Play Me a Story

Play Me a Story & Workshop

Experience the fun and magic of theater on Saturday mornings with Play Me a Story! Ages 4 – 10 enjoy a performance of a children’s stories followed by an interactive acting workshop with Portland Stage’s Education Artists for $15. Sign up for the month and save or pick individual days that work for you. Build literacy, encourage creativity and spark dramatic dreams!

All books featured in Play Me a Story are presented with permission from the publishers and/or authors.

In-Person Safety Protocols

Portland Stage will follow the latest CDC and State safety guidelines including masking, physical distancing, small group sizes, handwashing, and a Bipolar Ionization iWave HVAC system.

Until further notice, pre-registration for Play Me a Story is required as we are keeping the group sizes small. Use the links on this page to register in advance. After you fill out the brief registration form you will be able to see if there are still tickets left for your desired date. If you are hoping to join us last minute, please call 207.774.1043 ext. 104 to see if there are any openings.

In-Depth Play Me a Story Safety Policies

Education For All

Portland Stage Education strives to welcome and celebrate all people regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, national origin, religion, gender identity, neurological, or physical ability.

Financial Aid

Portland Stage Education offers need-based financial aid for all of our programs. Please fill out our form to apply.

Financial Aid Form

Play Me a Story 2021-2022

Play Me a Story takes place in person at Portland Stage’s Theater for Kids on Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Doors open at 10:00, 10:30 performance, followed by an interactive workshop from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM, with everything wrapped up by 12:00 PM.

All books featured in Play Me a Story are performed with permission from the publishers and/or authors.

Returns October 2022 - March 2023

Video Archives

Available to Watch Now!

The Best Worst Poet Ever & Dragons Love Tacos

Performed Live on Facebook April 24, 2021.

Expires March 31, 2022.