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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The Blackonteurs: July Edition
Thursday July 11th / 7:30pm (doors @ 7)
​$12 - or PWYC at the door. 

The Blackonteurs are back at The Deep End Theater! The Blackonteurs is Portland's own storytelling show that features all black & African-American performers sharing their stories of triumph, struggle and laughter.

On Thursday, July 11th at 7:30pm, join us for performances by:
- DJ Klyph!
- Stephanie Bastet!
- Oz du Soliel!
- Karen Spencer!
And hosted by the forever-effervescent Leann Johnson!

SOUND IMPROV RETREAT

Special Guest Workshops

Learn from the best!

Learn from one of the world's most skilled and talented improvisers, Dave Morris! This August Dave will teach two workshops and perform in a touching, theatrical and wholly improvised play alongside our own Domeka Parker.
​These workshops and show will sell out quickly so check your calendar and reserve your spot right away. 

SATURDAY LATE NIGHT

Skinny Dip: A Weekly Open Stage
Almost Every Saturday
9:30-ish / ​$5 suggested donation

Due to popular demand, Skinny Dip is every Saturday unless otherwise announced. So you can jump in to play with like minded improvisers, you can come sing a new song you wrote, read a poem, do a dance, or tell a story. Skinny Dip is the perfect place to get your performance feet wet in a room full of supportive audience and lead by a fun-loving, skilled and compassionate host. Skinny Dip is really where it's at. THIS WEEKS SHOW IS HOSTED BY MYIA JOHNSON!

COMING SOON
From Innovator & Director Domeka Parker
Porches: An improvised drama about the heart and hardship of home.

 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.
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Victoria B.C.
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
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