Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) has announced an indefinite pause on all programming starting September 1, 2025, due to unsustainable conditions stemming from various challenges, including COVID shutdowns and funding losses. Founded in 1988, OCT aims to raise at least $1 million to stabilize operations and reassess its future strategies. The organization's leaders emphasized the need to pause to strategically plan for a sustainable model moving forward. They remain hopeful for additional funding from new supporters as they navigate this difficult transitional period.
"We did not make this decision lightly; but the truth is that OCT is facing an unsustainable situation. From COVID shutdowns to leadership transitions, to major funding losses with no warning, we've been through a lot over the past few years."
"We are in a position where we must pause our work so that we can be intentional and strategic about how we move forward. We have been facing these challenges for many years..."
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