Drama + Drama / Theater instruction | Kids Out and About Portland

Alexander Master of Marvels Magician - Portland

-Master Your Magic Set -Magic with Everyday Objects -Little Kids, Big Magic Show!

Artists Repertory Theatre

All of our classes are taught by Artists Rep staff and guest artists. Our education programs focus on engaging and elevating our community by offering professional-level classes with our resident artists and guest artists. Artists Repertory Theatre is dedicated to working with artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to create a stronger, more equitable, and richer theatre experience in Portland.

Beaverton Civic Theatre

Workshops and classes in the performing arts

Camas Community Education

Welcome to Camas Community Education’s class listings. Here, you’ll find something for everyone. From adult sports leagues to one-time day camps for kids, our choices aim to enrich and enliven. So whether you’re searching for fun, education, friendship, or exercise, you’re bound to discover it a CCE.

Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective

CPPAC offers music, theatre arts, and dance classes, ensembles, and workshops that convey principles of self-determination.

Chehalem Cultural Center

Ceramics, Visual Arts, Theater, Cooking, Watercolors, Creative Writing & more

Curious Comedy Theater

Comedy and Improv workshops and classes

Echo Theater Company - PDX

Echo encourages physical confidence, freedom, and grace in a creative, non-competitive atmosphere. Students of all abilities develop strength, balance, flexibility and creativity while working with others to explore circus, movement and storytelling.

Echo West

Echo encourages physical confidence, freedom, and grace in a creative, non-competitive atmosphere. Students of all abilities develop strength, balance, flexibility and creativity while working with others to explore circus, movement and storytelling.

Hand2Mouth Theatre

Student Voices is a program of theatrical workshops that allow teenagers to tell their own stories and truths at eight Portland area public school SUN sites at no cost to students. In workshops youth are able to collaborate, under professional artistic guidance, and express their own experiences through theatre. Additionally, Hand2Mouth has launched a year-long residency program for high schoolers at Roosevelt High School to learn devising techniques, culminating in the creation and production of a new work created exclusively by the teen participants.

Higher Elevations Learning Place

Airport Learning Tree’s theme-based curriculum is designed to make learning fun and inspiring for children. All of our childcare and preschool programs are designed to fully integrate all developmental concepts including: language, literacy, mathematics, social/emotional, art, science, health and safety. Our theme’s change with the seasons and include special holiday curriculum and events. ​

Imagine Theatre - Portland

Our classes are based on measurable standards, taught by experienced teachers, and are tons of fun! With programming for ages 7-18, there are so many options to choose from!

Journey Theater

Whether you have years of theater experience or it's your very first time, there are classes for everyone here at Journey

Lakewood Center for the Arts

Lakewood Theatre Company offers year-round classes in theatre and visual arts education for adults and children both online and at the Lakewood Center for the Arts.

Metropolitan Performing Arts

Expert-led instruction right here in Vancouver, Washington.

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth

MITY offers over 100 unique STEM, humanities and fine arts courses that are specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. Classes cover topics not typically taught in schools within a fun and challenging environment.

Multnomah Arts Center - A Program of Portland Parks & Recreation

We offer programs in music, movement, dance, theater, woodshop, literary arts, conditioning, metal arts, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and more.

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District

The North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District offers programming for all ages! Programs like art, dance, drama, exercise and fitness, outdoor adventures, camps, sports and much more are available.

Northwest Children's Theater and School

Acting, Musical Theater, Improv, Creative Play

Oregon Ballet Theatre School

Students receive exemplary training from our world-class faculty, emphasizing pure classical technique. This experience is enhanced by invaluable opportunities to perform in fully staged productions at Keller Auditorium, alongside the professional dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre.

Oregon Children's Theatre

Whether your child aspires to become an actor or just wants to have fun and make new friends–OCT has the best class options in town.

Oregon City Children’s Theatre

At our studio and frequented performances venues we offer a diverse range of theatre classes and camps tailored for kids aged 5-18, providing an inclusive and inspiring environment for every young artist. Whether your child is a budding performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or exploring theatre for the first time, our experienced instructors nurture their talents through engaging activities, skill-building exercises, and collaborative productions.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival

Check out our website to learn about our options -- https://www.opsfest.org/education.html Have your school, library, or drama group contact our Education Department (education@opsfest.org) to arrange a workshop or performance!

Polaris Dance Theatre

Our school offers dance classes for every age and interest, whether you are 3 years old, or 103! Our schedule includes a diverse range of classes and performance opportunities, from Contemporary to Hip-Hop, Ballet, Aerial, Tap and more. The Polaris School is the beating heart of our organization, and we look forward to helping you find the right class. Most classes have the option of Enrollment, use of a Class Card, or a Drop-in fee.

Portland Center Stage at the Armory

Immerse yourself in the confidence building fun of learning performance skills in a stimulating, supportive environment. Our classes are taught by top theater professionals who are excited to share their passion and experience.

Portland Metro Arts

Dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and workshop classes available!

Riverside Performing Arts

From music and dance to theatre or preschool, there’s something for everyone at Riverside Performing Arts.

Sherwood Foundation for the Arts

Our mission is to inspire, nurture, promote and support the arts for the education, enjoyment and enrichment of the citizens of Sherwood.

SPACE & GRACE LEARNING

Offering in-person (Portland Oregon) and online after school and weekend academic tutoring, Arts Programs, Book Clubs, and school break camps. We feature small groups or one:one sessions to individualized attention.

Speak and Be Heard Theater

Acting classes that focus on the development of social skills using theater games and activities. Classes address pragmatic language, reading non-verbal cues, problem solving, teamwork, perspective taking, conversation, and language skills.

Spellcaster Stages

Spellcaster offers group classes for ages 7+, including Pop Choir, beginning and advanced Show Choir, Musical Theater Vocals, and Sing & Strum (Ukulele). No experience necessary (except for advanced classes)!

Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy

Sing, Dance & Act each Saturday during the school year for ages 4-18 in three programs: Little Stars (4-6yr), Center Stage (6-16yr), and Conservatory (14-18yr). Musical Theatre Summer Intensives held in West Linn for ages 5-18.

STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy - Hillsboro, OR

Our classes focus on basic theater education and include some specialty classes such as musical theater.

Traveling Players Ensemble

Join one of the nation's top performing arts and theatre programs, specifically created for students in grades 2 - 12. At Traveling Players, we offer a range of innovative summer camps and conservatories, alongside year-round acting classes and workshops.

Walters Cultural Art Center

We offer a wide variety of classes and camps, include clay, theatre, music, dance and movement, drawing, painting, and more. Options for all ages, from infants to adults.