About OCT

Imagine.
Learn.
GRow.

Oregon Children’s Theatre creates welcoming, imaginative spaces for all children across Oregon and SW Washington. Through exceptional theatrical and educational programming, we inspire curiosity, resilience, and connection. We envision a future in which every child has meaningful access to the arts, participates in shaping vibrant, thriving communities, and experiences true belonging.

Our 2026–2029 strategic plan

Our values

  • We believe in working with others, sharing resources and knowledge, and creating solutions in service to youth, their families, and our community.

  • We create welcoming, accessible spaces, where all in our community are treated with respect, empathy, and compassion.

  • We stand proudly on our legacy of excellent theatrical experiences, passionately creating and educating with dedication.

  • We center the needs and voices of young people, promoting ownership, stewardship, and self-advocacy.

  • We lead with curiosity, encourage flexible thinking & growth mindsets, and believe that life-long learning is essential to our ongoing development as individuals.

  • We are open, transparent, and truthful with our youth, families, community, and one another; we support each other honestly, thoughtfully, and with integrity.

our five guiding stars

  • Accessible Programming for All Children

    We will expand into new communities, removing financial barriers, and welcoming new audiences.

  • Inclusive, Safe Spaces of Belonging

    We will strengthen partnerships and practices that ensure every child and family feels at home.

  • Whole-Child Development

    We will honor children as unique individuals and support their well-being through the arts.

  • Social Changemaking

    We will empower youth with the skills to listen, empathize, collaborate, and make a difference.

  • National Leadership in Theatre for Young Audiences

    We will build on our legacy to deliver exceptional experiences for youth, families, and educators.

Board of Directors

  • Katie Slavin

    Board President
    Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Portland State University

  • Amy Davidson

    Board Secretary
    Corporate Counsel, Hampton Lumber

  • Murad Pirani

    Board Treasurer
    Entrepreneur / Investor
    Villa Serena, LLC

  • Brittany Bonner-Dillon, PsyD

    Executive Director and Licensed Psychologist
    Collective Wellbeing Psychology

  • Andrew Eggert

    Senior Private Client Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors

  • Brad Larsen, PsyD

    Executive Director and Licensed Psychologist
    Portland Mental Health & Wellness

  • Jenn Hartmann Luck, MFA

    Producing Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre

  • Angel Stech

    Community Engagement Manager, Rose Haven
    Board Secretary, Friends of Wallace Park

  • Nik Whitcomb

    Community Affairs Coordinator, TriMet
    Advisory Council, OK You
    Ambassador Board, Wonderfolk

The Board of Directors fully supports and embodies the mission and values of the organization and are passionate about moving OCT forward in partnership with staff, leadership, and our community, leading through the lenses of equity, empathy, and antiracism.

If you’d like to learn more about serving on OCT’s Board of Directors, please contact Board President Katie Slavin.

Our Productions

  • Ella Enchanted (2018)

  • Naked mole rat gets dressed: the rock experience (2019)

  • The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors! (2019)

  • Jason & the Argonauts (2019)

  • Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly (2019)

  • Me, Jane: the dreams & adventures of young jane goodall (2019)

  • Dragons Love Tacos (2020)

  • The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559 (2020)

  • Merry Happy Everything! (2021)

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (2022)

  • Last Stop on Market Street (2022)

  • Dragons Love Tacos (2023)

  • Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (2023)

  • Goodnight Moon (2024)

  • The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical (2024)

  • She Persisted: the Musical (2024)

Production HIstory

Oregon Children’s Theatre has been producing shows for families and children of all ages for over thirty-five years. If you would like more information about any of the production listed below (or productions performed prior to 2013) please feel free to contact us.

  • Cat Kid Comic Club: the Musical

    Young Professionals Company:
    Impulse 18
    SPIDER: The Impact Tour Edition
    YP Readers Series

  • Goodnight Moon
    The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
    She Persisted: the Musical

    Young Professionals Company:
    SPIDER
    Impulse 17
    The K of D

  • Dog Man: the Musical
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

    Young Professionals Company:
    Pestilence:Wow!
    The Mad Ones
    Impulse: Sweet 16

  • Merry Happy Everything!
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
    Last Stop on Market Street

    Young Professionals Company:
    Impulse XV
    WROL (Without Rule of Law)
    Twelfth Night

  • The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus
    Art Interrupted
    Your Turn!

    Young Professionals Company:
    Breaking Character
    In the Forest She Grew Fangs
    Impulse XIV: Level Up
    Alex Getting Better
    Impulse XIV: Bonus Level

  • Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall
    Dragons Love Tacos
    The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559

    Young Professionals Company:
    DNA
    Impulse XIII

  • Ella Enchanted
    Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
    The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
    Jason & the Argonauts
    Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly

    Young Professionals Company:
    Shiver: a Musical Ghost Story
    Impulse XII
    Good Kids

  • Judy Moody & Stink
    Pete the Cat: The Musical
    And in This Corner: Cassius Clay
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
    A Year With Frog & Toad

    Young Professionals Company:
    Jasper in Deadland
    Eurydice
    Impulse XI

  • Goosebumps the Musical
    Fly Guy: The Musical
    Flora & Ulysses
    Tomás & the Library Lady
    Pinkalicious: The Musical

    Young Professionals Company:
    In the Forest She Grew Fangs
    Impulse X
    Orphans

  • Junie B. Jones: The Musical
    Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space
    Bad Kitty: On Stage
    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
    James and the Giant Peach

    Young Professionals Company:
    Wrestling Season
    Impulse
    Chrysalis

  • Ivy + Bean: The Musical
    Skippyjon Jones
    Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
    Schoolhouse Rock Live!
    Ramona Quimby

    Young Professionals Company:
    The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
    Impulse
    Columbinus

  • Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans
    Charlotte's Web
    Zombie in Love
    The Giver
    Fancy Nancy

    Young Professionals Company:
    The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged
    WWII Radio Christmas
    Impulse