Oregon Children's Theatre Blog

Oregon Children’s Theatre and Artistic Director Stan Foote have been awarded the 2009 Celebrate Literacy Award from the Portland Council of the Oregon Reading Association. Oregon Children’s Theatre and Stan Foote share the award with Seth Lewelling Elementary School 2nd grade teacher Nancy Wheeler; Tualatin Elementary School Literacy Specialist/Title 1 Coordinator Christy Shaver; and Madison High School Librarian/Media Specialist Nancy Sullivan.

The Celebrate Literacy Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to literacy in Oregon; and have historically gone to teachers, librarians, and other school staff. Oregon Children’s Theatre and Stan Foote strive to deepen students’ relationship with books by bringing stories to life on stage, and selecting plays with literacy at their core. Additionally, OCT works with authors to adapt their novels for the stage on a regular basis, making them a national leader in the development of new work for children’s theater.

“We are honored to be presented with this award and be to be included in the company of teachers and librarians who support reading among young people,” said Stan Foote.

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s 2009-2010 season features five plays based on books, including the world premiere sequel to Holes—Small Steps, which author Louis Sachar is adapting for the Oregon Children’s Theatre stage.

With the YP group at OCT there is an amazing opportunity to take advantage of. A trip to NYC! I went on this trip with other YP’s and we all had a blast. We got to do so much in so little time. New York City is such a big place that you would need at least a month to see its vast culture. When you arrive in Times Square you can’t help but look up everywhere you go. You can tell who the tourist are by the people just staring up at the sky scrapers all the time with there big cameras around their necks. lol(that would be me!) But this trip really can be one of the most memorable experiences. If you need to save money to go next year! DO IT!! You don’t want to miss it!!! You will get to see theatre that you can not see anywhere else. While staying in the heart of the Broadway district you feel like you yourself can’t possibly even be there. It is very incredible!!! So just GO!!!