Got some dreams and ambitions collecting dust on the forgotten shelf of life?
Let us at Lovegood grab our step ladder of possibilities and help you reach them! This spring, we’re ready to Dust Off Your Dreams with exciting classes for all ages. We’ve got plays for kids, triple threat training for pre-teens, teens, AND adults, partner dancing, and more! Just imagine how confident and inspired you’ll feel this summer after polishing up your skills—or learning brand new skills entirely. We’ll be here, ready to bust that dust and spit-shine your performance skills as we bring theatre to every stage of life!
Spring Classes
Register on or before March 21st to get our best prices. Classes will remain available until full or until April 10th. Classes start the week of April 7th and run through the week of June 2nd. There will be no classes May 19-22nd.
Our classes include an exhibition performance with guaranteed casting unless otherwise stated. Exhibition will be the week of June 2nd. We typically hold exhibition performances on the class night; however, the size of class enrollments may impact this plan.
Students must be available to attend the class dress rehearsal (week of May 26th) in order to perform in the exhibition performance. Students may decide to take the class and not perform; we just need to know this by the end of the first class.
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.
KIDZ On Stage: Intro to Musical Theatre (Ages 6-9)
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.
Thursdays, 5pm-6pm
Cost:
On or before March 21: $165
On or after March 22: $190
This opportunity does not qualify for our Multi-Participation scholarship
Prerequisite: None
Hamilton Musical Theatre Revue (Ages 10-18)
Don’t throw away your shot! Sign up for a special deal with us as we work on some of Lin Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece: Hamilton. We will pick a few of the numbers from this iconic show and explore more contemporary styles of musical theater. Fun with singing, dancing and of course acting. This is your moment! See you on the other side… BOOM!
Mondays, 6pm-8pm
Cost:
$325
Prerequisite: None
Chamber Choir (Ages 12+)
How many of you were in choir in school? Maybe even your community? This is a unique opportunity to refine your skills as a vocalist in choosing to take part in our Chamber Choir course. Lisa O’Reilly, who has 20+ years of working with choral music is opening up an opportunity for folks in our community to work on selections in a chamber chorus setting. What does that mean?: What defines this style of singing is more advanced musicianship, diverse/ challenging repertoire, a capella (no accompaniment), and strong individual responsibility in the group setting to hold a part with usually only 2 or 3 per part (SATB) Song will most likely have what we would call a 6 to 8 part split. If you get a thrill by being challenged to improve your vocal prowess and abilities and LOVE to sing with other people, this is the course for you.
Thursdays, 6pm-8pm
Cost:
On or before March 21: $325
On or after March 22: $350
Prerequisite: None
Drop In Improv (Ages 8+)
Hello Lovegood Community! We have a fun opportunity for you and the whole family or your best buds. For the first time ever, we are opening an IMPROV DROP-IN class on Thursday nights this spring. This will be instructed and led by our artistic director Evan Aldrete. This will be a fantastic entry into our community and will be a whole lot of fun. There will be a drop-in fee at the beginning of class. A CASE FOR IMPROV- As an actor and director, and even more importantly as a parent, I use skills taught through improv in my everyday life. I find it extremely helpful and useful… BUT it’s also SO FUN! Come and join us when you have time and let’s make some magic happen!
Various Thursdays, 6pm-8pm
Cost: $15 per person, per class.
Prerequisite: None
Exhibition Performance: None
Partner Dancing: Intro to Swing and Waltz (Ages 13+)
This is a skill-based class with no exhibition performance.
Learn the basics to two popular social dance styles that you can use at dances, parties, and weddings. We will teach you the steps and lead and follow techniques so that you can dance with anyone. While this is a partner dance class, you don't need to register with a partner. No prior dance experience required! Instructed by David & Jennilyn Lim.
Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost:
On or before March 21: $325
On or after March 22: $350
Prerequisite: None
Spring Break Camp (Ages 6-14)
March 24 - March 28
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 12pm
Friday (Camp + Performance): 9am - 12:45pm
Cost:
On or before March 14: $250
On or after March 15: $275
Venture with us through the wonderful world of Oz this spring break! This camp will focus on acting, singing and dancing as students work during the week to perform “The Wizard of Oz in 30 Minutes” and a song from The Wizard of Oz for family and friends on Friday, March 28th.
Each day the students will work on vocals, blocking, choreography and play enriching theatre games as they build skills in our core values: Receptivity, Ownership, Courage and Authenticity.
Playwright: Jennifer Reif
Drama Notebook Script Library
Mainstage Musical
Winter/Spring Musical: Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
Ticketing coming soon! Check out tickets for our Winter Mainstage Musical HERE.
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.
