Character Development for Actors: Embracing Deep Emotion with Cycerli Ash
This two-evening workshop will focus on deepening emotional expression in the development of a character. Participants will learn to understand the "why" behind a character's emotions and work to find the joy, love, anger, and peace in the work. We’ll create a space that allows for bold self expression and risk taking, without having to worry about the outcome. Suitable for all skill levels!
Cycerli was last seen in Sweat as Cynthia at Profile Theatre and all four ghosts of A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse. She was rehearsing for Seven Guitars at PassinArt before the virus hit. Thankfully it will be in next year’s season. She played multiple roles in A Life at Portland Center Stage and Risa in Two Trains Running at PassinArt. She is the CEO of the faith-based theater company DAE Productions. She has been seen on TV One, BET, Amazon Prime, and in her most recent TV show, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, on Freeform. She has worked for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Dominion Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, and DCPA Theatre Company. She gives all glory to God and is very blessed to do what she loves for a living. :-) Cycerli went to Rutgers University on a Track scholarship, while majoring in theater, and received her master's in acting from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. @Cycerli
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Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Foundations of Improvisation
Looking to expand your knowledge and skills of improvisation? Whether you did theater in high school and want to jump back in, are looking to find creative connections with others, or are a theater professional looking to deepen your training, this course is perfect for you!
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Join us for April First Thursday featuring Portland-based live hip-hop band, Rose Tinted, who blend live interpretations of classic hip hop samples with live drums, bass, and turntables.
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