Students receive mentorship in all aspects of the theatrical process. From conception to performance, students experience hands-on training from working theatre professionals.
Currently, there is no theatre company in Sellwood-Moreland developing classes for youth. We're thrilled to be able to fill that niche in the community. Our new home at Sellwood Community House is located on Spokane Street, in the heart of Sellwood.
All classes culminate with a live performance for friends and family.
Theatre classes help students of all ages to engage more in school. We activate their curiosity, creativity and engage with their learning style.
When kids find the courage to perform their truths on stage, they gain confidence in class and in life.
Tuition from the Collective supports Rogue Pack, our community outreach program for underserved youth throughout the metro region.
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Paul Stein has directed and produced plays, comedy events and solo shows in theaters and festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe. Formerly an Executive Producer for Comedy Central, Mr. Stein supervised over 1,600 live stage presentations. Paul teaches playwriting, sketch comedy writing, solo performance, and technical theater production in PDX with The Actors Conservatory, Portland Community College and Kickstand Comedy.
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Wednesdays 4 - 5:30
Ages 11 - 14
Playwriting & Performance: Perform Your Own Play, taught by Paul Stein - This class will teach all the skills necessary for writing a notebook’s worth of monologues and one-act plays! You will learn the fundamentals of playwriting from characters and dialogue, to dramatic structure and stage directions. You will also learn about basic stagecraft: from set design and props to directing. We’ll explore writing exercises and discuss plays by genre, from tragedy to comedy to contemporary realism. In this fun and encouraging environment, you will learn tools and tips on how to construct a short play. Each playwright will select one piece for a dramatic reading, followed by a critique and performance. Class will be at Sellwood Middle School as part of their PEAK after school program, but you do NOT have to be a student at SMS! *BONUS: everyone will get a free Moleskin Notebook to write in and keep. Bring your own writing utensil.
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