Oregon Children’s Theatre Opening Party

Dylan Earhart

Portland, September 16th. Like kids in a candy shop, theatre lovers snapped up bargains at a costume sale benefiting Oregon Children’s Theatre.

Oregon Children's Theater

Fans lined up outside the Galleria on SW 10th in downtown Portland for a chance to sift through the colorful merchandise. (Photo credit, David Kinder) Oregon Children’s Theatre offered up costume items from their stage productions including accouterments for: witches, critters, princesses, pirates, and more. The popular sale marks the kick-off of the 2011-2012 season. It raised over $20,600.

OCT Board Member Mark Friel

Costume sale

The Oregon Children’s Theatre mission is to advance growth, development and creativity through exceptional theater experiences. The non-profit does this by presenting professional live theater for youth at a price affordable to schools and families. By introducing young people to the wonders of live theater, OCT hopes to enrich lives today while helping children develop a lifetime appreciation for the arts.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.