SEQUIM — Olympic Theatre Arts on Monday will host its inaugural Open Mic at OTA gathering, kicking off a new monthly series.
Open mic will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the theater’s Gathering Hall at 414 N. Sequim Ave.
Sign-ups for performers will begin at 5:30 p.m., and audience members can come and go throughout the evening.
Admission is free, although donations will be set aside to finance a new sound system for the Gathering Hall space.
Concessions and beverage bars will be open during the event.
The open-mic format gives actors, musicians, comedians and singers a chance to see others perform and to sharpen their own skills, organizers said.
All forms of staged performances — including dramatic readings, comedy sketches, stand-up monologues and vocal and instrumental musical appearances — are encouraged.
Both veteran performers and those with little or no previous onstage experience are welcome to participate.
Not a contest
“This is not a competitive event,” said Michael Bunnell, master of ceremonies.
“It’s a chance for accomplished performers to showcase their talents and for those with less experience to develop confidence on stage.”
Open Mic at OTA is planned every third Monday of the month.
For more information, call 360-683-7326 or 360-681-2686, or email mbunnell@olypen.com.
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