Verona Area Community Theater
Charlie Olson
on stage & in the spotlight
⚓
01
The Highlight Reel
“How I Became a Pirate” — Charlie's featured moments
02
The Show
How I Became a Pirate
⚑ Featured Flag-Bearer PirateCharlie spent two weeks at VACT's summer musical camp learning the ropes — auditions on day one, then choreography, songs, and dialogue every day until the curtain went up. On performance day he was front and center with the Jolly Roger, one of the crew's featured pirates through the big numbers and the curtain call.
The Younger@Part® edition, with book, music & lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman — based on the picture book by Melinda Long, illustrated by David Shannon.
- 🎭ProductionHow I Became a Pirate — Younger@Part®
- 📍WhereVerona Area Community Theater · 103 Lincoln St, Verona WI
- 📅PerformanceFriday, July 17, 2026 · 12:45 PM
- 🌟RoleFeatured pirate & flag-bearer (Gr. 3–5 cast)
- ⏰CampTwo-week musical camp · July 6–17, 2026
Songs in the show
03
Charlie's Acting Journey
Summer 2026 · VACT
How I Became a Pirate 🏴☠️
His first full musical — two-week camp, an audition, and a featured flag-bearer role in the Gr. 3–5 production. Singing, dancing, and acting, front and center.
Winter 2026 · VACT
Gr. 3–5 Drama: Silly Scenes
Where it started — Charlie's first experience at Verona Area Community Theater, learning scene work and sharing it on stage.
Up Next
The next audition 🎝
More stages, more roles. To be continued…
04