Classes
Master Class: GenreLearn to improvise with style!
Just as you can't be "neutral on a moving train," you can't be neutral when it comes to genre in improv. This workshop will dive into the subtle and big choices improv players can make to create a stylistic world for their scenes live within.
We will work on the classic genres and also pick a single genre as a class on which to do a deep dive and apply these skills. Wednesday Feb. 18th 6 - 9 p.m. $45 Taught by: Doug Dean Location: 1129 Se Market St. From your instructor: I've been learning and performing improv in Portland for over 20 years. I have been fortunate to have helped devise and act in many highly-stylized genre-heavy improvised (and scripted) shows over this time. As a teacher, I love drilling down into what makes improvised storytelling both so powerful and so much fun. |
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Master Class: Leveling Up!Explore the next stage in your improv development!
So you have some improv under your belt, now your ready to level up! What’s next, you might ask. Building ensemble, playing formats, digging into acting skills, learning to weave engaging stories… and more. This one-night, three-hour course will introduce you to the next steps and help you home in on what make YOU shine in improv.
Wednesday, Feb. 25 6 - 9 p.m. $45 - with payment plans available Taught by: Domeka Parker Location: 1129 SE Market |
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Foundations of ImprovPlay, 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. |
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Improv FormatsExperience a variety of forms to play within!
There are a multitude of ways you can present improv. From the very famous "Harold" to the lesser known "Alldo", we will learn and play with forms from around the world and throughout history. Learning a format and performing it levels up your improv skill in many ways. So, not only will you learn new and different styles to play in, you will grow as a performer!
Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & April 7
With a performance on Apr.13th 6 to 8 p.m. $220 - with payment plans available Taught by Domeka Parker Location: 1129 SE Market St. |
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Acting for ImprovisersImprove 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. |
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Past & Future Class Offerings |
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We also offer a variety of special skill workshops and classes:
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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:
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