We watched the Nutcracker Ballet and it was delightful and quite child friendly both because the…read moremany children in the audience seemed to vocally enjoy the performance and also because many of the dancers were also children. Because of the curve of the theater, it is difficult to see the entire stage if you're seated on the sides, of course. But I don't think we missed much. The theater even had fake snow falling on patrons as we entered. Cool touch

Not a large venue, but a large enough venue. Came here for the Greatest Showman Singalong which…read morewas pretty epic. Loved hearing how the children in the audience knew the song lyrics verbatim and the energy in the room was exciting. Even mom, who has seen the movie but doesn't know the music, had a fun time riding that vibe. They also had two concession stands, both selling the same stuff, but for some reason people were in line at the one on the left when you enter the bulding instead of going to the one near the stairways. They have free coffee and sell wine, beer, and snacks. I tried the each cider in a traveler sippy cup that you can purchase for $6 which helped me to sneak it in to the theater, lol. The volunteers are all nice and really try to be helpful. It was rough finding parking because the Art Walk was happening at the same time, but we managed. Can we please have more sing alongs? I'll come for all of them.

Great shows, proper old school theater with good acoustics and local orchestra, easy to get in by…read morechecking surname

It's great that there's a place like this in Olympia. The staff were friendly, the movie screen and…read moreacoustics fine. But. Oh. My. God. The seats!!!!!! I can't go back. The seats are all old, springs broken, the seat portions slope downward. We tried a few in our one trip--and more on the way out (with our backs sore). Almost left a great movie due to the pain of these awful seats. I hate to rag on an local establishment run by volunteers and a fil society. But I feel the need to warn people for the sake of their butts and backs. Someone seriously need to get a fund raiser going to fix the awful seating. At the very least, bring your own pillows.

What a great venue, I didn't even know this place existed, they should have far more events here,…read morethe festival they put on was wonderful and I don't think there was a bad seat in the whole place. Would definitely go back for more.ticketa were a little expensive and there were fees of some sort but that was really the only down side I could see

I went here to see my friend compete in the Mrs. Washington pageant. It's a reasonably sized…read moreauditorium but a typical size for a small college. I did like that the seats were all at an angle where there was no one blocking your line of sight. We sat up in the higher seats toward the back so it was definitely no one blocking our vision. I will say that I was expecting more at the pageant. I don't know if it was due to the people who put on the pageant or if the performing arts center helped them put on the show, but it was very basic. Maybe the background and general set up was basic, as not to detract focus from the lovely ladies parading around the stage with the hopes of winning. I will say that everything looks new and clean and it doesn't give off that old high school auditorium feel. The rest of the center is very nice. The bathrooms are reasonable and there is some cool sculptures hanging overhead in the lobby. I still prefer the size of the auditorium and stage at other venues like the Washington Center for Performing Arts or the Pantages Theater, but this one works for this campus.

If you love community theater and an intimate setting, OLT is for you! Between the two of us, we've…read moreseen several plays and always look forward to returning with each new season! It's great to share with family & friends and especially if you throw dinner or dessert in to continue the joy!!!!

Always a good evening out! Excellent performances and a lovely intimate space. Comfortable and…read moreaccessible with on site free parking. Productions vary from traditional to challenging. Read the listing for the upcoming shows and check it out! Inexpensive too!

We arrived 30 minutes early and the parking lot was already starting to fill up. By the time we…read moreleft - IT WAS PACKED! Hundreds of people....cars lined up all the way out the parking lot ... From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the perfect stage for some deliciously creepy fun. The actors were not just performers; they were captivating guides through the twisted corridors of our own fears and curiosities. Their energy was infectious! It was a mix of laughter and gasps as our party navigated the unexpected twists and turns. Whether you're a horror junkie or just looking to spice up your night out, "Morbid Mind" delivers thrills and chills with a side of humor. WE HAD AN AMAZING TIME !!!

If you're taller than 4'11 BEWARE ! I am giving two stars…read morebecause the PEOPLE there are the only reason worth going. It WAS NOT scary there were CHILDREN IN LINE, three 8yr olds were behind us. The animatronic were giving discounted spirit Halloween. My partner had done a ruck HOURS before going (18miles with 25+ pounds on this chest under 4hrs) he was tired sore and his ankle was alittle sad but he was a trooper and stood in line for OVER AN HOUR no complaints. The haunted house makes you walk in a single file line. The walk ways are very narrow and they give you REUSED flimsy glasses to alter your vision. Going into the haunted house it's dark but the ground is FLAT, midway the ground goes to an incline and then declines and that happens over and over again then it suddenly SLANTS OVER AND OVER AGAIN that is the reason my husband limped out of the haunted house. My husband is 6ft and i am 5ft we had to crouch sooo much so we didn't hit our heads so be prepared to take some ibuprofen coming out

The theatre is warm and inviting. Acoustics are great. The actors are professional and even the…read morechildren seemed like pros. There is a warm community vibe. Really enjoy The Christmas themes and patrons were very friendly. Go you won't regret it - it's a jewel.

Loved going to Harlequin Productions to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch! I loved John Cameron…read moreMitchell's film of the same name and Steve picked up through the grapevine that a live show of it was going to be happening in Olympia. The show was awesome and carried the rock opera concept in an expert manner. Loved the band and the cast as they did an excellent job with their performances. Of course Hedwig remains beloved and the understudy who played the character enforced that with ease. Very promising and talented cast. Great job!

My family watched The Cat in the Hat at this theater today. The staff was friendly and the theater…read moreis adorable. It's in the heart of downtown Olympia so close to museums, eateries, parks and more. Parking was easy to find. We will be back again for sure.

Reasonably priced family oriented shows. I've been a regular attendee since 2008 and I don't even…read morehave any children to bring! The shows are always entertaining and it's fun to see the children that attend enjoy themselves too! While I don't have any youngsters to enroll in the OFT camps, my friends that do, tell me that their kids had a blast.

My girls have been going here for the past 2 years and absolutely love it! They have done ballet…read moreand hip hop classes. The instructors are wonderful and very caring. They offer many different types of classes for all ages and skill level. Their costumes for their performances are modest which is much appreciated as a mom. One of my daughters also had her birthday party here one year and the kids absolutely loved it!

Studio West Dance Academy is Fabulous with Kids. The teachers at Studio West know how to encourage…read morekids to the best of who they are. The Girls run in giggling and come out dancing; best part is they are all smiling. SWDA stress the importance of keeping up with homework and offers a study room to for students to work between classes. Studio West offer a way to help kids shine!

Our daughter has been dancing with Johansen's for 2 years now. She has felt welcomed by staff and…read moreother dancers and has found a passion for dance. I find the studio to always be body positive which is important to us. My daughter wants to be challenged and she finds that here and in the same note dancers who enjoy participating for fun are welcomed as well. My favorite part of the studio is the intergenerational classes. One of our daughter's classmates this year is in her 70's and the kindness and encouragement she has shown our daughter has been such a gift in her life. We are grateful for this studio and their impact on our daughter's life.

I love this studio with my whole heart and think anyone who is interested in taking dance classes…read moreshould come here. This year will be my 5th year dancing at Johansen, and the staff have always been so friendly and kind. The studio truly does their best to make everyone feel accepted, and they have some of the most talented dancers I've ever seen. Not to mention Johansen has won the title of Best of South Sound 2 years in a row.