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Oregon Children’s Theatre Opening Party

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

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.

 

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