OJP Shows–Then to Now!

SEASONTITLE OF PRODUCTIONPRODUCTION COMPANY
1940The Emperor’s Treasurer’s ChestJunior Programs, Olympia High School
 Jack and the Beanstalk (Opera)Junior Programs, Olympia High School
 Robin Hood (Ballet)Junior Programs, Olympia High School
1941Daniel Boone (Ballet)Junior Programs, Olympia High School
 Hansel & Gretel (Opera)Junior Programs, Olympia High School
 Marco Polo (Dance-DramaJunior Programs, Olympia High School
 Break during WW2 
1946Aladdin & His Wonderful LampAAUW
1949-50Toby TylerClare Tree Major, Director
 Robinson CrusoeEdwin Strawbridge, Dirctor
 Aladdin & His LampUniversity of Washington – Touring Theatre
1950-51PocahontasClare Tree Major, Director
 Robin Hood  Universtiy of Washington – Drama Department
 The Emperor’s New ClothesSt Martin’s Abbey Players
1951-52Gypsy HeatherUW Drama Department, Capital Theater
 Sing Ho, For a PrinceUW Drama Department, Capital Theater
1952-53Peter PanClare Tree Major, Director
 RumpelstitskinUW Drama Department
 Tom Sawyer’s Treasure HuntUW Drama Department
1953-54King Midas & the Golden TouchAbbey Theatre
 Buffalo BillyUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Little Sweep (Children’s Opera)University of Washington – Music, Dr. Chapple
1954-55Indian CaptiveOlympia Junior Programs, Mrs. Ian Christopher
 Pippi LongstockingUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Ole King ColeOlympia High School, Miss Mary Ewen, Director
 Babar (Children’s Opera)University of Washington – Music, Dr. Chapple
1955-56Little Red ShoesUniversity  of Washington – Drama Department
 Land of the DragonOlympia Little Theater
 CinderellaNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
 Butterfly that BlushedOlympia High School, Miss Mary Ewen, Director
 Prince FairfootCornish School – Seattle
 Young King ArthurUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
1956-57Johnny AppleseedChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Golden GooseOlympia Little Theater
 Prince & the KnightUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Mr. Popper’s PenguinsBrigham Young University
 Sleepy BeautyNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
1957-58Young Ben, PrinterChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Strange Case of Mother GooseOlympia Little Theater
 Puss in BootsUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Hiawatha, Peacemaker of the IroquoisOlympia Junior Programs – Mrs. Christopher, Dir
 A Children’s BalletCornish Ballet Company, Seattle
 Greensleeves MagicNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
1958-59Music, Music, MusicSeattle Symphony Orchestra
 Simply SimonChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Yankee Drummer BoyChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Shoemaker and the ElvesOlympia Little Theater
 Abe Lincoln, River BoyUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 King Midas and the Golden TouchNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
1959-60Candlestick JackChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Cabin Boy with Captain CookChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 King ColeShowcase Players
 Winnie the PoohNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
 A Midsummer Night’s DreamUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
1960-61PinocchioChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Marco PoloEarl Kelley, Bellevue
 Theft of the Brooch (Ballet)Cornish Ballet Company, Seattle
 Tom SawyerOlympia High School – Mr. Meigs, Director
 Alice in WonderlandNorth Thurston High School – Mr. Leonard, Director
1961-62Seattle SymphonySeattle Symphony – Milton Katims, Director
 Emperor’s New ClothesChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Plain PrincessNorth Thurston High School 
 Secret ScoutsUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Wizard of OzThe Red Barn Players, Spokane
1962-63Johnny AppleseedChildren’s Theater of the West, Sacramento CA
 Tom SawyerDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Indian CaptiveNorth Thurston High School
 Dance DramaDorothy Fisher Company
 Robin HoodThe Red Barn Players, Spokane
1963-64Seattle SymphonySeattle Symphony – Milton Katims, Director
 Ali BabaDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Elves and the ShoemakerNorth Thurston High School
 Son of the DragonHoliday Theatre, Vancouver BC
 Huck FinnThe Red Barn Players
1964-65Frog PrinceThe Valentinette Players – Puppeteers, UW Seattle
 Pirate ShipDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Secret Place (Beauty and the Beast)Director’s Studio, Seattle WA
 RumpelstiltskinYakima Valley College
 Androcles and the LionUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
 Jack and the BeanstalkThe Red Barn Players, Spokane
1965-66Magic HornWestern Washington State College
 Pinocchio (Musical)Bastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Hansel and GretelValentinetti Players with Students from Roosevelt
 Magic PercolatorDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Rip Van WinkleDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA with Students from South Bay, Olympia High School, Michael T. Simmons, McLane & Griffin
 Rapunzel and the WitchOlympia High School – Mary Campbell, Director
1966-67Pied Piper of Hamelin (Musical)Bastion Theatre, Victoria BC & Director’s Studio, Seattle
 Canterville GhostOlympia High School – Mary Campbell
 Winnie the PoohSt. Placid High
 StorytellersWhitman College – Drama Department
 Dancing DonkeyUniversity of Washington – Drama Department
1967-68Three Bears (Musical)Bastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Two Pails of WaterOlympia High School
 Make-BelieveDorothy Fisher Ballet, Seattle WA
 Androcles and the LionWestern Washington State College
 Rags to RichesSeattle Junior Programs – Dr Rosinbum, Director
 RumpelstiltskinThe Red Barn Players, Spokane
1968-69Pirate ShipDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Please Don’t SneezeBastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Red ShoesSeattle Junior Programs
 Pharaoh and the ScribeDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Young BenSeattle Junior Programs
 Puss in BootsWestern Washington State College
1969-70Pippi LongstockingSeattle Junior Programs
 HeidiShelton High School – Drama Department
 Hansel and GretelWestern Washington State College
 Robin HoodDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Pied Piper BalletDorothy Fisher Ballet, Seattle WA
 Sam Stiller, Private EyeSeattle Junior Programs
1970-71Whistling GrandmotherSeattle Junior Programs
 Dandy LionBastion Players, Victoria BC
 Sinbad the SailorDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
 Winnie the PoohShelton High School – Drama Department
 Are There Alligators in the Sewers of New York?Seattle Junior Programs
 Magic ForestDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
1971-72Treasure IslandBastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 CinderellaBastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Brave Little TailorYWCA Youth Theatre of Wenatchee WA (Snow)
 Red ShoesSeattle Junior Programs
 Lion Who Wouldn’tSeattle Junior Programs
 Buffalo BillDirector’s Studio, Seattle WA
1972-73You’re a Good Man, Charlie BrownSeattle Junior Programs
 The Pied PiperBastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Tinder BoxGrays Harbor Jr. College
 Man in the MoonYWCA Youth Theatre of Wenatchee WA (Snow)
 RumpelstiltskinShelton High School – Drama Department
 Land of the DragonsCentral Washington State College
1973-74Ransom of Red ChiefSeattle Junior Programs
 Ice WolfWestern Washington State College
 Liquid CircusSeattle Junior Programs
 Rip Van WinkleCentral Washington State College
1974-75Dick Whittington and His Magic CatBastion Theatre, Victoria BC
 Treasure IslandSeattle Junior Programs
 Hide-and-Seek Odyssey of Madelene GimpleSeattle Junior Programs
 Wizard of OzCentral Washington State College
1976Little Theatre of the DeafNational Theatre of the Deaf, New York City NY
 Indian CaptiveWestern Washington State College
 Sacramento 50 MilesCentral Washington State College
1977Mary PoppinsPiccoli Theatre, Seattle WA
 Hansel and GretelWestern Washington State College
 Brave Little TailorCentral Washington State College
1978Stories About…Piccoli Theatre, Seattle WA
 Great Sausage MysteryWestern Washington State College
 RumpelstiltskinCentral Washington State College
1979Alice in WonderlandTears of Joy – Puppets, Vancouver WA
 A Man Who Killed TimeWestern Washington State College
 Dr. Doolittle and His Holiday FriendsPiccoli Theatre, Seattle WA
1980Step on a CrackWestern Washington State College
 Boy Who Talked to WhalesPoncho Theatre, Seattle WA
 Legend of the PotlatchSeattle Mime Company (Seattle Junior Programs)
1981Tom SawyerWestern Washington State College
 Daniel BoonePerforming Arts Reportory Theatre, New York City NY
 Once Upon a ShoeShelton High School – Drama Department
 PinocchioSeattle Mime Company (Seattle Junior Programs)
1982Caps for Sale and Other TalesWestern Washington State College
 From the Actors’ AtticWestern Washington State College
 Jack and the BeanstalkSeattle Mime Company (Seattle Junior Programs)
 Ali Baba’s AdventureCentral Washington State College
1983Peter and the Wolf / The Magic Toy Shop (Ballet)Ballet Northwest
 Seattle Mime TheatreSeattle Mime Theartre
 Renaissance PlayersPacific Lutheran University
 The Great Cross Country RaceShelton High School – Drama Department
1984Ransom of Red ChiefCalifornia Children’s Theatre
 A Toby ShowCentral Washington State College
 DandelionCalifornia Children’s Theatre
 Mime CarouselSeattle Mime Theartre
1985Hansel and GretelCalifornia Children’s Theatre
 An American in Paris (Ballet)Ballet Northwest
 Arkansas BearWestern Washington State College
 CinderellaSeattle Mime Theartre
1986Frog PrinceCalifornia Young People’s Theater  *Moved to WCPA
 PinocchioSeattle Mime Theartre
 Cavalcade of ComedyWestern Washington State College
 Brave Little TailorChildren’s Theatre Northwest
1987Tales of HoffmanNorthwest Opera in Schools, Etc (N.O.I.S.E), Edmonds
 Jack and the BeanstalkSeattle Mime Theartre
 AladdinChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 Emperor’s New ClothesTheatreWorks USA, New York City NY
1988Brer RabbitCalifornia Theatre Center
 Boy Who Talked to WhalesChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 Teddy RooseveltTheatreWorks USA, New York City NY
1989NightingaleCalifornia Theatre Center (One Day at WCPA)
 Hare and the TortoiseChildren’s Theatre Northwest (2 Days at WCPA)
 Adventures of Fet FromosTears of Joy – Puppets, Vancouver WA
 Hansel and GretelBallet Northwest (5 Days WCPA)
 Sherlock Holmes and the Red-Headed LeagueTheatreWorks USA, New York City NY (5 Days WCPA)
1990Princess and the PeaCalifornia Theatre Center (5 Days at WCPA)
 Amelia Earhart: Flight of FantasyCalifornia Theatre Center
 Charlotte’s WebChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 Gulliver’s TravelsCentral Washington State College
1991MimeShopSeattle Mime
 Puss in BootsChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 The Ugly DucklingCalifornia Theatre Center
 Footprints on the MoonTheatreWorks USA, New York City NY
1992The Boy Who Rescued the SunChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 Arkansas BearChildren’s Theatre Northwest
 Harold and the Purple CrayonTheatreWorks USA, New York City NY
 The Wind in the WillowsCentral Washington State College
1993Land of TrashGreen Thumb Theatre, Vancouver BC
 CinderellaCentral Washington University
 Play to WinTheatreWorksUSA, New York City, New York
 The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeChildren’s Theatre Northwest
1994New KidGreen Thumb Theatre, Vancouver BC
 Brave Little TailorChildrens Theatre Northwest
 The Elves & the ShoemakerCentral Washington University
1995MimeshopSeattle Mime
 The Little PrinceTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Tom SawyerCentral Washington University
1996Ransom of Red ChiefChildrens Theatre Northwest
 Emperor’s New ClothesCalifornia Theatre Center
 Freedom TrainTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Charlotte’s WebChildrens Theatre Northwest
1997Sleeping BeautyCalifornia Theatre Center
 Around the World in 80 DaysTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Boy Who Resused the SunChildrens Theatre Northwest
 Comedy of ErrorsCentral Washington University
1998RumpelstiltskinCalifornia Theatre Center
 Robin HoodChildrens Theatre Northwest
 Frogs, Lizards, Orbs, SlinkysImago
 Tortoise & the HareCentral Washington University
1999Treasure IslandOmaha Theater Co. for Young People
 Sylvester & the Magic PebbleSeattle Mime Theatre
 The OdysseyCentral Washington University
 Island of the SkogDallas Children’s Theater
2000The Three Little PigsStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 Lazer VaudevilleOcala Florida
 Gold RushTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Beauty & the BeastCentral Washington University
2001HeidiDallas Children’s Theater
 (6.8) Earthquake on Feb 28performances cancelled except for 2 Mar 5
 The Pied Piper of HamelinCapital Playhouse
 (To replace cancelled performances) 
 The Honarable Urashima TaroCentral Washington University
 (To replace cancelled performances) 
 Come Back, Amelia BediliaOmaha Theater Co. for Young People
2002Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersOmaha Theater Co for Young People
 The Prince and the PauperSAIL Musicals on Tour, NJ
 The Three SilliesDallas Children’s Theater
 JungalbookCentral Washington University
2003The Ugly DucklingCalifornia Theater Center
 Charlie & the Chocolate FactorySign Stage on Tour
 Jack & the BeanstalkStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 Island of the Blue DolphinsTheatreworks USA, New York NY
2004The Snow QueenEnchantment Theatre Company
 Lazer VaudevilleLazer Vaudeville, Boulder CO
 Lazer Vaudeville – Public ShowNote: Seated 776 in audience
 Jim West’s Aesop’s FablesTheatreworks Production
 Birdwoman: Story of SacagaweaCentral Washington University
2005Miss Nelson is MissingCalifornia Theater Center
 Are You Ready, My Sister?Underground Railway Theatre
 Waters of the EarthBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 Charlotte’s WebCentral Theatre Ensemble, CWU
2006Super Scientific CircusLos Angeles CA
 Sleeping BeautyStoryBook Theater, Kirland WA
 Tom SawyerCentral Theatre Ensemble, CWU
 Amber Brown is Not a CrayonArtsPower, Montclair NJ
2007Jambo WatotoBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 If You Give a Mouse a CookieOmaha Theater Company, Omaha NE
 Jim West’s Aesop’s Fables llTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Pecos Bill & Ghost StampedeCentral Theatre Ensemble, CWU
2008Lily’s CrossingsArtsPower, Montclair NJ
 The Midnight Ride of Paul RevereTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Lazer VaudevilleLazer Vaudeville, Boulder CO
 Lazer Vaudeville – Public ShowLazer Vaudeville, Boulder CO
 James & the Giant PeachSign Stage on Tour, Cleaveland OH
2009Anansi the SpiderTears of Joy, Vancouver WA
 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerArtsPower, Montclair NJ
 Goldilocks & the Three BearsStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 The Lion, Witch, & the WardrobeTheatreworks USA, New York NY
2010 Leyendas de DuendeBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 The Crayon CourtTJ3 Productions, Burbank CA
 Freedom TrainTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Charlotte’s WebCentral Theatre Ensemble, CWU
2011Peter and the WolfPushcart Players, Verona NJ
 Wrights of PassageEbzb Productions, Apex NC
 Let’s Go, Science ShowJest in Time, Santa Rosa CA
 Note: Science replaced Tweaksters 
 The Mystery of King TutTheatreworks USA, New York NY
2012Lily’s CrossingsArtsPower, Verona NJ
 Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersDallas Children’s Theater on Tour
 Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersDallas Children’s Theater on Tour
 Jim West’s “Dinosaurs”Theatreworks USA, New York NY
2013Happily Ever After-A Cinderella TalePushcart Players, Verona NJ
 Let Freedom RingPushcart Players, Verona NJ
 PinocchioStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 My Heart in a SuitcaseArtsPower, Verona NJ
2014Four Score and Seven Years AgoArtsPower, Verona NJ
 Brer Rabbit & Other Trickster TalesBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 The OdysseyBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 Super Scientific CircusBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
2015Harold and the Purple CrayonEnchantment Theatre Co., Philadelphia PA
 Laura Ingalls WilderArtsPower, Cedar Grove NJ
 Schoolhouse Rock, Live!Childsplay, Tempe AZ
 Charlotte’s WebCalifornia Theatre Center, Sunnyvale CA
2016The Lightning ThiefTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Jim West’s “Aesop’s FablesTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Jack and the BeanstalkStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 Let’s Go, Science ShowJest in Time, Santa Rosa CA
2017Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersDallas Children’s Theater on Tour
 Peter Rabbit TalesEnchantment Theatre Co., Philadelphia PA
 Wings of CourageMad River Theater Works, West Liberty OH
 The Incredible Undersea Trial of Joseph P. LawnboyOpen Road Productions, Olympia WA
2018Waters of the EarthBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
 Adventures of Bella & Harry – London!Penny Loafer Productions, Boca Raton FL
 FrindleGriffin Theatre Company, Chicago IL
 Mr. Popper’s PenguinsCasa Manana, Fort Worth TX
2019The One and Only IvanLifeline Theatre Co., Chicago IL
 Penguin Goes to Flight SchoolVital Theatre Co., New York NY
 3 PigsStoryBook Theater Company, Kirkland WA
 The Phantom TollboothEnchantment Theatre Co., Philadelphia PA
2020Edison: The Wizard of Menlo ParkPatrick Garner’s History’s Alive! New York NY
 Miss Nelson Has a Field DayDallas Children’s Theater, Dallas TX
 (Last 2 shows were cancelled – Covid-19) 
 **Showtime with ShakespeareNJ Performing Arts Center
 **The Boy Who Grew FlowersTreehouse Shakers, New York City NY
 ** Cancelled because of  Covid-19 
2021**Virtual shows because of Covid-19 
 Charlotte’s WebTheatreworks USA, New York NY
 Waters of the EarthBOXTALES Theatre, Santa Barbara CA
2022**Virtual shows because of Covid-19 
 The Boy Who Cried WolfStoryBook Theater, Kirkland WA
 Artragous & Steve TrashHarmony Arts
   
2023Owen and Mzee the MusicalVital Theatre, New York, NY
 In the Year of the Boar & Jackie RobinsonHonolulu Theater for Youth Honolulu, HI
2024Dino-LightLighwire Theater
Jack and the BeanstalkStorybook Theater
FrindleGriffin Theater Company
2025Cuentos: Tales from the Latinx WorldRainArt Productions & David Gonzalez
Wisdom of Emotions
Life Lessons from Around the World
Boxtales Theatre Company
Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!Simon Shaw Entertainment