Teen Programs
Upcoming Classes
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.
There are currently no upcoming available, but please watch this space!
Private Acting Coaching with Nicole Marie Green
Nicole Marie Green is a professional actor, director and teaching artist who has worked in theater education for over a decade. Whether you're looking for help on a specific audition or wanting to continue your training you'll have the opportunity to design this time to your specific needs. These one to two hour sessions will leave you walking away with more confidence and clarity, and a tool kit of techniques to allow your own voice to shine through.
Summer Teen Theater Academy 2022
Our Summer Teen Theater Academy builds skills and confidence, while deepening the connection to the inspiring world of theater. Bring the power of theater to the teens in your life!
Grades 9-12 ⋅ All Skill Levels Welcome ⋅ Register Now as Space is Limited ⋅ Scholarships Available
To prioritize safety, we will follow all guidelines set by the Oregon Health Authority, including small class sizes that allow for social distancing.
"This program helped me learn how to have more confidence in myself and how creative I can be. I really enjoyed this workshop and it will definitely be an experience I will never forget!" –A former Teen Academy student
“My now 15-year-old twins had SUCH a positive experience with the Teen Academy!! It was a pure joy to see and hear them after pickup, talking with such passion about what they'd learned and been challenged to do that day. They’ve been to several performing arts camps and they've never been so energized or educated before.” –A parent of Teen Academy students
Explore the Classes
No experience needed, all levels welcome.
Combine any two classes and receive a 10% discount!
Performing Musical Theater Numbers
Experience the excitement and fun of creating musical theater. Explore dance styles, vocal performance, and acting techniques to build the skills of a fully rounded musical theater performer. Instructors: Ash, Tyler Andrew Jones, David Saffert.
Session 1: June 20 – July 1, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $390
Session 2: *July 5 – July 15, Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $350
*Please note this session starts on a Tuesday after the 4th of July Holiday
Acting in Scenes & Monologues
Dig deep into scene work, scene study, monologues, and character motivation. Learn the questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. Develop full characters and their tactics in both solo and scene work. Instructors: Nicole Marie Green and Alexandria Hunter.
2 Weeks: July 5 – 15, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $300
*Please note this session starts on a Tuesday after the 4th of July Holiday
Creating an Ensemble Show for the Stage
This three-week devising project is a deep dive into the creative process of the multi-hyphenate theater artist. Artists will engage in generative rehearsals that will include acting techniques, theatrical games, improvisation, song writing, playwriting, and ensemble building exercises with a focus on the creation and performance of a show that is entirely their own! This session will empower young artists to create their own work, say what they want to say, and have fun collaborating! It will culminate in a public performance on August 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ellyn Bye Studio. Instructors: Andy Perkins, Nicole Marie Green, Ashley Song and Alexandria Hunter.
July 25 – August 12, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $900
*August 12 from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Teen Council
The Teen Council is composed of high school students who want a deeper involvement with professional theater and opportunities to take part in advanced theater experiences. No application necessary, but please email for more information. Enrollment is ongoing and always free.
The council usually meets one Sunday of every month, from September to June, to take part in a masterclass from a local theater professional. Past classes have covered everything from acting for film, stage combat, and improvisation. After the class, Teen Council members are usually invited to attend a matinee performance, free of charge.
Teen Council members may also want to take advantage of The Armory Card to hook up their friends. The Armory Card offers maximum savings and flexibility for purchasing tickets for those 35 and younger. The cards do not expire and can be reloaded until the holder turns 36.
For more information email or call 503-445-3795.
Visions & Voices
The Visions & Voices student playwriting and performance residencies each bring professional teaching artists into public high school classrooms for intensive, month-long residencies during which students learn about the basic elements of theater. For more information, click here.
The PCS Young Playwrights student residency program culminates at the end of the school year with free, public readings hosted at Portland Center Stage. These plays are selected from all residency sites and then presented by professional actors and directors. We will select 10-12 students whose plays are 5-8 minutes or pages long. Students applying should clearly have a passion and drive for playwriting. This year’s readings will take place sometime between late May and early June (dates and times TBD).
To submit your play for The PCS Young Playwrights readings, click here.
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