2026 Winter Classes Teens (ages 13 & up)

Actor Essentials

Mondays
Jan 12 - Feb 23, 2026
4 - 6pm
Level: Beginning to Intermediate 


Take your skills to the next level in scene work, script analysis, acting, and audition techniques. Your feedback and individual goals will inform the specific class structure, while the overall focus will be on keeping stress down and building a positive ensemble.


Instructor: Dani Baldwin

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Original Works

Sundays
January 11th - March 1st
10am - 1pm
Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Light homework required


Explore theatre as art making. Using a collaborative, artistic approach, create an original new play culminating in a public performance. Focus on playwriting, devising, improvisation, and performance skills - as well as engaging the power of imagination.


Instructor: Matthew B. Zrebski

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Workshops/Intensives

​$45 each, or $115 for the Winter Trio (all 3 when paid in advance)
Last Sundays the month
2-5pm
Level: Advanced- by approval- This means that if students are not new to theatre classes, or have taken similar classes in the past, they are probably ready for these intensives. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions: [email protected]
Please fill out the form/s below and if you are approved we will follow up with a payment link.

Max 10 students

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From our Education Director, Dani Baldwin

I’m beyond excited about starting a theatre program for teens at Shaking the Tree Theatre. STT’s bold, innovative, and creative approach to making art is the perfect space for youth to explore their place in the arts. Through classes and workshops, we’ll provide a supportive and fun environment to expand individual skills and build a theatrical community. 

​Please reach out to Dani with any questions about our offerings or scholarship information: [email protected]

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General Information

All classes will check in and out of Shaking the Tree’s main office located on the corner of SE 8th Ave and Grant St.
​Look for the beautiful mural. The entrance is on SE 8th Ave.
Street address: 2136 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Travel, mobility, ADA and restroom questions?

​Check out our Accessibility page HERE

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For families new to the Central Eastside Industrial Neighborhood 

Check out what Travel Portland has to say about our unique and artsy neighborhood, and then go and explore the surroundings. We've curated a map of our favorite places to hang out. 

Here are some of our favorites (also listed in the map)

​Coava Coffee  
Upper Left Roasters
Ice Queen
Hat Yai
Aprisa Mexican Cuisine
Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts
Cartopia Food Carts

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we want to make our policies clear so families know what to expect.

Transfers

• You may transfer into a different class or program within the same term up to two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of your current class.
• There is no additional fee to transfer into a class of equal value.
• If transferring into a class of higher value, the difference will be charged. If transferring into a class of lower value, the difference will be credited or refunded.
• All transfers are subject to availability.

Cancellations

• Cancellations must be made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of the program to be eligible for a refund.
• Cancellations made less than two weeks before the start date are not eligible for a refund.
• Refunds are not granted due to dissatisfaction with casting, role, or featured performance opportunities.
• Refunds are not granted due to illness.

Cancellations by Shaking the Tree
In the rare event that The Teen Ensemble @StT is cancelled, families will receive a full refund.