Nothing works better on stage than a well-crafted tale, as you will see in our non-traditional production of the classic musical, Oliver! (music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart, based on the Dickens novel.) Known as one of the greatest musicals ever written for child actors, Orcas Center is excited to provide a new generation of local, talented children an opportunity to shine on stage. Oliver! is directed by Deborah Sparks with musical direction by Pam Wright.

Finally Ruthie Foster is coming to Orcas Center! Ruthie's eclectic musical history is a combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. Her astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride - from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, to her award-winning music career in Austin. Ruthie added a Grammy nomination to her list of achievements in 2009 - Best Contemporary Blues Album for The Truth According to Ruthie Foster.

Sponsored by WESTAF and the Orcas LGBT Fund

Join us in the Madrona Room for Burgers + Brew
before the show at 6:00 pm
$15 at the door

This House is a new play by James Graham

It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes.

It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and age–old traditions and allegiances are thrown aside in the struggle for power.

James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically–acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.