Portland Area Theatre Alliance
PATA
The Portland Area Theatre Alliance supports and celebrates our region’s vibrant theatre community by fostering opportunity, innovation and collaboration.
News & Announcements:
The next Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions will be held November 8th, 2025 at Hillsboro Artists Regional Theatre (HART). Find more information on our auditions page.

Classes & Workshops
PATA provides support and funding for multiple citywide programs to benefit our local theatre community.

Join PATA
Learn about the benefit of being an individual or organization level member of PATA.

Theatre Resources
PATA maintains various resource lists to help support our theatre community staying connected.
Portland area Theatre Calendar
What’s playing in Portland? Take a look at the following calendar to see what shows, classes and community events are happening near you. Use the filters to find exactly what you are looking for. Looking for Job Opportunities/Volunteer Opportunities? Visit this page for more information.
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Calendar of Events
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1 event, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 1 event, Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 0 events, | 3 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] |
2 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 2 events, Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and […] $15 | 4 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and […] $15 |
2 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This […] $12 – $14 | 2 events, Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This […] $12 – $14 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 3 events, Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This […] $12 – $14 In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and […] $15 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 6 events, Share the Little Mermaid’s adventure from her magical underwater sea palace to the royal castle. Watch as she outsmarts the Sea Witch and shows how love can overcome greed. This […] $12 – $14 This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] |
2 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Grab a little slice of heaven with the Broadway-hit musical, Waitress. With music and lyrics by Tony® Award-nominee, Sara Bareilles, this pop musical tells the story of Jenna, a waitress […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and […] $15 New Century Players Community Theatre presents Social Security by Andrew Bergman The beautiful lives of Barbara and David Kahn begin to totter when Barbara's sister arrives with husband - and […] $5 – $25 | 4 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and […] $15 New Century Players Community Theatre presents Social Security by Andrew Bergman The beautiful lives of Barbara and David Kahn begin to totter when Barbara's sister arrives with husband - and […] $5 – $25 |
2 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 New Century Players Community Theatre presents Social Security by Andrew Bergman The beautiful lives of Barbara and David Kahn begin to totter when Barbara's sister arrives with husband - and […] $5 – $25 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Climb aboard for a tap-filled classic this summer! With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this voyage of the S.S. American between New York and England is filled with a […] | 2 events, New Century Players Community Theatre presents Social Security by Andrew Bergman The beautiful lives of Barbara and David Kahn begin to totter when Barbara's sister arrives with husband - and […] $5 – $25 Climb aboard for a tap-filled classic this summer! With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this voyage of the S.S. American between New York and England is filled with a […] | 3 events, This is an 8-week film acting class for students 18 and older. There are two separate beginner to intermediate level classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm There are […] $295 Climb aboard for a tap-filled classic this summer! With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this voyage of the S.S. American between New York and England is filled with a […] New Century Players Community Theatre presents Social Security by Andrew Bergman The beautiful lives of Barbara and David Kahn begin to totter when Barbara's sister arrives with husband - and […] $5 – $25 |
STAY Connected!
PATA is seeking a part-time (2-10 hours a week depending on time of year) contractor to help support PATA’s programs, members, and community outreach. This includes creating written and visual content for social media, emails, physical mailings, and webpages, as well as sharing that content on various platforms.
Full details can be found at https://portlandtheatre.com/event/pata-communications-associate/ (link in bio)
Applications are being accepted now and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Estimated start date is August 15th. Please direct any questions to info@portlandtheatre.com.
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Join PATA for a casual happy hour at The Bite on Belmont this evening, Tuesday June 17th, 5-7:30pm (look for the PATA banner).
Come grab some mac n’ cheese, sushi, or a vegan cheesesteak and wash it all down with a beer, wine, or flavored seltzer.
Meet your fellow theatrical folk on a warm summer’s eve. Let’s fight the power together! Help keep PDX theatre flourishing in these post-COVID earthquake threatening times.
This event is free and open to all - friends and family welcome!
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PATA is in need of more volunteers to help run the Citywide General Auditions on March 16th and 17th.
There are three roles that we are looking to cover:
- Door Person: Monitor the upstairs door to let people in and direct them to the audition area. This position can be seated most of the time if needed. Good for someone who doesn`t mind a bit of quiet and solitude, away from the main action. Feel free to bring your knitting.
- Check In: Check in actors and auditors at the front desk. Point them in the direction they need to go and keep the audition coordinator updated on who is in attendance and any questions/concerns that arise. This position can be seated most of the time. Good for someone who likes to keep things organized and put people at ease.
- Actor Wrangler: Line up actors in order of the audition schedule and prepare them to go into the audition room. This role will require repeatedly going up and down a small set of stairs. Good for someone who likes to stay on their toes and can deliver instructions clearly and correctly.
We have broken the schedule into 2-3 hour shifts. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple. Actors who are auditioning are welcome to volunteer.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/citywide-volunteer-2025 (link in bio)
Thank you so much to everyone who contributes to making this event possible!
P.S. If you would like to audit or audition at Citywides, registration is still open and we have a handful of spots available.
Find more info and links to register here: https://portlandtheatre.com/auditions/
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If you`re not on our mailing list, you may not have heard that registration is open for the 2025 Citywide General Auditions.
Pop over to our website at portlandtheatre.com/auditions to get all the details (and sign up for our newsletter while you`re there)!
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THIS SUNDAY!
Planning to perform a song at the Citywide General Auditions? Have other musical theatre auditions coming up?
Grab your sheet music and join Leah Yorkston this Sunday, March 2nd, from 12-3pm at Bridgetown Conservatory for our Musical Audition Prep Workshop.
Cost is sliding scale (with additional discounts for PATA members) and all experience levels are welcome, so don`t miss this chance to work with one of the best musical theatre performers in town!
Details & registration: https://portlandtheatre.com/event/musical-audition-prep-workshop-2025/
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Registration for PATA`s Citywide General Auditions will open on February 15th, with auditions happening March 16th & 17th at The Judy.
Want to make sure you`re prepared to showcase your best material?
Check out these two audition prep workshops, hosted by veteran performers Genevieve Sage and Leah Yorkston!
Both workshops are sliding scale and open to anyone who is interested in participating.
More details can be found on our website at https://portlandtheatre.com/education/ (link in bio)
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Actor and auditor registration for PATA`s 2025 Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions closes January 31st at 5pm!
Auditions will take place Saturday, February 1st at Hillsboro Artists` Regional Theatre (HART).
Eligibility Requirements
For Actors: Individual-level membership in good standing with either PATA or Theatre Puget Sound at time of registration and through the audition date (Feb 1st). Actors must be 18 years or older for these auditions.
For Auditors: Company-level membership in good standing with either PATA or TPS. There is no fee for member organizations to audit. Non-member producers/casting companies may guest audit for a $50 fee.
Audition Format
Please keep your audition under two minutes, not including your introduction. You may choose to do 1 or 2 pieces in your allotted time.
At least one piece should be in verse, and we recommend that at least one piece be from a Shakespeare play.
If you are unable to attend in-person, you may submit a video audition. Eligibility requirements still apply.
Details & registration at links in bio!
Please visit portlandtheatre.com/auditions for additional information about PATA auditions.
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Actor and auditor registration is now open for the 2025 Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions!
Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 1st at Hillsboro Artists` Regional Theatre (HART).
There is also the option to submit a video audition is you are unable to attend in-person.
We are also looking for a handful of volunteers to help us keep the auditions running smoothly.
Find more information at portlandtheatre.com/auditions or via the links in our bio!
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photo credit: Brud Giles | Portland Playhouse
PATA Membership Benefits
Benefits for Theatre Organizations
- Posting to Theatre Events calendar
- Posting to the Job / Volunteer opportunity board
- Posting to the Auditions board
- Discounted PATA class registration fee (for up to 3 company staff)
- Discounted PATA event registration fee
- Access to detailed PATA member profile information
- Invitation to audit the PATA Citywide General Auditions
- Invitation to Member-Only events
- Promotion in our newsletter and social media
Benefits for Individual Members
- Posting to Theatre Events calendar
- Posting to the Job / Volunteer opportunity board
- Posting to the Auditions board
- Discounted PATA class registration fee
- Discounted PATA event registration fee
- Access to detailed PATA member profile information
- Access to PATA Valentine Fund
- Invitation to audition in PATA Citywide General Auditions
- Invitation to Member-Only events