Welcome to the new Oly Theater!
Since 2003 Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) has been a significant part of the South Puget Sound artistic community. From conception, TAO has been committed to pushing boundaries, emphasizing innovative and avant-garde performances. Often praised for their original works by new playwrights and for delivering high-quality, quirky, bold, and occasionally controversial productions, Theater Artists Olympia has enriched the cultural fabric of Olympia and surrounding communities by making theater more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
Current and Upcoming Shows
August 21st to August 30th 2026
An Improbable Peck of Plays VII
A TAO annual offering returns! An Improbable Peck of Plays offered by TAO and The Northwest Playwrights Alliance features a collection of short, varied plays from local playwrights, actors and directors showcasing a mix of comedic, dramatic, and absurd or romantic, short-form plays designed to highlight local acting and directing talent.
WHERE: The New Oly Theater, 412 Jefferson St SE
WHEN: August 21st to August 30th
Friday/Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm
October 15th, 2026
Mostly Jokes - Aaron Foster
This show is subversively hilarious, laugh out loud gallows humor. Aaron creates comedy from tragedy. The venerability he displays through his storytelling makes you think and feel so many things. An impactful hour of comedy. The introspection of his life provides us an opportunity to reevaluate everything from our mental health to our aspirations and mistakes. Deeply personal yet very universal. And funny! – Hollywood Fringe Festival
WHERE: The New Oly Theater, 412 Jefferson St SE
WHEN: Thursday, October 15th - One Night Only!
October 23rd to November 8th 2026
A Spirited Manor
Recently widowed Clara O'Hare felt her life over. But she seems not only haunted by her past, but by a past entwined with the new home. She visits the previous owner of the house looking for answers and is invited to a séance that opens doors to a terrifying and murderous presents. In the spirit of Gothic romance intertwined with paranormal activity and mystery A Spirited Manor is fast paced and delightfully theatrical!
WHERE: The New Oly Theater, 412 Jefferson St SE
WHEN: October 23rd to November 8th
Friday/Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm
Special Saturday 10/31 Halloween time: 9:00 pm - with Costume Contest at 8pm
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