752400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Drop in to the Olympia Timberland Library and create images wi th a c.100 year old Stereoscope optical device brought to you by the Westp ort Aquarium! Learn about creating a 3D effect from separate 2D images. Pl us\, create your own America 250 postcard on a 100 year old Willits Canoe Company printing press. \nAll supplies provided! \nWestport Aquarium is an almost 70 year old small public aquarium. The Aquarium displays fish dona ted by the local charter fisherman. For this event the Westport Aquarium w ill be bringing a c. 100 year old Willits Canoe Company Printing Press on loan from Foss Waterway Seaport Museum in honor of America 250. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T000141Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260630T020000Z DTEND:20260630T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T060009Z UID:10005264-1782759600-1782766800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T060009Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Princess Warrior Camp DTSTART:20260630T160000Z DTEND:20260630T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39764-1782810000-1782820800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketch Comedy 101 DTSTART:20260630T160000Z DTEND:20260630T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39770-1782810000-1782831600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260630T170000Z DTEND:20260630T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T000141Z UID:234391-1782813600-1782835200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T000141Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260630T180000Z DTEND:20260630T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003385-1782817200-1782831600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Villainous Songs DTSTART:20260630T200000Z DTEND:20260630T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:39777-1782824400-1782835200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260630T210000Z DTEND:20260630T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003808-1782828000-1782835200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paper Crafts and Book Arts: Accordion Books with Belinda Hill (for Adults & Seniors) DTSTART:20260630T220000Z DTEND:20260701T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005817-1782831600-1782838800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Accordion books can be simple or elaborate\, playful or profes sional. In this hands-on workshop\, learn a versatile folding technique an d create a unique book that fits your own style and creativity. All materi als and tools provided.\n\nFor adults and seniors only. Registration requi red.\n\nInstructor Bio: Belinda Hill\n\nBelinda Hill loves creating—and loves teaching just as much. After leaving full-time classroom teaching\, she devoted more time to her own creative practice\, focusing on book arts and paper crafts. She spent several years exploring a wide variety of boo k structures\, drawing on her extensive background in mixed media art.\n\n In recent years\, Belinda has been teaching bookmaking through monthly cla sses in the Olympia area\, as well as leading workshops for PSBA. She enjo ys sharing the joy of hands-on creativity and helping participants of all ages discover the magic of making books by hand. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paper Crafts and Book Arts: Accordion Books with Belinda Hill (Adu lts & Seniors) DTSTART:20260630T220000Z DTEND:20260701T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T060051Z UID:236163-1782831600-1782838800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Accordion books can take many forms—large or small\, simple or intricate\, playful or professional. In this hands-on workshop\, learn a versatile bookbinding technique that can be adapted to fit your own styl e\, interests\, and creative goals. Create a one-of-a-kind book that refle cts your personality while exploring the endless possibilities of the acco rdion fold format. All materials and tools provided. \nFor adults and seni ors only. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T060051Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260701T020000Z DTEND:20260701T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T061645Z UID:10005265-1782846000-1782853200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T061645Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Princess Warrior Camp DTSTART:20260701T160000Z DTEND:20260701T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39765-1782896400-1782907200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketch Comedy 101 DTSTART:20260701T160000Z DTEND:20260701T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39771-1782896400-1782918000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260701T170000Z DTEND:20260701T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T060051Z UID:234392-1782900000-1782921600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T060051Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:đŸ§ș Pack a Picnic DTSTART:20260701T170000Z DTEND:20260731T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T120003Z UID:10004180-1782900000-1785513600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Craft with cardboard and upcycled goodies to make mini foods f or a perfect picnic. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservati ons recommended. Get tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120003Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🧁 Happy Birthday USA DTSTART:20260701T170000Z DTEND:20260731T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T120003Z UID:10004183-1782900000-1785513600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Help us make a “Happy Birthday Cupcake Quilt”! \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120003Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260701T180000Z DTEND:20260701T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T060051Z UID:229483-1782903600-1782910800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This interactive presentation will describe the parts of Medic are\, the healthcare plan choices available for you\, programs to help pay for Medicare if you have a limited income\,  and fraud awareness/prevent ion. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T060051Z LOCATION:Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260701T200000Z DTEND:20260701T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003427-1782910800-1782918000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Villainous Songs DTSTART:20260701T200000Z DTEND:20260701T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39778-1782910800-1782921600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260701T210000Z DTEND:20260701T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003811-1782914400-1782921600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Produce Workshop Series DTSTART:20260702T010000Z DTEND:20260702T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T060051Z UID:224257-1782928800-1782936000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Own Produce: The Workshop Series\nFebruary 4th – N ovember 4th 2026: 1st Wednesday of the month\n$250 for all 10 classes\, $1 30 for a 5 class series\, or $30 per class\n6 pm – 8 pm PST \nGrow Your Own Produce is a 10 class monthly series taught by permaculture expert Mar isha Auerbach designed to help you grow a climate resilient garden that pr ovides food from your landscape all year. Each two hour class features sea sonally-relevant information about planning\, growing\, maintaining\, and harvesting food from your own vegetable garden. Our class will help you de velop adaptable low-input systems in your garden based on local resources that thrive\, even with extreme weather. 2026 will be the 13th year of the workshop series!\n​\nEach month’s class is designed to help you maxim ize your efforts\, and subsequent yields in the garden by providing an ove rview of key activities to engage in at the right time each month. We meet from February through November\, on the first Wednesday of each month\, o n Zoom. Before the class meeting\, participants will receive a collection of handouts supporting the key topics for the month\, including a garden c hecklist for the month ahead. We will discuss different subjects pertinent to the garden that month\, using slides and the month’s handouts as ref erence. There will be ample time during the class for questions. A few day s after each session\, participants will receive the recording of the clas s and PDF of the slides. Students are invited to submit photographs and qu estions from their gardens\, to be addressed at the next class.​\n​\nM arisha Auerbach has spent many years observing and interacting with her ga rdens\, and in the gardens of the greater Pacific Northwest bioregion. She has been growing most of her own produce year ‘round for over the past decade. To learn more about Marisha\, please visit her bio page. \n2026’ s schedule of Classes:\nWednesday\, February 4: Planning your Garden\, fro m Micro to Macro\nWednesday\, March 4: Starting Seeds Indoors\, Early Plan tings\, & Perennial Vegetables\nWednesday\, April 8: Cole Crops\, Greens\, & Building Soil\nWednesday\, May 6: Warm Season Crops\, Edible Flowers\, & Attracting Pollinators\nWednesday\, June 3: Maintenance & Harvest\nWedne sday\, July 1: Berries\, Herbs\, & Water Catchment\nWednesday\, August 5: Seed saving & the Winter Garden\nWednesday\, September 23: Putting up the Harvest\nWednesday\, October 7: Garlic\, Cover Crops\, & Compost\nWednesda y\, November 4: Nourishing Soups\, Wildlife in the Garden\, & Planning for Next Year\n​\nFor more information\, visit fertileground.org or send Ma risha an email to marisha@fertileground.org \nLink for registration for fu ll series:\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/2025-grow-your-own-produce-worksh op-series LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T060051Z LOCATION:Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260702T020000Z DTEND:20260702T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T061322Z UID:10005266-1782932400-1782939600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T061322Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Princess Warrior Camp DTSTART:20260702T160000Z DTEND:20260702T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39766-1782982800-1782993600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketch Comedy 101 DTSTART:20260702T160000Z DTEND:20260702T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39772-1782982800-1783004400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260702T170000Z DTEND:20260702T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T060051Z UID:234393-1782986400-1783008000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T060051Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group DTSTART:20260702T171500Z DTEND:20260702T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10002719-1782987300-1782992700@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group\nNo registration or HOCM membership required. Drop in at any time!\nJoin us for a FREE\, drop- in infant feeding and postpartum support group designed to help parents fe el confident and connected. \nEvery Thursday | 10:15–11:45 am\n\nThrough December 2026\nGroup will not be held on April 9\, October 29\, December 24\, December 31\n\nFacilitated by: Nila Williamson RDN\, IBCLC & Emily S tephens MA\, LMHC LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260702T200000Z DTEND:20260702T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003430-1782997200-1783004400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Villainous Songs DTSTART:20260702T200000Z DTEND:20260702T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39779-1782997200-1783008000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260702T210000Z DTEND:20260702T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003814-1783000800-1783008000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Movie Night at Lacey Library: Across the Universe (PG-13) DTSTART:20260703T003000Z DTEND:20260703T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T120001Z UID:237167-1783013400-1783020600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Cult classics. Cool vibes. Free popcorn. \nJoin us for a seaso n of beloved cult films\, offbeat adventures\, and endlessly quotable mome nts. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new obse ssion\, first Thursday movie nights at the library are all about film\, fu n\, and community. Come solo\, bring a friend\, or make it a low-key date night. No tickets needed. Popcorn provided. Pajamas optional. \nFilms will be shown with open captions when available. Titles are selected for matur e audiences and may be rated PG-13 or R. \nAcross the Universe\nPG-13 ‧ 2007 ‧ Musical/Romance ‧ 2h 13m \nAn original musical film\, Across th e Universe is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s\, amid th e turbulent years of anti-war protest\, the struggle for free speech and c ivil rights\, mind exploration and rock ‘n roll. At once gritty\, whimsi cal and highly theatrical\, the story moves from high schools and universi ties in Massachusetts\, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manha ttan\, the Detroit riots\, the killing fields of Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. Combining live action with painted and three-dimensional an imation\, Across the Universe springs from the imagination of renowned dir ector Julie Taymor and writers Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais\, and feature s an array of Beatles songs that have come to define the period. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T120001Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260703T020000Z DTEND:20260703T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T061024Z UID:10005267-1783018800-1783026000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T061024Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260703T023000Z DTEND:20260703T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T001641Z UID:238389-1783020600-1783026000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001641Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260703T170000Z DTEND:20260703T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000911Z UID:234394-1783072800-1783094400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000911Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260703T180000Z DTEND:20260703T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000911Z UID:236835-1783076400-1783094400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000911Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Building Friday DTSTART:20260703T180000Z DTEND:20260703T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003604-1783076400-1783090800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to build your sturdiest fort! \n\n\n\n\n Free with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nPresented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Firework Fidget Spinners DTSTART:20260703T180000Z DTEND:20260703T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060053Z UID:10004093-1783076400-1783090800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Design a cardboard fidget spinner that shimmers like a firewor k on the 4th of July! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060053Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash DTSTART:20260703T203000Z DTEND:20260704T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003238-1783085400-1783103400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Listen and participate in Native Storytelling with Indigenous Storyteller Itsa Shash. \nItsa Shash is an Indipino storyteller\, poet\, a nd musician descended from Indeh (Apache)\, Nahua\, Chichimeca\, and Filip ino peoples. Itsa has been bringing social stories and music to schools an d social gatherings nationwide since he was 4 years old. It is a means to celebrate culture\, empower community\, and share wisdom and joy. \nStorie s at 1:30 pm\, 3 pm\, 4:30 pm\, & 6 pm \n  \nPresented by:\n \n  \n  \n   \n\nSupported by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lacey Fireworks Spectacular DTSTART:20260703T230000Z DTEND:20260704T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000911Z UID:232160-1783094400-1783119600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For 60 years\, Lacey has celebrated the holiday a day early wi th a free fireworks show\, local food vendors\, and live music! \nAs we ce lebrate America’s 250th birthday\, here’s a few important reminders: \ n– Rainier Vista Parks opens to the public at 3pm\n– Live music from Golden Hour Party Band\n– Free 3D glasses courtesy of Lacey Collision for our 10pm fireworks show\n– Visit Reptile Isle in our Kid Zone and a ll sorts of other all-ages fun\n– Food vendors are active 4 – 9pm. Pl ease note there is no onsite ATM\n– NO public parking at Rainier Vista this year. Additional parking available at Aspire Performing Arts Academy\ n– Only accessible parking available at Rainier Vista along with a drop -off area for families\n– From 3:30 to 9:30pm\, free shuttles run every 15 minutes from Timberline High School\, Komachin Middle School\, Lakes E lementary\, and PEAK Credit Union Administration Office with return trips after the fireworks \nFor more info and FAQs\, visit our website at https: //laceyparks.org/fireworks/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000911Z LOCATION:Rainier Vista Community Park\, 5475 45th Avenue Southeast\, Lacey \, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Friday Night: $3 Admission DTSTART:20260703T230000Z DTEND:20260704T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060053Z UID:10002818-1783094400-1783108800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:First Friday Night\n$3 Admission\, Exhibits\, Activities & Gue sts!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNative Storytelling with Itsa Shash: Story and Song\nLum i the Tooth Fairy from Light Dental Studios\nForces of Flight with the Oly mpia High School Aerospace Club\nWater Safety with the South Sound YMCA\nB ook Giveaway with South Sound Reading Foundation\n\n\n\n  \n\nGet Tickets \n\nFree with membership. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060053Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Olympia High School Aerospace Club DTSTART:20260704T000000Z DTEND:20260704T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10004075-1783098000-1783105200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore the forces of flight and discover how engineers make t hings launch\, glide\, hover\, and fly with the Aerospace Club from Olympi a High. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Danny Kelly/ Tone Roller DTSTART:20260704T020000Z DTEND:20260704T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000911Z UID:237832-1783105200-1783116000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Danny Kelly will open acoustically with friends\, followed by Tone Roller\, a rock band LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000911Z LOCATION:West Central Park\, 1919 Harrison Ave\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260704T020000Z DTEND:20260704T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T061019Z UID:10005268-1783105200-1783112400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T061019Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260704T023000Z DTEND:20260704T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T001641Z UID:238390-1783107000-1783112400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001641Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED DTSTART:20260704T160000Z DTEND:20260705T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060053Z UID:10002593-1783155600-1783184400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Museum is closed for the holiday. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060053Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260704T170000Z DTEND:20260704T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T000911Z UID:234395-1783159200-1783180800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T000911Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260704T180000Z DTEND:20260704T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:236836-1783162800-1783180800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tumwater Independence Day Parade DTSTART:20260704T180000Z DTEND:20260704T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T000418Z UID:238695-1783162800-1783162800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Find a viewing spot along the parade route and watch military and veteran’s groups\, high school cheer and dance teams\, classic cars\ , and more. Want to enter the parade? Visit the Parade page for online r egistration. \nCapitol Boulevard to Israel Road LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T000418Z LOCATION:Capital Blvd and Isreal Rd\, Tumwater X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260705T020000Z DTEND:20260705T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T060419Z UID:10005269-1783191600-1783198800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T060419Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show DTSTART:20260705T051500Z DTEND:20260705T071500Z DTSTAMP:20260703T000418Z UID:238698-1783203300-1783203300@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show\nTumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show is the biggest and best fireworks festival in the County – and it happe ns on the Tumwater Valley Golf Course driving range every year on July 4th ! \nActivities: DJ music\, inflatable activities (bounce houses\, obstacl e courses\, etc.) games (cornhole and volleyball)\, IMR Photography (FREE digital photos and 360 video!) plenty of food vendors\, and a lot more wai ting for you. \nProhibited items: NO pets\, alcohol\, or personal firewo rks are allowed in the festival. Please note that bags and coolers will be checked for prohibited items upon entry to the event. \nEvent gates open at 6:00 p.m.\; the fireworks show begins at 10:15 p.m. \nFestival entry:  FREE! \nEvent Parking: $10/car (cash only) benefits Thurston County Speci al Olympics. Event parking lot is adjacent to the Driving Range\, accessib le via E Street off Capitol Blvd. \nIMPORTANT – Traffic Plan:\nPlease no te the traffic plan for entrance and exit to the festival: Traffic restri ctions will be in place on Capitol Blvd. at E St. SE and Tumwater Valley D r. SE\, 4 p.m. – 12 midnight on July 4. \nTumwater Valley Drive will be open to event “passholders” only – staff\, volunteers\, and River’ s Edge buffet ticketholders. You will be required to show your provided pa ss for access. \nE Street SE will remain open for access to the event park ing lot. Event parking opens at 6 p.m. Entering the festival\, motorists w ill be restricted to right turns only. Leaving the festival\, motorists wi ll be limited to left turns only. LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T000418Z LOCATION:Tuwater Valley Golf Course\, 4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE\, Tumwate r\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260705T170000Z DTEND:20260705T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:234396-1783245600-1783267200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Firework Fidget Spinners DTSTART:20260705T180000Z DTEND:20260705T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060053Z UID:10004096-1783249200-1783263600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Design a cardboard fidget spinner that shimmers like a firewor k on the 4th of July! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060053Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260705T210000Z DTEND:20260705T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T001641Z UID:238391-1783260000-1783265400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001641Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Samba Olywa Practice Schedule DTSTART:20260706T000000Z DTEND:20260706T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:224365-1783270800-1783278000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Samba Olywa meets most Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm at the Ea gles Hall on 4th Ave in Olympia. All are welcome to attend to learn to dru m or dance to Samba and other Latin rhythms\, no experience necessary. Sma ll donation requested at the door but no one turned away for lack of funds . Samba Olywa is funded in part from a grant by Inspire Olympia. See our w ebsite for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:Eagles Grand Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260706T020000Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T060502Z UID:10005270-1783278000-1783285200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T060502Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260706T020000Z DTEND:20260706T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T000935Z UID:238776-1783278000-1783285200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T000935Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spirited Sprites: A Ghibli Studios Inspired Theater Adventure DTSTART:20260706T160000Z DTEND:20260706T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39782-1783328400-1783339200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life Writes Beautiful Monologues DTSTART:20260706T160000Z DTEND:20260706T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39789-1783328400-1783350000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260706T170000Z DTEND:20260706T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:234397-1783332000-1783353600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260706T173000Z DTEND:20260706T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005821-1783333800-1783337400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DSHS Mobile Office @ the Library! DTSTART:20260706T180000Z DTEND:20260706T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:236796-1783335600-1783350000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:DSHS Mobile Office is coming to the Olympia Timberland Library ’s parking lot! Hop on board between 11am and 3pm on Monday\, July 6 to apply for food\, cash\, and/or medical benefits. You can also drop off pap erwork\, complete a review\, make changes to an existing case or request a replacement EBT card. LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260706T180000Z DTEND:20260706T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003316-1783335600-1783350000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities P resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Miss Washington Pageant Contestants DTSTART:20260706T191500Z DTEND:20260706T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10004069-1783340100-1783346400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet the contestants from the Miss Washington Pageant. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv All-Skills Teen Camp DTSTART:20260706T200000Z DTEND:20260706T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39797-1783342800-1783353600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260706T210000Z DTEND:20260706T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003817-1783346400-1783353600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260707T020000Z DTEND:20260707T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T061154Z UID:10005271-1783364400-1783371600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T061154Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spirited Sprites: A Ghibli Studios Inspired Theater Adventure DTSTART:20260707T160000Z DTEND:20260707T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39783-1783414800-1783425600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life Writes Beautiful Monologues DTSTART:20260707T160000Z DTEND:20260707T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39790-1783414800-1783436400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3'X5' American Flag giveaway by The American Legion DTSTART:20260707T170000Z DTEND:20260707T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260628T060911Z UID:237441-1783418400-1783432800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Free 3’x5â€Č American Flags will be given out on Tuesday Jul y 7 and Thursday\, July 9 from 10AM to 2PM.There are 100 flags available o n a first come\, first served basis. The American Legion Post home is loca ted at 202 Central Street N.E.\, Suite 140 in Olympia. (In the Church Riet zke Johnson Law Building\, directly across the street from the State and C entral Grill) LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T060911Z LOCATION:American Legion Post 3\, 202 Central Street N.E.\, Suite 140\, Ol ympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260707T170000Z DTEND:20260707T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T001321Z UID:234398-1783418400-1783440000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T001321Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260707T173000Z DTEND:20260707T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T001321Z UID:236461-1783420200-1783423800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T001321Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260707T180000Z DTEND:20260707T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003388-1783422000-1783436400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv All-Skills Teen Camp DTSTART:20260707T200000Z DTEND:20260707T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39798-1783429200-1783440000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260707T210000Z DTEND:20260707T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003820-1783432800-1783440000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circle / CĂ­rculo de ConversaciĂłn en Españo l DTSTART:20260707T230000Z DTEND:20260708T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T001321Z UID:237188-1783440000-1783445400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a welcoming and informal space where Spanish speak ers and Spanish learners can come together to connect\, practice\, and bui ld community. This conversation-based program is open to all levels (from beginners to native speaker) and is designed to support language learning through real\, meaningful interaction. \nParticipants will have the opport unity to practice speaking and listening in Spanish\, share experiences\, and learn from one another in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whet her you’re looking to improve your skills\, meet new people\, or simply enjoy conversation en español\, this is a space for you. \nNo registratio n required. Just drop in and join the conversation! \nMade possible by the Friends of the Lacey Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T001321Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leathermaking Workshop: Make a Bookmark with Arbutus Folk School DTSTART:20260707T233000Z DTEND:20260708T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T061141Z UID:236801-1783441800-1783447200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For adults. This event is limited to 15 participants\, and req uires registration. To register\, click the blue register button. \nMake y our own leather bookmark(s) with Arbutus Folk School! Led by instructor Da vey Stevenson\, participants will have the opportunity to learn introducto ry leatherworking and leather design techniques while creating their own p ersonalized leather bookmark\, with access to a variety of stamps and dyes and stitching. No prior experience needed. All tools & materials are prov ided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T061141Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260708T020000Z DTEND:20260708T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T060819Z UID:10005272-1783450800-1783458000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T060819Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spirited Sprites: A Ghibli Studios Inspired Theater Adventure DTSTART:20260708T160000Z DTEND:20260708T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39784-1783501200-1783512000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life Writes Beautiful Monologues DTSTART:20260708T160000Z DTEND:20260708T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39791-1783501200-1783522800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale DTSTART:20260708T170000Z DTEND:20260708T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T061141Z UID:229947-1783504800-1783515600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County is pleased t o announce the resumption of our twice monthly plant sales beginning on Ap ril 22nd. Our sales will be open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Wednesda y of every month through October\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have a healthy and vigorous selection of perennials\, shrubs\, native plants and trees at bargain prices. Our nonprofit sales support the Master Gardening and Master Composting and Recycling Programs of Thurston County.\nOur volu nteers at the Plant Sale Nursery are available to provide you with persona l shopping services and offer general gardening guidance. Also available a re items from our gifted Artisans Committee.\nWe are located at Dirt Works Garden\, located behind Yauger Park at 530 Altra Street in West Olympia. \nMark your calendars! We can hardly wait! LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T061141Z LOCATION:Dirt Works\, Yauger Park\, Olympia\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260708T170000Z DTEND:20260708T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T001321Z UID:234399-1783504800-1783526400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T001321Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260708T180000Z DTEND:20260708T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T001321Z UID:229630-1783508400-1783515600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Medicare Overview from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors/SHIBA.  Topics include the basics of Medicare\, fraud awareness \, and how to get help paying for Medicare if you need it.\nNo registratio n necessary\; just stop at the front desk to ask for the room. \nOlympia S enior Center\n222 Columbia St. NW\nOlympia\, WA 98501 \n360-586-6181 Ext 1 22 LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T001321Z LOCATION:Olympia Senior Center\, 222 Columbia St. NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 9850 1\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260708T200000Z DTEND:20260708T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003433-1783515600-1783522800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv All-Skills Teen Camp DTSTART:20260708T200000Z DTEND:20260708T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39799-1783515600-1783526400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260708T210000Z DTEND:20260708T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003823-1783519200-1783526400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tales & Tails: Senior Storytime with Therapy Dog Hallie DTSTART:20260708T210000Z DTEND:20260708T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T001141Z UID:237203-1783519200-1783524600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Seniors are invited to a relaxed\, welcoming gathering featuri ng gentle read-alouds and the soothing presence of gentle Hallie\, a certi fied therapy dog who loves a good story and a scratch behind the ears. \nP articipants are welcome to listen or share short excerpts from books\, ess ays\, or poetry—whatever feels meaningful in the moment. \nSpending time with therapy dogs has been shown to reduce stress\, lower blood pressure\ , and promote feelings of calm\, connection\, and well-being. Combined wit h shared stories and conversation\, this program offers a peaceful space t o slow down\, connect with others\, and enjoy the simple comfort of being together. \nTea and cookies provided. Just bring your love of stories\, do gs\, and good company. \nMade possible by the support of the Friends of th e Lacey Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T001141Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:250th Anniversary: 1st Reading of the Declaration of Independence DTSTART:20260708T220000Z DTEND:20260709T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T001141Z UID:236898-1783522800-1783530000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:“Join Us” under the Capitol Dome at 3 PM on July 8th\, 202 6\, and hear the Declaration of Independence read by members of George Rog ers Clark Chapter\, Sons of the American Revolution and Sacajawea Chapter\ , Daughters of the American Revolution. These are direct descendants of fa milies who heard the document read for the first time on July 8th\, 1776\, on town commons\, and greens\, up and down the east coast. \nThis is a si multaneous reading across the entire nation\, at the same time in every st ate\, including Alaska and Hawaii. Large and small cities alike have volun teered to participate in this ceremony. “Join Us” was the phrase used by Benjamin Franklin and since this is one of our founding documents\, it applies just as much today as it did 250 years ago. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T001141Z LOCATION:Washington State Capitol Building\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW\, Olymp ia\, 98504\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crochet Dish Scrubbies DTSTART:20260709T003000Z DTEND:20260709T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T000312Z UID:238875-1783531800-1783540800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:đŸ§¶ Crochet a Dish Scrubby\nSip n Craft Class \nAlways wanted to learn how to crochet? Join our beginner-friendly workshop to master yo ur very first dish scrubby! \nYou’ll learn the basic stitches needed to make these quick\, textured\, and colorful scrubbies for your kitchen or t o give as gifts. \n‱ Date: Wednesday July 8\n‱ Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm\ n‱ Location: Serenity Springs Homestead\n6248 110th Ave SW\nOlympia\, WA 98501\n‱ Cost: $25 per person\nWhat’s Included:\n‱ Step-by-step\, h ands-on instruction in a small group setting so you get all the help you n eed.\n‱ Join us whether you’re a beginner and have never crocheted\, i f you’re intermediate and want to learn something new\, or if you’re a dvanced and want to join us for fun.\n‱ All the yarn and hooks you’ll need to create your first scrubby will be provided.\n‱ Beverage and snac ks provided (feel free to bring your own snacks.) \nWhat to Bring:\nEveryt hing is provided in your registration fee! Just bring yourself and a willi ngness to learn. Optional: Feel free to bring your own 5.0mm (H) crochet h ook if you have one! \nHow to Register:\nSpace is limited to ensure everyo ne gets personalized attention. You must reserve your spot in advance! \n 👉 Grab your tickets by messaging or emailing Serenity Springs Homestead \nhttps://www.facebook.com/SerenitySpringsHomestead \nserenityspringsfarm stand@outlook.com \nPlease include full name\, phone\, and email and payme nt preference. I will send you a payment link. Payments accepted include V enmo\, Cash App\, or Paypal.\nIf you need to pay by card we can arrange th at. \nCheck in at the Gift Shop upon arrival. The Gift Shop will be open a ll day. Feel free to arrive early and shop before class. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000312Z LOCATION:Serenity Springs Homestead\, 6248 110th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 9 8512\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LoveOly Music in the Park 2026 DTSTART:20260709T010000Z DTEND:20260730T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005893-1783533600-1785355200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Olympia Downtown Alliance is excited to bring back Music i n the Park\, presented by Olympia Federal Savings\, a beloved summer tradi tion featuring live\, local music in beautiful downtown settings. Join us for four Wednesdays of free outdoor concerts at Sylvester Park and Port Pl aza.\n\nWhether you’re dancing with friends or relaxing on a picnic blan ket\, this series is your invitation to celebrate summer with music\, comm unity\, and good vibes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Sylvester Park\, 615 Washington Street\, Olympia\, WA 98501\, 615 Washington St SE\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ADULTS - Summer Evening Improv: All Skill Levels! DTSTART:20260709T013000Z DTEND:20260709T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:40144-1783535400-1783542600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260709T020000Z DTEND:20260709T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T060703Z UID:10005273-1783537200-1783544400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T060703Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spirited Sprites: A Ghibli Studios Inspired Theater Adventure DTSTART:20260709T160000Z DTEND:20260709T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39785-1783587600-1783598400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life Writes Beautiful Monologues DTSTART:20260709T160000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39792-1783587600-1783609200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet Real Farm Animals with Animal Encounters DTSTART:20260709T160000Z DTEND:20260710T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060926Z UID:236123-1783587600-1783616400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Pet farm animals from Animal Encounters! Kids can meet a varie ty of critters while learning fun facts about each one. Every animal is ca red for in a loving\, lifelong home\, ensuring they are happy\, healthy\, gentle\, and ready to meet you! \nPresented by Small to Tall Pediatric Den tistry\nSupported by City of Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060926Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3'X5' American Flag giveaway by The American Legion DTSTART:20260709T170000Z DTEND:20260709T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T060235Z UID:237575-1783591200-1783605600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Free 3’x5â€Č American Flags will be given out on Tuesday Jul y 7 and Thursday\, July 9 from 10AM to 2PM.There are 100 flags available o n a first come\, first served basis. The American Legion Post home is loca ted at 202 Central Street N.E.\, Suite 140 in Olympia. (In the Church Riet zke Johnson Law Building\, directly across the street from the State and C entral Grill) LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T060235Z LOCATION:American Legion Post 3\, 202 Central Street N.E.\, Suite 140\, Ol ympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260709T170000Z DTEND:20260709T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T060235Z UID:234400-1783591200-1783612800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T060235Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:â›” Sailboat Regatta DTSTART:20260709T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000523Z UID:10004222-1783591200-1784390400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use recycled materials to build a boat and race in the sailboa t regatta! \n\n \n  \nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineu p. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000523Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group DTSTART:20260709T171500Z DTEND:20260709T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10002722-1783592100-1783597500@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group\nNo registration or HOCM membership required. Drop in at any time!\nJoin us for a FREE\, drop- in infant feeding and postpartum support group designed to help parents fe el confident and connected. \nEvery Thursday | 10:15–11:45 am\n\nThrough December 2026\nGroup will not be held on April 9\, October 29\, December 24\, December 31\n\nFacilitated by: Nila Williamson RDN\, IBCLC & Emily S tephens MA\, LMHC LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Time DTSTART:20260709T180000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003529-1783594800-1783609200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet the worms of the worm bin\, play Bug Bingo\, construct a greenhouse necklace\, help us plant\, and get your hands in the dirt of th e Children’s Garden. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities Presented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo DTSTART:20260709T180000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T001435Z UID:236303-1783594800-1783609200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Andrea Wilbur-Sigo\, proud member of the Squaxin Island Tribe and the SteChess Family\, is the first known woman carver of many generati ons of carvers and a master of many Coast Salish art forms. Watch Andrea d emonstrate traditional carving. \nPresented by Nisqually Indian Tribe\nSup ported by NEA LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T001435Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260709T200000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003436-1783602000-1783609200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv All-Skills Teen Camp DTSTART:20260709T200000Z DTEND:20260709T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39800-1783602000-1783612800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elderhood Roundtable DTSTART:20260709T200000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T001435Z UID:236806-1783602000-1783609200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A Guided Conversation Series for Older Adults \nElderhood Roun dtable is a welcoming\, facilitated discussion series for older adults who enjoy meaningful conversation and connection. Participants gather togethe r to socialize\, reflect\, and discuss topics of shared interest. \nConver sations may include subjects such as family and grandkids\, gardening\, pe ts\, aging and health\, coping strategies for life changes\, and even poss ible service projects participants may wish to explore together. \nSession s are designed to foster connection\, reduce isolation\, and support thoug htful engagement with the experience of aging. \nLight refreshments may be served. \nFacilitated by The Elderhood Senior Alliance. Find more informa tion online here: https://www.elderhoodsenioralliance.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T001435Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260709T210000Z DTEND:20260709T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003826-1783605600-1783612800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner belly dance classes DTSTART:20260710T013000Z DTEND:20260710T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T061343Z UID:237534-1783621800-1783625400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fun exercise in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior experience need ed\, just a desire to move and have fun doing it. \nClass meets for one ho ur each week\, beginning July 9 – 6:30-7:30\, taught by Kashani\, direct or of Olympia’s premier belly dance troupe since 1980\, Mas Uda Dancers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T061343Z LOCATION:Mas Uda Studio SE of Lacey X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260710T020000Z DTEND:20260710T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T060042Z UID:10005274-1783623600-1783630800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T060042Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260710T023000Z DTEND:20260710T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T061343Z UID:238392-1783625400-1783630800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T061343Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spirited Sprites: A Ghibli Studios Inspired Theater Adventure DTSTART:20260710T160000Z DTEND:20260710T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39786-1783674000-1783684800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life Writes Beautiful Monologues DTSTART:20260710T160000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39793-1783674000-1783695600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lavender Festival at The Evergreen Lavender Farm DTSTART:20260710T170000Z DTEND:20260710T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T061343Z UID:229756-1783677600-1783699200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come for our 1st 2-day Lavender Festival. We have 17 preferre d vendors attending\, including food vendors\, Espresso (Saturday)\, ice c ream\, lavender-lemonade\, and many handmade arts and crafts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T061343Z LOCATION:The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm\, 9733 Evergreen Valley Rd\, O lympia\, 98513\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260710T170000Z DTEND:20260710T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T061343Z UID:234401-1783677600-1783699200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T061343Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Market Skills Center's 40th Celebration Car Show and BBQ DTSTART:20260710T170000Z DTEND:20260711T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T180601Z UID:236910-1783677600-1783710000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:New Market Skills Center is kicking off our 40th celebration\, with a Car Show and BBQ on Friday\, July 10th from 10am – 7pm (BBQ ends at 2pm\, food trucks available from 3pm – 7pm). The event is located on the New Market campus\, 7299 New Market St. SW\, Tumwater\, WA 98501. Str oll through rows of stunning cars\, meet our talented students\, and enjoy a hot dog off the grill as we begin our year-long celebration of student success and community partnerships. Interested in registering your car for the event\, visit bit.ly/car-nmsk-26. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180601Z LOCATION:New Market Skills Center\, 7299 New Market Street SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Building Friday DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003607-1783681200-1783695600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to build your sturdiest fort! \n\n\n\n\n Free with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nPresented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fire Hats & Badges DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T060053Z UID:10004108-1783681200-1783695600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a free tinfoil badge or a paper fire hat to celebrate Fir e Rescue Spectacular\, or purchase and design a hat to beat the heat ($15 plus tax). \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSpo nsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060053Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T000308Z UID:236306-1783681200-1783695600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Andrea Wilbur-Sigo\, proud member of the Squaxin Island Tribe and the SteChess Family\, is the first known woman carver of many generati ons of carvers and a master of many Coast Salish art forms. Watch Andrea d emonstrate traditional carving. \nPresented by Nisqually Indian Tribe\nSup ported by NEA LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T000308Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T000308Z UID:236837-1783681200-1783699200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T000308Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plaza Pop-Up: Boat Building DTSTART:20260710T190000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T061116Z UID:237369-1783684800-1783695600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Think you’ve got what it takes to engineer a boat? Join the WET Science Center educators at the East Bay Public Plaza. Use a variety o f materials to craft your boat and refine your design as you test it in ou r reclaimed water stream. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T061116Z LOCATION:East Bay Public Plaza X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Improv All-Skills Teen Camp DTSTART:20260710T200000Z DTEND:20260710T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39801-1783688400-1783699200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Racing Across Budd Inlet: Olympia Dragon Boat Festival DTSTART:20260711T000000Z DTEND:20260711T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T000935Z UID:236960-1783702800-1783702800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This two-day festival on July 10th and 11th will take place at Port Plaza in downtown Olympia. We will be kicking off this year on the evening of the 10th\, where we will feature our opening ceremony as well as live music and performance. Then on the 11th we will be holding races a cross Budd Inlet with over 40 regional teams from across the PNW signed up to be in attendance as well as several community teams representing local organizations. There will be food vendors and other activity tables for t hose spectators who come out to see the competition. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T000935Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics DTSTART:20260711T003000Z DTEND:20260711T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T000935Z UID:238733-1783704600-1783708200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday evenings at the Soul Healing Center for guid ed and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body\, breathing and lovin g kindness\, for those who are new and experienced in mediation. Offered b y Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika\, two BhikkhunÄ«s sharing their pra ctice from the Theravada tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Dhamma questi ons and discussion welcomed following mediation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T000935Z LOCATION:Soul Healing Center\, 1403 Garfield Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260711T020000Z DTEND:20260711T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T060808Z UID:238777-1783710000-1783717200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T060808Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Now!?/ Danika and Benny DTSTART:20260711T020000Z DTEND:20260711T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T060808Z UID:237845-1783710000-1783720800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Danika and Benny a wonderful acoustic duo opening for The Now\ , electro rock. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T060808Z LOCATION:West Central Park\, 1919 Harrison Ave\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260711T020000Z DTEND:20260711T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T060802Z UID:10005275-1783710000-1783717200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T060802Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260711T023000Z DTEND:20260711T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T000001Z UID:238487-1783711800-1783717200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000001Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Racing Across Budd Inlet: Olympia Dragon Boat Festival DTSTART:20260711T150000Z DTEND:20260711T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T000001Z UID:236962-1783756800-1783782000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This two-day festival on July 10th and 11th will take place at Port Plaza in downtown Olympia. We will be kicking off this year on the evening of the 10th\, where we will feature our opening ceremony as well as live music and performance. Then on the 11th we will be holding races a cross Budd Inlet with over 40 regional teams from across the PNW signed up to be in attendance as well as several community teams representing local organizations. There will be food vendors and other activity tables for t hose spectators who come out to see the competition. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000001Z LOCATION:Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza\, 701 Columbia Street NW\, Olympia \, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fire Rescue Spectacular DTSTART:20260711T160000Z DTEND:20260711T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T000001Z UID:234978-1783760400-1783778400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Get pumped for Fire Rescue Spectacular\, the ultimate firefigh ter and first-responder experience for kids! The free street fair is held outside the Museum and is guaranteed to be an action-packed day. Kids can explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles\, take the Jr. Firefighter Challenge\, meet Sparky the Fire Dog\, and more! \nPresented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T000001Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lavender Festival at The Evergreen Lavender Farm DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T060818Z UID:229757-1783764000-1783785600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come for our 1st 2-day Lavender Festival. We have 17 preferre d vendors attending\, including food vendors\, Espresso (Saturday)\, ice c ream\, lavender-lemonade\, and many handmade arts and crafts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T060818Z LOCATION:The Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm\, 9733 Evergreen Valley Rd\, O lympia\, 98513\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T060818Z UID:234402-1783764000-1783785600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T060818Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonderful Water Birds DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000841Z UID:237374-1783764000-1783785600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:From diving ducks to bathing bald eagles\, water is important to birds! Experiment with bird beaks\, build a beach nest\, and make craft s to learn about different water birds. Join us at 1 pm for a presentation and bird bath craft workshop led by South Sound Bird Alliance. Max 25 par ticipants for bird bath workshop. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000841Z LOCATION:LOTT WET Science Center\, 500 Adams Street NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98 501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Annual Loblolly Lavender Festival DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000841Z UID:238124-1783764000-1783785600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:💜 LOBLOLLY LAVENDER FESTIVAL 💜\nJoin us a beautiful summ er weekend surrounded by blooming lavender at our 3rd Annual Loblolly Lave nder Festival!\n📅 July 11th & 12th\n⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM\n📍 2950 SE Ly nch Rd\, Shelton\, WA 98584\n(Just 3 miles down Lynch Rd)\nSpend the day s oaking up the sunshine\, strolling through fragrant lavender fields\, and enjoying everything our festival has to offer:\n✹ 20+ amazing local vend ors\n🍮 Delicious food trucks\nđŸŽ¶ Live music\n💜 Gorgeous lavender i n full bloom – Available for U-Cut!\nBring your friends and family\, rel ax\, shop\, and celebrate summer with us. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the season and make lasting memories!\nWe can’t wait to see you there đŸ’« LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000841Z LOCATION:Loblolly Lavender Farm\, 2950 SE Lynch Rd\, Shelton\, 98584\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Westminster Summer Bazaar DTSTART:20260711T170000Z DTEND:20260712T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000841Z UID:237902-1783764000-1783792800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant summer bazaar bringing together the best of our community! Browse unique handmade treasures from talented local cr aft vendors. \nFuel your shopping with delicious bites from community food trucks\, offering flavors to satisfy every craving—from savory to sweet . \nWhether you’re hunting for one-of-a-kind gifts\, supporting local ma kers\, or simply soaking up the summer atmosphere with family and friends\ , this bazaar promises a day of discovery\, flavor\, and community connect ion. \nPerfect for: Families\, foodies\, art lovers\, and anyone looking t o celebrate summer with their neighbors! \nIf you are interested in being a vendor\, please visit www.wpcoly.org and sign up! Cost ranges from $10 – $20. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000841Z LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1925 Boulevard Rd\, SE\, Olympi a\, WA X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fire Hats & Badges DTSTART:20260711T180000Z DTEND:20260711T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T121438Z UID:10004111-1783767600-1783782000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a free tinfoil badge or a paper fire hat to celebrate Fir e Rescue Spectacular\, or purchase and design a hat to beat the heat ($15 plus tax). \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSpo nsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T121438Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260711T180000Z DTEND:20260711T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000841Z UID:236838-1783767600-1783785600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000841Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lacey South Sound BBQ Festival DTSTART:20260711T180000Z DTEND:20260712T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000841Z UID:238692-1783767600-1783796400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you love slow-cooked traditional BBQ? Well here’s your ch ance to get your taste buds satisfied. On behalf of the Lacey South Sound Chamber and community partners\, we welcome one and all to the mouthwateri ng world of BBQ at the South Sound BBQ Festival in Lacey\, WA! There will be live entertainment\, free kids activities\, chicken wing eating contest \, adult-only beer & wine garden\, outdoor activities\, vendors\, and SO M UCH MORE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T000841Z LOCATION:Huntamer Park\, 618 woodland Square Loop SE\, Lacey\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:No Hate! Festival DTSTART:20260711T183000Z DTEND:20260712T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T001121Z UID:238320-1783769400-1783807200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one day music festival and contra dance in suppo rt of No Hate in WA State!\nNo Hate in WA State is working to stand up for every student’s right to fair\, safe\, and equal schools. \nWe are stan ding up against two harmful 2026 initiatives that could take away student privacy and safety. These measures\, pushed by a megamillionaire\, would t ake away protections for all students and prevent girls\, cis and trans\, from playing sports with their friends. \nNo Hate in WA State believes in equality. Our laws have worked for 20 years\, and we intend to keep our ki ds safe. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001121Z LOCATION:Olympia Friends Meeting House\, 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympi a\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Traditional Vietnamese Musical Instruments DTSTART:20260711T210000Z DTEND:20260711T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T001121Z UID:238467-1783778400-1783782000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:đŸŽ¶ Experience the Melodies of Vietnam: Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu Live! đŸŽ¶\nImmerse yourself in a captivating afternoon of cultural herita ge and musical mastery. The Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu Vietnamese Music Instrume nts Group invites you to a special live performance showcasing the rich\, enchanting sounds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.\nSet agai nst the stunning backdrop of the Legislative Building’s historic Rotunda \, this family-friendly performance offers a rare opportunity to experienc e classical Vietnamese artistry right in the heart of Washington’s capit al.\nWe are incredibly honored to announce that this performance will feat ure special guest appearances by:\nSenior Master Musician Vo Ha Khue from Seattle.\nMusician Kim Uyen from Toronto\, Canada.\nArtisan Vo Hoang Ca fr om Seattle.\nTheir exceptional talent and artistry promise to elevate the afternoon\, making this “Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu” concert an unforgettabl e cultural experience!\n📅 Event Details\nDate: July 11\, 2026\nTime: 2: 00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.\nLocation: Legislative Building – Rotunda\nAddress : 416 Sid Snyder Ave\, Olympia\, WA 98504\nCome celebrate tradition\, comm unity\, and the beautiful harmonies of Vietnam. Don’t miss this vibrant cultural showcase! LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001121Z LOCATION:Legislative Building – Rotunda\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave\, Olympia\, 98504\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends DTSTART:20260711T210000Z DTEND:20260712T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T001121Z UID:238717-1783778400-1783789200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, July 11th from 2pm to 3pm for an Artist Con versation with Susan Christian and friends\, a relaxed afternoon discussio n in the gallery surrounding the current exhibition Slow Work. \nFREE to a ttend \nChildhood’s End Gallery\n222 4th Ave W\nOlympia\, WA 98501 \nchi ldhoods-end-gallery.com\ninfo@childhoods-end-gallery.com \n*Seating is lim ited LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001121Z LOCATION:Childhood’s End Gallery\, 222 4th Ave West\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Family Movie Days - The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales DTSTART:20260711T230000Z DTEND:20260712T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T001121Z UID:237208-1783785600-1783791000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for three magical afternoons of fantasy\, adventure\, laughter\, and unforgettable creatures! Bring the whole family \, cool off at the library\, and enjoy a free movie experience together. P opcorn provided. \nFamilies\, kids\, grandparents\, and movie lovers of al l ages are welcome! \nThe Big Bad Fox & Other Tales\nG ‧ 2017 ‧ Advent ure/Fantasy ‧ 1h 22m \nFrom the creators of the Academy Award-nominated Ernest & Celestine comes another hilarious\, heartwarming tale of animal m isfits destined to become a classic. \nThe countryside isn’t always as c alm and peaceful as it’s made out to be\, and the animals on this farm a re particularly strange: a fox who mothers a family of chicks\, a rabbit w ho plays the stork\, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you think life in the country is a walk in the park\, think again! Directors Benjami n Renner and Patrick Imbert adapt Renner’s own acclaimed graphic novel i n this delirious slapstick comedy about family and the anxieties of modern life. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001121Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evenings at the Falls DTSTART:20260711T230000Z DTEND:20260712T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T001121Z UID:238352-1783785600-1783796400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Olympia Tumwater Foundation is excited to launch Evenings at the Falls\, a new summer event series at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls . Presented by Friends of the Falls\, the series brings together live musi c\, local food and beverages\, and the natural beauty of one of the South Sound’s most iconic destinations. \nThe first event in the Evenings at t he Falls series will take place on Saturday\, July 11\, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe July event will featur e Erina\, the musical project of Seattle-based songwriter and multi-instru mentalist Jessie Branch. Blending dreamy melodies with heartfelt lyrics\, Erina’s music reflects the mood and beauty of the Pacific Northwest whil e creating a memorable live experience. \nGuests will enjoy live music ove rlooking the falls while gathering with friends and family in the park. La Esquinita will be onsite serving food for purchase\, and Well 80 Brewhous e will host a beer garden featuring beverages available for purchase. \nEv enings at the Falls also celebrates Friends of the Falls\, the Olympia Tum water Foundation’s membership program supporting the preservation\, stew ardship\, and future of Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Membership support helps ensure the park remains a welcoming community resource while advanc ing new opportunities for education\, preservation\, and public enjoyment. \n“Evenings at the Falls is a wonderful opportunity to experience the b eauty of Brewery Park while connecting with friends\, neighbors\, and the broader community\,” said Todd Cutts\, Executive Director of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation. “Whether you’re already a Friend of the Falls or discovering the park for the first time\, we’re excited to bring people together through great music\, local food and beverages\, and a truly uni que setting to enjoy all summer long.” \nAdditional Evenings at the Fall s events are scheduled for: \n\nSaturday\, August 8 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm\nSa turday\, August 22 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 5 | 4:00 – 7 :00 pm\n\nFor more information about Evenings at the Falls and Friends of the Falls\, visit the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001121Z LOCATION:Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls\, 110 Deschutes Pkwy SW\, Tumwater \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Amira's Belly Dance Cabaret DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T061001Z UID:236339-1783796400-1783800000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Starting June 13\, 2026\, join us the second Saturday of every month at 7 pm for Amira’s Belly Dance Cabaret. Each show features fabul ous professional belly dancers and rising stars\, plus mini dance lessons and open floor time for anyone who wants to get their shimmy on! \nGreat C uisine of India is located in downtown Olympia at 116 4th Ave W. Free park ing in the lot on Columbia (look for the colorful mural). \nReservations a re recommended.\nReserve your table online or call the restaurant at (360) 943-3442.\nWebsite: www.greatcuisineofindiaolympiawa.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T061001Z LOCATION:Great Cuisine of India\, 116 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T061001Z UID:238778-1783796400-1783803600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T061001Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arrington De Dionyso/ Bee Hees DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T061001Z UID:237850-1783796400-1783807200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:LIve music! LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T061001Z LOCATION:West Central Park\, 1919 Harrison Ave\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Olympia Elks #186 Membership Drive DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000401Z UID:238328-1783796400-1783810800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Dance to the classic sounds of the Randy Band. East Coast Swin g dance lesson 7-8pm. Live music 8-11pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000401Z LOCATION:Elks Lodge X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260712T020000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060722Z UID:10005276-1783796400-1783803600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060722Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260712T023000Z DTEND:20260712T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000401Z UID:238488-1783798200-1783803600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000401Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blooming with Beth DTSTART:20260712T160000Z DTEND:20260712T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10002866-1783846800-1783854000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Neurodiversity Affirming Parent Coaching\n\nCome for Sunday Se nsory Friendly time and pop by Acorn classroom for some neurodiversity aff irming support from parent educator and coach Beth Kim. \nFree with admiss ion or membership. \nApril 19\, May 3\, June 7\, July 12\, & August 9 | 9 :00 – 11:00 am\nFirst Friday Nights from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on May 1 & Aug . 7\n  \n\nAbout Beth Kim\, MAEd\n\n\nBeth Kim is an early childhood educ ation professor\, mom\, certified peer counselor\, and a Kindergarten-coll ege level educator with 15 years of experience. She is here to encourage a nd collaborate with you as you navigate the ups and downs of caring for yo urself and your family. \nShe has a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental P sychology from The Evergreen State College\, & a Master’s in Education f rom Pacific Lutheran University. She brings the latest information and str ategies together with her own hard-won expertise. LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260712T170000Z DTEND:20260712T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000401Z UID:234403-1783850400-1783872000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000401Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Annual Loblolly Lavender Festival DTSTART:20260712T170000Z DTEND:20260712T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000401Z UID:238129-1783850400-1783872000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:💜 LOBLOLLY LAVENDER FESTIVAL 💜\nJoin us a beautiful summ er weekend surrounded by blooming lavender at our 3rd Annual Loblolly Lave nder Festival!\n📅 July 11th & 12th\n⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM\n📍 2950 SE Ly nch Rd\, Shelton\, WA 98584\n(Just 3 miles down Lynch Rd)\nSpend the day s oaking up the sunshine\, strolling through fragrant lavender fields\, and enjoying everything our festival has to offer:\n✹ 20+ amazing local vend ors\n🍮 Delicious food trucks\nđŸŽ¶ Live music\n💜 Gorgeous lavender i n full bloom – Available for U-Cut!\nBring your friends and family\, rel ax\, shop\, and celebrate summer with us. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the season and make lasting memories!\nWe can’t wait to see you there đŸ’« LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T000401Z LOCATION:Loblolly Lavender Farm\, 2950 SE Lynch Rd\, Shelton\, 98584\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fire Hats & Badges DTSTART:20260712T180000Z DTEND:20260712T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T120420Z UID:10004114-1783854000-1783868400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a free tinfoil badge or a paper fire hat to celebrate Fir e Rescue Spectacular\, or purchase and design a hat to beat the heat ($15 plus tax). \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSpo nsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T120420Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260712T210000Z DTEND:20260712T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:238489-1783864800-1783870200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Samba Olywa Practice Schedule DTSTART:20260713T000000Z DTEND:20260713T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:224366-1783875600-1783882800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Samba Olywa meets most Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm at the Ea gles Hall on 4th Ave in Olympia. All are welcome to attend to learn to dru m or dance to Samba and other Latin rhythms\, no experience necessary. Sma ll donation requested at the door but no one turned away for lack of funds . Samba Olywa is funded in part from a grant by Inspire Olympia. See our w ebsite for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:Eagles Grand Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260713T020000Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:238779-1783882800-1783890000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260713T020000Z DTEND:20260713T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060202Z UID:10005277-1783882800-1783890000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060202Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluey & Bingo Bash! DTSTART:20260713T160000Z DTEND:20260713T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39805-1783933200-1783944000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theater Camp DTSTART:20260713T160000Z DTEND:20260713T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39812-1783933200-1783954800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260713T170000Z DTEND:20260713T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:234404-1783936800-1783958400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260713T173000Z DTEND:20260713T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T001014Z UID:10005822-1783938600-1783942200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T001014Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260713T180000Z DTEND:20260713T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003319-1783940400-1783954800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities P resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sharon Grange 800 Blood Drive DTSTART:20260713T180000Z DTEND:20260714T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:239206-1783940400-1783962000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sharon Grange #800 blood drive on Monday\, Jul y 13\, 2026. Appointments are available between 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Ther e is a huge shortage right now. We could really use your donation. Sign up for your appointment here: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/08/redirectgroup.html?s=127D\nDonor Promotion:\nDonate & Win $10\,0 00 Gift Card:Details: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/win June 1 – July 30\ , 2026 Donate in June or July & Enter to Win a trip a $10\,000 digital gas gift card. 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LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:Sharon Grange 800\, 912 S Bank Rd\, Oakville\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Half Blood DTSTART:20260713T200000Z DTEND:20260713T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39819-1783947600-1783958400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260713T210000Z DTEND:20260713T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003829-1783951200-1783958400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260714T020000Z DTEND:20260714T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T061107Z UID:10005278-1783969200-1783976400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T061107Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluey & Bingo Bash! DTSTART:20260714T160000Z DTEND:20260714T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39806-1784019600-1784030400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theater Camp DTSTART:20260714T160000Z DTEND:20260714T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39813-1784019600-1784041200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260714T170000Z DTEND:20260714T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T060321Z UID:234405-1784023200-1784044800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T060321Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260714T173000Z DTEND:20260714T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:236464-1784025000-1784028600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lactation and Infant Feeding Support DTSTART:20260714T173000Z DTEND:20260714T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:223448-1784025000-1784030400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This support group is led by a board-certified lactation consu ltant. Support group is open to all expecting\, nursing\, or pumping paren ts and their babies. During each group session\, there will be weekly topi cs\, weight checks\, connection with other lactating parents\, and opportu nities for questions and support. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Thurston County Public Health and Social Services\, 412 Lilly Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260714T180000Z DTEND:20260714T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003391-1784026800-1784041200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T120412Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Half Blood DTSTART:20260714T200000Z DTEND:20260714T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39820-1784034000-1784044800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260714T210000Z DTEND:20260714T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T120420Z UID:10003832-1784037600-1784044800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T120420Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dollhouses and the Mighty Power of Miniatures DTSTART:20260714T230000Z DTEND:20260715T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:236811-1784044800-1784050200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Miniatures serve a wide variety of functions across the world\ , but one common theme is their ability to spark imagination\, improve moo d\, and provide comfort—especially during difficult and uncertain times. \nIn this talk\, explore the surprising and inspiring history of miniatur es. See how people have demonstrated astonishing creativity and resourcefu lness in tiny scale during wars\, economic disasters\, and pandemics. Auth or Elise Hooper will share how restoring a dollhouse that has been in her family for five generations helped her connect with her own history and vi ew the world as one filled with possibility.\nSpeaker Bio:\nA former journ alist\, Elise Hooper is the author of five novels centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her debut novel\, The Othe r Alcott\, was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Her newest bo ok\, The Library of Lost Dollhouses\, was inspired by a dollhouse that’s been in her family for five generations. \nThis program is supported as p art of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circle / CĂ­rculo de ConversaciĂłn en Españo l DTSTART:20260714T230000Z DTEND:20260715T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:237193-1784044800-1784050200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a welcoming and informal space where Spanish speak ers and Spanish learners can come together to connect\, practice\, and bui ld community. This conversation-based program is open to all levels (from beginners to native speaker) and is designed to support language learning through real\, meaningful interaction. \nParticipants will have the opport unity to practice speaking and listening in Spanish\, share experiences\, and learn from one another in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whet her you’re looking to improve your skills\, meet new people\, or simply enjoy conversation en español\, this is a space for you. \nNo registratio n required. Just drop in and join the conversation! \nMade possible by the Friends of the Lacey Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PowerParenting: Responsibility & Privileges DTSTART:20260715T010000Z DTEND:20260715T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T120742Z UID:10002641-1784052000-1784057400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Tired of taking away privileges? Frustrated your kids aren’t being responsible and independent? Our children’s budding independence needs encouragement\, and recognizing the level of responsibility they hav e or are ready for can help determine the corresponding privileges. Come l earn the skills to bring these into balance. \nFree PowerParenting worksho p. Pre-registration required. Email lindas@fscss.org for the link to join the class. LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T120742Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260715T020000Z DTEND:20260715T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T060408Z UID:10005279-1784055600-1784062800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T060408Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluey & Bingo Bash! DTSTART:20260715T160000Z DTEND:20260715T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39807-1784106000-1784116800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theater Camp DTSTART:20260715T160000Z DTEND:20260715T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T121322Z UID:39814-1784106000-1784127600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T121322Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Together We Parent DTSTART:20260715T170000Z DTEND:20260715T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:223315-1784109600-1784115000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join a community of parents in a virtual\, non-judgmental spac e as we walk together through the highs and lows of pregnancy\, postpartum \, and beyond. This group meets virtually on Zoom\, every third Wednesday of the month. Zoom link is located on our webpage. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260715T170000Z DTEND:20260715T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:234406-1784109600-1784131200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260715T170000Z DTEND:20260715T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:237815-1784109600-1784131200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom\, flower\, and anim al mosaics to decorate the Children’s Garden! \nKathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle\, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing a rtistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative eng agement helps individuals discover themselves\, explore their interests\, and develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue their artistic\, ac ademic\, intellectual\, and personal goals. \nSupported by the National En dowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Time DTSTART:20260715T180000Z DTEND:20260715T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121209Z UID:10004066-1784113200-1784127600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet the worms of the worm bin\, play Bug Bingo\, construct a greenhouse necklace\, help us plant\, and get your hands in the dirt of th e Children’s Garden. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities Presented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T121209Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair DTSTART:20260715T190000Z DTEND:20260715T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:238675-1784116800-1784116800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Carnival\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the thrill and excitement of th e Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival! There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be no wristbands available this year\ , either by online pre-sale or during the event in July. Tickets are avail able on-site only. \nJuly 15-16\, 2026 (Noon-10pm)\, July 17-18 (Noon-11pm ) and July 19 (Noon-Midnight) \n\n\n\n\nFood Concessions\n\n\nEvery year o ver a dozen concessionaires line Water Street with a variety of dining opt ions as part of Lakefair Week. These groups are primarily local non-profit organizations\, who use sales from the festival as a major source of fund ing for their annual operations. Eat up\, and stay posted for a list of ve ndors at this years event!\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \nJuly 15-19\, 2026 @ Noon-11pm \n\n\n\n\nParade\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of the larges t in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kicks off w ith pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and lead s into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capitol Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSaturday\, J uly 18\, 2026 @ 5pm \n\n\n\n\nFireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this c ommunity favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale F ireworks display takes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be vie wed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake. This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washi ngton’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Half Blood DTSTART:20260715T200000Z DTEND:20260715T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T120419Z UID:39821-1784120400-1784131200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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DTSTART:20260716T013000Z DTEND:20260716T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T120419Z UID:40148-1784140200-1784147400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120419Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260716T020000Z DTEND:20260716T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T120007Z UID:10005280-1784142000-1784149200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T120007Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elvis '56: The Story Behind the King's Rise DTSTART:20260716T023000Z DTEND:20260716T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T000121Z UID:238636-1784143800-1784147400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A SPECIAL TWO NIGHT ONLY PRESENTATION \nActor Ben Bailey (Elvi s Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) presents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upbringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on his journey towards December 4th\, 1956. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T000121Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluey & Bingo Bash! DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260716T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T120419Z UID:39808-1784192400-1784203200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120419Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theater Camp DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260716T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T120002Z UID:39815-1784192400-1784214000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120002Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet Raptors with The Falconer DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260716T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T120938Z UID:10003256-1784192400-1784219400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet Raptors with The Falconer! Discover the ancient art of fa lconry and the important role these birds play in nature. \n  \nSponsored by: \n \n\nSupported by:\n\n\n  \nFree with admission or membership. On line reservations recommended. Get tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T120938Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🚁 Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260721T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T120938Z UID:10004063-1784192400-1784566800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \n\nSponsored by: \n \n  \nView the whol e Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup! LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T120938Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260716T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:236279-1784192400-1784219400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Meet Raptors with The Falconer! Discover the ancient art of fa lconry and the important role these birds play in nature. It’s going to be a hoot! \nSponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260716T160000Z DTEND:20260717T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:238193-1784192400-1784221200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \nSponsored by Olympic Flight Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:229853-1784196000-1784203200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join our experienced volunteer instructors as they take you th rough the basics of Medicare\, including Parts A\, B\, C\, D\, Medigaps\, and how to enroll. This is a must-see class for anyone about to sign up fo r Medicare for the first time.\nNo registration necessary for this online presentation. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde6prTgrH9OpO C1ieyzHrljANAJYOkAX LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:234407-1784196000-1784217600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:237818-1784196000-1784217600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom\, flower\, and anim al mosaics to decorate the Children’s Garden! \nKathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle\, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing a rtistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative eng agement helps individuals discover themselves\, explore their interests\, and develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue their artistic\, ac ademic\, intellectual\, and personal goals. \nSupported by the National En dowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group DTSTART:20260716T171500Z DTEND:20260716T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10002725-1784196900-1784202300@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group\nNo registration or HOCM membership required. Drop in at any time!\nJoin us for a FREE\, drop- in infant feeding and postpartum support group designed to help parents fe el confident and connected. \nEvery Thursday | 10:15–11:45 am\n\nThrough December 2026\nGroup will not be held on April 9\, October 29\, December 24\, December 31\n\nFacilitated by: Nila Williamson RDN\, IBCLC & Emily S tephens MA\, LMHC LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120804Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair DTSTART:20260716T190000Z DTEND:20260716T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:238680-1784203200-1784203200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Carnival\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the thrill and excitement of th e Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival! There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be no wristbands available this year\ , either by online pre-sale or during the event in July. Tickets are avail able on-site only. \nJuly 15-16\, 2026 (Noon-10pm)\, July 17-18 (Noon-11pm ) and July 19 (Noon-Midnight) \n\n\n\n\nFood Concessions\n\n\nEvery year o ver a dozen concessionaires line Water Street with a variety of dining opt ions as part of Lakefair Week. These groups are primarily local non-profit organizations\, who use sales from the festival as a major source of fund ing for their annual operations. Eat up\, and stay posted for a list of ve ndors at this years event!\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \nJuly 15-19\, 2026 @ Noon-11pm \n\n\n\n\nParade\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of the larges t in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kicks off w ith pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and lead s into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capitol Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSaturday\, J uly 18\, 2026 @ 5pm \n\n\n\n\nFireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this c ommunity favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale F ireworks display takes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be vie wed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake. This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washi ngton’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Half Blood DTSTART:20260716T200000Z DTEND:20260716T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T120002Z UID:39822-1784206800-1784217600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120002Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260716T200000Z DTEND:20260716T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10003442-1784206800-1784214000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120804Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260716T210000Z DTEND:20260716T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10003838-1784210400-1784217600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120804Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Watercolor Time DTSTART:20260716T210000Z DTEND:20260717T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T000244Z UID:239367-1784210400-1784228400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for Watercolor Time at the Olympia Arts Gallery! Drop in anytime for a relaxing afternoon of watercolor flow. No experience needed – perfect for beginners and hobbyists! All supplie s are provided\, and payment is donation-based only. Bring a friend\, pull up a chair\, and let’s paint! LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T000244Z LOCATION:Olympia Arts Gallery\, 121 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, 98531\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Mistaken at Lakefair DTSTART:20260716T213000Z DTEND:20260716T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:238611-1784212200-1784214900@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Take Swing\, Jump\, Country\, Jive\, Blues\, Americana and mix them into the finest gumbo this side of Tumwater and you have The Mistake n\, Olympia’s very own genre-bending combo! LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:24th Annual TCC Juried Art Exhibition Reception DTSTART:20260716T230000Z DTEND:20260717T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T000510Z UID:10006164-1784217600-1784224800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate local art and artists at Tacoma Community College’ s 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition\, June 30 – Aug. 20\, 2026.\n\ nMeet the artists at the exhibition reception\, 4-6 p.m. July 16. This ex hibition also features a memorial display of work by two sculptors who had long-standing affiliations with the college\, Rowena Forde and Jeanette O tis.\nAbout The Gallery\nThe Gallery is located in Building 4 at Tacoma Co mmunity College. Visitor parking is available in nearby Lot G. Free admiss ion. Summer hours are Tuesday – Thursday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nUpcoming Events\nFind upcoming Book Club selections and Salon disucssion topics on the Art Gallery web page.\n\nArt History Book Club: July 8\, noon – 1 p .m.\n\nSalon Discussion: July 15\, 5:30 – 7 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000510Z LOCATION:The Gallery at Tacoma Community College\, 6501 South 19th Street\ , Tacoma\, 98466 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Project School Supply Drive DTSTART:20260717T000000Z DTEND:20260718T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T180406Z UID:239726-1784246400-1784332799@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Little Red Schoolhouse Project is committed to providing schoo l supplies and backpacks to low income families so that children in Thurst on County can begin the school year with basic necessities and have a succ essful school year. \nCan you imagine deciding between food and heat for y our family or a backpack\, notebook\nor crayons for your child to go back to school? Each year some parents face exactly these choices. For students who are already struggling\, having basic school supplies and clean\, dec ent clothing can make a HUGE difference! Our vision is to send kids back t o school with pride! \nWhat Can I Do?\n‱ Purchase extra school supplies or backpacks and bring them to drop-off sites in August.\n‱ Put a box or bin at your office\, church\, or business to collect school supplies.\n ‱ Donate at www.redschool.org \nWhat is needed? Supplies most in demand include:\n\nComposition Notebooks\nGraph/Grid Composition Notebooks\nFiska r Scissors\nCrayola Crayons 24 count\nCrayola Colored Pencils\nCrayola Was hable Markers\nBackpacks\nScientific & Regular Calculators\nTiconderoga Pe ncils\nRulers\nElmer’s glue sticks\nSpirals (no notebook binders)\nCash Donations\n\nCONTRIBUTING SPONSORS\nFamily Education & Support Services\nR uth R. Furman Little Red Schoolhouse Fund\n96.9 KAYO & 95.3 KGY\nO Bee Cre dit Union\nNorth Thurston Public Schools\nHeritage Bank\nSaint Michael Par ish\nFOUNDING SPONSORS\nKXXO Mixx 96.1\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\nJun ior League of Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T180406Z LOCATION:See Website for Dropoff Locations X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series at the Craft District DTSTART:20260717T010000Z DTEND:20260717T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T000650Z UID:239496-1784224800-1784230200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tumwater Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back the sum mer concert series\, after a very successful inaugural season in 2025. The Tumwater Craft Concert Series is one of the events in our expanding Tumwa ter Arts Program and will feature a diverse lineup of local and regional a rtists\, offering something for everyone. \nIn addition to the live music \, concert-goers can enjoy everything that the Craft District has to offer – wonderful food\, incredible craft beverages\, and a well-curated shop ping experience. All concerts are free to attend\, making the series acces sible to families and individuals of all ages. Attendees should bring a bl anket and/or low-backed chairs\; seating is on grass. \nThis event is made possible through a collaboration with the Tumwater Craft District and gen erous support from Presenting Sponsor America’s Credit Union (ACU).   \nConcert Series Details: \nLocation: Tumwater Craft District Amphitheate r\, 4200 Capitol Blvd SE\, Tumwater 98501 \nSchedule – Thursdays\, July 9 – 30\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.: \nJuly 9 Brian James Was Here (Soulful / Count ry)  \nJuly 16 Winehouse (Alternative / Pop) \nJuly 23 Nikko and the Nigh t Shift (Rock\, Soul & Blues) \nJuly 30 Lavon Blue (Rock\, Country\, Conte mporary) \nWe encourage the community to join us for an unforgettable summ er of music and fun. Grab your family and friends\, pick up dinner from a Craft District restaurant or food truck and enjoy an evening of great musi c with us. For more information\, follow us on social media [Facebook @cit yoftumwater\, Instagram @tumwaterparksandrecreation]. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000650Z LOCATION:Tumwater Craft District Amphitheater\, 4200 Capital Blvd SE\, Tum water\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner belly dance classes DTSTART:20260717T013000Z DTEND:20260717T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:237537-1784226600-1784230200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fun exercise in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior experience need ed\, just a desire to move and have fun doing it. \nClass meets for one ho ur each week\, beginning July 9 – 6:30-7:30\, taught by Kashani\, direct or of Olympia’s premier belly dance troupe since 1980\, Mas Uda Dancers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Mas Uda Studio SE of Lacey X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260717T020000Z DTEND:20260717T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T060529Z UID:10005281-1784228400-1784235600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T060529Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260717T023000Z DTEND:20260717T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:238490-1784230200-1784235600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bluey & Bingo Bash! DTSTART:20260717T160000Z DTEND:20260717T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260703T120002Z UID:39809-1784278800-1784289600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120002Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theater Camp DTSTART:20260717T160000Z DTEND:20260717T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121131Z UID:39816-1784278800-1784300400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T121131Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260717T160000Z DTEND:20260718T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:238196-1784278800-1784307600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \nSponsored by Olympic Flight Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:đŸ«§ Bubblemania DTSTART:20260717T170000Z DTEND:20260719T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10003634-1784282400-1784476800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Bubbles galore! Join us once a month for a bubble blast at our Bubblemania dance party. Dance the day away in a cloud of bubbles from ou r bubble machine and try out other supersized bubble tricks. \n\nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup. \nFree with admission or mem bership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120804Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260717T170000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060041Z UID:234408-1784282400-1784304000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060041Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260717T170000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T000441Z UID:237819-1784282400-1784304000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom\, flower\, and anim al mosaics to decorate the Children’s Garden! \nKathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle\, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing a rtistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative eng agement helps individuals discover themselves\, explore their interests\, and develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue their artistic\, ac ademic\, intellectual\, and personal goals. \nSupported by the National En dowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T000441Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Building Friday DTSTART:20260717T180000Z DTEND:20260717T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10003610-1784286000-1784300400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to build your sturdiest fort! \n\n\n\n\n Free with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nPresented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120804Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junk Jewelry DTSTART:20260717T180000Z DTEND:20260717T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T120602Z UID:10004126-1784286000-1784300400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Try out some tools and create jewelry with upcycled goodies in the MakeSpace! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T120602Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Native Storytelling & Coloring with Flo Sigo DTSTART:20260717T180000Z DTEND:20260717T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T120602Z UID:10004213-1784286000-1784300400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for traditional storytelling and Native Art coloring s heets shared by Florence “Flo” Sigo\, a proud member of the Squaxin Is land Tribe and SteChess Family. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGe t tickets. \n  \nPresented by:\n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSupported by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T120602Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260717T180000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T000441Z UID:236839-1784286000-1784304000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T000441Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair DTSTART:20260717T190000Z DTEND:20260717T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T000441Z UID:238681-1784289600-1784289600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Carnival\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the thrill and excitement of th e Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival! There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be no wristbands available this year\ , either by online pre-sale or during the event in July. Tickets are avail able on-site only. \nJuly 15-16\, 2026 (Noon-10pm)\, July 17-18 (Noon-11pm ) and July 19 (Noon-Midnight) \n\n\n\n\nFood Concessions\n\n\nEvery year o ver a dozen concessionaires line Water Street with a variety of dining opt ions as part of Lakefair Week. These groups are primarily local non-profit organizations\, who use sales from the festival as a major source of fund ing for their annual operations. Eat up\, and stay posted for a list of ve ndors at this years event!\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \nJuly 15-19\, 2026 @ Noon-11pm \n\n\n\n\nParade\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of the larges t in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kicks off w ith pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and lead s into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capitol Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSaturday\, J uly 18\, 2026 @ 5pm \n\n\n\n\nFireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this c ommunity favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale F ireworks display takes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be vie wed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake. This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washi ngton’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T000441Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camp Half Blood DTSTART:20260717T200000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121131Z UID:39823-1784293200-1784304000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T121131Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Watercolor Time DTSTART:20260717T210000Z DTEND:20260718T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T000244Z UID:239368-1784296800-1784314800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for Watercolor Time at the Olympia Arts Gallery! Drop in anytime for a relaxing afternoon of watercolor flow. No experience needed – perfect for beginners and hobbyists! All supplie s are provided\, and payment is donation-based only. Bring a friend\, pull up a chair\, and let’s paint! LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T000244Z LOCATION:Olympia Arts Gallery\, 121 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, 98531\, Unite d States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Painted Screen - John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger DTSTART:20260717T210000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T000123Z UID:10006184-1784296800-1784304000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Experience art like never before.\n\nJoin us for The Painted Screen\, a new monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how we see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit
journeys of color\, passion\, and imagination told t hrough the power of film.\n\nJohn Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger\n2024 – 1 hour 33 minutes\n\nJohn Singer Sargent is known as the greatest port rait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable w as his power over his sitters\, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators\, contemporary fashioni stas and style influencers\, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine ho w Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art\, culture and fash ion.\n\nFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston and the Tate Britain\, London\, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive p ersonalities\, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinatin g period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit st unning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects\, drawing th e audience into the artist’s studio. Sargent’s sitters were often weal thy\, their clothes costly\, but what happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of a great artist? The manufacture of public identity is as c ontroversial and contested today as it was at the turn of the 20th century \, but somehow Sargent’s work transcends the social noise and captures a n alluring truth with each brush stroke.\n\nStep into the glittering world of fashion\, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer S argent the painter who defined an era. Explore the unique creative proces s of the late 19th century’s favorite portrait artist and the way in whi ch his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age . LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000123Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identit y DTSTART:20260718T003000Z DTEND:20260718T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T181253Z UID:10006159-1784309400-1784314800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Ide ntity\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE\n\nJoin the Maritime Washington National Heritage Ar ea for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have sh aped\, and continue to shape\, life along Washington’s waterways. Throug h storytelling\, performance\, and conversation\, we’ll reflect on how l iving on the water has influenced who we are as Washingtonians. Together\, we’ll also explore how these histories and traditions are preserved\, s hared across communities\, and knit into a shared sense of place.\n\nImage credit: Edmonds Waterfront by David Demarest.\n\nAbout the “We the Peop le Lecture Series”\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” takes place on “Third Thursday” evenings when Washington State History Museum adm ission is free. The series invites everyone to explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and how that identity connects to the nation’s founding ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness. Each session wil l look at this idea from different perspectives\, helping us see the many ways people understand and experience Washington’s story. The series wil l team up with local cultural groups\, historical and heritage organizatio ns\, Tribal museums\, and educators to encourage community participation a nd highlight the importance of sharing history. Programs will include a mi x of talks\, demonstrations\, trivia\, and performances that combine learn ing with fun\, offering something for everyone to enjoy.\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” is a part of Washington State’s commemoration o f the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about how to get involved at: www.America250WA.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T181253Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98 402 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics DTSTART:20260718T003000Z DTEND:20260718T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T060434Z UID:238734-1784309400-1784313000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday evenings at the Soul Healing Center for guid ed and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body\, breathing and lovin g kindness\, for those who are new and experienced in mediation. Offered b y Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika\, two BhikkhunÄ«s sharing their pra ctice from the Theravada tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Dhamma questi ons and discussion welcomed following mediation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T060434Z LOCATION:Soul Healing Center\, 1403 Garfield Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T060434Z UID:238780-1784314800-1784322000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T060434Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Fakers Improv Show - July Unscripted DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T000650Z UID:239195-1784314800-1784322000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join The Fakers for a completely improvised comedy show where your suggestions inspire every scene\, every character\, and every ridicul ous moment. No script. No two shows are ever the same. \n📅 Friday\, Jul y 17 ‱ 7:00 PM\n📍 Olympia Family Theater\nđŸŽŸïž Pay what you can ($ 5–15)\, online or at the door. LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T000650Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 112 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\ , United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260718T020000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T061014Z UID:10005282-1784314800-1784322000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T061014Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260718T023000Z DTEND:20260718T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T060447Z UID:238491-1784316600-1784322000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T060447Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260718T160000Z DTEND:20260719T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000731Z UID:238197-1784365200-1784394000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \nSponsored by Olympic Flight Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000731Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food and Yard Waste Composting - at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden DTSTART:20260718T163000Z DTEND:20260718T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000731Z UID:226259-1784367000-1784372400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offer s free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to Oc tober. Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \nCheck out the full schedule of composting workshops at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/composting/ \nLearning ho w to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefit s in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \nBenefits of using c ompost include: \n‱ Improves soil structure and fertility \n‱ Increase s moisture holding capacity of soil \n‱ Improved plant growth \n‱ Prot ects soil from erosion when used as a mulch LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000731Z LOCATION:Closed Loop Demonstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Olympi a\, Washington\, 98516\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260718T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000731Z UID:234409-1784368800-1784390400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000731Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Day DTSTART:20260718T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000731Z UID:237379-1784368800-1784390400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Chill out and play some board games with us! Navigate a water drop through a pipe maze\, play a game of chance in the sewers\, or even b uild a tumbling tower of poop (don’t worry\, it’s not real). We’ve g ot games of all kinds for all kinds! LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T000731Z LOCATION:WET Science Center X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260718T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T060731Z UID:237820-1784368800-1784390400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom\, flower\, and anim al mosaics to decorate the Children’s Garden! \nKathleen McHugh received her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle\, Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing a rtistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative eng agement helps individuals discover themselves\, explore their interests\, and develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue their artistic\, ac ademic\, intellectual\, and personal goals. \nSupported by the National En dowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T060731Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sharon Grange 800 Farmer’s Market DTSTART:20260718T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T060731Z UID:239211-1784368800-1784390400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Sharon Grange is kicking off of our farmer’s markets sta rting July 18\, 2026. Our markets will continue from July thru September\, the third weekend of each month. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. C ome support your community\, small businesses\, farmers\, people’s craft s\, food and more. \nIf you are interested in a booth they are $20 per mon th per booth. If you pay for all 3 months at once\, then it is only $18 ea ch month per booth. There will be booths outside and inside the grange. \n We are looking for vendors for all three months. Contact Viki at 360-556-1 863 or Angi at 360-580-4621. Come out and see what the community has creat ed and more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T060731Z LOCATION:Sharon Grange 800\, 912 S Bank Rd\, Oakville\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junk Jewelry DTSTART:20260718T180000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T121002Z UID:10004129-1784372400-1784386800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Try out some tools and create jewelry with upcycled goodies in the MakeSpace! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T121002Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Read The Park DTSTART:20260718T180000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:238276-1784372400-1784386800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A community literacy and storytelling event designed to bring families and residents together for shared reading\, poetry\, oral history \, and cultural storytelling. This event fosters a love of literacy while creating space for stories that reflect the lived experiences of the commu nity.\nActivities Include: community book readings\, youth literacy activi ties\, poetry and spoken word\, cultural storytelling\, and educational in terpretation of Black pioneer history in Olympia. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Rebecca Howard Park\, 911 Adams St SE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260718T180000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:236840-1784372400-1784390400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Digging into Garden Soil – a free gardening workshop DTSTART:20260718T183000Z DTEND:20260718T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:230765-1784374200-1784379600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The workshop will focus on the basics of healthy garden soil. The following will be covered:\n‱ What is the best thing to add to your garden’s soil\n‱ What happens when you use fertilizer\n‱ What is the difference between different types of compost\n‱ What is “healthy” soil and how to increase the microbial biomass in your soil \nMeet in the Compost Area. \nWe will be outside and sitting\, standing and walking on p avement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. \nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.\nNo adva nce registration required\, just show up.\nFree and open to all! \nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more o n our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/ \nDirection s: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516\nClosed Loop Park is located ins ide the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5\, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot. You’ll see a small sign that says “D og Park” at the entry to the parking lot. \nNote: If you miss the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the roa d to the intersection before the toll booths. You’ll need to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demobnstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair DTSTART:20260718T190000Z DTEND:20260718T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:238682-1784376000-1784376000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Carnival\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the thrill and excitement of th e Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival! There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be no wristbands available this year\ , either by online pre-sale or during the event in July. Tickets are avail able on-site only. \nJuly 15-16\, 2026 (Noon-10pm)\, July 17-18 (Noon-11pm ) and July 19 (Noon-Midnight) \n\n\n\n\nFood Concessions\n\n\nEvery year o ver a dozen concessionaires line Water Street with a variety of dining opt ions as part of Lakefair Week. These groups are primarily local non-profit organizations\, who use sales from the festival as a major source of fund ing for their annual operations. Eat up\, and stay posted for a list of ve ndors at this years event!\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \nJuly 15-19\, 2026 @ Noon-11pm \n\n\n\n\nParade\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of the larges t in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kicks off w ith pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and lead s into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capitol Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSaturday\, J uly 18\, 2026 @ 5pm \n\n\n\n\nFireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this c ommunity favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale F ireworks display takes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be vie wed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake. This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washi ngton’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO DTSTART:20260718T190000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:234932-1784376000-1784386800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO (Student Orche stra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments. \nSponsored by The National En dowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kamukamu Learning Foundation Summer Park Picnic DTSTART:20260718T190000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000325Z UID:238628-1784376000-1784386800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of community and connection as we rai se funds to support education in Ugandan schools! Enjoy free refreshments\ , win door prizes\, and meet our team of dedicated supporters and voluntee rs. Learn firsthand about our organizational impact and how you can get in volved. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000325Z LOCATION:Burfoot Park\, 6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, 98506 X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chair Yoga & Qigong with Helen Griffin DTSTART:20260718T210000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T060244Z UID:237220-1784383200-1784386800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join Helen Griffin for breathing\, grounding\, & strengthening . \nNow featuring qigong\, a gentle practice of slow\, flowing movements a nd breath to promote calm\, balance\, and inner energy. \nNo registration needed. All levels are welcome. \nPlease wear loose fitting clothing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T060244Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Kids Cooking Class / Loblolly Lavender & Le Petit Cooking School DTSTART:20260718T230000Z DTEND:20260719T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T060244Z UID:238141-1784390400-1784397600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:🍮đŸȘ» Kids Cooking Workshop at Loblolly Lavender Farm! đŸȘ» 🍮 \nJoin Le Petit School of Cooking and Loblolly Lavender Farm for a fu n-filled afternoon where young chefs can learn\, create\, and enjoy hands- on cooking in a beautiful lavender farm setting! \nđŸ‘©â€đŸł Ages: 5–1 5\n📅 Date: Saturday\, July 18\n⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Loca tion: Loblolly Lavender Farm\n2950 SE Lynch Rd\, Shelton\, WA 98584 \nDuri ng this interactive workshop\, children will:\n✹ Learn basic cooking ski lls and kitchen confidence\n✹ Create delicious recipes from scratch\n✹ Explore fresh ingredients in a fun\, supportive environment\n✹ Make new friends and enjoy a unique farm experience \nWhether your child is a budd ing chef or simply loves to help in the kitchen\, this workshop is the per fect opportunity to spark creativity\, build life skills\, and have a grea t time! \nđŸŽŸïž Space is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early .\n👉 Register today: https://www.lepetitschool.com/event-details/farm-t o-table-kids-cooking-workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T060244Z LOCATION:Loblolly Lavender Farm\, 2950 SE Lynch Rd\, Shelton\, 98584\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair Parade DTSTART:20260719T000000Z DTEND:20260719T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T060244Z UID:238685-1784394000-1784394000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of th e largest in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kic ks off with pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and leads into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capito l Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSatu rday\, July 18\, 2026 @ 5pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T060244Z LOCATION:Parade Route\, Capital and 20th to 5th Ave bridge\, Olympia\, Uni ted States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T060244Z UID:238781-1784401200-1784408400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T060244Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Lumen/ Yarrow DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T060244Z UID:237855-1784401200-1784412000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Live music! LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T060244Z LOCATION:West Central Park\, 1919 Harrison Ave\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260719T020000Z DTEND:20260719T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T060812Z UID:10005283-1784401200-1784408400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T060812Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260719T023000Z DTEND:20260719T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000001Z UID:238492-1784403000-1784408400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000001Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lemmings Band CD Release Party and Show DTSTART:20260719T030000Z DTEND:20260719T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000001Z UID:239022-1784404800-1784413800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:CD Release Party with Lemmings +\nAlex Blum and the Roadside Q uartet\nWild Child – 8 pm\n414 4th Ave E\, Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000001Z LOCATION:Wild Child\, 414 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260719T160000Z DTEND:20260720T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000001Z UID:238198-1784451600-1784480400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \nSponsored by Olympic Flight Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000001Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260719T170000Z DTEND:20260719T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000001Z UID:234410-1784455200-1784476800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000001Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junk Jewelry DTSTART:20260719T180000Z DTEND:20260719T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T120910Z UID:10004132-1784458800-1784473200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Try out some tools and create jewelry with upcycled goodies in the MakeSpace! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T120910Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair DTSTART:20260719T190000Z DTEND:20260719T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T000001Z UID:238683-1784462400-1784462400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Carnival\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the thrill and excitement of th e Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival! There are a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. There will be no wristbands available this year\ , either by online pre-sale or during the event in July. Tickets are avail able on-site only. \nJuly 15-16\, 2026 (Noon-10pm)\, July 17-18 (Noon-11pm ) and July 19 (Noon-Midnight) \n\n\n\n\nFood Concessions\n\n\nEvery year o ver a dozen concessionaires line Water Street with a variety of dining opt ions as part of Lakefair Week. These groups are primarily local non-profit organizations\, who use sales from the festival as a major source of fund ing for their annual operations. Eat up\, and stay posted for a list of ve ndors at this years event!\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \nJuly 15-19\, 2026 @ Noon-11pm \n\n\n\n\nParade\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lakefair Grand Parade is one of the larges t in the region\, and features entries of all kinds. The event kicks off w ith pre-parade festivities at 4:45pm to get the crowd warmed up\, and lead s into the main event at 5pm. The parade route begins along Capitol Way at 20th and continues down to 5th Ave ending near the bridge. \nSaturday\, J uly 18\, 2026 @ 5pm \n\n\n\n\nFireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this c ommunity favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale F ireworks display takes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be vie wed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake. This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washi ngton’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T000001Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 301 5th ave W\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ceramic Painting Class DTSTART:20260719T200000Z DTEND:20260719T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061015Z UID:238880-1784466000-1784473200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:🎹 Paint Your Own Ceramic Masterpiece\nElevate your art! 🖌🎹 Join resident ceramics pro\, Lori of LE Creations\, for an exclus ive Ceramic Painting Class. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your g lazing techniques\, you’ll get hands-on\, expert guidance in a fun and r elaxing atmosphere. We are so thrilled to host this rare\, creative experi ence at Serenity Springs Craft N Sip! đŸ· \n📍 Where: Serenity Springs Homestead\nOlympia\, WA \n✹ What To Expect:\n‱ A fun & relaxed environ ment with a complimentary glass of wine or a specially curated mocktail đŸ·đŸč🍾\n‱ Choose your own Ceramic piece to paint\n‱ Choose from a variety of colors 🖌🎹\n‱ Create in confidence with close guidance and instruction from a pro✚\n‱ Receive a same day coupon upon arri val for use in Serenity Springs Boutique 👛\n‱ Return in 2 weeks (at y our time convenience) to pick up your masterpeice đŸ’« \n✹ What You’ll Learn:\n‱ Color theory specific to ceramics and high-fire glazes\, brus hwork and underglaze layering for deep\, vibrant colors.\n‱ Professional tips for finishing your pieces flawlessly. \n📅 Date: Sunday\, July 19\ n⏰ Time: 1:00 pm\n📍 Location: Serenity Springs Homestead\n6248 110th Ave SW\nOlympia\, WA 98501\nđŸŽŸïž Cost: 35.00 per person – includes al l materials and firing! \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to\ncreate an d sip! đŸ„‚đŸŽš\nSpace is limited to ensure one-on-one instruction. Secure your spot today! \n👉 Book now: Send a message or email with attendees names\, contact #\, & email to reserve your spot. \nhttps://www.facebook.c om/SerenitySpringsHomestead \nserenityspringsfarmstand@outlook.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061015Z LOCATION:Serenity Springs Homestead\, 6248 110th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 9 8512\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Bay Celebrates National Ice Cream Day with Free Frozen Treats for Pets DTSTART:20260719T200000Z DTEND:20260719T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061015Z UID:239572-1784466000-1784473200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, July 19\, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.\, every Mud Bay lo cation will offer free Boss Dog Peanut Butter & Applesauce Frozen Yogurt f or dogs and cats\, while supplies last. Customers are encouraged to bring their pets\, meet fellow pet lovers\, and enjoy a fun summer outing togeth er.\nMade with 100% human-grade ingredients and formulated specifically fo r pets\, Boss Dog Peanut Butter & Applesauce Frozen Yogurt provides dogs a nd cats with a safe\, refreshing way to cool off during the summer. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061015Z LOCATION:All Mud Bay Locations X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260719T210000Z DTEND:20260719T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061015Z UID:238493-1784469600-1784475000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061015Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Samba Olywa Practice Schedule DTSTART:20260720T000000Z DTEND:20260720T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061015Z UID:224367-1784480400-1784487600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Samba Olywa meets most Sunday evenings from 5 to 7pm at the Ea gles Hall on 4th Ave in Olympia. All are welcome to attend to learn to dru m or dance to Samba and other Latin rhythms\, no experience necessary. Sma ll donation requested at the door but no one turned away for lack of funds . Samba Olywa is funded in part from a grant by Inspire Olympia. See our w ebsite for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061015Z LOCATION:Eagles Grand Ballroom\, 805 Fourth Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Project School Supply Drive DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260719T175448Z UID:239727-1784505600-1784591999@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Little Red Schoolhouse Project is committed to providing schoo l supplies and backpacks to low income families so that children in Thurst on County can begin the school year with basic necessities and have a succ essful school year. \nCan you imagine deciding between food and heat for y our family or a backpack\, notebook\nor crayons for your child to go back to school? Each year some parents face exactly these choices. For students who are already struggling\, having basic school supplies and clean\, dec ent clothing can make a HUGE difference! Our vision is to send kids back t o school with pride! \nWhat Can I Do?\n‱ Purchase extra school supplies or backpacks and bring them to drop-off sites in August.\n‱ Put a box or bin at your office\, church\, or business to collect school supplies.\n ‱ Donate at www.redschool.org \nWhat is needed? Supplies most in demand include:\n\nComposition Notebooks\nGraph/Grid Composition Notebooks\nFiska r Scissors\nCrayola Crayons 24 count\nCrayola Colored Pencils\nCrayola Was hable Markers\nBackpacks\nScientific & Regular Calculators\nTiconderoga Pe ncils\nRulers\nElmer’s glue sticks\nSpirals (no notebook binders)\nCash Donations\n\nCONTRIBUTING SPONSORS\nFamily Education & Support Services\nR uth R. Furman Little Red Schoolhouse Fund\n96.9 KAYO & 95.3 KGY\nO Bee Cre dit Union\nNorth Thurston Public Schools\nHeritage Bank\nSaint Michael Par ish\nFOUNDING SPONSORS\nKXXO Mixx 96.1\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\nJun ior League of Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175448Z LOCATION:See Website for Dropoff Locations X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260720T020000Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T061015Z UID:238782-1784487600-1784494800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T061015Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260720T020000Z DTEND:20260720T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060245Z UID:10005284-1784487600-1784494800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060245Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lakefair Fireworks DTSTART:20260720T051500Z DTEND:20260720T071500Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120609Z UID:238688-1784499300-1784499300@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fireworks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy this community favorite on the final day of Lakefair​ Week! The Grand Finale Fireworks display t akes place over Capitol Lake in Olympia\, and can be viewed from Heritage Park\, Deschutes Pkwy\, Capitol Campus or anywhere with a view of the lake . This year’s event is proudly presented by the Washington’s Lottery. \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 @ 10:15pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120609Z LOCATION:Capital Lake X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitty Cat Camp DTSTART:20260720T160000Z DTEND:20260720T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121131Z UID:39826-1784538000-1784548800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T121131Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acting 101 DTSTART:20260720T160000Z DTEND:20260720T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T121209Z UID:39833-1784538000-1784559600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121209Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huey Medic Helicopter DTSTART:20260720T160000Z DTEND:20260721T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:238199-1784538000-1784566800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:See a real Huey Medic Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museu m and sit in the Pilot’s seat! \nSponsored by Olympic Flight Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260720T170000Z DTEND:20260720T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:234411-1784541600-1784563200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260720T173000Z DTEND:20260720T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T000651Z UID:10005823-1784543400-1784547000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T000651Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260720T180000Z DTEND:20260720T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T120910Z UID:10003322-1784545200-1784559600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities P resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T120910Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auditioning Skills DTSTART:20260720T200000Z DTEND:20260720T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T121209Z UID:39840-1784552400-1784563200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121209Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260720T210000Z DTEND:20260720T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T120854Z UID:10003841-1784556000-1784563200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T120854Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Death Cafe DTSTART:20260720T230000Z DTEND:20260721T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:238642-1784563200-1784568600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a Death Cafe!! At a Death Cafe peop le\, often strangers\, gather to eat cake\, drink tea and discuss death. R ather than a grief support group\, it’s a group-directed discussion of d eath with no agenda\, objectives or themes.The objective is to increase aw areness of death with a view towards helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. \nFacilitator info:\nGlenn Harper is an end of life careg iver by profession with an abiding interest and curiosity in philosophy\, religion and the Great Mystery we all must face. He believes that\, since aging and dying are inescapable\, we should learn about\, and lean into\, these areas of inquiry so as to be equipped for the path ahead. The discus sions are always interesting\, often entertaining and surprisingly energiz ing and life-affirming! LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Olympia Timberland Library X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Renter Workshops DTSTART:20260721T003000Z DTEND:20260721T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:238049-1784568600-1784575800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Dispute Resolution Center Offering Free Renter Workshops – J uly 20th & 21st \nThe Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offe ring free training workshops for renters and prospective renters on July 2 0th and 21st. \nThe 2-hour “Renter Ready” workshops are designed to h elp renters and people looking for housing navigate the rental housing pro cess. \nThe workshops will cover: \n\nTenant rights and responsibilities\n How to communicate effectively with landlords\nHow to strengthen rental ap plications\n\nTwo workshop options are available: \nJuly 20th – ONLINE  5:30 – 7:30pm \nJuly 21th – IN PERSON  5:30 – 7:30pm at the Dispu te Resolution Center’s West Olympia offices.   *Spaces are limited \nLe arn more at > https://www.mediatethurston.org/renter-ready.html \nThese wo rkshops were developed in collaboration with the Cities of Olympia\, Tumwa ter and Lacey. \nServing Thurston and south Mason Counties since 1991\, th e Dispute Resolution Center has a long history of providing voluntary medi ation and conflict coaching services to resolve landlord-tenant and other housing-related issues outside of the court system. \nLearn more about the se services at > https://www.mediatethurston.org/housing-services.html LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Online X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timberline HS 21st Annual Throwback Concert DTSTART:20260721T020000Z DTEND:20260721T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T060150Z UID:10005285-1784574000-1784581200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This concert features jazz standards from the 1930s\, 40s and 50s from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. $10/adults and $5/students. Mon day and Tuesday\, April 20-21 @7pm at the Timberline Theatre- 6120 Mullen Rd\, SE\, Lacey. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060150Z LOCATION:Timberline High School Theatre\, 6120 Mullen Rd SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitty Cat Camp DTSTART:20260721T160000Z DTEND:20260721T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T121209Z UID:39827-1784624400-1784635200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121209Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acting 101 DTSTART:20260721T160000Z DTEND:20260721T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T121122Z UID:39834-1784624400-1784646000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T121122Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260721T170000Z DTEND:20260721T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:234412-1784628000-1784649600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260721T173000Z DTEND:20260721T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:236465-1784629800-1784633400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260721T180000Z DTEND:20260721T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T120854Z UID:10003394-1784631600-1784646000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T120854Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auditioning Skills DTSTART:20260721T200000Z DTEND:20260721T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T121122Z UID:39841-1784638800-1784649600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T121122Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260721T210000Z DTEND:20260721T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T121057Z UID:10003844-1784642400-1784649600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T121057Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Project School Supply Drive DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260719T175448Z UID:239728-1784678400-1784764799@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Little Red Schoolhouse Project is committed to providing schoo l supplies and backpacks to low income families so that children in Thurst on County can begin the school year with basic necessities and have a succ essful school year. \nCan you imagine deciding between food and heat for y our family or a backpack\, notebook\nor crayons for your child to go back to school? Each year some parents face exactly these choices. For students who are already struggling\, having basic school supplies and clean\, dec ent clothing can make a HUGE difference! Our vision is to send kids back t o school with pride! \nWhat Can I Do?\n‱ Purchase extra school supplies or backpacks and bring them to drop-off sites in August.\n‱ Put a box or bin at your office\, church\, or business to collect school supplies.\n ‱ Donate at www.redschool.org \nWhat is needed? Supplies most in demand include:\n\nComposition Notebooks\nGraph/Grid Composition Notebooks\nFiska r Scissors\nCrayola Crayons 24 count\nCrayola Colored Pencils\nCrayola Was hable Markers\nBackpacks\nScientific & Regular Calculators\nTiconderoga Pe ncils\nRulers\nElmer’s glue sticks\nSpirals (no notebook binders)\nCash Donations\n\nCONTRIBUTING SPONSORS\nFamily Education & Support Services\nR uth R. Furman Little Red Schoolhouse Fund\n96.9 KAYO & 95.3 KGY\nO Bee Cre dit Union\nNorth Thurston Public Schools\nHeritage Bank\nSaint Michael Par ish\nFOUNDING SPONSORS\nKXXO Mixx 96.1\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\nJun ior League of Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175448Z LOCATION:See Website for Dropoff Locations X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Renter Workshops DTSTART:20260722T003000Z DTEND:20260722T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:238057-1784655000-1784662200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Dispute Resolution Center Offering Free Renter Workshops – J uly 20th & 21st \nThe Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offe ring free training workshops for renters and prospective renters on July 2 0th and 21st. \nThe 2-hour “Renter Ready” workshops are designed to h elp renters and people looking for housing navigate the rental housing pro cess. \nThe workshops will cover: \n\nTenant rights and responsibilities\n How to communicate effectively with landlords\nHow to strengthen rental ap plications\n\nTwo workshop options are available: \nJuly 20th – ONLINE  5:30 – 7:30pm \nJuly 21th – IN PERSON  5:30 – 7:30pm at the Dispu te Resolution Center’s West Olympia offices.   *Spaces are limited \nLe arn more at > https://www.mediatethurston.org/renter-ready.html \nThese wo rkshops were developed in collaboration with the Cities of Olympia\, Tumwa ter and Lacey. \nServing Thurston and south Mason Counties since 1991\, th e Dispute Resolution Center has a long history of providing voluntary medi ation and conflict coaching services to resolve landlord-tenant and other housing-related issues outside of the court system. \nLearn more about the se services at > https://www.mediatethurston.org/housing-services.html LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Dispute Resolution Center X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Medicare - Getting Started DTSTART:20260722T010000Z DTEND:20260722T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:229969-1784656800-1784662200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive online presentation to learn the essenti als of Medicare\, including Parts A\, B\, C\, and D. We’ll also cover ho w to recognize and avoid fraud\, and explore options for getting financial assistance if you need help covering costs. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/mee ting/register/tZUvduuhpzkjGtRyNLc1JdD-2N2-sjQbRBno \n360-586-6181 Ext 122 LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Zoom X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitty Cat Camp DTSTART:20260722T160000Z DTEND:20260722T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T121122Z UID:39828-1784710800-1784721600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T121122Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acting 101 DTSTART:20260722T160000Z DTEND:20260722T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T121122Z UID:39835-1784710800-1784732400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T121122Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thurston County Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale DTSTART:20260722T170000Z DTEND:20260722T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:229948-1784714400-1784725200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County is pleased t o announce the resumption of our twice monthly plant sales beginning on Ap ril 22nd. Our sales will be open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Wednesda y of every month through October\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We have a healthy and vigorous selection of perennials\, shrubs\, native plants and trees at bargain prices. Our nonprofit sales support the Master Gardening and Master Composting and Recycling Programs of Thurston County.\nOur volu nteers at the Plant Sale Nursery are available to provide you with persona l shopping services and offer general gardening guidance. Also available a re items from our gifted Artisans Committee.\nWe are located at Dirt Works Garden\, located behind Yauger Park at 530 Altra Street in West Olympia. \nMark your calendars! We can hardly wait! LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Dirt Works\, Yauger Park\, Olympia\, WA\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260722T170000Z DTEND:20260722T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:234413-1784714400-1784736000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Days DTSTART:20260722T170000Z DTEND:20260722T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:237001-1784714400-1784736000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars\, make sun p rints\, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! \nPresented by Puget Sound Ene rgy LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Explore Native Plants with Laura Bowman DTSTART:20260722T180000Z DTEND:20260722T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000933Z UID:237026-1784718000-1784732400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the trad itional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicin e bundle\, make a custom tea mix\, and sample teas Laura has made. \nPrese nted by Nisqually Indian Tribe \nSupported by NEA LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000933Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auditioning Skills DTSTART:20260722T200000Z DTEND:20260722T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120722Z UID:39842-1784725200-1784736000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120722Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260722T200000Z DTEND:20260722T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120448Z UID:10003445-1784725200-1784732400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120448Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260722T210000Z DTEND:20260722T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120448Z UID:10003847-1784728800-1784736000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120448Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ADULTS - Summer Evening Improv: All Skill Levels! DTSTART:20260723T013000Z DTEND:20260723T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120722Z UID:40149-1784745000-1784752200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120722Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitty Cat Camp DTSTART:20260723T160000Z DTEND:20260723T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120722Z UID:39829-1784797200-1784808000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120722Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acting 101 DTSTART:20260723T160000Z DTEND:20260723T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T180844Z UID:39836-1784797200-1784818800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T180844Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260723T170000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:234414-1784800800-1784822400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Days DTSTART:20260723T170000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:237004-1784800800-1784822400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars\, make sun p rints\, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! \nPresented by Puget Sound Ene rgy LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:☀ Solar Days DTSTART:20260723T170000Z DTEND:20260726T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T000232Z UID:10003925-1784800800-1785081600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars\, make sun p rints\, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! \n\nView the whole Summer Spla sh! Festival of Fun lineup. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet ti ckets. \n  \nPresented by:\n\n  \n  \n  \nSupported by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T000232Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group DTSTART:20260723T171500Z DTEND:20260723T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120448Z UID:10002728-1784801700-1784807100@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support Group\nNo registration or HOCM membership required. Drop in at any time!\nJoin us for a FREE\, drop- in infant feeding and postpartum support group designed to help parents fe el confident and connected. \nEvery Thursday | 10:15–11:45 am\n\nThrough December 2026\nGroup will not be held on April 9\, October 29\, December 24\, December 31\n\nFacilitated by: Nila Williamson RDN\, IBCLC & Emily S tephens MA\, LMHC LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120448Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Time DTSTART:20260723T180000Z DTEND:20260723T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120448Z UID:10003538-1784804400-1784818800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet the worms of the worm bin\, play Bug Bingo\, construct a greenhouse necklace\, help us plant\, and get your hands in the dirt of th e Children’s Garden. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! Nature Activities Presented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120448Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sand Carving Masters DTSTART:20260723T180000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T121220Z UID:10004207-1784804400-1784822400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sand Carving Masters: Watch award-winning artists turn ordinar y sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! \nFree with admissi on or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T121220Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Explore Native Plants with Laura Bowman DTSTART:20260723T180000Z DTEND:20260723T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:237029-1784804400-1784818800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Bowman (Lower Cowlitz/Cree) to learn about the trad itional significance and practical uses of native plants. Create a medicin e bundle\, make a custom tea mix\, and sample teas Laura has made. \nPrese nted by Nisqually Indian Tribe \nSupported by NEA LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auditioning Skills DTSTART:20260723T200000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T180844Z UID:39843-1784811600-1784822400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T180844Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260723T200000Z DTEND:20260723T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T121220Z UID:10003448-1784811600-1784818800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by nature as you paint outdoors. Create a masterp iece and take it home! \nPatio Picasso Wednesdays & Thursdays during Summ er Splash! Festival of Fun. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \n\nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T121220Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260723T210000Z DTEND:20260723T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T121220Z UID:10003850-1784815200-1784822400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T121220Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bucking Belgian Saddle Fitting & Starwise Horsemanship Clinic DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:239518-1784851200-1784937599@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:An intimate\, two-day immersion in saddle fit\, horse biomecha nics\, and nervous system-centered horsemanship. \nThis is not your typica l riding clinic. \nRather than focusing on fixing behaviors\, we’ll expl ore why horses move\, respond\, and communicate the way they do
and how proper saddle fit\, thoughtful training\, and nervous system awareness can dramatically change the experience for both horse and rider. \nWe’ve in tentionally limited this event to just FIVE horse-and-rider teams to creat e an in-depth learning environment where every participant receives indivi dualized attention and every auditor has the opportunity to closely follow each horse’s transformation throughout the weekend. \nWhether you bring a horse or come to observe\, you’ll leave seeing horses through a compl etely different lens. \n📍 July 24–25\n@ Sherman Valley Ranch\nTucked inside the beautiful Capital Forest\, just 20 minutes west of Olympia/Tumw ater. \nYou’ll Learn: \nSarah – Bucking Belgian Saddle Fitting\n– We stern saddle fitting\n– How saddle fit influences movement\, comfort\, a nd behavior\n– Live fitting demonstrations\n– Q&A throughout the clini c \nAdam – Starwise Horsemanship\n– Nervous system-based training\n– Biomechanics and functional movement\n– Reading your horse’s communic ation and comfort signals\n– Groundwork and ridden exercises that create softness\, balance\, and trust \nFriday is dedicated to education through presentations and demonstrations\, culminating in a live horse session. S aturday follows the four other participating horses through individualized saddle fitting and training sessions\, allowing everyone to witness each horse’s progress in real time. \nParticipant Spots\nHaul-In Horse & Ride r — $450 \nOnly 5 spots available \nIncludes:\n‱ Individual saddle fit ting session\n‱ Individual training session\n‱ Two full days of instru ction\n‱ Creekside camping Friday & Saturday nights\n‱ Horse stall and turnout\n‱ Friday evening dinner\n‱ Access to private riding trails\n ‱ Coffee\, herbal tea\, and water \nHorses must be sound to ride and ful ly grown. \nAuditor Tickets:\nFriday: $30\nBoth Days: $50\nLimited auditor overnight camping is available for $25/night. \nWhy Attend as an Auditor? \nThis clinic was designed so that every horse becomes a case study. \nYo u’ll watch each team work through saddle fit\, movement\, communication\ , and training with live explanation throughout the process. Many auditors learn just as much by watching multiple horses as they would working only with their own. \nReserve Early!\nBecause each horse receives individual saddle fitting and training\, only five haul-in spaces are available. Once they’re filled\, they’re gone. \nA waitlist will be started after the clinic reaches capacity. \nIf you’re looking for a weekend that goes be yond techniques and helps you better understand the horse in front of you\ , we’d love to have you join us. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:Sherman Valley Ranch\, 8824 Sherman Valley Rd SW\, Olympia\, 9851 2\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Project School Supply Drive DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:239729-1784851200-1784937599@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Little Red Schoolhouse Project is committed to providing schoo l supplies and backpacks to low income families so that children in Thurst on County can begin the school year with basic necessities and have a succ essful school year. \nCan you imagine deciding between food and heat for y our family or a backpack\, notebook\nor crayons for your child to go back to school? Each year some parents face exactly these choices. For students who are already struggling\, having basic school supplies and clean\, dec ent clothing can make a HUGE difference! Our vision is to send kids back t o school with pride! \nWhat Can I Do?\n‱ Purchase extra school supplies or backpacks and bring them to drop-off sites in August.\n‱ Put a box or bin at your office\, church\, or business to collect school supplies.\n ‱ Donate at www.redschool.org \nWhat is needed? Supplies most in demand include:\n\nComposition Notebooks\nGraph/Grid Composition Notebooks\nFiska r Scissors\nCrayola Crayons 24 count\nCrayola Colored Pencils\nCrayola Was hable Markers\nBackpacks\nScientific & Regular Calculators\nTiconderoga Pe ncils\nRulers\nElmer’s glue sticks\nSpirals (no notebook binders)\nCash Donations\n\nCONTRIBUTING SPONSORS\nFamily Education & Support Services\nR uth R. Furman Little Red Schoolhouse Fund\n96.9 KAYO & 95.3 KGY\nO Bee Cre dit Union\nNorth Thurston Public Schools\nHeritage Bank\nSaint Michael Par ish\nFOUNDING SPONSORS\nKXXO Mixx 96.1\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\nJun ior League of Olympia LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:See Website for Dropoff Locations X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series at the Craft District DTSTART:20260724T010000Z DTEND:20260724T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:239497-1784829600-1784835000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tumwater Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back the sum mer concert series\, after a very successful inaugural season in 2025. The Tumwater Craft Concert Series is one of the events in our expanding Tumwa ter Arts Program and will feature a diverse lineup of local and regional a rtists\, offering something for everyone. \nIn addition to the live music \, concert-goers can enjoy everything that the Craft District has to offer – wonderful food\, incredible craft beverages\, and a well-curated shop ping experience. All concerts are free to attend\, making the series acces sible to families and individuals of all ages. Attendees should bring a bl anket and/or low-backed chairs\; seating is on grass. \nThis event is made possible through a collaboration with the Tumwater Craft District and gen erous support from Presenting Sponsor America’s Credit Union (ACU).   \nConcert Series Details: \nLocation: Tumwater Craft District Amphitheate r\, 4200 Capitol Blvd SE\, Tumwater 98501 \nSchedule – Thursdays\, July 9 – 30\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.: \nJuly 9 Brian James Was Here (Soulful / Count ry)  \nJuly 16 Winehouse (Alternative / Pop) \nJuly 23 Nikko and the Nigh t Shift (Rock\, Soul & Blues) \nJuly 30 Lavon Blue (Rock\, Country\, Conte mporary) \nWe encourage the community to join us for an unforgettable summ er of music and fun. Grab your family and friends\, pick up dinner from a Craft District restaurant or food truck and enjoy an evening of great musi c with us. For more information\, follow us on social media [Facebook @cit yoftumwater\, Instagram @tumwaterparksandrecreation]. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:Tumwater Craft District Amphitheater\, 4200 Capital Blvd SE\, Tum water\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner belly dance classes DTSTART:20260724T013000Z DTEND:20260724T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:237538-1784831400-1784835000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fun exercise in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior experience need ed\, just a desire to move and have fun doing it. \nClass meets for one ho ur each week\, beginning July 9 – 6:30-7:30\, taught by Kashani\, direct or of Olympia’s premier belly dance troupe since 1980\, Mas Uda Dancers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:Mas Uda Studio SE of Lacey X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elvis '56: The Story Behind the King's Rise DTSTART:20260724T023000Z DTEND:20260724T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T060852Z UID:238639-1784835000-1784838600@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A SPECIAL TWO NIGHT ONLY PRESENTATION \nActor Ben Bailey (Elvi s Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) presents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upbringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on his journey towards December 4th\, 1956. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T060852Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260724T023000Z DTEND:20260724T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:238494-1784835000-1784840400@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitty Cat Camp DTSTART:20260724T160000Z DTEND:20260724T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T180844Z UID:39830-1784883600-1784894400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T180844Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Acting 101 DTSTART:20260724T160000Z DTEND:20260724T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T121138Z UID:39837-1784883600-1784905200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T121138Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tenino Oregon Trail Days DTSTART:20260724T160000Z DTEND:20260725T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T182822Z UID:239884-1784883600-1784916000@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The festival features: Pioneer Village\, Tenino Lions Club Gra nd Parade\, Washington Agate and Mineral Society Rock and Gem Show\, Tenin o Depot Museum: Living History Experience\, wooden money printing\, and bl acksmith\, Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre production of Once Upon a Mattres s\, Capital City 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament\, Quilt Show\, Creekside Con servancy Salmon Bake\, Tenino Farmers Market Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contes t. New attractions for 2026 include: FIN the Migrating Salmon Interactive Exhibit\, Tenino Eagles Car Show with live music and beer garden\, and Cas tle Realty & TYT Theatre Mini-Faire. The festival takes place in Tenino Ci ty Park\, where the Quarry Pool will also be open all weekend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T182822Z LOCATION:Tenino City Park\, 319 Park Ave W\, Tenino\, 98589\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Splash! Festival of Fun DTSTART:20260724T170000Z DTEND:20260724T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:234415-1784887200-1784908800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each week brings new adventures during the Summer Splash! Fest ival of Fun! Our event calendar is filled with exciting activities and spe cial guests that spark creativity\, curiosity\, and wonder. Enjoy roller-s kating parrots\, circus performers\, inspiring artists\, border collie ath letes\, sand carvers\, a 25-foot rock wall\, and so much more! \nPresented by WSECU LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Days DTSTART:20260724T170000Z DTEND:20260724T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:237005-1784887200-1784908800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Learn about the power of the sun! Race solar cars\, make sun p rints\, and watch the Sand Carving Masters! \nPresented by Puget Sound Ene rgy LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Building Friday DTSTART:20260724T180000Z DTEND:20260724T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T121220Z UID:10003613-1784890800-1784905200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Use natural materials to build your sturdiest fort! \n\n\n\n\n Free with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nPresented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T121220Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Light & Shadows DTSTART:20260724T180000Z DTEND:20260724T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120530Z UID:10004153-1784890800-1784905200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Solar Days and play with lights and shadows in the M akeSpace! Test solar circuits\, trace dinosaurs\, or purchase and craft a $15 buzz bug! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \n Sponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120530Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sand Carving Masters DTSTART:20260724T180000Z DTEND:20260724T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120530Z UID:10004210-1784890800-1784908800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sand Carving Masters: Watch award-winning artists turn ordinar y sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! \nFree with admissi on or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120530Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm Opening for 2026 season DTSTART:20260724T180000Z DTEND:20260724T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:236841-1784890800-1784908800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm opens for the 2026 season\ nFriday June 26th and Saturday 11 to 4.\nThe farm will be open every Frida y and Saturday through Labor Day 11 to 4.\nCome on out and enjoy the beaut iful setting on South Salish Sea with Mt Tahoma in the back drop.\nThe Lav ender field faces the mountain and the sea.\nWe will have u cut lavender\, gift shop with lots of Lavender products as well as some local artists an d crafters.\nOffering wreath making classes\nWe are also an small event sp ace.\nWe produce our own oil and you can see the process. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm\, 2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW\, Ol ympia\, 98502\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plaza Pop-Up: Boat Building DTSTART:20260724T190000Z DTEND:20260724T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000812Z UID:237384-1784894400-1784905200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Think you’ve got what it takes to engineer a boat? Join the WET Science Center educators at the East Bay Public Plaza. Use a variety o f materials to craft your boat and refine your design as you test it in ou r reclaimed water stream. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T000812Z LOCATION:East Bay Public Plaza X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auditioning Skills DTSTART:20260724T200000Z DTEND:20260724T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T121138Z UID:39844-1784898000-1784908800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T121138Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics DTSTART:20260725T003000Z DTEND:20260725T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T060123Z UID:238735-1784914200-1784917800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday evenings at the Soul Healing Center for guid ed and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body\, breathing and lovin g kindness\, for those who are new and experienced in mediation. Offered b y Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika\, two BhikkhunÄ«s sharing their pra ctice from the Theravada tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Dhamma questi ons and discussion welcomed following mediation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060123Z LOCATION:Soul Healing Center\, 1403 Garfield Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grief Movement Workshop and Show DTSTART:20260725T010000Z DTEND:20260725T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T060123Z UID:239271-1784916000-1784923200@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Das Biest Performance Project is hosting a 24 hour workshop ex ploring grief and performing those pieces. If you would like to participat e in the workshop\, please email dasbiestperformanceproject@gmail.com \nWh en and Where: The event is taking place Friday\, July 24th and Saturday Ju ly 25th at Stonewall Youth in Olympia (112 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, WA 985 01). \nCost: Free! Donations are welcome but not required. \nWhat’re we doin’: This is a 24 hour project where we are creating movement in commu nity to be shown as our experiences with grieving. You do not have to be a “dancer” to participate. If you are interested in diving in and explo ring movement in a unique and thoughtful way\, this is a great opportunity to explore that. All experiences levels are welcome. Grief with a variety of situations will be explored. \nTimeline:\n– Friday\, July 24th 6pm-8 pm – Dance Workshop and Grief Exploration\n– Saturday\, July 25th 1pm- 5pm – Movement Crafting\, an hour dinner break after\, and show at 7pm\n – Anyone is welcome to attend the showing on Saturday the 25th at 7pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060123Z LOCATION:Stonewall Youth\, 112 State Ave NE\, Olympia\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost DTSTART:20260725T020000Z DTEND:20260725T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T002831Z UID:238783-1784919600-1784926800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Animal Fire Theatre present Shakespeare’s silliest comedy\, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Free to all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T002831Z LOCATION:Wonderwood Park\, 5304 32nd Ave Se\, Lacey\, 98503\, United State s X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260725T023000Z DTEND:20260725T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T002831Z UID:238495-1784921400-1784926800@www.thurstontalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 1956. Sun Records. One legendary night. When a tw ist of fate brings Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, and Car l Perkins into the same Memphis recording studio\, music history is made. Inspired by the true story of that once-in-a-lifetime jam session\, Millio n Dollar Quartet is a Tony Award-nominated high-octane rock ’n’ roll m usical packed with heart\, history\, and hit after iconic hit. From “Blu e Suede Shoes” to “Great Balls of Fire\,” this electrifying celebrat ion of talent\, fame\, and raw sound takes you inside the night that chang ed music forever. \nFeaturing more than 20 Rock ‘n Roll hits\, including :\nBlue Suede Shoes\, Matchbox\, Who Do You Love?\, Folsom Prison Blues\, That’s All Right\, Sixteen Tons\, Hound Dog\, Down By the Riverside\, Pe ace in the Valley\, I Walk the Line\, Great Balls of Fire\, See You Later Alligator LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T002831Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 204 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United Sta tes X-SOURCE-NAME:ThurstonTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thurstontalk.com/2018/05/29/exploring-the-history -of-the-hoquiam-olympic-stadium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sand Carving Masters DTSTART:20260725T170000Z DTEND:20260725T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120530Z UID:10004204-1784973600-1784988000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sand Carving Masters: Watch award-winning artists turn ordinar y sand into amazing sculptures right before your eyes! \nFree with admissi on or membership. \nGet tickets. LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120530Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Light & Shadows DTSTART:20260725T180000Z DTEND:20260725T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T120530Z UID:10004156-1784977200-1784991600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Solar Days and play with lights and shadows in the M akeSpace! Test solar circuits\, trace dinosaurs\, or purchase and craft a $15 buzz bug! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \n Sponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T120530Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shelton Art Walk DTSTART:20260725T190000Z DTEND:20260726T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T001053Z UID:10006173-1784980800-1785002400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Shelton Art Walk on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\, from 12–6 PM in historic downtown Shelton.\n\nPresented by the Shelton Creative District\, this free\, all-ages event celebrates the artists\, makers\, performers\, businesses\, and community members who mak e Shelton a vibrant place to live and create. Explore exhibitions\, instal lations\, demonstrations\, and performances throughout downtown as partici pating businesses transform into galleries and creative spaces for the day .\nVisit the Art Market on Cota Street featuring artists\, makers\, vendor s\, food trucks\, live music\, hands-on activities\, and more. Whether you ’re an art lover\, collector\, family\, or curious explorer\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.\n\n2026 Theme: FROLIC!\n\nThis year’s t heme draws inspiration from the spirited gatherings of the Olympus Manor a rtist colony on Hood Canal during the 1920s. Led by artist and teacher Orr e Nobles\, artists\, writers\, and creatives gathered for imaginative even ts known as the “Kit-Kat Frolics\,” celebrations of creativity\, playf ulness\, experimentation\, and artistic exchange. FROLIC! invites us to em brace curiosity\, joy\, and the creative spirit that brings communities to gether.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public.\n\nSaturday\, July 25 \, 202612–6 PMDowntown Shelton\, WA\n\nFor more information\, visit She ltonArtWalk.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T001053Z LOCATION:Downtown Shelton\, Shelton\, 98584 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hidden Layers: Women's Undergarments and How They've Shaped Ladies ' Liberties DTSTART:20260725T210000Z DTEND:20260725T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T181710Z UID:10006165-1784988000-1784993400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on mo desty\, femininity\, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today\, women’s undergarm ents have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment.\n\nIn this talk \, explore how comfort\, freedom\, and function in women’s undergarments mirrored broader social changes. We ask why there were so many people thr oughout history who had their panties in a bunch over the drawers in women ’s drawers. And we pull back the layers of satin and silk to see how the evolution of women’s underwear parallels our ongoing struggle for gende r equality.\n\nThis program is supported as part of the Humanities WA Spea kers Bureau.\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\nDiane Johnston is a theatrical costume des igner who has spent the past 35 years creating costumes for a variety of p roductions throughout the region. She holds an MFA in costume design and i s a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181710Z LOCATION:Lacey Timberland Library\, 500 College St SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503 \, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nice Work...If You Can Get It DTSTART:20260726T150000Z DTEND:20260727T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005594-1785052800-1785085200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Nice Work
If You Can Get It\nMusic and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin\nBook by Joe Dipietro\nCorbet Theatre\, Centralia College\nMa y 8-17\nFeaturing the famous Gershwin tunes\, “Fascinating Rhythm”\, “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off”\, and “Someone To Watch Over Me ”\, Nice Work If You Can Get It is a zany musical comedy poking fun at t he Prohibition era\, its wealthy tee totaling socialites and the wiley boo tleggers running rum to gin joints.\nAdults $15/ Students/Seniors $12 LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Centralia College\, Corbet Theatre\, 715 West Pear Street\, Centr alia\, WA\, 98531\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Light & Shadows DTSTART:20260726T180000Z DTEND:20260726T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175504Z UID:10004159-1785063600-1785078000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Solar Days and play with lights and shadows in the M akeSpace! Test solar circuits\, trace dinosaurs\, or purchase and craft a $15 buzz bug! \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \n Sponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175504Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific Northw est Weaving DTSTART:20260726T210000Z DTEND:20260726T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10006157-1785074400-1785081600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:By The People: Traditions in Dialogue— Indigenous Pacific No rthwest Weaving\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 2:00 PM\nWashington State Histo ry Museum\nFREE with registration\nJoin us for a conversation with six In digenous weavers from across the Pacific Northwest\, exploring the art of weaving and its cultural significance.\n\nWeaving is a foundational art fo rm among Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest\, both connecting tribes through shared traditions and expressing each tribe’s distinct p ractices. This program brings together artists representing multiple Triba l Nations to discuss their work\, materials\, and the meaning of each wove n piece.\n\nParticipating weavers are alumni of the Heritage Arts Apprenti ceship program\, where they spent a year training with master weavers. Tog ether\, they will share insights into techniques such as cedar bark and Ra ven’s Tail wool weaving\, while reflecting on the intergenerational know ledge and community that sustain these traditions.\n\nParticipants:\n\n D onna McNeil (Samish)\, Master cedar weaver\n Sia Aronica (Yakama)\, Appre ntice weaver\n Janine Bufi (Samish)\, Apprentice weaver\n Janice Jainga- Lonergan (Tsimshian)\, Master Raven’s Tail weaver\n Dawn Davis\, Appren tice Raven’s Tail weaver\n Ashley Schmidt\, Apprentice Raven’s Tail w eaver\n\nThis program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\ , a nationwide initiative of community-driven programs exploring 250 years of American cultural life and imagining a shared future. The series is pr esented by humanities councils across the U.S. in collaboration with the F ederation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folk life and Cultural Heritage\, and complements the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.\nThis program is presented by:\n\nHumanities Washington opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspect ives. Founded in 1973\, Humanities Washington is our state’s flagship no nprofit for public humanities programming and the state affiliate of the N ational Endowment for the Humanities.\n\n\n\nWACultures’ Heritage Arts A pprenticeship Program supports a master artist and an apprentice in preser ving cultural traditions important to their community. WACultures also pro motes cultural traditions and tradition bearers through research and publi cations. From people who’ve existed here since time immemorial to divers e newcomers\, WACultures recognizes the diverse spectrum that makes Washin gton a unique cultural landscape. WACultures is the NEA state folklife par tner for folk and traditional arts\, presented by Humanities Washington an d ArtsWA. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98 402 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Theater Camp DTSTART:20260727T160000Z DTEND:20260727T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T121138Z UID:39848-1785142800-1785153600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T121138Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feminine Rage on Broadway DTSTART:20260727T160000Z DTEND:20260727T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T120245Z UID:39856-1785142800-1785164400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T120245Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TTRPG Adventures: Dungeons and Dragons DTSTART:20260727T160000Z DTEND:20260727T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T120245Z UID:39863-1785142800-1785164400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T120245Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance DTSTART:20260727T173000Z DTEND:20260727T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T001425Z UID:10005824-1785148200-1785151800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This class is for kiddos ages 2-3 who are neurodivergent and/o r on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. Please bring headphones for your child if they benefit from wearing them\, we will have a few spare p airs as well! LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T001425Z LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 columbia st\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mud Pie Monday DTSTART:20260727T180000Z DTEND:20260727T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175504Z UID:10003325-1785150000-1785164400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Make a mud pie\, decorate it with flowers and other natural ma terials\, then display it on the baking rack. \n\n\n\n\nFree with admissio n or membership. \nGet tickets. \n  \nSummer Splash! 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Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175504Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Theater Camp DTSTART:20260728T160000Z DTEND:20260728T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T120245Z UID:39850-1785229200-1785240000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T120245Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feminine Rage on Broadway DTSTART:20260728T160000Z DTEND:20260728T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120651Z UID:39857-1785229200-1785250800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120651Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TTRPG Adventures: Dungeons and Dragons DTSTART:20260728T160000Z DTEND:20260728T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120651Z UID:39864-1785229200-1785250800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120651Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kitchen Tool Tuesday DTSTART:20260728T180000Z DTEND:20260728T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175504Z UID:10003397-1785236400-1785250800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Grate\, grind\, and chop your way through our Kitchen Tool Mak er Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series. \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  \nP resented by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T175504Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260728T210000Z DTEND:20260728T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120339Z UID:10003856-1785247200-1785254400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Build creative confidence and tinkering skills as we explore t he intersection between Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mat h (STEAM). \n\n\n\n\nFree with admission or membership. Get tickets. \n  \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T120339Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Hands On Children'\;s Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hocm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Theater Camp DTSTART:20260729T160000Z DTEND:20260729T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120651Z UID:39851-1785315600-1785326400@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120651Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feminine Rage on Broadway DTSTART:20260729T160000Z DTEND:20260729T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T120651Z UID:39858-1785315600-1785337200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T120651Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TTRPG Adventures: Dungeons and Dragons DTSTART:20260729T160000Z DTEND:20260729T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T120935Z UID:39865-1785315600-1785337200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T120935Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Olympia High School Aerospace Club DTSTART:20260729T180000Z DTEND:20260729T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T120339Z UID:10004078-1785322800-1785337200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore the forces of flight and discover how engineers make t hings launch\, glide\, hover\, and fly with the Aerospace Club from Olympi a High. \nFree with admission or membership. \nGet tickets. 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DTSTART:20260730T013000Z DTEND:20260730T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T120935Z UID:40150-1785349800-1785357000@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T120935Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Theater Camp DTSTART:20260730T160000Z DTEND:20260730T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T120935Z UID:39852-1785402000-1785412800@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! 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Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T120935Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feminine Rage on Broadway DTSTART:20260730T160000Z DTEND:20260730T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T121015Z UID:39859-1785402000-1785423600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T121015Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TTRPG Adventures: Dungeons and Dragons DTSTART:20260730T160000Z DTEND:20260730T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T121015Z UID:39866-1785402000-1785423600@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T121015Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Theater Camp DTSTART:20260731T160000Z DTEND:20260731T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260718T121015Z UID:39853-1785488400-1785499200@olyft.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CAST LIST\n \n \n \n \n\n CAST / CREW BIO\n \n \n \n \n\ n OUR STAFF\n \n \n \n \n\n OUR DONORS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST: \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane – Bilbo Baggins Haley Paine – Thorin Oakenshie ld Dalton Elliott – Gandalf Mark Alford – Kili Jerry Romasco – Fili Susana BailĂ©n – Balin Emma Thomas – Gloin Aidan Hoey – Gollum\, Wol f 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Bard Sullivan Tyler – Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Battle-Dwarf Rachel Martin – Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, B attle-Elf 1 Veronica Harris – Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n CREATIVE CREW: \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers – Director James Dover – Director\, Smaug Puppet Heather Matthews – Musical Director Jenn Francis – Stage Manager Aaron Wolff – Band Ben Matthews – Creature Creation  Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym – Lighting Design Vanessa Cat – Costumes Team\, Props/Se t Team\, Sound Design Jason Jenkins– Prop/Set Team\, Costume Team Magde lena Burgman – Backstage Hand\, Props/Set Team Cooper Wolfram – Lig ht Board Operator Haley Paine – Prop/Set Team Hailey Margaret Hubbard  – Prop/Set Team Joe Green – Costume Team Sullivan Tyler – Smaug E ye Puppet   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS! \n \n \n \n Thanks to the follo wing people and organizations that helped us put this production on stage!   \n \n \n \n Amity Muntz ReedRuby NashMatt Fran cisJoey FrancisJack FrancisPhilip GarciaAudrey GarciaRuby PoxDevan PowellT easha McCallumMadeline MacfarlaneDevin CraieMike Taylor  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Estimated duration: 2 hours with a 10 minute intermis sion \n \n \n \n Support our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CAST BIOS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Beau Xzane \n \n \n \n they/them \n \ n \n \n Bilbo Baggins \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beau Xzane is delighted to make their debut with Olympia Famil y Theater as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Tacoma Little Theatre)\, The Last Five Years (Compass Productio ns)\, Men on Boats (Gather Repertory)\, and Our Town (Gather Repertory). W hen not part of a production\, Beau can be found either playing some type of TTRPG or the much beloved 2015 Game of the Year Dragon Age: Inquisition \, or herding middle schoolers around Tacoma like cats in a room full of s prings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine \n \n \n \n she/they \n \n \n \n Thorin Oakenshield \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Paine is happy to be back f or another production with Olympia Family Theater\, where she feels right at home. She believes that the stories we share remind us how deeply conne cted we are. Story telling elevates voices\, new perspective\, and inspire s empathy. All things the world urgently needs. Her hope is that this show will take the audience on an unforgettable journey of courage\, friendshi p\, and the importance of life’s little joys. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalt on Elliott \n \n \n \n he/she/they \n \n \n \n Gandalf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dalton Elliot is very excited to be a part o f The Hobbit. This is their first show in seven years\, and their first ti me working with Olympia Family Theater. When they’re not acting\, they c an be found working at Legends Arcade\, or playing in a competitive pinbal l league across Olympia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford \n \n \n \n he/they \n \n \n \n Kili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Alford is thrilled to be part of this wonderful team! Past roles at OFT include Michael in Barney Carey Gets His Wings\, P rince Randolph in Cinder Edna\, Tim in The Imaginators\, Kyle in Fishnappe d\, and The Bunny in Goodnight Moon. Past roles in the community include J ohnny in American Idiot (Lakewood Playhouse)\, Andrew in Recent Tragic Eve nts\, Lucas in Laughter on the 23rd Floor\, Jim in Clybourne Park\, and An tonio (as Johnny Rotten) in A Rock’n’Roll 12th Night (Harlequin Produc tions). Mark is the former Executive Director of OFT and is grateful and o verjoyed for the opportunity to help tell this beautiful story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Fili \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerry Romasco i s dedicating this performance to his father\, Frank Romasco. He introduced him to The Hobbit when he was about seven\, maybe younger. He would’ve been overjoyed to see him in it now if he were still alive. Thank you\, Da d. May our inner child and our community’s actual children and youth be inspired anew by this story. Prior roles include Craig Donner/Grady\, unde rstudy Ned Weeks/Mickey Marcus in The Normal Heart (Lakewood Playhouse)\; Vealtninc Husz in A Bright Room Called Day (SPSCC Theater Collective)\; Ro bert Novum Smith\, Jr in The Book Club Play (Olympia Little Theatre)\; Tig ger in The House at Pooh Corner\, Father in The Giver\, and Father/Ensembl e in A Wrinkle in Time (Olympia Family Theater). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Balin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susana BailĂ©n is really ex cited to return to our stage as Balin. Her last acting role in an OFT prod uction was 3 years ago with The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus. When not in a rehearsed production\, you can catch her doing improv with her beloved Fa kers here in town or with her Spanglish troupe Mucho Improv in Seattle. Sh e also enjoys playback theater and you may catch her accompanying the Hear tsparkle Players onstage from time to time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Gloin \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Thomas is delighted to be returning to the OFT stage for t he first time in several years! Last season at OFT\, she stage managed Hon k! and costumed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. More recently\ , she played Rachel in Exit Laughing at Olympia Little Theatre. Outside of theatre\, Emma enjoys concert photography\, drawing\, and going to the gy m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey \n \n \n \n he/hi m \n \n \n \n Gollum\, Wolf 1\, Spider\, Guard 1\, Ba rd \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aidan Hoey finds it precious to be able to return to Olympia Family Theater in The Hobbit a fter thirteen years away. Longtime viewers of his face may vaguely recall he was James in OFT’s 2013 production of James and the Giant Peach. And while he was a munchkin at the time\, he didn’t get a chance to actually play one until joining a production of The Wizard of Oz for CTE some time later. More than any official casting\, though\, Aidan’s proudest credi t is writing D&D adventures and playing characters as his friends’ Dunge on Master – to whom he would like to thank for always believing in him\, along with his mother for being his biggest fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Su llivan Tyler \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Smaug\, Troll 3\, Goblin 2\, Guard 2\, Battle-Dwarf \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sullivan Tyler is excited to re turn to the OFT stage. Ever since it was announced that OFT would be putti ng on a production of The Hobbit\, he made it his mission to play the terr ible dragon Smaug. His love for giant monsters and Dungeons & Dragons has fueled that fire. You may have seen Sullivan in OFT’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as William Barfee or maybe as Mr. D in our production of The Lightning Thief. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Ma rtin \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 2\, Goblin 1\, Elf 1\, Townie\, Battle-Elf 1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Rachel’s second show at Olymp ia Family Theater\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of it . She’d like to thank the cast and crew for having her alongside them on this magical\, fantastical journey!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Har ris \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Troll 4\, Goblin 3\, Elven Queen\, Townie \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Veronica Harris is a performance artist\, writer and director. She has a Bachelors in Arts and Science from the Evergreen State College. She teaches theater classes at OFT\, including adult improv . This is her second show at OFT\, previously she played in The Snow Queen . She read The Hobbit with her dad when she was young and she is so excite d to help it to life! \n \n \n \n CREW BIOS:​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Rebecca Rogers \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca Rogers\, originally from Middle Earth\, is enchante d to direct The Hobbit for OFT’s stage after bringing to life Percy Jack son: The Lightning Thief and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus in previous s easons. Her extensive theater background includes not just innumerable ons tage roles and directing dwarves and elves\, but also behind-the-scenes ro les of set designer\, costumer\, props master and teacher. She is a member of The Fakers improv troupe\, which performs regularly in Olympia. Rebecc a thanks her family\, all cast in important supporting roles at home\, whi lst she is off to the theater and back again. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Dover \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James D over is honored and excited to have collaborated on this special and iconi c piece! After performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Vice Principal Panch\, he has kept returning to this theater that feels l ike home to him. He has been in love with this art form for as long as he can remember. He has had the pleasure of creating from all corners of the stage and off! From acting\, directing\, stage managing\, set design\, sce nic painting\, and even puppet building he loves every part of what it tak es to tell a story. When he’s not in the theater\, James is spending tim e with his wonderful partner in their colorful home\, usually drinking cof fee and cuddling their two cats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Matthews \n \n \n \n they/she \n \n \n \n M usical Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heat her is delighted to return to Olympia Family Theater! They have previously provided musical direction for The Lightning Thief at OFT\, The Moors at South Puget Sound Community College\, Six: Teen Edition at Lakewood Playho use\, The Prom at Olympia High School\, and served as the vocal coach for Rent last summer for Harlequin Productions. In addition to being a local a ctor and singer\, Heather teaches music at McKenny Elementary and plays pi ano\, guitar\, uke\, drums\, and woodwinds well\, and trumpet\, trombone\, harp\, and koto badly (for NOW\, haha!). Always up for more musical colla bs! Web: www.heathermatthews.com Instagram: @hedderschmidt_arts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Jenn Francis \n \n \n \n she/her \ n \n \n \n Stage Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn Francis has been a part of every OFT show this seas on!  What started as a leap into the world behind the curtain has become an adventure she never wants to end. After assistant stage managing three shows\, stepping into the stage manager role has been an exciting new chal lenge. Supporting the actors through the creative process brings her so mu ch joy\, and she feels incredibly lucky to work alongside such a talented cast\, crew\, and the OFT staff. Endless gratitude to her family for cheer ing her on every step of the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cat \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Costume s Team\, Props/Set Team\, Sound Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa is a local Teaching Artist\, Performer\, Producer\, Technician\, Mama and more! She is gratef ul to be part of this company of collaborators making theater magic for th e Olympia and PNW Community\, thank you for coming to support OFT! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Wolff \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Band \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Costume & Prop Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Jenkins calls Olympia home. He fell i n love with the animated Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a child when he was struggling with reading. His mother got him the new (at the time) g ame Dungeons and Dragons and leveraged his love of adventuring little Hobb its to encourage reading. Thanks to her gift and encouragement he learned how to read and it changed his life for the better. He would like to thank his mom and all the friends and wonderful storytellers he has met along t he way. He hopes this inclusive telling of the tale allows more people to feel the magic he did as a child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matthews \n \n \n \n he/him \n \n \n \n Creatur e Creation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Matth ews has been involved with OFT for around 15 years\, on and off.  From li ghting\, to pit musician\, to acting\, and props production\, he is only m issing a few spaces on his bingo card. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Margar et Hubbard \n \n \n \n they/them \n \n \ n \n Scenic Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hailey Hubbard  is the Scenic painter for The Hobbit. They based th e set design on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original paintings from the 80s\, he wa s a prolific and talented visual artist as well as author. Hailey is a mul timedia artist\, costume designer\, and puppeteer from Michigan. They stud ied Climate Change and Public Art at the University of Michigan. They are member of the design and build team for String and Shadow’s two most rec ent productions- Or So It Would Seam and Night at the Grand Opera. Hailey was the designer behind the Costumes\, Props\, and Set Painting for The Sn ow Queen at OFT in 2025. They continue to support the theatre to develop t heir new black box theatre: The Studio. Hailey is excited to be partnering with Olympia Family Theater to bring this mural to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Sydney Bement & Nick Van Der Pluym \n \n \n \n s he/herhe/him \n \n \n \n Lighting Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Nick and Sydney’s firs t show as a design team but not their first show together. They have worke d on many different productions together. You’ll usually find Nick behin d the light board designing or building sets and Sydney can be found chore ographing\, building sets\, or acting! They are excited for their debut as a lighting design team to be at OFT and are thrilled to be a part of the magic that is The Hobbit! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdelena Burgman \n \n \n \n she/her \n \n \n \n Backstage Hand \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is Mag’ s second performance with Olympia Family Theater and she is excited to mak e the world of The Hobbit come to life from backstage. You may have previo usly seen Mag playing bass guitar for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . In her free time she likes doing art\, playing music\, and doing puzzles . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram \n \n \n \n th ey/them \n \n \n \n Light Board Operator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper Wolfram is excited to wor k with Olympia Family Theater on The Hobbit! Cooper has had a blast workin g with OFT for the past season and greatly appreciates every who helps mak es this theatre such a welcoming and wonderful place! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Joe Green \n \n \n \n Costu me Team \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Certified\, Professional Tree and Shrub Care.Caring for the urban forest since 1998. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quality Coffee + Quali ty of Life \n \n \n \n Olympia Coffee’s success is g rounded in our quality-of-life mission\, which has lead us to create direc t trade partnerships with coffee farmers worldwide in eight countries span ning 3 continents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Thanks to our 2025 Donors! \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dawn AndersonJulie ArmbrusterNancy BeardsleyRachel BentonMolly BiehlLinda BoyerSally Brownfi eldSamantha ChandlerChristine ClementsLucas DambergsNoelle DanielsShane Da ughertyHailee DeputeToni DeweesMargaret FahyLori FascillaGlenys GroomeKell y HackneyMarcia HaggertyDavid HartzNatalie HensoldNidal JabriZoe JohnsonLe ah KosikRebecca LiebmanThomas LockhartKaren LohmannVicki LovegrenHugh McGa vickCarol McKinleyNicole MillerDonald MitchellJudith MortonTerry MurrayDon na MyersAmy NelsonDoreese NormanMargaret PattersonCori PembletonKimberly P etersonRebecca PharrisSusan and Larry PoplackMadeleine PrinceDiana and Ste phen PurvineSheri RodmanJerry RomascoMeg RosenbergKristi RutledgeAvishan S aberianPaul D. ShepardJeannie SimpsonMartin SingletonAbby SmithKatie Stemm eneGail SuydamChristopher TaylorSara and K ThiessenMeg TurkAaron and Katie WiggettJim WilliamsBonnie Zalesky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the fun! Donate today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ORGANIZATION CREDITS: \n \n \n \n OFT Staff Operations & Communications ManagerVanessa Cat Interim Budgeting M anager/Box Office ManagerTracy Thomas Education ManagerLex Langguth-Torre s Facilities ManagerLauren O’Neill Graphics & Web DesignJill Carter G raphics & Web AssistantJupiter Shellman \n \n \n \n OFT Board of DirectorsNicole Miller Debbie Sampson Elise GarciaJenn Fr ancisKaiah Costa Interested in joining the OFT board?Complete our Board A pplication Form LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T121015Z LOCATION:Olympia Family Theater\, 612 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Olympia Family Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyft.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harlequin's 2027 Season Announcement Gala DTSTART:20260802T010000Z DTEND:20260802T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T000232Z UID:10006161-1785607200-1785621600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 1 for Harlequin’s Annual Gala & 2027 Season Announcement! Doors open at 6PM at Altitude15\, with the Seas on Announcement at the State Theater at 7:30pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T000232Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Gelli Print Camp DTSTART:20260805T150000Z DTEND:20260806T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T180652Z UID:10006186-1785916800-1785949200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover the colorful world of Gelli printmaking! In this hand s-on camp\, young artists ages 10-14 will experiment with layers\, texture s\, stencils\, and found objects to create unique monoprints. Campers will explore creative techniques\, develop their artistic skills\, and turn th eir prints into finished artworks while having fun in the Community Print studio. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T180652Z LOCATION:community print\, 414 Legion Way SE (front door faces 5th Ave)\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival DTSTART:20260808T170000Z DTEND:20260809T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005892-1786183200-1786208400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festi val at The Washington State History Museum\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and Museu m of Glass\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\n\nFREE\n \nJoin us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community fe stival features live music\, art exhibitions\, a fashion show\, artisan ve ndors\, interactive activities\, food\, and complimentary museum admission . Don’t miss this summertime celebration of Native arts and culture! IN THE SPIRIT is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museu m\, Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Museum of Glass.\n\nThis program is suppor ted in part by the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission.\n\nSched ule of Events\n\nLive Performances\n\n11:00 AM – Connie McCloud (Puyallu p) – at Washington State History Museum \n\n11:15 AM – Alaska Kute eyaa Dancers (Tlingit\, Haida\, Tsimshian\, Aleut\, Muckleshoot\, and Qui leute) at Washington State History Museum \n\n12:15 PM – Rona Yellow Robe (Chippewa Cree Tribe) at Washington State History Museum\n\n1:30 PM – Leotie (Cherokee) at Washington State History Museum\n\n2:45 PM – 1876 (Northern Cheyenne & Blackfeet) at Washington State History Mu seum\n\n4:00 PM – LOZEN (Puyallup) at Washington State History Museum LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98 402 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stage Combat Workshop: UnArmed DTSTART:20260808T170000Z DTEND:20260808T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T000651Z UID:10003298-1786183200-1786199400@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop consists of a four -hour intensive study of SAFD safety protocol\, safe storytelling in a hei ghtened moment\, acting/theater awareness\, performance movement training\ , and safe partnering. \nStudents will learn basic strikes\, basic blocks\ , knaps\, reactions and forensics awareness (what happens to your body whe n you get hit) with SAFD-Certified Stage Combat Teacher Paul Engler Ray. LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T000651Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stories in the Park\, Stories in the Dark DTSTART:20260809T020000Z DTEND:20260809T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T180143Z UID:10005618-1786215600-1786222800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Stories in the Park\, Stories in the Dark\, a free evening of storytelling under the trees at Squaxin Park\, August 8\, 2026. The South Sound Story Guild tellers celebrate the ancient art of oral storytelling w ith a lineup of lighthearted\, humorous folktales and end with spooky stor ies as the sunlight fades. Meet us at the East Grove Shelter\, just behind the Rose Garden\, from 7 to 9 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn cha irs\, flashlights\, snacks\, and friends. Follow the hot pink signs once y ou arrive at 2600 East Bay Drive NE. Admission is free\, and donations are welcome to support the storytellers who keep this tradition alive.\n\nTo learn more about the South Sound Story Guild and future events\, find us a t www.southsoundstory.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Squaxin Park\, 2600 E Bay Dr NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United S tates X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang DTSTART:20260811T150000Z DTEND:20260812T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T181154Z UID:10006170-1786435200-1786467600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang.  Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 1 8 months during late 1973 through 1975.  During this highly creative time for Lennon\, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable\, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on display and available for purchase at The Artists Gallery in Olympia\, WA\, 625 B lack Lake Blvd SW\, Olympia\, WA (in the Capital Mall) on Tuesday\, August 11 & Wednesday\, August 12. All works are available to purchase – See J ohn Lennon as May saw him!\n\nMay Pang will be in attendance at The Artist s Gallery both days\, meeting customers and telling stories behind these a mazing limited-edition photographs for sale of John Lennon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181154Z LOCATION:The Artists’ gallery\, 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105\, Olympia\, WA\ , 98502 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Barefoot in the Park DTSTART:20260823T210000Z DTEND:20260823T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T061014Z UID:10006193-1787493600-1787502600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the wor d: he’s a straight‑laced lawyer\; she’s a free spirit chasing her ne xt thrill. Their sixth‑floor Manhattan walk‑up is riddled with leaks\, bad plumbing\, and a paint job long overdue. After a six‑day honeymoon\ , Corie’s eccentric mother crashes the party\, and their quirky attic ne ighbor\, Velasco\, drops in—literally—turning domestic bliss into comi c mayhem. As Paul’s pragmatism clashes with Corie’s spontaneity\, only a barefoot sprint through Washington Square can save their marriage. Smar t\, snappy\, and full of heart\, Tony Award-winning Barefoot in the Park  opened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1\,530 performances\, becoming Ne il Simon’s first smash hit and one of the ten longest‑running plays in Broadway history. Today\, Simon’s landmark comedy remains an American s tage treasure\, its sparkling wit and heartfelt charm as irresistible as e ver. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T061014Z LOCATION:State Theater\, 202 4th Avenue East\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, Unit ed States X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Book Release: Menagerie DTSTART:20260829T013000Z DTEND:20260829T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T181253Z UID:10006169-1787941800-1787947200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Menagerie’s book launch party kicks off at Browsers Bookshop on August 28\, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Attendees can expect a theatrical soundsc ape performance directed by Austin Barnett\, featuring five Olympian actor s including Christine Goode and Deane Shellman. The event will be wrapped up with a post-performance Q&A between editor Jonah Barnett and author Cec ilia Meade. Local art featured in the book will also be on display all of August leading up to the event in the bookshop’s upstairs Gallery.\n\nTh e culmination of twelve years of work\, Menagerie is the final form of a p roject that began in 2014. A collection of loss\, these five tales run the gamut of what we lose at our darkest hour. Friendships. Loved ones. Dream s. Our sense of self. Ten authors and artists come together to produce a f antastical collection of lost things.\n\nCountershade Press is a new\, que er indie publisher founded by husbands Jonah and Austin Barnett. The press specializes in queer fantastical fiction from the Pacific Northwest. Base d in Olympia\, the press brings together Jonah’s background in queer wri ting\, filmmaking\, publishing\, and arts stewardship along with Austin’ s experience in theater\, arts education\, and community leadership. The g oal of Countershade is to keep imaginative queer literature alive and thri ving while fostering meaningful\, collaborative relationships with queer P NW creatives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T181253Z LOCATION:Browsers Bookshop\, 107 Capitol Way N\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rushadicus the Cello Goblin DTSTART:20260902T020000Z DTEND:20260902T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T060202Z UID:10006179-1788289200-1788292800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblin returns to Rhythms Coffee ! Two shows – 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) & 9pm (doors at 8:30pm). Ticket pric e includes $5 drink ticket.\n\nRushadicus the Infamous Cello GoblĂ­n is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textur al noise-based birdstudied kazoo\, it causes a romping nonsense catharsis party of weird wiggly wizardry: a “bejickment” for the brave\, the cur ious\, and the wild of mynde
 LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T060202Z LOCATION:Rhythms Coffee\, 210 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, OR\, 98501\, United St ates X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Movie: High Rise Hijinks DTSTART:20260927T210000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10002998-1790517600-1790524800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPerched high above the city streets\, High Ris e Hijinks is an afternoon of thrills\, laughter\, and breathtaking physica l comedy. \nThe program opens with Liberty (1929)\, in which Laurel & Hard y find themselves stranded on a towering steel framework\, where a simple wardrobe mix-up spirals into a dizzying series of near misses and perfectl y timed chaos. \nThe feature\, Safety Last! (1923)\, follows Harold Lloyd ’s unforgettable climb up a downtown skyscraper — culminating in one o f the most iconic moments in film history. \nWatch Safety Last! Trailer \n   \n \nNationally renowned organist Dennis James accompanies both films l ive on the Washington Center’s cherished 1924 Andy Crow Wurlitzer\, conn ecting modern audiences to the irreplaceable magic of silent cinema. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here for more Silent Movie Series. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, pa rking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Evening with Amy Tan DTSTART:20261008T023000Z DTEND:20261008T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10002905-1791401400-1791406800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nJoin us for a special evening with New York Ti mes bestselling author Amy Tan\, known for her iconic novel The Joy Luck C lub. Amy will share insights from her latest work\, The Backyard Bird Chro nicles\, a heartfelt exploration of her connection to nature through birdw atching. Through this intimate look at her own backyard\, Amy’s book hig hlights the profound impact that everyday interactions with the natural wo rld can have on our lives. Amy will delve into her journey into backyard b irding\, the inspiration behind her new book\, and the broader themes of n ature\, identity\, and storytelling. This evening will be a unique opportu nity to explore how the simple act of observing birds can deepen our sense of connection to nature\, and strengthen our commitment to conservation. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drams & Reels with Skerryvore DTSTART:20261010T003000Z DTEND:20261010T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003049-1791567000-1791570600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nGuided by the spirit of Scotland itself\, you ’ll sample a curated selection of four Scotch whiskies while Skerryvore band members share stories and songs from the region. Wee bites and nibble s will be available to complement the tasting. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or simply whisky-curious\, this is a rare chance to con nect and toast the culture that runs through every note they play. \n \n** Please note you must have a ticket to the Skerryvore concert to participat e. Click here for tickets to the Skerryvore concert. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, pa rking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Skerryvore DTSTART:20261010T030000Z DTEND:20261010T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003052-1791576000-1791583200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nWhat happens when the deep roots of Scottish t radition meet the energy of a world-class rock band? You get Skerryvore. T hree-time winners of Scotland’s Live Act of the Year\, this eight-piece band weaves bagpipes\, fiddle\, accordion\, and whistles together with dri ving guitar\, bass\, and drums to create a sound that is both ancient and electric. Their 2023 album Tempus debuted at #1 on the Official Scottish A lbum and UK Folk Album charts and cracked the top 40 of the overall UK cha rts — with three singles featured on the BBC Radio 2 playlist. Beloved b y audiences from Anchorage to Edinburgh\, Skerryvore don’t just play a s how. They ignite one. Don’t miss this. \nWatch on YouTube | Listen on Sp otify \nhttps://www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Skerry vore-Event-Page-video.mp4\n  \nDon’t miss Drams and Reels – a special pre-show whisky tasting with Skerryvore! \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and a rea restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moon Coin Productions Present: ABRA Cadabra - Celebrating the Musi c & Magic of ABBA DTSTART:20261015T020000Z DTEND:20261015T041500Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000002Z UID:10003181-1792004400-1792012500@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention all ABBA fans! Get ready for a night of amazing live music\, irresistible melodies \, glittering costumes and pure joy when internationally acclaimed ABBA tr ibute band “ABRA Cadabra” takes the stage! \nFeaturing a captivating l ive band\, powerful vocals\, dazzling dancers\, multimedia effects and mul tiple costume changes\, this interactive\, family-friendly stage extravaga nza will have you smiling\, clapping\, grooving and singing along to your favorite ABBA classics like Mamma Mia\, Dancing Queen\, Take A Chance\, Wa terloo\, SOS\, Fernando\, Gimme Gimme Gimme and more! ABRA Cadabra’s inf ectious energy\, meticulous musical detail and passion for the music creat es an uplifting atmosphere of celebration\, nostalgia & human connection f or all ages!\n\nJonas Falle (lead performer and co-producer of the show) s ays\; “There’s something very special about the music of ABBA. It has a magical way of transcending age and culture. It doesn’t matter what co untry or city we are in\; at every show we’ll have children\, parents & grandparents all singing along and enjoying the music together. There are not many musical groups whose music spans multiple generations. We have so much gratitude for our audience & appreciate that they are spending their valuable time and hard-earned money to buy a ticket. It is because of the m that we all have the opportunity to live our dreams and to keep the magi cal music of ABBA alive.”\n\nABRA Cadabra co-producer and lead singer Je anette O’Keeffe (Agnetha) says “We receive so many emails and comments from people telling us how uplifted they felt after the show. People tell us they had no idea what to expect\, but they left the show filled with l ove and joy. That is the greatest compliment we could ever receive\, that the audience felt the love we were putting out to them.” \n📣 Here is what fans are saying
  \n“Best show we’ve ever seen!”  – Gilbe rte Nowlan – Moncton\, NB\n\n“Labels like “tribute” band don’t c ut it with these people. Powerful\, tight\, bang-on lite-em-up delivery wi th a real joy in the performance! I would go see them again anywhere\, any time!” – Rob Randall – White Rock\, BC\n\n“I’ve seen tributes to ABBA before\, they were great\, but you are the best. If you come back Ea st we will be there!” – Jack Hayward – Fredericton\, NB \n“Just sa w your show in Regina. WOW! You guys are amazing – I took my (80+) mom a nd she loved it! The entire group is stunning\, never seen any performers acknowledge their entire crew\, go into the audience and so obviously love what you do! Thank you
we will come again!” – Rhonda Lamb – Regin a\, SK \nCatch a sneak peak of the show here \nABRA Cadabra has been touri ng the world for 20+ years bringing the uplifting and timeless music of AB BA to prestigious stages across the globe. From entertaining the Royal Fam ily and the Prime Minister of Malaysia to captivating audiences at renowne d theatres like The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver\, The Esplanade T heatre in Singapore\, The Winspear Centre in Edmonton\, The Washington Cen ter in Olympia\, The Auditorio Luiz Elisondo in Monterrey\, Mexico\, The J ack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary and The Dalhousie Performing Arts Centr e in Halifax. They’ve shared the stage with icons like Boney M and Kool and the Gang at Universal Studios in Florida and have headlined countless Festivals including the PNE\, The Harmony Arts Festival\, The Parkersburg Festival in West Virginia and The Penang Fair in Malaysia! Wherever they go\, audience members respond with heartfelt appreciation. \nFaceBook: @AT ributeToABBA\nInstagram: @ATributeToABBA LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure DTSTART:20261016T023000Z DTEND:20261016T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003034-1792092600-1792092600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nEqual parts cabaret\, comedy\, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time EmmyÂź- nominated comedian\, producer\, actor\, writer\, and Internet phenomenon i s bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous fo r skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humo r\, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning\, The Washington Post\, CNN\, NPR\, and Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a GrammyÂź no mination\, and his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast t o coast. Come experience the musical comedy event of the season — and re member what it feels like to really\, truly laugh. \nWatch on YouTube \n  \nAdd a Meet & Greet to your ticket for $106.\nMake your evening even mor e memorable with this add-on experience. (Available after you purchase a t icket to the show.) \nMeet & Greet Experience Includes: \n\nExclusive post show meet & greet with Randy Rainbow\nPersonal photograph with Randy Rain bow\nIntimate Q&A session with Randy Rainbow\nAutographed 8×10 photo\nSpe cially designed Randy Rainbow tote bag\nOfficial meet & greet laminate and lanyard\nPriority merchandise shopping\n\n  \nhttps://www.washingtoncent er.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Randy-rainbow-Event-Page-video.mp4\n  \ nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympi a\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour DTSTART:20261106T033000Z DTEND:20261106T051000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003103-1793907000-1793913000@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nFranklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail ho ur nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different ba ckgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging tim es\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this trad ition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failure s might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\ , a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become f riends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighb ors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessibl e experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Int erpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are p art of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.) \n  \nClick here fo r more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, p arking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour DTSTART:20261107T033000Z DTEND:20261107T051000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003091-1793993400-1793999400@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nFranklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail ho ur nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different ba ckgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging tim es\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this trad ition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failure s might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\ , a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become f riends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighb ors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessibl e experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Int erpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are p art of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.) \nClick here for mor e info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parkin g and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour DTSTART:20261107T220000Z DTEND:20261107T234000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003106-1794060000-1794066000@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nFranklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail ho ur nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different ba ckgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging tim es\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this trad ition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failure s might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\ , a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become f riends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighb ors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessibl e experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Int erpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are p art of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.) \nClick here for mor e info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parkin g and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FDR’s Very Happy Hour DTSTART:20261108T033000Z DTEND:20261108T051000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003109-1794079800-1794085800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nFranklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail ho ur nearly every day at the White House\, welcoming folks from different ba ckgrounds to sip martinis\, laugh\, and connect. Inspired by FDR’s love of stirring up drinks and lively conversation to unwind in challenging tim es\, this immersive new play mixes humor and history to build on this trad ition for our era\, asking how the 32nd President’s triumphs and failure s might illuminate our own civic health. As FDR invites us to ponder life\ , a complicated legacy\, and the pursuit of community\, strangers become f riends—and perhaps\, together\, we can find ways to talk with our neighb ors again. This project prioritizes exploring the creation of an accessibl e experience for the fullest human spectrum possible. Captioning\, ASL Int erpretation\, and design of the physical space for wheelchair access are p art of the show. (FDR used a wheelchair\, after all.) \nClick here for mor e info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parkin g and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere DTSTART:20261114T033000Z DTEND:20261114T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10002989-1794598200-1794598200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nTig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated sta nd-up comedian\, actor\, writer\, podcaster\, and radio contributor\, as w ell as a favorite on numerous talk shows\, including THE LATE SHOW WITH ST EPHEN COLBERT and THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON. Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her special\, TI G NOTARO: HELLO AGAIN\, premiered in March of 2024 on Amazon\, garnering m ultiple Emmy nominations. \nNotaro can be seen in THE MORNING SHOW on Appl e TV and both STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the upcoming STAR TREK: STARFLEET A CADEMY on Paramount+. She also appears in the Netflix films\, YOUR PLACE O R MINE and WE HAVE A GHOST\, and Zack Snyder’s ARMY OF THE DEAD. Notaro wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show ONE MISSISSIPPI and co-dir ected the GLAAD-nominated feature film AM I OK? with her wife\, Stephanie Allynne\, which debuted at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and premiered o n HBO MAX in 2024. \nNotaro hosts the critically acclaimed podcast\, HANDS OME with friends Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. She is also the author o f the New York Times best-selling memoir\, I’M JUST A PERSON. Additional ly\, Tig produced the documentary COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT\, which wo n the Festival Favorite award at Sundance in 2025 and premiered on Novembe r 14th on Apple TV and in select theaters. \nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Ce nter in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jim Brickman & A Little Bit of Christmas DTSTART:20261116T030000Z DTEND:20261116T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260702T000732Z UID:10003178-1794769200-1794776400@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Brickman dazzles audiences with his live concert experience “Piano Sensation! & A Little Bit of Ch ristmas.” This spectacular performance blends Brickman’s signature pi ano mastery with unforgettable storytelling and his greatest hits like  “Valentine” and “The Gift\,” Brickman brings the perfect mix of his timeless songs and the holiday favorites you love. \nThis is the must -see concert of the season. Join the multi-platinum\, Grammy-nominated ar tist for an evening that is as funny and engaging as it is musical. Seats for this holiday tradition go quickly—grab your tickets now and experien ce Jim Brickman live on stage! LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000732Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seattle International Comedy Competition DTSTART:20261120T033000Z DTEND:20261120T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003145-1795116600-1795116600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nThe competition heats up as the funniest final ists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrify ing evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year’s talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet. \nEach performer will have you laughing\, thinking\, and voting for your favorites. Who will advance to the finals? The judges decide tonight! Don’t miss this showcase of tomor row’s comedy stars. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:God Is A Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special DTSTART:20261205T033000Z DTEND:20261205T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T181053Z UID:10006172-1796412600-1796419800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Chris tmas Special returns this December! God\, dressed in an all new holiday p ower suit\, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything f rom the beginnings of Christmas with Yule\, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice \, to holiday foods\, Christmas carols\, Star Wars\, the true story of the Nativity\, and even Tiny Tim!\n\nThis show blends together the nostalgia of holidays gone by\, a hilarious and laugh-out-loud look at the holidays of today and a heartwarming and perfectly sweet peek at holidays yet to co me! This Christmas Special is an absolute must see! You will never look at Egg Nog the same way again!\n\nPurchase tickets now as part of your Washi ngton Center 26/27 subscription. Individual tickets go on sale at noon Jul y 16\, 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181053Z LOCATION:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts\, 512 Washington St SE\, Olympia X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Magical Cirque Christmas DTSTART:20261227T233000Z DTEND:20261228T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T000003Z UID:10003337-1798385400-1798390800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nPresale Aug 19\nFRIENDS and Subscribers of the Washin gton Center get exclusive presale access.\nBecome a FRIEND of the Center t o get access to presales and more! \n  \nTickets On Sale Aug 20\n  \nAbo ut the Show\nFor more than five spectacular holiday seasons\, A Magical Ci rque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families\, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry\, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics\, awe -inspiring displays of strength and agility\, laugh-out-loud comedy\, and heartwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits\, ea ch act delivers a fresh and unforgettable Christmastime experience. \nBelo ved by audiences of all ages\, A Magical Cirque Christmas is a joyful way to celebrate the season together. \nClick here for more show times. \nhttp s://www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/A-Magical-Cirque-C hristmas-Event-Page-Video-1.mp4\n  \nClick here for more info on directio ns to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaur ants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T000003Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Magical Cirque Christmas DTSTART:20261229T033000Z DTEND:20261229T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T000003Z UID:10003340-1798486200-1798491600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:shows DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nPresale Aug 19\nFRIENDS and Subscribers of the Washin gton Center get exclusive presale access.\nBecome a FRIEND of the Center t o get access to presales and more! \n\nTickets On Sale Aug 20\n  \nAbout the Show\nFor more than five spectacular holiday seasons\, A Magical Cirqu e Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families\, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling ci rque artistry\, A Magical Cirque Christmas showcases the extraordinary tal ents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics\, awe-in spiring displays of strength and agility\, laugh-out-loud comedy\, and hea rtwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits\, each act delivers a fresh and unforgettable Christmastime experience. \nBeloved by audiences of all ages\, A Magical Cirque Christmas is a joyful way to celebrate the season together. \nClick here for more show times. \nhttps:/ /www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/A-Magical-Cirque-Chri stmas-Event-Page-Video-1.mp4\n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurant s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T000003Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act DTSTART:20270109T033000Z DTEND:20270109T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003124-1799436600-1799436600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nGuidebook author and TV host Rick Steves belie ves there’s more to travel than good food and fun in the sun. By venturi ng out of their comfort zone\, travelers can gain an empathy for the other 96 percent of humanity and a better understanding of the interconnectedne ss of today’s world. In this provocative slideshow lecture\, Rick draw s from lessons learned while exploring Europe\, Central America\, Asia\, and the Middle East to illustrate how\, when Americans “travel as a pol itical act\,” they come home with the greatest of all souvenirs: a broad er perspective. Afterward\, Rick will do a brief Q & A with the audience. \nWatch on YouTube \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Wa shington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Nathan Breedlove DTSTART:20270116T040000Z DTEND:20270116T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003037-1800043200-1800043200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the show\nBorn in the same city\, shaped by the world\, and rooted in the Pacific Northwest — pianist David Lee Joyner and trump eter Nathan Breedlove bring a rare and powerful musical kinship to the Was hington Center’s Black Box stage. Joyner\, a prolific composer\, scholar \, and performer\, has graced stages and universities across the globe. Br eedlove\, twice Grammy-nominated and a Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame inductee\ , has lent his luminous trumpet sound to iconic ensembles and theatrical s tages alike. Together in an intimate setting\, expect an evening that is s pontaneous\, deeply swinging\, and utterly alive — jazz the way it was m eant to be experienced. \nListen to David on Spotify | Watch David on YouT ube \nListen to Nathan on Spotify | Watch Nathan on YouTube \n  \nClick h ere for more Black Box Jazz. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restauran ts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adventure Series: Among Wild Predators DTSTART:20270124T230000Z DTEND:20270125T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003001-1800802800-1800808200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nFor more than three decades\, wildlife filmmak er and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson has walked toward what most people run from: grizzlies\, mountain lions\, tigers\, and other dang erous predators. In Among Wild Predators\, Casey takes us on a powerful vi sual and emotional journey into the hearts of these animals\, and into our own hearts as well. Through breathtaking encounters and deeply personal s tories\, he dismantles the myths that have fueled humanity’s fear of pre dators and reveals what they truly are: mirrors of our own courage\, empat hy\, and survival. \nCasey Anderson is an Emmy nominated filmmaker\, an ad venturer\, and a National Geographic explorer. He has spent the last three decades traveling the world\, capturing nature and wildlife through the c amera lens. Born and raised in Montana\, Anderson spent his childhood expl oring the vast wilderness that was his backyard and by the age of eighteen \, Casey was guiding wildlife filmmakers into remote locations to track an d film the most elusive wild animals. \nAt twenty-six\, Casey adopted an o rphaned baby grizzly bear which led him to co-found the Montana Grizzly En counter\, a sanctuary for grizzly bears saved from inhumane situations. As a television personality\, Casey has been seen on Nat Geo WILD\, BBC\, PB S\, Travel Channel\, Discovery Channel\, and has been a regular contributo r to Conan & Oprah. He has made it his mission to bring his love of the wi ld to the hearts of the world\, instilling a drive to conserve untamed and untouched wild places. \nWatch on YouTube \n  \nhttps://www.washingtonce nter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AS-Among-Wild-Predators-Spotlight-PP-v ideo-.mp4\n  \nClick here for more Adventure Series. \n  \nClick here fo r more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, p arking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Underground DTSTART:20270129T033000Z DTEND:20270129T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003082-1801164600-1801164600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nOne night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic style s that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor\, storytelling\, or lightning-quick w it\, this show delivers.  \nClick here for more Comedy Underground. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olymp ia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music & Morsels DTSTART:20270201T013000Z DTEND:20270201T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003115-1801416600-1801420200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nJoin us in the Black Box for some bites that a re inspired by the tastes of France\, Italy\, Hawaii\, and Australia. Whil e you graze and mingle\, soak in live local guitar music. Includes a speci alty cocktail or mocktail. Consider this your warm-up act. \nLimited spots available. \n* Please note you must have a ticket to the International Gu itar Night event to participate. Click here for tickets to International G uitar Night. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washingt on Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Guitar Night DTSTART:20270201T030000Z DTEND:20270201T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10002899-1801422000-1801431000@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nWhat happens when a French classical virtuoso\ , an Italian YouTube rock phenomenon\, a Hawaiian Slack Key master\, and a n Australian blues powerhouse share one stage? You get International Guita r Night — a celebration of the guitar’s breathtaking range featuring R oxane Elfasci\, Luca Stricagnoli\, Jim Kimo West\, and Minnie Marks. \n \n   \nROXANE ELFASCI\nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \n  \n \n   \nLUCA STRICAGNOLI\nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \n  \n \ n  \nJIM KIMO WEST\nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \n  \n \n   \nMINNIE MARKS\nListen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube \n  \n  \nhttps: //www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/International-Guitar -Night-Spotlight-PP-video.mp4\n  \nDon’t miss our special preshow event – Music & Morsels: A world of tastes and tunes! \n  \nClick here for m ore info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, park ing and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treasure Island Reimagined DTSTART:20270204T030000Z DTEND:20270204T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003070-1801681200-1801688400@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nWhat do you get when you cross a beloved class ic with a revolutionary new art form? Pure\, electrifying theater. Treasur e Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate’s Gold reimagines Rober t Louis Stevenson’s iconic adventure story with a bold new heroine at it s helm and a stunning live-action graphic novel format that has to be seen to be believed. Three talented performers bring every voice and sound eff ect to life before your eyes\, while 1\,200 gorgeous hand-drawn comic book panels unfold one by one on a giant screen. \n \n  \nClick here for mor e info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parkin g and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Timothy Egan DTSTART:20270206T033000Z DTEND:20270206T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10002995-1801855800-1801855800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nTimothy Egan has spent a career uncovering the stories America almost forgot. A Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and Na tional Book Award–winning author\, his eleven books have inspired Ken Bu rns documentaries\, PBS films\, and countless classroom conversations. His latest\, A Fever in the Heartland\, a gripping account of the KKK’s ris e to power in the 1920s and the woman who stopped them\, is a bestseller a nd a masterwork. Don’t miss this rare evening with a true American liter ary treasure. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washing ton Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Compagnie HervĂ© Koubi: Sol Invictus DTSTART:20270210T033000Z DTEND:20270210T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003013-1802201400-1802201400@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nVisionary French-Algerian choreographer HervĂ© Koubi brings his company’s magnetic\, sky-defying artistry to our stage in Sol Invictus — a work that fuses capoeira\, hip-hop\, and contempora ry movement into a luminous testament to human connection. Performed to a transcendent score\, it’s a fearless reminder that even in a fractured w orld\, communion endures. Electrifying. Poetic. Unmissable. \n  \nhttps:/ /www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Herve-Koubi-Spotlight -PP-video-1.mp4\n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washin gton Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Box Jazz: Eugenie Jones DTSTART:20270220T040000Z DTEND:20270220T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003007-1803067200-1803067200@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the show\nWarm. Soulful. Unforgettable. Eugenie Jones ha s built a remarkable career on the strength of a voice NEA Jazz Master Reg gie Workman called “extraordinary” and a gift for songwriting that daz zles critics worldwide. Her latest album\, EUGENIE (2025)\, is her most ce lebrated yet — a rich blend of original ballads\, jazz standards\, and v intage soul backed by expressive strings\, spending 25 weeks on Jazz Week ’s Top 50. Jones brings authenticity and heart to every performance\, de livering music that is deeply genuine and utterly captivating. Don’t mis s this intimate live performance — an evening of jazz at its finest. \nL isten on Spotify   |  Watch on YouTube \n  \nClick here for more Black Box Jazz. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Movie: The Flying Ace & The Music of Fats Waller DTSTART:20270221T220000Z DTEND:20270222T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003055-1803218400-1803225600@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nHonor Black History Month with an afternoon of film and music that lifts up the artistry\, innovation\, and enduring leg acy of early Black performers. This special program features a rare screen ing of The Flying Ace (1926)\, a thrilling aviation drama from the era of “race films” – independent productions created for Black audiences d uring a time of segregation in the American film industry. Set against the backdrop of a small-town airfield\, the story follows a heroic pilot as h e navigates mystery\, romance\, and high-flying adventure\, offering a fas cinating glimpse into a vital and often overlooked chapter of cinema histo ry. \nComplementing the film is a live organ performance celebrating the m usic of Fats Waller\, one of the most influential and joyful voices of ear ly jazz. Known for his stride piano brilliance\, infectious rhythms\, and larger-than-life personality\, Waller helped define the sound of a generat ion. \nAcclaimed silent film organist Dennis James brings the evening to l ife with a dynamic live score on our 1924 Andy Crow Wurlitzer Organ. Toget her\, film and music create an entertaining and educational tribute to Bla ck creativity and resilience\, where history\, culture\, and artistry take flight. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Wa shington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Underground DTSTART:20270226T033000Z DTEND:20270226T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003085-1803583800-1803583800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nOne night. Three comedians. Countless laughs. Join us for a whirlwind of hilarity featuring three distinct comedic style s that will take you from everyday absurdities to unexpected revelations. Whether you love observational humor\, storytelling\, or lightning-quick w it\, this show delivers.  \nClick here for more Comedy Underground. \n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olymp ia\, hotels\, parking and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Black Box Theater\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Oly mpia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clue DTSTART:20270302T033000Z DTEND:20270302T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T000002Z UID:10003046-1803929400-1803934800@www.washingtoncenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nDon’t miss this National Broadway Tour!\nMur der and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at B oddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wr ench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game\, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that wil l leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. \n©2026 Hasbro. All rights reserved. \nhttps://www.washingtoncenter.org/ wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Clue-Event-Page-video.mp4\n  \nClick here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia\, hotels\, par king and area restaurants. LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T000002Z LOCATION:Washington Center Main Stage\, 512 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:The Washington Center for the Performing Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.washingtoncenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR