Performing arts youth academy

Shaping the lives of children and young adults through performing arts

By encouraging creativity and recognizing the uniqueness of each child and young adult that come through our doors, STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy shapes lives in a positive direction.

We offer a strong educational program taught by exceptional teachers who develop classes and workshops that foster a deeper appreciation of performing arts and the technical aspects of theatre. All that come to STAGES will be treated in a kind and respectful manner and practice professional theatre etiquette.

Encouraging Creativity & Recognizing Uniqueness.

It is our goal to make STAGES an integral part of Hillsboro’s art and culture community, making Hillsboro a better place to raise children.

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Auditions

Learn about our audition process and additional important information. 

Classes & Camps

We offer exciting classes, camps and workshops year-round. View the latest offerings.

I'm a Star

Targeted at actors living with physical and intellectual disabilities ages 13 and up.

Stage Troupers

Learn about our talented group of actors performing musicals throughout the Tri-county area.

COMING UP

Shows & Events

Dear Santa

December 7th and 14th, 2024
10AM and 1:30PM

Email? Text? Post? Tweet? Zoom? Christmas is almost here, and the entire family is frantic about getting their lists to Santa in time. Exhausted super Mom is ready for an island vacation, choked-up Dad doesn’t need any more ridiculous ties, big brother Axel is on the move and needs some wheels, little brother Joey wants a puppy, and Grandma and Grandpa want to try out their new matching sweat suits with one of those fancy dance revolution machines. But, see how little sister Molly’s handwritten letter reminds everyone of the true meaning of the season – sincerely! Join the holiday hi-tech fun with clever songs, hilarious antics and a full slate of entertainment that will leave the audience in stitches!

Enjoy Dear Santa the musical
Fun Treats to Eat
Crafts to Complete
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

 

Christian Church of Hillsboro
549 NE Edison St Hillsboro, OR 97124

The Drowsy Chaperone

January 10 - 26, 2025
Friday and Saturday 7PM; Sunday Matinee at 2PM

The story concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan who, feeling “blue”, decides to play for the audience an LP of his favorite musical, the fictional 1928 show The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record plays, the show – a parody of 1920s American musical comedy – comes to life onstage, as the man wryly comments on the music, story and actors.

HART Theatre
185 SE Washington Street Hillsboro, OR 97123

Esperanza Rising

Tentatvily January 31 - February 8, 2025

ESPERANZA RISING is the story of a young girl who is uprooted, transplanted, and re-grown in alien soil. The glorious, live music of Mariachis carries Esperanza (whose name means “hope”) across the dividing line that cuts through the center of this play. That line (both literal and figurative) divides two countries, two cultures, and two languages. It also separates Mexico and California, the year 1930 from 1931, and Act One from Act Two. Brought up in the lush and beautiful world of the Mexican aristocracy and then torn away and replanted in the impoverished world of a migrant labor camp in California, Esperanza ultimately fulfills the promise of her name.

Christian Church of Hillsboro
540 NE Edison St Hillsboro, OR

SpongeBob

May 2 - May 18, 2025
Friday and Saturday 7PM; Sunday Matinee at 2PM

Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.

Location TBD
Location TBD

Classes & Camps

Stay tuned — we have more fun coming up.

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