STAGES Youth Theater

STAGES Youth Theater offers PlayVenture: Young Detectives!, PlayLab: Pompeii!, PlayLab: The Moon Landing, Fall Play: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, Acting Ensemble: The Tempest, STAGES Playlist: Broadway Villains!, and PlayVenture: The Snow Queen. The programs listed include Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursdays and Saturdays with separate rehearsal times, Mondays starting Sept. 14 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM, and an intensive program that spans the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.

Programs

• PlayVenture: Young Detectives! — 7-8 · Wednesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · $138 per session · Tuition: $138
• PlayLab: Pompeii! — 9-10 · Tuesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · $138 per session · Tuition: $138
• PlayLab: The Moon Landing — 9-10 · Tuesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · $138 per session · Tuition: $138
• Fall Play: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe — 11+ · Thursdays & Saturdays, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (Thurs); 10:30 AM-12:30 PM (Sat) · $425 · Tuition: $425. This program will not meet on Oct 31st and Nov 21st-November 28th. There may be extra rehearsals on Dec 9-10, and performances on Dec 11-12.
• Acting Ensemble: The Tempest — 12+ · Intensive performance program spanning both the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters, culminating in a fully-staged production in Spring 2027.
• STAGES Playlist: Broadway Villains! — Grades 4-6 · Mondays, starting Sept 14, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM · Program takes place at Breakwater School in Portland.
• PlayVenture: The Snow Queen — 7-8 · Wednesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · $138 per session · Tuition: $138. This program will not meet on November 11.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $138–$425
• General schedule: Programs are listed in order by start date. With few exceptions, school-aged students primarily take place during after school hours of 3-8PM, Mondays through Thursdays.

About the provider

STAGES Youth Theater was founded in 2007 and has served Maine kids and families for nearly 20 years. Its mission is to unlock self-discovery in young people through the transformative power of theater. The organization has partnerships with schools and community organizations throughout southern Maine, including a partnership with Breakwater School’s AfterCare and Enrichment center for 18 years.

All STAGES rehearsals/classes for all ages are closed, drop-off classes unless otherwise specified. All programs are open to all students within the published age range. No prior stage experience is necessary. If a student is within 3 months of the minimum age requirement at the time the program would be starting, STAGES may consider requests on a case-by-case basis.

What families say

“Theater/STAGES was a critical part of my children’s development. Educators talk of the importance of sports and ‘teamwork.’ My non-athletic kids learned that through theater. They both appreciate the importance of expression through the arts….they are better people for it!” — Liz Freeman, STAGES Parent

“When you graduate from STAGES you wish you could do it all over again. STAGES helped me grow as a person and I truly miss it.” — DJ Nicholas, STAGES Alum

“The best part about having my child in STAGES was it was a place where she could go and be herself. She was accepted and loved for who and what she is. As the parent of a special needs child that is invaluable.” — Mark Barrasso, STAGES Parent

Last updated September 3, 2026.