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Rooted in Coos County, Oregon, Acting Up works to ensure every child has a place to express, connect, and grow into their fullest potential.
Acting Up isn't just an acting class.
It's where kids build confidence, teamwork, and emotional skills - all while performing, creating, and having fun.
Our After School Program blends acting, creative expression, and social emotional learning.
Kids ages 6-14 step into a supportive environment where they gain confidence, friendships, and the ability to navigate challenges with resilience.
Real Change, Real Impact
At Acting Up, families see more than stage practice.
They see transformation.
One parent shared that their child, who struggles with complex diagnoses, found their first real place of connection here:
"My child has been showing so much progress since joining class.
They are expressing emotions other than rage and making connections with other children they wouldn't have otherwise.
Even their therapist has been impressed with their growth."
For this family, Acting Up became the space where their child could simply be a kid - laughing, creating, and learning tools they now use everyday.
Teaching kids conversation, conflict resolution, and confidence isn't an 'extra' - it's prevention.
Prevention of violence, addiction, and cycles of harm.
Scenes From Our First Act
Acting Up is back after a short break - and we're ready to welcome new families.
Our gallery shows what makes this program special: kids building social-emotional skills, making friends, and discovering confidence through acting games, film projects, and theater activities.
These aren't just snapshots - they're proof of the laughter, growth, and connections your child can experience with us.
Recognized & Contracted
Acting Up was contracted with Coos Health & Wellness to teach healthy communication skills and conflict resolution tools to local youth. Our program was highlighted at Oregon Health Authority meetings as a model for prevention and resilience.
As one partner put it:
“This program is a much-needed service and a creative, effective approach to supporting youth.
The data showed mental health benefits and its potential to prevent costly challenges to the community overall.”
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From Our First Act
Acting Up is back after a short break - and we're ready to welcome new families.
Our gallery shows what makes this program special: kids building social-emotional skills, making friends, and discovering confidence through acting games, film projects, and theater activities.
