Summer Teen Theater Academy
The Armory Teen Theater Academy
This summer, teens can learn the ins and outs of making theater from industry professionals at Portland’s flagship theater. Learn to prep for an audition like a pro or hone your musical theater skills in a stimulating, supportive environment that will get you ready to seize the spotlight.
Participants can explore acting styles, vocal performance, acting for the musical stage and more. Sessions culminate with a presentation for friends and family!
All academy sessions run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are open to students entering grades nine through 12. Full and partial scholarships available to all sessions. For more information and scholarship applications, contact us at or 503-445-3795. Apply soon to guarantee a spot.
2019 Summer Dates to be Announced later this Fall!
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Donate to the p:ear Giving Tree
Every winter, youth at p:ear are looking for basic needs such as socks, backpacks, bus tickets, gift cards, art supplies, and other items. The Giving Tree helps p:ear fuel their mission to provide mentoring services to Portland’s homeless and parent-less young people.
Winter Teen Academy: Scene Work
Calling all teens! Are you looking to expand your acting skills and be the best scene partner you can be for your fellow actors? In this class, we will dig deep into scene study, character motivation, and active listening, while learning the necessary questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. You'll develop fuller characters and deeper relationships on stage by partnering in scene work — and have lots of fun too!
Acting Shakespeare: Monologues
Dive into the world of the Bard and explore the excitement of performing Shakespeare!
Foundations of Improvisation
Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this course is perfect for you!
Join the Party! The fundraising party of the year!
Theater Lovers Bash is coming April 11, 2025! Featuring David Saffert and Jillian Snow back by popular demand in a special one-night-only performance as Liberace and Liza!
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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