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‘Frankenstein’

When an actor takes on an iconic character, one that audiences know and love (or love to hate), it can feel at first like pretending, said Pat Sibley of Seattle. But then, there’s a moment when the character becomes the actor’s own.
Illuminated Ball benefits Procession of the Species

At Saturday’s Illuminated Ball, the Eagles Ballroom will be transformed into an elaborate forest canopy. And those in attendance at the ball, the main fundraiser of the Procession of the Species, will be transformed, too, in fashions that glitter, sparkle, twinkle and even flash.
High-stakes holidays

“Who would want to watch a bunch of Irish drunks celebrating Christmas?” Scot Whitney asked. That’s the setting for “The Seafarers,” in its opening weekend at Harlequin Productions.
Dare to see ‘Hair’

There’s a lot that goes into bringing a play to life: sets, costumes, makeup — and hair. The last one is particularly important for a show like “Hair.”
Inspirational sounds

Steve Schalchlin of New York City has never lived in Olympia, but the city has become like a second home to him because of a deep friendship born in difficult times.
Fiddling legend plays from the heart

Dirk Powell is a man with deep roots and a broad reach.
Ballroom bash

Olympia’s klezmer-with-a-twist band, Erev Rav, is celebrating the release of its first full-length studio album, “Klezmorphic” — and these people know how to celebrate.
Laughs, romance find way to ‘Almost, Maine’

With the springlike weather we’ve been having, it’s perhaps appropriate that thoughts over at Olympia Little Theatre have turned to love.
Harlequin has its sights set on redemption

Harlequin Productions’ 21st season is off to a strong start.
Olympia’s Saul and friends entertain with holiday high jinks

Although times have been lean for performers, vaudevillian Saul Tannenbaum seems to be unaffected.