Classes

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Foundations of Improv

Play, build mental flexibility, connect to community, laugh and grow!

This fun and engaging class uses unique games and exercises to develop skill and inspire creativity. We will develop skills for public speaking, collaborative creativity, mental flexibility, playfulness and more...
​Taught by Domeka Parker, Artistic Director of Deep End Theater, with 20+ years of improv teaching experience and a deep love of the art and craft, you couldn’t be in better hands.  Join us for an adventure in improv unlike any other. Ignite your spark. “Sound Improv training has improved me as a performer and a person." ~Katelyn L. Student. “I didn't think I could like this class any more, but each week was better than the last." ~Andrew C.” Student.  ​

Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4 & 11
$220 - with payment plans available
​1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Taught by Domeka Parker
Location: 1129 SE Market St.

Foundations - March/April 2026

$220.00

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Foundations - March/April 2026 - deposit

$50.00

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Acting for Improvisers

Improve your Improv with a deep dive into developing strong acting skills. 

In this class, we will explore theater acting practices that will invigorate and expand your performances in improv. This class is full of fun and playfulness while honing in on skill development. Learn to play characters with objectives, learn to emote and express, learn both comedic and dramatic acting skills and have a great time while doing it. 

Wednesdays, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1 & 8
with a performance on April 13
6 to 8 p.m.
$220 - with payment plans available
Taught by: Domeka Parker
Location: 1129 SE Market St.

Acting for Improvisors - Spring 2026

$220.00

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Acting for Improvisors - Spring 2026 - Deposit

$50.00

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Master Class
Friction without Fighting:
How to inhabit conflict in an improvised scene

​Conflict can be confusing in an art form that uses "Yes, And" as a guiding principle. Yet conflict is a part of life as we navigate our own needs and desires in a complicated world. This workshop will use discussion and theater games to explore how conflict styles inform our characters and scenes. Instead of avoiding conflict or asserting dominance to squash it, we can learn how to work with conflict cooperatively for rich and engaging performances.

Thursday, March 19th
6 - 9 p.m.
$45
Taught By: Kari Smit
Location: 1129 SE Market St.

About your teacher: 
Kari has been performing improv and community theater in Portland since 2013. She loves improvised theater as a way to explore change and connection and honestly believes that art can change the world.

Master Class Friction without Fighting

$45.00

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Past & Future Class Offerings

We also offer a variety of special skill workshops and classes:

• Exits & Entrances
• Form & Function
• Improvising Drama
• Immersive Improv
• Performing Poetically
• Pantomime
• Clowning
• Scene Study
• Improvising Intimacy / Understanding Consent
• Storytelling

Keep your eyes peeled for dates and times.

In between class sessions we offer a FREE workshop, giving you a chance to dip your toes into the Deep End and see how you like it.
​Visit our WORKSHOPS page for more information.

We also have an exceptional Young Actors Program with two specialized classes:

• Young Actors Workshop (ages 6 to 10)
• Youth Ensemble (ages 10 to 16)