News & Articles
April 21, 2024
Artistic Director’s Brunch & Spring Campaign Launch
On April 21, join us for a Champagne Brunch, a special sneak peek of our upcoming summer musical Cabaret, and the launch of our Spring Fundraising Campaign! We'll be auctioning off an incredible experience live at the event as well. Formerly a donor-only event, this is the first time this brunch is being offered to the general public too!
Actor Interviews!
The cast of COMPLETE WORKS make their pitch
Actors Alyssa Kay, Eleise Moore, and Drew Doyle don't want you to miss the strictly limited run of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] [again]
Local Artists Working Together
When a Mural Artist And a Costume Designer Collaborate
Most likely you’ve seen the mural by artist John Tafejian at 5th and Water Street in downtown Olympia. When costume designer Melanie Ransom saw it, she immediately envisioned fabric that could be made into costumes for Harlequin’s production of The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged).
Get on the case
Deathtrap: Meet the Suspects
Who will live? Who will die? And who dunnit?? Here's your cast of characters.
Art in the Lobby
Meet Sharon Styer, Featured Artist for Deathtrap
An Artist Reception to welcome Artist Sharon Styer to Harlequin will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30pm in the State Theater Lobby. All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
You'll love it!
Come see DEATHTRAP! Actor Interviews
Actors Jana Tyrrell, Russ Holm, Xander Layden and Teri Lee Thomas want YOU to see DEATHTRAP, the classic thriller by Ira Levin, Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2024 at the State Theater in downtown Olympia, WA. Video by Mighty Tripod.
Reviews and News
A Christmas Carol in the News
Check out these recent reviews and news articles about A Christmas Carol in 2023!
Check this out!
A Christmas Carol 2023 – The Trailer
Not sure what to expect from Harlequin's extra spooky Christmas Carol? Watch the trailer to see what's in store!
Art in the Lobby
Meet Jimmy Ulvenes, Featured Artist for A Christmas Carol
Jimmy Ulvenes’s work will be displayed in the State Theater Lobby throughout the run of A Christmas Carol. An Artist Reception to welcome Mr. Ulvenes to Harlequin will take place on Wednesday, November 22 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the State Theater Lobby. All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Cast Interviews!
Festive Cast Interviews + Bonus Timelapse: A Christmas Carol 2023
What's your favorite thing about the Holiday season? What excites you about being part of a theatrical Holiday tradition? Let's hear from the cast of A Christmas Carol 2023!
Photos from the Event!
Photos from Sip, Savour and Support
Sip, Savour and Support: A Benefit Evening to support Harlequin Productions, took place at the Washington Center Black Box on Oct 7, 2023, from 6 - 9PM. Photos by Shanna Paxton Photography. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and bid, either in-person or further afield!
Eleise is hilarious!
Actor Interviews: Every Brilliant Thing
On a gorgeous fall day, actor Eleise Moore, star of the one-person production Every Brilliant Thing, took a tour of downtown Olympia. Find out what she found along the way, and hear a few of her favorite ('brilliant') things.