OCT Reborn: Theater Magic Returns | Portland News

After a year-long pause due to pandemic fallout and financial strain, Oregon Children’s Theater is roaring back—with a bold new vision. Raised $1 million, restructured leadership, and fresh partnerships, including Portland State University, OCT is expanding beyond Portland to serve kids across Oregon and into southwest Washington. Full productions return in 2027, but excitement is already building: “Gretel! the Musical” opens at PSU’s Lincoln Hall in February, and “Mariposa/Butterfly,” a bilingual show for young kids, debuts at Alberta Abbey in May. Parents and young performers are thrilled to see magic return to the stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24a6c821e2562481