YOUR STORY STARTS HERE.
Your story starts here.
There’s no single way to find your way into theater. Some young people start with a question, some with a big idea, some with a character they can’t wait to become. At STAGES, our programs meet kids where they are and invite them to explore, create, collaborate, and grow from there. Wherever they’re starting with us, we’re excited to see where their story goes next.
Fall 2026 at STAGES
Programs are listed in order by start date. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter, follow @stagesyouththeater on social media, and contact us at any time with your questions, concerns, or suggestions!
AGES 7-8
PLAYVENTURE: YOUNG DETECTIVES!
It is not too late to join this class – contact us to enroll!
Calling all aspiring detectives! Get ready to follow secret clues, investigate mysterious happenings, and team up with fellow young sleuths to crack a case full of twists, turns, red herrings, and surprising suspects around every corner!
WEDNESDAYS
Sept 9 – Oct 7, 2026
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
AGES 9-10
PLAYLAB:
POMPEII!
SELLOUT WARNING – very few spots remain!
Journey back to ancient Pompeii! Become characters inspired by real people, explore the bustling city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and uncover how this lost civilization remained buried for centuries before its incredible rediscovery.
TUESDAYS
Sept 15 – Oct 13, 2026
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
AGES 9-10
PLAYLAB:
THE MOON LANDING
Blast off to the 1960s and the exciting race to the Moon! Become characters inspired by the real astronauts, scientists, and engineers of the Apollo program, and discover the incredible triumphs and challenges that led to one of history’s greatest achievements.
TUESDAYS
Oct 20 – Nov 17, 2026
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
AGES 11+
FALL PLAY: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE
This program is SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist below!
Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia! Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with talking animals, epic battles, and the noble lion Aslan’s struggle against the White Witch. This inspiring story of courage, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over evil offers exciting opportunities for both new and experienced performers alike.
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
Sept 10 – Dec 10, 2026
5:30PM-7:30PM (Thurs)
10:30AM-12:30PM (Sat)
Tuition: $425
This program will not meet on Oct 31st (Halloween), and Nov 21st-November 28th (Thanksgiving Break). There may be extra rehearsals on Dec 9-10, and performances on Dec 11-12.
AGES 12+
ACTING ENSEMBLE:
THE TEMPEST
Shakespeare’s magical tale of betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness… The Tempest follows the exiled sorcerer Prospero as he conjures a powerful storm to bring his enemies to a mysterious island where spirits, romance, and long-buried secrets collide!
The Acting Ensemble is an intensive performance program for students (ages 12+), spanning both the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters, and culminating in a fully-staged production in Spring 2027.
For schedule, format, and registration details, please click the button below!
GRADES 4-6
STAGES PLAYLIST: BROADWAY VILLAINS!
SELLOUT WARNING – very few spots remain!
It’s good to be bad! Sing and dance your way through Broadway’s unforgettable baddies as you learn a new song, choreography, and iconic character each week. From silly tricksters to masterminds, every class is a chance to unleash your inner villain!
Note: This STAGES program takes place at Breakwater School in Portland!
MONDAYS
STARTING SEPT 14
3:45PM-4:45PM
AGES 7-8
PLAYVENTURE:
THE SNOW QUEEN
Calling all adventurers! Step into a sparkling winter world inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, where snowstorms, secret gardens, and enchanted friends await on a brave quest to find – and save – the mysterious Snow Queen!
WEDNESDAYS
Oct 14 – Nov 18, 2026
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
This program will not meet on November 11 (Veterans Day).
Spring & Summer 2027 Programs will be announced in October!
“STAGES got me more interested in theater! Everybody’s nice, you get to make friends, it’s like a family! When I was 10, I didn’t know what it would be like on stage. But when I finally got up on there with confidence, there was a spark in me. The more shows I was in, the more… Continue reading Sarah Krause, STAGES Alum
“I’m not sure I would have wanted my children anywhere else during their formative years, other than with STAGES or at performing arts related programs. The supportive atmosphere was like no other.”