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2026 Theater Lovers' Bash
This isn’t your typical sit-down gala. Portland Center Stage’s annual fundraising celebration is a high-energy carnival of theater-inspired experiences—think games, performances, music, and moments of surprise around every corner. Come ready to mingle, explore, and play while supporting bold, local storytelling.
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!
TEDxPortland Year 14 - Homecoming
Experience the most educational, inspirational day of the year in the Rose City as TEDxPortland returns for Year 14 with 11 incredible speakers, 3 interviews, and 3 performances.
Acting for Adults Level V: Actor Showcase
Join Tyler Andrew Jones (The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, tick, tick...BOOM!, Twelfth Night) and Nicole Marie Green (Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night) for the pinnacle of our acting series, an 8-week intensive culminating in a staged Actor Showcase. This final course invites participants to share their artistry with an audience of friends and family, presenting scenes and monologues that reflect the techniques, skills, and personal growth developed over the previous levels.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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