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.
Upcoming STAGES Programs!
Programs are listed in order by start date. Please read our registration FAQs and building updates before registerting. 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, or if you would like to inquire about joining a program that is already in-progress.
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 culminates with a fully-staged production in Spring 2027.
For schedule, format, and registration details, please click the button below!
COMING SOON!
SPRING SHOW: CATS
YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
On the night of the Jellicle Ball, a colorful cast of cats shares their stories as they await the chance to begin a whole new life! STAGES is excited that our spring co-production with Breakwater Enrichment will be the young actors edition of this beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with performances taking place on March 19-20, 2027.
Note: all rehearsals and performances will take place at Breakwater School in Portland!
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
STARTING JAN 4, 2027!
3:45PM-5:15PM
AGES 9-11
PLAYLAB:
THE WILD WEST
Saddle up for a Wild West adventure filled with bustling frontier towns, daring train robberies, and unforgettable characters! Become a cowboy, outlaw, or sheriff as you help write the next chapter of the Old West.
TUESDAYS
Feb 22 – Mar 30, 2027
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
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).
AGES 9-11
PLAYLAB: DA VINCI’S RENASSAINCE
Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci, where incredible inventions, curious minds, and artistic masterpieces await! Become an inventor, artist, or explorer as you bring the wonders of the Renaissance to life through imagination and adventure.
TUESDAYS
Jan 12 – Feb 9, 2027
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
AGES 7-8
PLAYVENTURE:
ROBIN HOOD
Adventure awaits in Sherwood Forest, where legendary heroes, hidden hideouts, and daring rescues are around every corner! Team up with Robin Hood and his Merry Men to outsmart the Sheriff and defend the people.
WEDNESDAYS
Feb 24 – Mar 24, 2027
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
AGES 9-11
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 7-8
PLAYVENTURE: SECRET OF THE PYRAMIDS
Journey to ancient Egypt, where mysterious pyramids and forgotten treasures are waiting to be discovered! Join a daring expedition filled with puzzles, adventure, and secrets that have been buried for thousands of years!
WEDNESDAYS
Jan 13 – Feb 10, 2027
4:00PM-5:00PM
Tuition: $138
Additional Spring & Summer 2027 Programs will be announced in October/November!
“Theater/STAGES was a critical part of my children’s development. Educators talk of the importance of sports and ‘teamwork.’ My non-athletic kids learned that through theater. They both appreciate the importance of expression through the arts….they are better people for it!”
“Being involved in putting on a production teaches lifelong skills. Those who are involved for longer periods of time, or in more productions; they learn to deal with adversity, appreciate diversity, collaborate and get exposed different personalities, understand the correlation of work ethic to results, learn to expect the unexpected, and generally have better coping skills as a result… Continue reading Kristina Boissonneault, STAGES Parent