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.
As a youngster, Lisa first got started in theater in the California Bay Area with the Children's Theater Workshop in their production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" in which she played the ephemeral Ghost of Christmas Past. From there she has been a lifelong student of theater and music playing in local bands and on local stages. Shout out to the PCC Sylvania Campus Theater Program, Kickstand Comedy, Curious Comedy, ComedySports Theater and David Koff's Change Through Play Studio where Lisa has been a participant and player for many years.
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Michelle is an actor and improviser of the theatre and film based in Portland, OR. Her education took her to the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, where she pursued graduate studies in acting. She has worked nationally and internationally in theatre, film, television, and commercials. Some of her favorite parts have been Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Blonde in Serenade, and Luciana in A Comedy of Errors, because of the rich characters she was allowed to develop and risks that she was encouraged to take. Lately she has been playing improv under the direction of Theresa Dudeck with the Impro Lab Players.
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Thursdays / 4:15 - 5:45
11-15
Sellwood Middle School Peak Program: Come explore the exhilarating world of theatre improv and let your imagination soar! Through games, exercises and group engagement we will develop foundational acting skills: building trust, listening, curiosity, relationship, status, motive, influence, character, given circumstances, beats and the freedom to fail beautifully. Our class will culminate in a group-generated performance to share our favorite adventures with friends and family on the last class. This course will provide skills to enhance our courses in the winter and spring sessions 2025, Acting II: Monologues and Acting III: Scene Study.
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Wednesdays / 4:30-6pm
9-14
Dance With Joy Studios: With Lisa Weldon: Come explore the exhilarating world of theatre improv and let your imagination soar! Through games, exercises and group engagement we will develop foundational acting skills: building trust, listening, curiosity, relationship, status, motive, influence, character, given circumstances, beats and the freedom to fail beautifully. Our class will culminate in a group-generated performance to share our favorite adventures with friends and family on the last class. This course will provide skills to enhance our courses in the winter and spring sessions 2025, Acting II: Monologues and Acting III: Scene Study.
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