Current & Upcoming at PCS
Acting for Adults: Actors' Toolbox
Explore Anne Bogart’s viewpoints, Meisner’s technique of repetition, Adler’s emotional recall, Laban’s eight efforts, Lecoq’s seven levels of tension, Michael Chekhov’s psychological gestures and learn to apply these to text of your choosing.
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Foundations of Improvisation
Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this 6-week course is perfect for you!
PCS Movie Night: The Lion King (1994)
In celebration of our main stage production of Fat Ham, join us in the Ellyn Bye Studio for another Hamlet adaptation...that's right...a free screening of The Lion King (1994). This screening, along with a selection of candy & drinks are all FREE! Donations encouraged :)
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of Unscripted Shakespeare! Step into the offbeat word of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham
Join us for The People's Party! Our BIPOC Affinity Night for Fat Ham is sure to get you moving with music from local DJ Mrs. Taylor-Made, complimentary drinks from Deschutes Brewery & Multnomah Whiskey Library, local black vendors selling goodies on our mezzanine, a line dance lesson from SISTAHS4LIFE, the opening of local black artist Pouvwa Nwa's exhibit First Return in our PGE Gallery and some post-show karaoke to put a bow on it all! Free for all, especially our BIPOC folk :)
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
