Ovations Offstage

Ovations Offstage (O2) creates interactive programming for audiences of all ages. From workshops, masterclasses, and lectures with artists and scholars to community events and School-Time Performances, O2 provides experiences for our communities to deeply engage with the artists, and art, creating those magical moments when audiences and artists connect.

Masterclasses

Work with and learn from exceptional artists through our masterclasses. Over a season we offer an array of masterclasses –for the general public or for students studying a specific art form.

Pre-Performance Lectures

An in-depth look at an art form, artist, or performance theme, these presentations contextualize the performance and bring new meaning to the main event.

School-Time Performances

Energize and engage your students with the performing arts and artists through onstage school-time matinees and offstage theater activities. Experiences are aligned with Common Core standards and are supported by educator resources and learning guides.

Cultivating Curiosity

Cultivating Curiosity helps grow young people’s love of books by pairing reading opportunities with School-Time Performances, by providing each child who attends the performance a free book inspired from its title.

Gatherings

From a processional performance to shared meals to a walking tour of Portland’s Freedom Trail, Ovations Offstage gathers communities to connect more deeply and locally with the art, artists, and ideas onstage.