Address: 1436 SW Montgomery St
Pricing: Tickets range between $13 and $25.
Phone: (503) 274-1717
Hours: Varies depending on performance schedule
How To Get There:
From downtown Portland:
1. Head north on NW 6th Ave toward NW Couch St
2. Take the 3rd right onto NW Everett St
3. Turn right at NW Naito Pkwy
4. Turn right at SW Clay St (signs for Keller Auditorium)
5. Turn left at SW 13th Ave (signs for I-405 S/I-5/I-84 E)
6. Take the 1st right onto SW Montgomery St (signs for I-405 S/I-5 E/I-84 E)
Destination will be on the left
By public transit:
Take Trimet route #6 and get off at SW Jefferson & 13th. Walk southwest.
Parking:Street parking is available
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Portland Actors Conservatory: The leading edge of emerging theatre
May 25, 2010
The Portland Actors Conservatory is a place for education and study as well as a theatre to experience emerging stars in the city's acting community. With an intense education program, the actors become well versed in their craft. Their performances will both amaze and inspire you while remaining very affordable.
Primarily known as a place for the serious study of acting, it is also a great place to learn more about Portland’s vibrant arts and theatre scene. Each year, not only does the conservatory train people in acting, but it also gives back to the Portland community with a series of performances.
This year’s final performance is Big Love, which runs June 9 through June 27. The play “reflects a cutup sensibility, collaging pieces of text drawn from shampoo ads next to ancient Greek texts,” says Philip Cuomo, associate artistic director of PAC and director of the show. “I’m looking to knock something loose from this play, in the same way [Charles L.] Mee did with playwriting at the time it was written.”
The performances take place in the Firehouse Theatre, which is small, intimate space seating around 70. The Actor’s Conservatory is located just west of downtown Portland and is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The school has a number of programs aimed at cultivating local talent. Its main program is a two-year program described as “a rigorous and intensive course of study for the serious student with a tenacious desire to become a professional actor.”
For those looking for less of a time commitment, there is also the studio program, which consists of a five to seven-week course focused on a certain aspect of acting. For children and younger actors, the Summer of Stage might be a great choice for your child actor or actress. This summer program is an “in-depth exploration of the fun and fundamentals of acting, and no audition is required.”
Whether you are an actor looking for a deeper education or just a theatre enthusiast, you will find affordable and cutting edge performances. The Portland Actors Conservatory is a bright, shining star in Portland’s art community.
HelloMetro Tip: Need help with tuition? For their Summer on Stage program, there are scholarships available with more information available on their website.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
