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Portland Stage

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Theater/DramaMusicAfter-SchoolEntertainmentAges K–12

About Portland Stage

At Portland Stage Education, we strive to create a space that is safe, inclusive, and supportive for all. We celebrate all people regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, national origin, religion, gender identity, neurological, or physical ability. Our classes provide a safe and fun environment for young people to explore their imaginations and gain valuable social skills such as listening, risk taking, ensemble building, public speaking, and leadership. Our classes provide a creative outlet for actors and non-actors alike and are a great way for young people to build their confidence and skills. We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute and we strive to create a space where all are welcome and celebrated.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Storytelling Through Stage Combat

Grades: 5 – 8 Using the techniques of improvisation and stage combat, students will sharpen their acting skills and conquer the art of physical storytelling. During the final class, participants will perform fight scenes that they have written and rehearsed themselves.

Shakespeare Teen Company

Grades: 7 – 12 Students come together as an ensemble to create a fully-staged production of Shakespeare‘s Twelfth Night. Participants take on a variety of roles including acting, costume design, marketing, and more!

Play Me a Story & Workshop

Experience the fun and magic of theater on Saturday mornings with Play Me a Story! Ages 4 – 10 enjoy a performance of a children’s stories followed by an interactive acting workshop with Portland Stage’s Education Artists.