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.
COMING UP
Shows & Events
2026-Bingo On Broadway
Please join us in support of STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy for a fun night of Bingo, Entertainment and a Silent Auction.
2026-Charlie_Brown
Based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
2026 Once Upon A Mattress
A one-hour adaptation of the beloved musical designed for young performers.
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.
2026 – Hoe-Down Cabaret
Get ready for a boot-stompin’, heart-warmin’ good time as STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy presents Hoedown Cabaret! For one night only, this toe-tappin’ musical revue features a talented cast of young performers singing, dancing, and celebrating the spirit of country and western flair.
With classic hits, modern favorites, and a few surprises in between, Hoedown Cabaret blends storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and showmanship in a high-energy performance full of charm, humor, and heartfelt moments.
Grab your boots and round up your friends for this all-ages show that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear as you holler for more!
Classes & Camps
2026 Musical Theatre Workshop
Sharpen your skills and learn new techniques with vocals and dance. This one-day class will help you nail your next audition.
Carnation Building
669 SE 1st St.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
2026 Spring Break Camp – On Safari
Sorry . . .
THE 2026 SPRING BREAK CAMP IS SOLD OUT
540 NE Edison St
Hillsboro, OR
2026_Summer_Camp – Finding Nemo Jr
Sorry But Our Finding Nemo Jr Camp is FULL!
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
540 NE Edison Street
Hillsboro, OR 97124
2026_Summer_Camp – Beetlejuice Jr
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!
You must be signed up to audition (see below)
Camp runs from July 18 - August 8, 2026
Performances: August 7tn and 8th at The Vault theatre
PLUS six additional performances from October 16 - October 24 at the Christian Church of Hillsboro
540 NE Edison Street
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Stay tuned — we have more fun coming up.
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