Taiko (Japanese drumming) is an energetic fusion of sound, movement and spirit, and has been a loud and proud voice to express stories of identity and heritage. Through a rhythmic journey, we will share stories through body, rhythm, and the powerful beats of taiko...
Book Club: BIPOC Playwrights Take On…
In this book club style series, we read plays by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) writers and discuss some of the great many topics and themes these pieces take on. The theme for this session is “Plays on Plays.” Each of the works on our spring 2021 reading...
Developing Solo Work
Are you looking to tell a story from within? This all-level class focuses on building a solo show. Plan to hone the skills you already have or maybe even challenge yourself to learn something new while creating the foundation for solo work. This class will help you...
Best Practices in Intimacy
This workshop addresses the fundamentals of consent work in the creative work spaces. Participants will learn: best practices for intimacy and consent work for both the rehearsal and performance process; insight into the cultural shift of the intimacy direction...
Who Is Drag, And What Am I?
Join Portland’s premier drag clown Carla Rossi — with slight intellectual support from Anthony Hudson — as she introduces you to the art of drag (What is it? Who can do it? What does it look like? Why does it smell so bad?) and charts its foundational concepts...
A Director’s Perspective for Actors & Directors
Work with Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez to explore the director's perspective on what it means to be fully prepared for successful acting and audition work under any condition. Learn to be fully present, engaged, and committed to the process. You will have the...
Public Speaking for Everyone
Come, ye business professionals, scholars, researchers, students, and all! Join us in this relaxed and friendly environment to build your confidence in front of a crowd and work toward your communication goals. We will practice introductory level theatre exercises...
A Guide to a Director’s Process in Rehearsal
This 4-hour workshop is designed to share tools for being prepared, collaborative, and productive during the fast-paced professional regional theatre rehearsal process. The workshop will include: an overview of the audition room, rehearsal room, and on-set...