April 14 - May 19, 2026 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM / $145
Maximum 8 students------Ages 21 + Adults
If you're new or remembering your love for acting, it's never too late to be in the limelight! Share
your passion in a supportive environment, whether it's just for enjoyment, or to pursue job
opportunities in theater, television and film. Have fun learning and improving a variety of skills
including improvisation, commercials, interviews, scene study, and auditioning techniques.
Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director. She represents talent for
TV/Film work in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students
Charisma On and Off Camera
April 7 - May 26, 2026 (8 weeks)
Tuesdays 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM / $185
Maximum 8 students------Ages 18 + Adults
Enjoy improving your acting and presentations! Gain more confidence practicing improvisations, cold readings and scenes, plus a
variety of acting exercises including the Meisner technique. Become more successful with self-tapes and in-person auditions and
learn more about the film and theater business. Sandra Peabody represents talent for film, television, print, and voiceover work in
the Northwest and Los Angeles markets. Limited to 8 students
Creative Acting Workshop
April 8 - May 27, 2026 (8 weeks)
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM / $185
Maximum 8 students------Ages 18 + Adults
Enjoy the freedom of following your impulses and step out of your comfort zone! Build confidence while practicing
improvisations, cold readings, successful acting tips, and a variety of exercises. Improve your acting performances (both comedy
and drama) on and off camera. Stretch your creative side by developing your own scenes as a team. Family and friends are
invited to the last class to see you on TV. Limited to 8 student
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Have fun practicing on-camera acting skills! Become a star and create an episode for kids from the NBC television series,
Grimm, based on the Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales. Lots of villains, heroines, and monsters plus lots of Comedy too! Have a blast
while performing in your favorite shows. Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy award-winning writer/producer/director. (teacher approval for age 7)
Limited to 8 students.
TV/Film Acting
Tuesdays April 7 - May 26 (8 weeks)
6:00 - 7:30 PM / Ages 12 - 17 / $185
Act in front of the camera! Create and perform scenes, practice improvisation, acting exercises, plus audition skills using
commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama.) Gain confidence while having fun and improve your acting. Learn
how to become more successful with acting tips. Sandra Peabody represents talent for film, television, and voiceover work in the
Northwest and Los Angeles.
Limited to 8 students.
Enjoy performing scenes for theater and film (both comedy and drama)! Have fun improving your acting while practicing
improvisations, cold reads, audition techniques, interviews, and a variety of exercises. Gain confidence and become more
successful with acting tips. Create your own scenes with classmates and perform on camera. Family and friends are invited to the
last class to see you on TV.
Limited to 8 students.
Sandra is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director and represents talent for voice over, film, and television work in Portland, the Northwest, and Los Angeles.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
March 30 – May 18 (8 weeks)
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Ages 18-Adult
The spring we again explore the world of the actor by using the life and work of a playwright. This time it’s a two-fer! — Noel
Coward and Neil Simon, whose plays include Coward’s Blithe Spirit and Private Lives, Simon’s Odd Couple and Chapter Two and many more. By inhabiting the time and place of these great playwrights, and comparing how their worlds helped create their
unique comic voices, we discover a little more about ourselves and our own place and time. A perfect Springtime treat to warm
the heart, tickle the funny bone and hone your acting skills.
Professional Actors Class
April 2 – May 21 (8 weeks)
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Ages 18-Adult
An ongoing in-depth class for actors who want to master their craft while preparing themselves for auditions and work. Students work on scenes, monologues, auditions and storytelling, with a teacher who brings decades of experience in the professional world of New York and Hollywood. Maximum 10 students. Phone conversation with the instructor required for new students. Returning students encouraged.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
(Genealogy Workshop) One Saturday Only - Saturday, March 21 / 10 AM - 12 PM
Instructor: Laurence Overmire -----$70
Ages 16-Adult
Everyone has an amazing family history - but most have no clue how truly remarkable it is, because they have never investigated the generations going far, far back in time. Led by a genealogist and author of 4 family histories, as well as the book Digging for Ancestral Gold, The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest. This workshop inspires you to embark on a quest for your ancestral heritage and guides you through the steps to get you started. For those with Beginning to Intermediate experience. Bring your family histories and your questions.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
While practicing through games, play, art, music, and dance, students will discover their inner creativity. Class will be held in the ballet studio which is designed for easy distance awareness. Students will conclude the Fall session with a performance/demo to be performed on the last day of class. Students will be having fun improvising, creating, and playing together each class day.
Each day, campers will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
July 6 - August 24, 2026 (8 weeks)
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Maximum 15 students------Ages 18-Adult
Back by popular demand! This acting class brings together a love of language, magic, mood, intrigue and, of course, some of the most beautiful theatre ever written! All in a frothy concoction that's just As You Like It. No previous experience required. Taught by the founder of New York City's Shakespeare Stage Company. Returning students always more than welcome!
Professional Actors Class
July 9 - August 27, 2026 (8 weeks)
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Maximum 10 students------Ages 18-Adult
An ongoing in-depth class for actors who want to master their craft while preparing themselves for auditions and work. Students work on scenes, monologues, auditions, and storytelling, with a teacher who brings decades of experience in the professional world of New York and Hollywood. Phone conversation with the instructor required for new students. Returning students encouraged.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
(Genealogy Workshop) One Saturday Only - Saturday, July 18 / 10 AM - 12 PM
Instructor: Laurence Overmire -----$70
Ages 16-Adult
Everyone has an amazing family history - but most have no clue how truly remarkable it is, because they have never investigated the generations going far, far back in time. Led by a genealogist and author of 4 family histories, as well as the book Digging for Ancestral Gold, The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest. This workshop inspires you to embark on a quest for your ancestral heritage and guides you through the steps to get you started. For those with Beginning to Intermediate experience. Bring your family histories and your questions.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Six weeks of one-week sessions for this popular program! Children will step into the world of creating, designing and making their own show from pure imagination. Through games, play, art, music and dance, students will create an exciting show. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time. Performance on the last day of camp. Materials cost included in the fee.
Camp 1: June 29 - July 3 Sail Away!
Camp 2: July 6 - 10 Treasure Island
Camp 3: July 13 - 17 Under The Sea
Camp 4: July 20 - 24 Camping Adventures!
Camp 5: July 27 - 31 The Great Adventure!
Camp 6: August 3 - 7 Mermaids Cove
Camp 7: August 10 - 14 The Magical Island
Each day, campers will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
With Kath MacCaulay and Julie Barrett Three Day Workshop - Tuesday - Thursday, July 28, 29 & 30th / 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kath MacCaulay & Julie Barrett
Ages 18+
Become totally immersed as you sketch anywhere. Enjoy a new way to see and totally experience as you sketch wherever you are: in travel, at a cafe, at a jazz festival or a boring meeting. Totally portable, no clean-up and simple to learn. Join us for fun while you learn enough for a lifetime!!
Intstructor bring supplies that are included in the fee. Minimum of 6 students / Maximum of 15 students
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Shining Stars offers 2 exciting multi-week programs which provides students with an opportunity to explore all areas of Musical Theater and culminates in a production of Mean Girls JR (Session 1) and Madagascar-a musical Adventure Kids (Session 2). The Shining Stars experience offers young actors the chance to learn more about the stage and be a part of a live theatre production. Areas of study include: Auditioning, Staging, Character Development, Vocal Techniques, Creative Dramatics, Direction, Improvisation & Evaluation. These workshops challenge young actors and are leveled for everyone from beginners to experienced thespians.
Ages 8 - 16
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM
Session #1 - Mean Girls JR
July 13 – 31 (3-week session)
$495 early bird, $575 after April 30
Directed by Julie Lane, Kaeli Porter
Mean Girls JR
A fearless musical about chasing popularity and being true to yourself. The Plastics have
deemed Broadway Junior worthy of their presence in Mean Girls JR! This "fetch" musical
from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer
Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy
score, and a sincere message for everyone.
Session #2 - Madagascar: A Musical Adventure KIDS
August 3 – 14 (2-week session)
$395 early bird, $475 after May 30
Directed by Gavin Knox, Melody Knox
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure KIDS
A high-energy stage musical based on the
DreamWorks film. It features Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman escaping the Central Park Zoo
for a wild adventure. The show highlights friendship and adventure with catchy, recognizable
songs.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Summer 26 TV/Film Acting "Starstruck" with Sandra Peabody
Get a taste of stardom and have fun, while developing your acting skills! Create and perform
practice improvisations, presentations, and auditions using commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and improve with video feedback. NOTE: Class work is different in each Session. Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director and manages talent for voice over, film, and television work in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students. (All levels invited).
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Acting For Non-Actors -- SOLD OUT -- registration CLOSED
January 26 - March 16, 2026 (8 weeks)
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Ages 18-Adult
As the days grow shorter and the nights seem darker, it’s the perfect time to brighten life and gather together to explore the world of acting! Come and have fun while you learn theatre skills and techniques in an improvisational way that will enhance your ability to think on your feet and feel comfortable and relaxed in front of others. A great place to plunge in and give acting a try. It will leave you wanting more. Returning students welcome.
Professional Actors Class -- SOLD OUT-- registration CLOSED
January 29 - March 19, 2026 (8 weeks)
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM / $160
Ages 18-Adult
An ongoing in-depth class for actors who want to master their craft while preparing themselves for auditions and work. Students work on scenes, monologues, auditions, and storytelling, with a teacher who brings decades of experience in the professional world of New York and Hollywood. Phone conversation with the instructor required for new students. Returning students encouraged.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
Slapstick to Stranger Things- REGISTRATION CLOSED! Class full
Tuesdays January 20 - March 10 (8 weeks)
4:30 - 6:00 PM / Ages 8 - 12 / $185
Have a blast acting "On and Off Camera!" From creatures to funny features, create and perform your own shows! Practice improvisation, acting games, exercises, audition skills, and scenes using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and see your improvements on TV. Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director.
TV/Film Acting
Tuesdays January 20 - March 10 (8 weeks)
6:00 - 7:30 PM / Ages 13 - 18 / $185
Enjoy acting in front of the camera! Create and perform scenes, practice improvisation, acting
exercises, and audition skills using commercial, film and television scenes (both comedy and
drama). Learn tips to improve your acting, develop more confidence and success. Instructor Sandra is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director and represents talent for voice over, film, and television work in Portland, the Northwest, and Los Angeles.
Act in front of the camera! Create and perform scenes, practice improvisations and acting exercises, plus audition skills using commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama). Learn tips to improve your acting on and off camera. Develop more confidence and success. Instructor Sandra Peabody represents talent for film, television, and voiceover in the Northwest and Los Angeles.
Limited to 8 students. All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
For questions about placement contact Eve at evebrindis@gmail.com
PREPARTORY BALLET CLASSES
PreBallet I
Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
3:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 4 - 5 ----- Tuition: $135
This is a fun and creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment.
This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet II students must have taken one year of PreBallet I or get instructor approval.
BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES
Level I (Prerequisite: PreBallet II)
Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 6 + ---- Tuition: $160
This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required
Level II (Prerequisite: Level I)
Wednesdays, January 7 - March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 7 + --- Tuition: $175
This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique, and musicality. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from instructor after attending a placement class.
Prerequisite skill: stand and work comfortably from fifth position feet and have completed 1 full year of Level l or the equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
Level III (Prerequisite: Level II)
Tuesdays, January 6 - March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 8 + --- Tuition: $175
This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings.
Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.
Tap I & II
Wednesdays, January 7 - March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30 - 6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-10 ----- Tuition: $175
Tap I & II is a continuation of beginning tap focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will continue building their tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.
Jazz I & II
Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
5:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-12 ----- Tuition: $160
Jazz I & II is a beginner level jazz class that introduces and builds upon the basics of jazz dance technique and vocabulary. Students will focus on stretching and conditioning, across the floor progressions with leaps and turns and jazz choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.
Musical Theatre Dance
Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
6:30 - 7:30 PM ----- Ages 11+ ----- Tuition: $160
This class is for students seeking basic technique outside of their regular musical theater rehearsals. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. This class is designed to take repetitively as no choreography is repeated. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.
Beginning Lyrical *NEW*
Tuesdays, January 6 - March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30 - 6:30 PM ----- Ages 8+ ----- Tuition: $175
This introductory lyrical class builds on a combination of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Dancers will explore emotional storytelling through movement by focusing on fluidity, musicality, and technique. This class will build strength, flexibility and confidence in a creative environment. Enrolling in ballet class while taking lyrical is encouraged, but not required. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Shoes: Half soles, pirouettes, dance paws or bare feet.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
January 17 - March 7, 2026
Saturdays 2-5 PM / $275
Instructor: Liz Hayden
Class is limited to 18 students--------Ages 5 - 9
*** Registration is CLOSED, class is FULL ***
While practicing through games, play, art, music, and dance, students will discover their inner creativity. Class will be held in the ballet studio which is designed for easy distance awareness. Students will conclude the Fall session with a performance/demo to be performed on the last day of class. Students will be having fun improvising, creating, and playing together each class day.
Each day, campers will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.
