New Moon Productions

New Moon Productions offers outreach theater programs, acting classes, camps, drama literacy programs, after-school theater programs, show director services, residencies, workshops, "Share Your Story" play creation workshops, and acting or audition coaching. Its camps include summer camps, winter break camps, spring break camps, and theater or musical theater camps brought to schools or organizations. Some offerings include acting, improvisation, musical theater, play creation, singing, dancing, rehearsals, and performances.

Programs

• Outreach Theater Programs — young performers of all ages · Customized programs, workshops, or camps brought to schools and organizations in Portland, Oregon.
• Acting Classes — youth actors of all ages
• Camps — students of all ages · Includes summer camps, winter break camps, and spring break camps; some are open to the general public.
• Drama Literacy Program — Elementary Schools · A children’s theater education program that strengthens literacy skills while students rehearse and perform a play.
• Summer Theater Camps — students ages 8–16 · Monday-Friday; full days 9:00am-4:00pm or half days 9:00-1:00 / 1:00-5:00; camps can run 1-3 weeks · Open to the general public at times; performances may be part of the camp experience.
• Summer & School Break Theater Camps — students of all ages · Monday-Friday; full days 9:00am-4:00pm or half days 9:00-1:00 / 1:00-5:00; camps can run 1-3 weeks · Theater or musical theater camps brought to schools or organizations.
• After-School Theater Programs — students · Catered to the school, community, and student needs; includes acting, improvisation, musical theater, play creation, singing, and dancing.
• Show Director Services — young performers · A professional play or musical director is brought to a school or organization.
• Residencies — children · Customized to the organization or school’s specific needs and goals; typically run for at least 10 classroom hours.
• Workshops — children · Customized to the organization or school’s specific needs and goals; typically run for at least 2 classroom hours.
• "Share Your Story" – A Play Creation Workshop — students · A play or musical is created and written based on a theme, idea, or issue important to the students.
• Acting or Audition Coaching — young actor · One-to-one instruction; scene study instruction is also available for groups of 2-4 students. Typical sessions last 60-90 minutes.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–16 years old

About the provider

New Moon Productions was founded in 1994. It is a children’s theater company that provides outreach programs, acting classes, camps, and fully staged performance opportunities to youth actors of all ages. Its programs are designed to foster creativity, literacy skills, self-esteem, collaboration, and strong work ethic. It offers programs to schools and organizations in Portland, Oregon and across the US, and performances are presented for peers, families, community, and audiences.

Some camps are open to the general public. Prior theater experience is recommended for some camps, though not required. Partial scholarships for low-income families may be available. Limited enrollment.

Last updated October 11, 2026.