For its sixth annual al fresco production, Olympia’s String and Shadow Puppet Theater invites you to step into the grandeur and glamour of a Gilded Age opera house. Night at the Grand Opera is a whimsical, candlelit romp that blends history, humor, and imagination in classic String and Shadow style.
Inspired by the lavish opera houses of the 1870s–1890s, this original play-within-a-play takes audiences both onstage and far behind the scenes of an eccentric opera about the Trojan War. Expect colorful characters — from flamboyant performers and quirky opera-house staff to a king, a band of industrialists, and even a few larger-than-life insects.
Narrated by the witty Fly on the Wall (Anthony Szabo), the performance promises the troupe’s signature mix of puppetry, comedy, and visual wonder.
* Please note times for specific dates: 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24 and Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7, and 4 p.m. Sunday Aug. 17, 24 and 31 and Sept. 7
