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

June 12th, 13th, and 14th

Crazy Dinner

Nightmayor Presents...Crazy Dinner!
A new musical, Directed by Elizabeth Lord
A heaping helping of romantic comedy with a side of thrilling intrigue! Marty and Lynn, a couple madly out of love, must enjoy the meal of a lifetime in a pressure cooker of deception. Each one has everything to hide- and everything to lose! Don’t let that spoil your appetite- it takes a stomach of steel to share this meal.
A feast of visual and auditory delicacies await all who partake in the CRAZY DINNER

WHERE: The New Oly Theater, 412 Jefferson St SE

WHEN: June 12th, 13th, and 14th - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 6:30 PM

Tickets Now Available

August 21st to August 30th 2026

An Improbable Peck of Plays VI

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.