Location TBD Get prepared for this year's annual Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions. This workshop will help you to bring your monologue alive and enjoy more creative freedom in performing classical material. The work will include individualized attention on each actor's audition, with a focus on finding the connection to (and through) the material while […]
Self-tape auditions require an actor to be more than just an actor. They also have to be a camera operator, lighting person, computer technician, & editor. There are frequently many requirements casting directors demand that seem complex and time consuming. This class will demystify the process and clarify the technical aspects needed. It will also help […]
This 2-part, in-person series will focus on Acting with Ease, a thorough exploration of performing using improvisation, relaxation, connectivity, and action based tactics. These tools will be used to enhance your ability of allowance in a performance to bring about a more organic action/reaction nature of your work. Take away the "supposed to be" hinders […]
It’s no secret that the creative arts have the power to foster deep, empathetic connection—they move us and offer a language by which we move others. This is the basis of Viscerality, an artistic practice designed to enhance embodied communication. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll use drawing, solo and group movement, and music as tools […]
In recent research, 80% of professional actors and over half of professional musicians report performance anxiety to be a challenge in their careers, yet our learned methods to cope with it are limited. If this is something you struggle with you are not alone. This class will go beyond the typical advice of “practicing more” […]
UPDATE: this workshop has been cancelled Please email info@portlandtheatre.com if you have any questions. ----- A hands-on monologue workshop designed specifically for those from marginalized communities and dedicated to expansive discovery and interpretation within the text. Instructors will work with you to choose a monologue which resonates with you, find textual support for your experiences […]
Join us for an exhilarating musical theater audition workshop just in time for the upcoming PATA Generals led by performer and voice teacher, Leah Yorkston. This workshop offers invaluable insights and hands-on training to help you shine in the audition room. Leah will guide participants through personalized coaching sessions designed to enhance vocal technique, acting […]
Prepare for the PATA Auditions with Chris Harder In this fun and supportive workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to practice the entire monologue audition process. You’ll receive feedback, adjustments, and tips for making your audition a great experience. Chris will touch on everything from, entering the room and introducing your pieces, transitioning your pieces smoothly, and presenting your […]
Prepare for the Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions with Jonathan Cullen The workshop will be an exploration of how to approach a monologue by Shakespeare or another contemporary classical playwright, looking at what clues the text itself offers for the actor, how to shape a piece and realize fully the power and passion and argument […]
Prepare for the Unified Shakespeare & Classical Auditions with Jonathan Cullen In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to build on the skills you practiced in the Introduction to Working with Classical Text workshop. (Note: You do not need to have participated in that workshop to sign up for this one.) Bring your chosen […]
Prepare for the PATA Citywide General Auditions with Genevieve Sage This workshop kicks off with a fun storytelling and improv icebreaker to set a relaxed and engaging tone. From there, we'll dive into mastering a confident slate, ensuring participants make a strong first impression. Each attendee will have the opportunity to work on their selected […]
Join us for an exhilarating musical theater audition workshop just in time for the upcoming PATA Generals led by performer and voice teacher, Leah Yorkston. This workshop offers invaluable insights and hands-on training to help you shine in the audition room. Leah will guide participants through personalized coaching sessions designed to enhance vocal technique, acting […]
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