Student Matinees
Planning a field trip is easy!
You can book now and pay later. We create resource guides and wrap-around activities for all shows — and each matinee performance includes a post-show Q&A with the actors. Tickets for student matinees are $15, and free for groups with 50% or more qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
To request a reservation online for your school or youth group, please fill out a School & Youth Group Ticket Request form:
For the 2022-2023 Season: The following shows have weekday student matinees on the dates listed below.
Jun. 14
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies! This beguiling odyssey in an enchanted forest on a very magical midsummer night reminds us that “the course of true love never did run smooth” — so watch your step!
- This production is recommended for ages 12 and up. Contains adult situations and mischievous fairies. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission.
All titles, artists, age recommendations, dates, and run times subject to change.
For the 2023-2024 Season: The following shows have weekday student matinees on the dates listed below.
Oct. 12, Oct. 18
HAIR
Let the sunshine in! This revolutionary rock musical follows a group of counter-culturalists whose worlds are shaken by a draft notice for the Vietnam War. HAIR reminds us that our collective voice is a powerful tool for change!
- This production is recommended for ages 14 and up. It contains mature themes and language, drug use, and brief nudity. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one intermission.
Nov. 29, Dec. 7
Liberace & Liza Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute)
Don’t miss this exhilarating parade of musical and comical fireworks! Featuring iconic songs, enchanting costumes, and unforgettable laughs, this cheeky and delightful show will have your holidays sparkling.
- This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mature themes and language. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.
Dec. 6, Dec. 7
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
Bouncing between horror and humor, this thrilling adaptation questions who the true monsters are. Fierce, feminist, and frightening, Dracula is a revenge fantasy worth sinking your teeth into!
- This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mature themes and language, domestic violence, suicide, infanticide, and biting. We can all help! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Feb. 1, Feb. 14
What the Constitution Means to Me
Filled with humor and history, this Pulitzer Prize finalist asks what the Constitution truly means. Heidi Schreck defended the Constitution as a teen in debates, but now she’s investigating its impact on four generations of women in her family.
- This production is recommended for ages 12 and up. It contains mature themes and language, discussions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abortion. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission.
Mar. 13, Mar. 21
Quixote Nuevo
In this modern twist on Don Quixote, a professor imagines himself as Cervantes’ titular hero and sets out for his long-lost love. Featuring vibrant Spanish-infused music and language, this magical retelling spotlights Tejano culture and celebrates life, love, and the human spirit.
- This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mature themes and language, strobe lights, and fog. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Apr. 11, Apr. 17
Nassim
From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (creator of the Off-Broadway smash hit White Rabbit, Red Rabbit) comes an audacious new theatrical experiment, presented in collaboration with Boom Arts. Each night, a new, unrehearsed local performer joins the playwright on stage, while the script waits, unseen, in a sealed box... Touchingly autobiographical yet powerfully universal, NASSIM is a striking theatrical demonstration of how language can both divide and unite us.
- Contains strong language. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: 60-80 minutes, no intermission.
May. 9, May. 15
Coriolanus
Shakespeare’s tragedy about the war hero Coriolanus and the fight between the elite and the deprived masses will be fueled by a dynamic female and non-binary ensemble with a muscular, movement-focused staging.
- This production is recommended for ages 12 and up. It contains mature themes and language. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.
Jun. 12
Clyde’s
In this delicious comedy, the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at Clyde’s are on a journey to craft the perfect sandwich. These loveable characters with big dreams serve up a heartwarming story that’s good to the last bite!
- This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains mature themes and language. Learn more by calling 503-445-3700.
- Run time: Approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.
All titles, artists, age recommendations, dates, and run times subject to change.
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