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.
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
Thursday Skill Building (no exhibition performance):
Ages 6-11 | Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Early Bird Price:
Monday Performance: $260
Thursday Skill Building: $245
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!
Early Bird Price: $260
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.
Early Bird Price: $340
Little Pretenders (Ages 5-6 with guardian)
Thursdays, 4:30pm-5:15pm
Little Pretenders is a joyful introduction to the world of theater, where imagination meets intentional practice! Each week, our young actors—alongside their grown-up sidekicks—will explore a new aspect of pretending through guided games, character play, and interactive stories. From learning how to use their voice to creating entire worlds out of thin air, children will discover that behind every great performance is a whole lot of practice, focus, and fun. This is a non-performance class focused on the process of becoming a storyteller. Grown-ups stay and participate or support from the sidelines, helping build a safe and encouraging creative space for every Little Pretender to shine.
Early Bird Price: $125
Under the Work Lights: Mini Monologues (Ages 9-11)
Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
Behind every great performance is rehearsal under the work lights—where actors explore, experiment, and grow. In this hands-on lab, young actors will dig into short monologues and scenes, learning how to bring characters to life through focus, expression, voice, and staging. With guidance and time to repeat, revise, and reflect, this class celebrates the dedication it takes to make something stageworthy—long before the audience ever arrives.
Early Bird Price: $165
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.
Early Bird Price: $165
Spotlight Sessions: Show Run Through (Ages 14+)
Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
Ever wished you could jump into a full show—without the pressure of auditions, casting, or performance week? In this class, you’ll get to experience a nearly complete musical from the inside out by rehearsing the material song-by-song, week-by-week, as an ensemble.
You’ll rotate through roles you don’t usually get to play, try new character choices, and build confidence in storytelling, music, and stage presence in a relaxed, low-stakes environment. Think of it like a guided “living room rehearsal” with structure—equal parts learning, exploration, and pure theatre joy.
What to expect:
- One specific show for the full session
- Weekly run-throughs of the score and scenes (song-by-song)Role rotation + experimentation (no pressure, all play)
- A supportive room for singers who want reps and varietyImportant note: This is not a performance-based class—no audience, no costumes, no tech—just the fun and growth that comes from doing the work together.
Early Bird Price: $325
Costumes (Ages 12+)
Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
Step into the world of theatrical magic with Design for the Stage: Costumes, an immersive, hands-on class where you’ll learn how costumes shape characters, storytelling, and the entire visual life of a production. From choosing fabrics and crafting designs to mastering beginner‑friendly sewing techniques and thinking creatively under pressure, you’ll discover how costumes move from script to stage—and pick up practical life skills along the way (yes, even hemming your own pants or building the perfect Halloween look). Whether you’re dreaming of the spotlight, curious about backstage artistry, or simply eager to create something with your hands, this class invites you to explore, experiment, and bring stories to life through costume design. Class Projects: We will make a fabric bucket type hat and a zipper pouch; these supplies will be provided. Each student will also be encouraged to make another item of their choice - it can be a garment they already have altered to suit the character they have in mind, it can be a garment they would like to make (PJ pants, apron, etc), a tote bag or accessory a character may have, etc..
Early Bird Price: $325
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!
Early Bird Price: $205
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: $300
Spring Break Camp (Ages 6-14)
March 23- March 27 | 9am - 12pm
Y’all are in for a treat for this year’s Spring Break Camp at Lovegood: a week-long adventure inspired by The Emperor’s New Groove and The Emperor Has No Clothes, where we explore what happens when pride gets loud, truth gets brave, and a story flips itself upside down (sometimes into a llama).
All week, we’ll build scenes, characters, and comedy from the inside out—playing with status, storytelling, physical transformation, and that delicious moment when the audience knows something the character doesn’t. We’ll move our bodies like cartoons sharpen our timing like pros, and practice the kind of ensemble work that makes a group feel like a team—the kind that can pull off chaos with style. Expect acting games, movement and character labs, devising, voice work, and plenty of chances to create bold, hilarious moments that still have something real underneath.
By the end of the week, campers will have shaped a playful performance to share—part theatrical mischief, part heart, and fully Lovegood: intentional, imaginative, and not afraid to say, “Cronk, Pull the Lever!”
Early Bird Price: $260
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.
