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Radically
​Different Improvised
​Theater

Praise from Oregon Arts Watch:

From new dramatic forms, to teaching philosophy, to administrative structure and beyond, Deep End Theater is revolutionary theater in all aspects. Led by the indomitable Domeka Parker, this Portland ensemble is changing the perception of what improv is capable of.

Raising Coen is Deep End’s newest improvised play, based on the Coen Brothers’ movies. It is a remarkable piece of long form improv that triumphantly traverses the realm of what we normally think of as Theater with a capital T.  After all, aren’t we tired of going
to comedy clubs and laughing halfheartedly at impatient displays of wit and cheap punchlines? We don’t often feel irrefutable pathos, genuine suspense, or palpable horror, do we?

Well, Deep End Theater, which opened in May 2017 in Southeast Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, is no comedy club." - Christopher Gonzalez
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Our theater is ADA accessible and a safe, welcoming space for people of all shapes, sizes, colors and stages of life!

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Your generosity in helping us bring innovative, and cutting-edge dramatic improvisational theater to our audiences is greatly appreciated!

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Buy Tickets for Upcoming Shows HERE

TV PARTY!
Fridays & Saturdays
March 6th - 21st

Inspired by those amazing sitcoms of yore (and semi-yore), TV Party will craft a brand new, two-part, "Very Special Episode" each and every night, based on audience suggestions.

So change the channel to Deep End, and don't touch that dial!



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Nina Wise - What Just Happened

Postponed for now. We'll update with more info soon.

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SATURDAY  NIGHTS!

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Skinny Dip: A Weekly Open Stage
Almost Every Saturday
Postponed for now.

9:30-ish / ​$5 suggested donation


This Saturday, our variety show, Skinny Dip is Prime Time!  From improv to singers, actors, musicians, poets, comedians or magicians, you never know what you will see on any given night.  What you do know is that it will be entertaining, and the atmosphere will be loving and supportive to any performers plying their craft.

If you are a performer who would like to sign your act up to play, please email us at info.deepend@gmail.com and let us know who you are, what you have in mind, and how long you need.  Performers of all art forms are encouraged to apply!​
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 More About Us...

Deep End strives to be a safe space. Each improv jam will begin with participants stating any personal boundaries or injuries they may have at that time to ensure their safety onstage. Boundaries will be honored and will not be mocked. You may speak up if you feel unsafe at any point during your time onstage or in our space. You may reach out to the host, staff, or a Deep End ensemble member if you wish to do this privately. 
We believe in free speech, but malicious content directed towards marginalized groups of people will not be tolerated. At any point, the host, staff, or ensemble has the right to pause or blackout an act or scene if they believe the Deep End code of conduct is not being honored. These moments will be handled firmly and compassionately. Though your intentions may be innocent, it is still possible your impact may be harmful.

Something cool about Deep End...

Deep End Theater is excited to announce the official formation of a unique collaboration we are calling Four Corners Collective, including representation from Paper Street Theatre Co. in Victoria, B.C., Deep End Theater in Portland, Oregon, The Kinkonauts in Calgary, Alberta, and BullSkit Comedy in Red Deer, Alberta.

We are not a business partnership or a merger, but we are sister-companies dedicated to making ourselves and each other better.  We want to make public and official our deep commitment to one another as friends, companies, and community members. Representative Artistic Directors, Dave Morris, Domeka Parker, Owen Chan, and Jenna Goldade commit to sharing resources such as Codes of Conduct, HR policies, company operating systems, ensemble expectations, training programs and styles, lessons learned, challenges to overcome, and future goals.

We are unique companies with different ideas, goals and styles, but what we have in common is a deep belief that improvisational [theater/theatre] is an art and craft deserving of inspired, careful, compassionate, and passionate leadership. We aim to hold each other accountable to our own artistic, as well as diversity and equity, goals and promise support one another in reaching them.

We are excited to share this announcement with you in the hopes that this project will inspire other like-minded people to connect throughout the improv community around the world.

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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Victoria B.C.
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Portland OR, USA
Taking classes at Deep End opened my eyes (and ears) to communication tools I didn't even know I needed. Not only has class opened doors for me into the world of improv, it's given me new techniques for navigating the world around me."
​~ Linnea W.

LOCATION

Deep End Theater
​ 211 SE 11th Ave. Portland OR, 97214

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Thank you for your interest. We hope to see you soon.
​                                                                              ~Deep End Theater Ensemble

We're grateful for your interest and can't wait to see you!


Address

211 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR
​97214

Email

info.deepend@gmail.com
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