Studio Program

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 502 (5th floor)​

January 25, Saturday 11:00am – 1:00pm 
February 8, Saturday 11:00am – 1:00pm
February 15, Saturday 11:00am – 1:00pm

Instructor: Caitlin Lushington
Who is this class for: Everyone
Prerequisite: None
Investment: $100 for all 3 workshops, or $39 per workshop

Have you ever worked an audition piece to death? Ever gotten so wrapped up in trying to get things exactly right that somewhere along the way, auditioning stops being fun? In this 3-workshop series, you will root yourself in a clear vision for how you want to grow this audition season. You will explore rest as a pathway back to joy in your audition process. And you will revivify your audition pieces, finding ease & vitality in your performance!

Workshop 1: Audition Vision

What if you could stride into audition season with a vibrant vision or a clear sense of purpose? Use this workshop to name and clarify some (achievable!) goals for audition season that can empower you over the next few months. Plus, bring the piece(s) you’re considering for PATAs and audition season and engage with a playful exercise designed to help you choose a piece(s) that lights you up.

Saturday, January 25th 11:00am – 1:00pm

Workshop 2: Audition Game-ification

Bring your audition piece(s) and let’s play! In this supportive group setting, you’ll put your audition pieces on your feet and learn how to game-ify your own audition preparation process, building self-trust and confidence in assessing and developing your own work.

Saturday, February 8th 11:00am – 1:00pm

Workshop 3: Audition Resilience

Bring your audition piece(s) one last time, performing for a wildly enthusiastic room full of fellow actors, and then — rest. That’s right, lie down and put your feet up and celebrate how far you’ve come! We will talk about what rest actually is, the vital role of rest in your creative process, and make some plans for how you will rest post-audition.

Saturday, February 15th 11:00am – 1:00pm

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*If you wish to register for 2 sessions, please register for each separately.

Enrollment capacity: 10

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 501 (5th floor)​

February 18 – April 8, Tuesdays (8 classes)
6:30pm – 8:30pm*
*Please note that classes on April 1 and April 8 will be 7pm – 9pm

Instructor: Caitlin Lushington
Who is this class for: Everyone
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $240

“We cannot imagine ourselves without [storytelling], because the self is a story.” – Margaret Atwood

This eight-week course is designed to introduce you to foundational elements of acting, as seen through the lens of the storyteller. In this class you will explore four powerful elements used by storytellers: presence, active listening, play, and story analysis. Through games, exercises, and scene work, you will learn:

• How to use the given circumstances of a story as clues to your performance

• How to bring yourself to a role (how to bring truthiness to a role)

• How to navigate performance anxiety

• How to return to presence and engagement in a scene (when your monkey mind has other plans)

Beyond learning how you can apply these skills for stage and film work, we will pay attention to the ways in which these skills can profoundly transform your confidence, relationships, and daily life.

Enrollment capacity: 10

If you have questions about the content of this course please feel free to email Caitlin at [email protected]

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 501 (5th floor)​

February 5 – March 26, Wednesdays (8 classes)
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Instructor: Stefano Laboni
Who is this class for: Everyone
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $200

Embark on a theatrical journey where we invite you to reconnect with the innocence and playfulness often buried beneath life’s complexities. In this class, we explore the simplicity of humor that so often escapes us. Through games, improvisation, and heightened awareness, you’ll discover how failure on stage can become a springboard for creative genius and comedic brilliance.

Failure is not only embraced in this space—it’s celebrated! As we push the boundaries of what’s comfortable, mistakes become opportunities, turning mishaps into moments of laughter and unexpected creativity. The best comedy often emerges from the unpredictable, and here, you’ll learn how to adapt and transform “mistakes” into golden moments that delight an audience.

In each session, we’ll begin with a dynamic physical warm-up to unlock your creative potential, followed by improvisational games designed to build stage presence, boost confidence, and teach the art of adaptation. You’ll be encouraged to explore new scenarios and let go of perfectionism, discovering your own unique comedic style. We’ll analyze what works and what doesn’t in comedy, understanding that the most effective humor often stems from the simplest of ideas.

Join us in this immersive experience where you’ll embrace the beauty of failure, rediscover your own comedic instincts, and learn how to transform any moment into a gift of laughter for your audience. Simplicity lies at the heart of humor, and by stripping away complexity, you’ll find the keys to theatrical brilliance.

About the instructor: 

Before moving to the United States in 2013, Stefano spent years immersed in Barcelona’s vibrant arts scene. He was deeply involved in theater festivals, teaching at the renowned Nouveau Clown Institute, and acting, directing, and performing across various stages. These experiences shaped Stefano’s passion for connecting with audiences through laughter and storytelling, a passion he’s carried into every aspect of his career.

Since then, Stefano has continued to bring his expertise as a seasoned comedy performer, producer, and director to stages and organizations worldwide. With over 20 years of experience spanning more than 15 countries, he’s mastered the art of using humor to foster creativity, connection, and innovation.

Although he thrives on stage, his work extends to designing transformative workshops and team-building experiences for organizations. Whether he’s performing, producing, or facilitating, Stefano Laboni’s goal is to inspire connection, uplift spirits, and help people embrace new perspectives.

Enrollment capacity: 8

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 502 (5th floor)​

February 5 – March 26, Wednesdays (8 classes)
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Instructor: Murri Lazaroff-Babin
Who is this class for: Everybody
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $220

As an advanced actor, you will learn easily repeatable exercises designed to generate  your own content for performance. You will develop a self practice in order to remain  thriving and excited about your career. Explore your personal creativity and imagination  through a variety of improv exercises, writing prompts, in-class discussions, as well as  creating several short pieces. The class will culminate in a showing of your 15-minute  solo performance, drawn (extracted) from the pieces created in class.  This class fosters a self-validating, and self-sustaining approach towards your artistic  career, putting the power of creation and performance back into your own hands.

**Note: This course will require prep work outside of class**  

About the instructor:

Murri (he/him) is an actor, deviser, writer, and teacher from Northern California.  He has worked with a variety of theatre companies in Portland, including CoHo  Productions, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, Portland Shakespeare Project,  and others. Murri has also taught at the collegiate and high school level for University of  Portland, Pacific University, and Metropolitan Performing Arts. He is excited to be self producing his solo show – Camp Fire Stories, which can be seen in Portland, across the  U.S., and Scotland.  

Murri is constantly inspired by the unknown slipperiness of the creative process, honest  human connection, and the kindness and imagination of childhood.  He holds an MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University.

Enrollment capacity: 8

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 501 (5th floor)​

March 27 – May 15, Thursdays (8 weeks)
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Instructor: Caitlin Lushington
Who is this class for: Acting teachers, trainers, and coaches of any experience level
Cost: $240

Contemporary actor training calls for pedagogy that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable to a broad range of student identities. As a new or experienced arts educator, you are invested in your students’ success and wellbeing, but between budget cuts, your overbooked schedule, and cultural-wide devaluing of the arts, it can be challenging to implement the changes you want to make. If you’re new to teaching acting, it might feel intimidating to even begin. Where do you start?

This laboratory class provides a supportive, curious, and collaborative environment for new and experienced actor trainers/teachers to share knowledge and test out new ideas and exercises for their curriculum. Each week a new theme will be discussed, and teachers will have the opportunity to teach an exercise and receive feedback from their cohort.

Light reading will be provided to support teachers’ expansion of their exercise and training repertoire.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Caitlin (she/her, they/them) studied an extensive range of actor training techniques and best practices for inclusive, accessible pedagogy construction while completing her MFA in Actor Training & Coaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She coaches actors and arts educators toward professional creative resiliency, building on her graduate research on student burnout in higher education actor training. Caitlin is a faculty member with TAC’s 2-year conservatory program, where she teaches Professional Orientation and Audition Technique. She is a major nerd who loves dungeons & dragons, loose-leaf tea, and fantasy heist novels. Learn more: www.caitlinlushington.com

Enrollment capacity: 10