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The Exotic You
The Exotic YouWednesdays 7-9
For information call 503.753.3112 or visit The Exotic You
Liberating, contemporary dance for women in a private, nurturing setting.
Portland Theatre Brigade
Portland Theatre BrigadePerformances available March-June, 2008
Public School performances are free
Other performances $225—$500
Workshops $150—$500
More info: (503) 358–9938
Multicultural plays performed by peers; ages 3–14. This exciting ensemble of professionally trained young actors age 7–15 brings the blank stage to life and explores stories from around the world! Auditions are every fall. Touring performances are available March-June 2008. Check out their website for more information.
Portland Theatre Bridage photo by Mary Fox, ...
Scene Study Class
Michael MendelsonSaturdays 10:00am-1:00pm
$400, $100 Non-Refundable Security Deposit and then $300/ 1st session or $150/ 1st and $150/4th sessions
To register email Michael Mendelson
8 Students only This is a compliment to and an extension of Michael Mendelson’s Foundations Class for Actors, based in Meisner’s work. It is not necessary to have taken the Foundations Class for Actors before the Scene Study Class. A thorough understanding of Meisner’s Repeat Exercises are preferable. Two scenes are explored in 10 weeks. Scenes will be assigned before class begins, so prepare to hit the ground running. *Week 1: Creative Read Through- A…
The World needs More Clowns
Barnaby KingMondays 7-10pm
For information call 646 673 3014 or email Barnaby King
Four workshops teach clown through connection, through discovering what you want to communicate and how to communicate it. Learning to clown does not take you down any specific path (any fixed idea of what a clown ‘is’) but rather supports you in discovering more about who you are and then learning to connect with vulnerability and strength with your audience. Learning to clown is about testing your own limits and going beyond them.
Scene Study Class
Michael MendelsonWednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm
$400, $100 Non-Refundable Security Deposit and then $300/ 1st session or $150/ 1st and $150/4th sessions
To register email Michael Mendelson
8 Students only This is a compliment to and an extension of Michael Mendelson’s Foundations Class for Actors, based in Meisner’s work. It is not necessary to have taken the Foundations Class for Actors before the Scene Study Class. A thorough understanding of Meisner’s Repeat Exercises are preferable. Two scenes are explored in 10 weeks. Scenes will be assigned before class begins, so prepare to hit the ground running. *Week 1: Creative Read Through- A…
Foundations Class for Actors
Michael MendelsonMondays 6:45pm-9:45pm
$400 $100 non-refundable security deposit and either $300/ 1st class or $150/ 1st class & $150/ 4th class.
To register email Michael Mendelson
8 Students only 10 weeks, 1 day/week, 2.5–3 hours Commitment must be for 10 weeks. Class will consist of: * relaxation * talking/listening, repetition exercises *open scenes *independent activities *objectives *simple scene work Based in Sanford Meisner’s methods, the Class is an exploration of the fundamentals of how we as Actors communicate through behavior. First, a simple relaxation technique is learned which you will be able to do on your own in about 15 minutes. ...
Balanced Actor Workshop
IFCC/Adrienne FlaggMondays 7:00pm-9:00pm
10 sessions: $250
AGES 14–24. Learn the skills of professional actors in a nurturing and challenging environment. Strike a balance between the art and business of performing. Prepare resumes, learn to interview, select headshots, and prepare audition pieces. School selection and application coaching is also included. Students are preparing for the leap to the professional world or to professional/University Training. Work will be shared in a showcase to be scheduled at the end of the term as well…
West African Dance
Richard Sokpor | IFCCSaturdays 2:30-4:00pm (Ages 14-adult); drop ins welcome.
Ages 14-adult
8 sessions $65
Drop-in Saturdays $12
Now starting at a new time!
Register by calling 503–823-4322 or just drop in!
IFCC welcomes a new partnership with Homowo African Arts by offering two classes with dance teacher Richard Sokpor. Richard is a former member of the National Dance Company of Ghana and has trained and performed tribal dance specific to many cultures and villages within Ghana as well as contemporary dance. Classes are available Wednesdays 4:15–5:15 based on registration(Ages 8–13, 8 sessions, $55). Please call or email if you are interested in reserving a spot.
SHAKESPEARE/ CHEKHOV
Michael Mendelson10:00AM-1:00PM
*$400
*$100 NON-REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT
*$300 AT 1ST CLASS, OR $150 1ST CLASS AND $150 AT 4TH CLASS
This Session begins June 7th, Saturday Mornings at the IFCC from 10:00–1:00pm. (give or take 15 minutes) We will focus on Shakespeare / with Chekhovian Monologue work. the dates: 6/7, 14, 21, 28, 7/5, 12, 19, 26, 8/2, 9 THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS FIRST WEEKS: We’ll begin with open Poetry then move into Shakespeare’s Sonnets: exploring the text in several ways to experience it’s full power and potential. ...
SUMMER / FALL FOUNDATION CLASS
Michael MendelsonMondays 6:45pm-9:45pm
$400
$100 non-refundable security deposit
$300 at 1st class or $150 at 1st class & $150 at 4th class.
Foundation Class information: A New Session of Foundation work will begin Monday Evening July 14th from 6:45–9:45pm. This class does fill up quickly. Complete dates. 7/14, 21, 28, 8/4, 11, 18, 25, 9/1, 22, 29. private sessions during the weeks of 9/8 & 9/15 8 Students only Class will be held at the IFCC. An Arts Building in North Portland but just. Located at 5340 N. Interstate between N. Alberta and N. Killingsworth. 10 weeks, ...
Beginning Argentine Dance
Jennifer OlsonWednesdays 7:00p-8:30pm
$45 a month, $20 drop in
971.219.7075
In-depth analysis of tango fundamentals emphasizing quality over quantity. Whether you are are just beginning or a veteran come join Jennifer and heighten your confidence, creativity and body awareness in this dynamic and social dance. Partners and singles of all ages are welcome.
Summer Theatre Camp: Young Artists at Play
IFCC and Portland Theatre Brigade10:00am-3:00pm daily
$397 early bird registration fee ($450 after June 14)
Please contact IFCC for scholarship information.
Register online or call 503–823-4322, press 3
To Regsiter by mail download the registration form
Form new bonds and friendships, find your voice, be yourself… and have a great time at this summer theatre camp for young people. Experience two weeks of games, exercises, writing, and performances built around your concerns, interests, ideas and dreams. Build confidence as both your intelligence and your creativity are given their chance to shine. Ages 10 to 13
One week camps are also available for children age 4 to 9. Play theatre games, ...
Summer Theatre Camp: Young Artists at Play (Ages 4-9)
IFCC and Portland Theatre Brigade9:00am-3:00pm, daily
Ages 7 to 9 – $100 registration fee. Register by July 1
Ages 4 to 6 – $75 registration fee. Register by July 1
Please contact IFCC for scholarship information.
Register online or call 503–823-4322, press 3
To Regsiter by mail download the registration form
One week camp for children ages 4 to 9. Play theatre games, build confidence and make new friends while receiving professional acting instruction. Ages 4 to 6 – 9:00am to 11:00am Ages 7 to 9 – 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Two week camp is also available for children ages 10 to 13. Experience two weeks of games, exercises, writing, and performances built around your concerns, interests, ideas and dreams.
Summer Theatre Camp is brought…
Senior Readers Theater
IFCCThursdays, 10am-11:30am; rolling enrollment, join any time
10 sessions: $40
Relax and cultivate the skills of professional actors with a fun group that is both supportive and challenging. The ensemble selects material, rehearses, explores acting exercises and technique and finally and performs for children throughout Portland. Class meets weekly and is ongoing.
Register by calling 503–823-4322 or just show up!
AGES 55+
Television Production
Portland Community MediaWednesday, dates, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm. Dates dependent on registration.
$20 per session
Register by calling Portland Community Media, 503.288.1515
Learn the basics for producing a remote taped or live studio production using IFCC’s robotic camera setup. This workshop will encompass setup, the general technical operation of remote cameras, audio, switching, lighting and breakdown at the IFCC. Highly suggested accompaniments to this component class are Portland Community Media Studio Switching/Directing and Studio Audio component classes. If you are interested in submitting tapes for cablecast, you are required to attend PCM’s Orientation and Dub and Submit…
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY/ FALL 2008
Michael MendelsonEither 10:00-1:00pm or 9:00-12:00noon TBD
$400
$100 Non-refundable security deposit due unpon acceptance into class
$300 due at first session
This Session of Scene study will begin September 27th and run through December 6th. Saturday mornings from 10–1 or 9–12. This is a class designed for those of you who want to challenge yourself. A “nuts and bolts” look at moment to moment work, working off of what you are given, staying truthfull and authentic by embracing the human experience set down in the given circumstances of the play. You will be exploring two scenes…
Briar Rabbit meets Coyote
IFCC$500 for 1st assembly $300 for second assembly
503.823.2070
Nationally respected actor Jennifer Lanier weaves her personal story into traditional tales for her ancestors. Native American stories and African American folktales are brought to life by this dynamic firecracker of a performer. Jennifer shares the pain and struggle of growing up from the unique perspective of a biracial girl in the South. Themes of tolerance and self discovery are presented with humor in an enlightening performance followed by a discussion with the actor.
Tango Class
with Eric Lindgren and Rebecca Rorick SmithWednesdays
$15 for drop-ins and $50 for the full four week series
For more information email :Eric Lindgren or
6:30–7:30: Practica- This is an open space to explore tango both for beginners and continuing students of the dance. For those with no experience, we offer an introduction from the ground up and for those with more experience we are here to answer any questions they may have. 7:30–8:30: Milonga- Milonga is the more rhythmic and faster paced cousin of tango. In this class we will work on applying our existing knowledge of tango to…
Writing Workshop and Creative Think Tank
Late Bloomer ProductionsSunday from 12 - 3 pm
$30 Door Registration
(only $25 if you pre-register)
For more information about or workshops and for a registration form contact: Late Bloomer Productions
Agenda Includes: Screenwriting (Idea to Rough Draft) Peer Group Constructive Criticism on Works-in-Progress Getting Beyond Writer’s Block Creative Nonfiction Expressive and Emotional Writing Writing Dialogue Writing from Experience Copyright Basics and Scene Readings with Actors
Jacob Wachira Ezigbo In-School Residency
IFCC2 week residency available per classroom
Please call 503–823-4322 for more information.
This painting came from a workshop in Kenya, in which the students were asked to depict their “Dreams and Aspirations”. Working with Jacob Wachira Ezigbo, IFCC’s 2008–2009 artist in residence from Kenya, IFCC will provide this outreach to neighborhood schools in 2 week in-school workshops for students in fourth to eighth grade. The goal of each 2 week session will include each child producing one individual painting, and one group painting created in collaboration with…
Facets of Africa
IFCCAvailable to schools upon request
Performances at the IFCC $5 per student; Performances at your location $225—$525
For in school bookings: 503–823-4322
Artists and Storytellers from a variety of African countries and African-based cultures celebrate the diversity within African culture. Field trips to the IFCC include performance, gallery tour and talk back. The performance, available February – June, can be brought to schools on a sliding scale. AGES 3–18
Learn from Portland’s finest hip hop artists. During February, March and April one workshop a month will be taught in spoken word, graf art, music and dance alternating, featuring the artists who bring you IFCC‘s Hip Hop Cabaret. Information on how to sign up for these workshops will be available soon. Stay tuned!
Late Bloomer Productions Workshop in Filmmaking
Late Bloomer Productions4:00pm to 7:00 pm
Each workshop is $30 at the door. People can pre-register and save $5 by contacting Wendy Jo Downing at Late Bloomer Productions (latebloomerproductions@gmail.com) for a registration form.
Filmmaking Workshops presented by Late Bloomer Productions. Learn the basics and hands-on necessities for making films, videos, and documentaries. Each class features need-to-know information about the media industry from Producer, Wendy Jo Downing and many special guest speakers. This workshop series is for beginners and intermediate filmmakers. Further tutorials are available if needed. For more details about each workshop and agendas check out www.latebloomerllc.com. March 16 – 4 pm to 7 pm April 20 – ...
Salsa Dance
Ricardo Linnell of Hurricane TumbaoTuesdays 7 - 9pm
$180 for 8 sessions (16 hours)
For information call 503.307.0885 or email :Ricardo Linnell
This fiery dance series appeals to all levels of dancer. Small class size ensures individual instruction.
Summer Camp: Young Artists at Play
IFCC and Portland Theatre BrigadePlease contact IFCC for scholarship information.
Register online or call 503–823-4322
Young Actors Workshop Ages 7–9 July 6–17, Performance July 18 Noon- 3:00 pm daily $150 registration fee Play theatre games, build confidence and make new friends while receiving professional acting instruction. Little Actors Workshop ages 4–6 July 6–10 and/or July 13–17 9:30 am-11:30 am $60 registration fee (per week) A one-week program of creative, confidence-building theatre games for our youngest actors.
Salsa Series with Hurricane Tumbao
Ricardo Linnell of Hurricane TumbaoTuesdays 6:30-8:00pm
$90 for 6 sessions (9 hours)
For information call 503.593.8148 or email :Ricardo Linnell
This ongoing fiery dance series appeals to all levels of dancers. Instructors Danica and Ricardo use their dance skills built from International touring in a fun, welcoming environment. Small class size ensures individual instruction.
Hip Hop Workshops
IFCCHip Hop Workshops are for all ages
$50 per hour; Available in 2 hour intensives and 16 hour workshops
For booking contact:
julia@ifccarts.org
Dance More than cool moves, hip hop dance is strength, grace, meaning and training. Learn from on eof Portland’s finest performers. MC the Art of Spoken Word Rhymes, rhythm, language and most of all, meaning. Draw from master word smiths and become a flowolgoist.
Hip Hop Cabaret Tour
IFCCAll Ages
At Your School
For booking information and details please contact:
julia@ifccarts.org
Take an authentic look at Hip Hop History and bring this touring productio nof IFCC‘s Hip Hop Cabaret to your school. Artists are available for workshops in your classroom for an addtional fee.
Dance.Move.Create
KO&Co12-1pm Ages 3-5yrs and 1:30-2:30pm Ages 6-10yrs
Workshop: $10
Workshop + Performance: $15 per child
To ensure your seat at this workshop purchase tickets prior to event
by clicking the age group desired.
By Phone, 503–205-0715 until 3:00pm
In Person, PDX Box Office, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Daily 1pm-9pm
Come play on a movement playground with slides, peaks, valleys, tunnels and domes. Led by KO&Co.’s Katrina O’Brien, kids get to move around KO&Co.‘s circus-like playground, learn some of the movement from the show, create their own dances, engage in movement games and basically just have fun in movement. Students should be ready to move in comfortable fitted clothing (no zippers) or dancewear and bare feet. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is required. Katrina O’Brien, ...
Winter Break Actors Workshop
IFCC1-2:30 Class followed by 2:30-3:30 Independent Rehearsal
$75 for one week of professional acting instruction
Ages 11–18
Pre-registration Required
or Call: 503–205-0715
Sign up for the Winter Break Actors Workshop and experience one week of improvisation, character analysis and acting instruction from one of Portland’s top professionals.
Beginning and Intermediate Argentine Tango and Milonga Traspie
Elizabeth WartluftBeginning $60 for 6 weeks
Milonga $60 for 6 weeks
Intermediate $60 for 6 weeks
Drop ins $12 per class.
no class Feb. 3 & 10
541–914-4812
Wednesdays 6:00–7:00pm Tango Fundamentals Class/Beginning Tango/ 7:00–8:00pm Intermediate Tango Class 8:00–9:00pm Milonga traspie 1 HOUR EACH CLASS Wednesdays @ 6 PM: Beginning Argentine Tango/Tango Basics for all levels This class covers walking in parallel system, walking to the cross, basic front and back ochos, basic turns; musicality; navigation; the embrace; energy, correct body alignment and basic exercises to build technique. It is perfect for a first-time dancer, an intermediate dancer who is polishing their tango…
Spring Break Theatre Camp
IFCC and Portland Theatre BrigadeAges 4–6, 9:30–11:30am, $60
Ages 7–9, 12:30–3:00pm, $75
IFCC and Portland Theatre Brigade offers a one week theatre immersion program. Spolin Theatre Improv builds confidence and ensemble skills while enhancing theatre and performance technique.