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 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.

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

Tickets Now Available

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!