BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - olympia-wa (arts) 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: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! 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: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! 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: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! 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: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: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: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! 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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: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: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! 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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: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! 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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: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: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 @ 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: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! 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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(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! 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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: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: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: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: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: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: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:20260627T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005797-1782502200-1785079800@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:Parrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation DTSTART:20260627T170000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10003226-1782554400-1782576000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Squawk hello to parrots with the Parrot Ambassadors!\n\nFeel t he power and impact parrots have on our planet as they soar overhead\, kis s you with their beaks\, roller skate\, talk\, recycle\, and more.\n\n\nVi ew the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup.\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: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: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:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260628T023000Z DTEND:20260628T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005798-1782588600-1785166200@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: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:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260628T210000Z DTEND:20260628T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005799-1782655200-1782660600@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: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! 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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:Parent Toddler Sensory Friendly Dance Class DTSTART:20260629T174500Z DTEND:20260629T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T050815Z UID:10005577-1782729900-1782732600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts 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.\n\nThis is an 8 week session running May 4th – June 29th (no class May 25th – Memorial Day)\n\nThis class is run by South Sound Dance Access\, a Thurston County based non-profit on a   mission to make dance accessible to every body and every family. Lights \, sound\, and transitions are adjusted for sensory needs\, with clear str ucture room for breaks\, and flexibility. Class uses multi sensory learnin g and props. We use a teaching method called Brain Compatible Dance Educat ion\, informed by developmental and neuroscience.\n\nFill out this form to reserve your spot and share any access needs.\n\nThis class is intended to be whole family fun\, parents/caregivers are expected to participate an d model with their dancer 🙃 LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T050815Z LOCATION:YWCA Friendship Hall\, 220 Union Ave SE\, 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: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:20260624T000011Z UID:10005888-1782741600-1782752400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts 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.\n\nAll supplies provided!\n\nWestport Aquarium is an almost 70 year old small public aquarium. The Aquarium displays fish do nated by the local charter fisherman. For this event the Westport Aquarium will be bringing a c. 100 year old Willits Canoe Company Printing Press o n loan from Foss Waterway Seaport Museum in honor of America 250. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000011Z 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: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: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: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. 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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: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. 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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: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: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! 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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: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: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:20260624T180143Z UID:10005586-1783094400-1783119600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For 60 years\, Lacey has celebrated the holiday a day early wi th a free fireworks show\, local food vendors\, and live music!\n\nAs we c elebrate America’s 250th birthday\, here’s a few important reminders:\ n\n– Rainier Vista Park opens to the public at 3pm\n– Live music fro m Golden Hour Party Band \n– Free 3D glasses courtesy of Lacey Collisi on for our 10pm fireworks show \n– Visit Reptile Isle in our Kid Zone and all sorts of other all-ages fun \n– Food vendors are active 4 – 9pm. Please note there is no onsite ATM \n– NO public parking at Raini er 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 shuttle s run every 15 minutes from Timberline High School\, Komachin Middle Schoo l\, Lakes Elementary\, and PEAK Credit Union Administration Office with re turn trips after the fireworks \n\nFor more info and FAQs\, visit our web site at https://laceyparks.org/fireworks/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z LOCATION:Rainier Vista Community Park\, 5475 45th Avenue 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: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: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: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: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: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:20260629T001502Z UID:10005802-1783260000-1783265400@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:20260629T001502Z 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: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: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: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: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! 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: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: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. 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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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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: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: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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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: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! 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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! 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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: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:Meet Real Farm Animals with Animal Encounters DTSTART:20260709T160000Z DTEND:20260710T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003244-1783587600-1783616400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Pet farm animals from Animal Encounters! Kids can meet a varie ty of critters while learning fun facts about each one. \nEvery animal is cared for in a loving\, lifelong home\, ensuring they are happy\, healthy\ , gentle\, and ready to meet you! \n  \nPresented by:\n\n\n\nSupported by :\n\n\n  \n  \nFree with admission or membership. Online reservations r ecommended. Get 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: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! 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: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:Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo DTSTART:20260709T180000Z DTEND:20260709T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003262-1783594800-1783609200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \nFree with admission or membership. Onli ne reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \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: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: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! 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: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: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: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! 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: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:Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003265-1783681200-1783695600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \nFree with admission or membership. Onli ne reservations recommended. Get tickets. \n  \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: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: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: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:Fire Rescue Spectacular DTSTART:20260711T160000Z DTEND:20260711T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260701T120412Z UID:10003205-1783760400-1783778400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Get pumped for the Fire Rescue Spectacular\, the ultimate fire fighter and first-responder experience for kids! The free street fair is held outside the Museum and is guaranteed to be an action-packed day. Kid s can explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles\, take the Jr. Firef ighter Challenge\, meet Sparky the Fire Dog\, and more! 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: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:Artist Conversation with Susan Christian and Friends DTSTART:20260711T210000Z DTEND:20260711T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T000510Z UID:10006168-1783778400-1783782000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts 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.\n\nFREE to attend\n\nChildhood’s End Gallery\n222 4th Ave W\nOlympia\, WA 98501\n\n childhoods-end-gallery.com\ninfo@childhoods-end-gallery.com\n\n*Seating is limited LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000510Z LOCATION:Childhood’s End Gallery\, 222 4th Ave W\, Olympia\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Traditional Vietnamese Musical Instruments DTSTART:20260711T210000Z DTEND:20260711T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260704T181253Z UID:10006162-1783778400-1783782000@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:đŸŽ¶ Experience the Melodies of Vietnam: Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu Live! đŸŽ¶\n\nImmerse yourself in a captivating afternoon of cultural heri tage and musical mastery. The Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu Vietnamese Music Instru ments Group invites you to a special live performance showcasing the rich\ , enchanting sounds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.\n\nSet against the stunning backdrop of the Legislative Building’s historic Rot unda\, this family-friendly performance offers a rare opportunity to exper ience classical Vietnamese artistry right in the heart of Washington’s c apital.\n\nWe are incredibly honored to announce that this performance wil l feature special guest appearances by:\n\nSenior Master Musician Vo Ha Kh ue from Seattle.\n\nMusician Kim Uyen from Toronto\, Canada.\n\nArtisan Vo Hoang Ca from Seattle.\n\nTheir exceptional talent and artistry promise t o elevate the afternoon\, making this “Tri Âm HĂČa Điệu” concert a n unforgettable cultural experience! LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T181253Z LOCATION:Legislative Building – Rotunda\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave\, Olympia\, 98504 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music 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: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: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:20260706T000235Z UID:10005806-1783864800-1783870200@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:20260706T000235Z 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: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! 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: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: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: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! 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: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! 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: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! 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: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:20260624T180143Z UID:10005886-1784044800-1784050200@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts 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 jour nalist\, Elise Hooper is the author of five novels centered on the lives o f extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her debut novel\, The Oth er Alcott\, was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Her newest b ook\, The Library of Lost Dollhouses\, was inspired by a dollhouse that’ s been in her family for five generations. \nThis program is supported as  part of the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau. LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T180143Z 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: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! 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:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260715T170000Z DTEND:20260715T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260706T120424Z UID:10004048-1784109600-1784131200@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \n\n  \nSupported by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120424Z 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: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: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! 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:Patio Picasso DTSTART:20260715T200000Z DTEND:20260715T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121209Z UID:10003439-1784120400-1784127600@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: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:STEAM Studio DTSTART:20260715T210000Z DTEND:20260715T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T121209Z UID:10003835-1784124000-1784131200@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: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:ADULTS - Summer Evening Improv: All Skill Levels! 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! 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: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:20260702T181710Z UID:10006166-1784143800-1784147400@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Actor Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) pre sents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upb ringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on h is journey towards December 4th\, 1956. LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181710Z 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: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:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T120443Z UID:10004051-1784196000-1784217600@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \n\n  \nSupported by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T120443Z 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: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: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! 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: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: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: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: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! 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: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:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260717T170000Z DTEND:20260717T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T120804Z UID:10004054-1784282400-1784304000@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \n\n  \nSupported 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: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: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: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: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: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:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260718T170000Z DTEND:20260718T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T120602Z UID:10004057-1784368800-1784390400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \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:Read the Park DTSTART:20260718T180000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000052Z UID:10006158-1784372400-1784386800@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \n\n Activities Include: community book readings\, youth literacy activities\, poetry and spoken word\, cultural storytelling\, and educatio nal interpretation of Black pioneer history in Olympia. LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T000052Z LOCATION:Rebecca Howard Park\, 911 Adams St SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501 X-SOURCE-NAME:OLY ARTS X-SOURCE-URL:https://olyarts.org/calendar/category/music 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:Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO DTSTART:20260718T190000Z DTEND:20260718T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260712T121002Z UID:10003214-1784376000-1784386800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \n\nSupported 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: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: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:Million Dollar Quartet DTSTART:20260719T210000Z DTEND:20260719T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260713T001122Z UID:10005810-1784469600-1784475000@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:20260713T001122Z 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: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: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! 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: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! 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: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: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. 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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: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: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. 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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! 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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: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: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! 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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:Explore Native Plants with Laura Bowman DTSTART:20260722T180000Z DTEND:20260722T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260715T121057Z UID:10003940-1784718000-1784732400@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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.\n\nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup.\n  \n\nPresented by:\n \nSupported 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: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! 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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! 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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: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:☀ 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:Explore Native Plants with Laura Bowman DTSTART:20260723T180000Z DTEND:20260723T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260717T121220Z UID:10003949-1784804400-1784818800@www.hocm.org CATEGORIES:arts 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. \nView the whole Summer Splash! Festival of Fun lineup. \n  \n\nPresented by: \n \nSupported 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: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: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:Elvis '56: The Story Behind the King's Rise DTSTART:20260724T023000Z DTEND:20260724T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T060529Z UID:10006167-1784835000-1784838600@olyarts.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Actor Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) pre sents a solo acoustic performance exploring the background of Elvis’ upb ringing and musical influences and a walk through of major milestones on h is journey towards December 4th\, 1956. LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T060529Z 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: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! 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: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: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: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! 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: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: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! 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: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! 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: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! 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: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! Nature Activities P 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:20260727T210000Z DTEND:20260727T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260719T175504Z UID:10003853-1785160800-1785168000@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: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. 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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: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. 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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! 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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: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! 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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: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. 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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: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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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: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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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: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! 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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: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: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