Picture a sculptor with hands dusted in stone. No one else can fully see what’s inside that rough block—but they can feel it. So they work slowly and deliberately, chipping away piece by piece until the masterpiece finally has a face. That’s what we do as performing artists.
We shape the work with intention—one rehearsal, one note, one beat of silence at a time—until something real stands in front of an audience. And this year at Lovegood, you’ve been doing exactly that. We’ve explored Characterization. We’ve strengthened Movement. Now we step into our next chapter: dedicating ourselves to the craft of theater arts—refining the details, sharpening the tools, and bringing the whole picture to life.
And we’re not doing it quietly. This spring, we’ve got an exciting lineup for you and your whole family—some West Side Story, some Seussical, Triple Threat, a little Shakespeare, and more surprises along the way.
We’d love to see you at the theater this spring—celebrating theatre at every stage, and cheering on the artists who are becoming something new right in front of your eyes.
Spring Classes & Spring Break Camp
Registration will now be through CircleUp! You can check out our spring lineup & descriptions below here before you navigate to CircleUp. Register on or before March 15th for Early Bird Price.
General Season Dates:
Spring Break Camp: March 23rd - March 27th
Monday Performance Classes: March 30th - May 28th (Exhibition Performance May 28th)
Thursday Skill Building Classes: April 2nd - May 28th
Saturday Skill Building Classes: April 4th - May 2nd
Additional information about classes is in CircleUp Registration
Any student aged 18+ who does not have a current background check on file with Lovegood, will be required to consent to and pass a background check prior to class starting. There is a separate $25 fee payable directly to the background check provider due at the time of consent. Background checks expire after 2 years.
Unless we cancel a class or camp based on failing to meet minimum enrollment, we do not offer refunds. All tuition and fees must be paid at registration unless you request a payment plan.
Interested in scholarship information? Check it out here
Oh The Thinks You Can Think! (multiple age offerings)
Come join us for one of the most COLORFUL and IMAGINATIVE shows in production class form! Seussical’s genius is bringing to life the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss to the stage. The music, the charcters and the ALL the whimsy will be a thrilling adventure for your student this spring. Come perform numbers like “Oh the Thinks you Can Think” and “Biggest Blame Fool” and other highlights from the score. Students will grow their stage presence, ensemble skills, and storytelling through song—building confidence while having an absolute blast!
Mondays with Exhibition Performance:
Ages 6-8 | Mondays, 5pm - 6:30pm
Ages 9-11 | Mondays, 5pm - 6:30pm
Price:
Monday Performance: $285
Something’s Coming (Ages 12-18)
Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Discover what it means to be a Jet in this musical theatre revue class based on the classic musical West Side Story. Act, sing and dance your way through the streets of New York's West Side as you explore this musical created by some of Broadway's talented legends. Students will be challenged with the unique rhythms of Leonard Bernstein's score, delighted with Stephen Sondheim's witty lyrics and jump feet first into the athletic dance style of Jerome Robbin's choreography. Students will grow their stage presence, ensemble skills, and storytelling through song—building confidence while having an absolute blast!
Price: $285
Triple Threat Tap (Ages 12+)
Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Take your tap dancing skills into the world of musical theatre with this triple-threat performance class. Perfect for intermediate/advanced tap dancers who are eager for the opportunity to sing, act, and dance in the ensemble style from shows such as Crazy for You, Holiday Inn, Singin’ in the Rain, and Anything Goes! Tap shoes required.
Price: $365
KIDZ On Stage: Intro to Musical Theatre (Ages 6-11)
Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
KIDZ On Stage is an introduction to musical theater for our youngest budding artists. Students will practice skills such as vocal expression, character-building, and movement, in a fun and encouraging setting.
Price: $190
Shakespeare (Ages 10+)
Saturdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” — A Midsummer Night’s Dream
You are never too young to discover the magic and fun of Shakespeare! The possibilities are endless. In this 5-week course we will cover monologues, scene work, and text analysis with games and activities. We invite you to step boldly into stories filled with danger, magic, and laughter. No previous Shakespeare experience is required, only a desire to explore, take a chance, and play!
Price: $230
Stage Combat (Ages 10+)
Saturdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
Ever wonder how fight scenes look so action-packed while keeping everyone involved safe? Come learn how to bring combat safely to the stage! Students will learn how to throw dynamic strikes and give convincing reactions without ever putting their scene partner in the line of fire. No martial arts experience necessary. This class will explore movement-based storytelling and characterization through physicality.
Early Bird Price: $325
Presenting Sponsor
A giant thank you to our presenting sponsor: Andrew Misk with The Agency Portland!
Thank you to our annual show sponsors who together make our shows possible!
Lighthouse Sponsors:
Limelight Sponsors:
Lovegood Performing Arts Company receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.
