The Oregon Children's Theatre gears up for Fall classes.

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The Oregon Children's Theatre has a rich tradition of bringing art and culture to young and old.

OCT is known for having, as their website describes, a "robust arts education program."

Zoe Rudman, whose relationship with OCT now spans two decades, has held many roles within the organization.

"I started taking classes when I was 8, and then as a Young Professional I became an assistant teacher, and then a lead teacher for 3 years," said Rudman.

OCT offers classes for a variety of different ages.

"We provide a skill based curriculum; our teens are exposed to View Points and Meisner theories. Our younger participants gain focus, confidence, character work, which inevitably ties into empathy. Here at OCT, we believe that theater skills are life skills," said Rudman.

Interested in becoming involved in OCT? Sign Up for Fall Classes, August 1st!

If you haven't caught the acting bug, you can also Donate to the Oregon Children's Theatre

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