In this issue: 20% OFF Fake Radio's Oct 30th Show! Student Showcase - Nov 8th!! Winter enrollment is open Improv can boost divergent thinking? David's micro-lesson Get 20% OFF our ONE NIGHT ONLY show with John Larroquette. Friends, Many of you have seen the posters in my studio over by the sofa. For over 25 years, I've been the Artistic Director of the "Fake Radio" comedy troupe. In that role I've had the honor of performing with and directing some of my idols. Next week, I've got a "dream...
10 days ago • 4 min read
In this issue: Fall enrollment is open NEW 1-on-1 coaching Improv study for Depression & Anxiety David's micro-lesson Friends, As the seasons change and that classic "back to school" energy fills the air, it’s easy to slip into the autumn routine of overworking and overthinking. But who says kids get to have all the fun this season? If you’ve been craving a weekly routine that actually reduces stress, builds real-world confidence, and guarantees big laughs, enrollment for our Fall Improv Term...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Parents, We're lucky here in Portland. We've got a variety of theater, acting, and improvisation camps for children all over the city. But there's a problem... None of them - except for us - are staffed by adults with decades of professional acting or theater experience. Our own child is attending a camp this week at The Judy. It's a lovely organization and facility and he's having a good time! But his camp is being supervised by teens on summer break and young adults with little professional...
4 months ago • 2 min read
In this issue: EMERGENCY ALERT! Open Mic at ART Get paid to improvise during Halloween Pics & Vids from Our Student Showcase David's show selected for IO Improv Fest in Chicago this Summer Go. Perform. HERE. Open Mic at ART! (VERY SHORT DEADLINE) Artists Repertory Theatre (ART) reached out to let me know that they're holding an open mic night on May 31st. It'll be in the theater lobby, so low-pressure. There are 12 performance slots for this event with slots that last 5 to 10 minutes in...
6 months ago • 4 min read
In this issue: Summer enrollment opens Improv camp for kids Community News Improv research reveals WHAT?! David's micro-lesson Friends, We are FINALLY entering into longer days, sun rays and plenty of warmth. Yes, Summer is upon us! (Unless you're like me, entering into Winter after an absolutely scorching Summer in Cape Town, South Africa). If you're craving some fun, growth and connection this summer, our early summer class lineup is now LIVE, bringing you improv classes in every flavor!...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Friends, If you're getting this email, then you've got a kiddo about to be in Middle School. So I wanted to let you know about a one-week improv camp at Change Through Play, my Improv Studio in the SW PDX neighborhood of Raleigh Hills. I've been acting professionally in film, TV, and commercials for over 30 years. I've been improvising professionally just as long. I founded my improv Studio in 2019 so I could bring my decades of experience to folks here on the West side of Portland. For me,...
8 months ago • 1 min read
The Competitive Edge That AttorneysAre NOT Taught in Law School Reader, Law school trained you to analyze, argue, and write. But it didn't train you to read a juror’s body language, decode what a client is not saying, or stay verbally sharp when a judge changes direction mid-hearing. This spring, we’re offering one of our 8-hour Attorney Training Workshops designed specifically for practicing lawyers and legal staff. Across four live 2-hour sessions, you’ll earn CLE credit (CLE ID #130095)...
8 months ago • 1 min read
In this issue: a brand-new class, new research on the power of improv and our community spotlight about you! Tiny me on a much bigger wave Friends, This week, I'm off for my annual surfing trip, this time to LA. I surf not only because it's insanely fun, but also to engage one other part of my improv practice. For me, surfing requires just as much focus on the present moment as does an improv scene. If the goal is properly responding to the ever-changing conditions around me on a wave, I must...
8 months ago • 3 min read
In this issue: a brand-new class, new research on the power of improv and our community spotlight about you! Friends, I hope 2026 is going well! It feels like Spring's come early here in Portland. And since Spring brings new growth, we've got some news that we're excited to share... Longer Classes Starting next cycle, our Foundations class series will join our Intermediate/Advanced classes in being 2.5. hours long. This will better accommodate our curricula. When he studied in LA, David's...
9 months ago • 3 min read