Save 20% on Improv Classes at Deep End Theater in Portland

Want to try improv, build your acting skills or get more comfortable thinking on your feet? Deep End Theater in Southeast Portland is offering 20% off three upcoming six-week improv classes with a limited-time early bird discount.

The theater’s November and December classes cover everything from improv fundamentals to ensemble performance. Each six-week course normally costs $220, but readers can save $44 with promo code Early20, bringing the price down to $176.

Deep End is also offering two shorter workshops this fall, including a teen improv class and a workshop for actors preparing for auditions.

Here’s a look at the upcoming classes, prices and how to register.

Get 20% Off Deep End Theater’s Improv Classes

Deep End Theater offers improv training at its performance space at 1129 SE Market St. in Portland.

Classes are led by artistic director Domeka Parker, who has more than 20 years of experience teaching improv. Deep End classes emphasize creativity, collaboration, acting skills and storytelling.

Three six-week courses begin in November, with classes available for beginners and more experienced improvisers.

Use promo code Early20 when registering at Deep End Theater’s website to save 20% on the three six-week courses below.

The discount is available for a limited time. An expiration date has not been announced.

Intro to Improv

If you’ve never tried improv, this six-week course is a place to start.

Students participate in games and exercises that develop creativity, confidence, public speaking skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The focus is on learning through play, rather than arriving with any particular acting experience.

Dates: Saturdays, November 7, 14 and 21; December 5, 12 and 19
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Instructor: Domeka Parker
Cost: $220, or $176 with code Early20
Location: 1129 SE Market St., Portland

The class takes a break over Thanksgiving weekend. Payment plans are available.

Foundations of Sound Improv

Foundations of Sound Improv takes a deeper look at acting and storytelling through improvisation.

Students will work on character development, pantomime, scene work and collaborative storytelling. Deep End’s approach emphasizes building scenes through observation, discovery and connection, with room for both comedy and drama.

This course is suited to people interested in strengthening their improv or acting skills and exploring a different approach to unscripted performance.

Dates: Tuesdays, November 3, 10 and 17; December 1, 8 and 15
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Instructor: Domeka Parker
Cost: $220, or $176 with code Early20
Location: 1129 SE Market St., Portland

The class takes a break over Thanksgiving week. Payment plans are available.

Ensemble Improv

Designed for students interested in group performance, Ensemble Improv focuses on the skills needed to create scenes and stories as a team.

The six-week course explores group scenes, ensemble collaboration, observation and experimental performance formats. Participants will practice responding to one another and building shared ideas into performances.

The course also includes an optional performance on December 21.

Dates: Wednesdays, November 4, 11 and 18; December 2, 9 and 16
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Instructor: Domeka Parker
Cost: $220, or $176 with code Early20
Optional performance: December 21
Location: 1129 SE Market St., Portland

The class takes a break over Thanksgiving week. Payment plans are available.

Additional Affordable Improv Workshops at Deep End Theater

In addition to its six-week courses, Deep End Theater is offering two shorter workshops this fall. These classes are priced separately and are not included in the Early20 promotion.

Teen Improv Class: $45

Teens can try improv in a two-hour workshop focused on creativity, confidence and connecting with others.

Led by instructor Maddy Gourlay, the class includes games, exercises and scene work to help participants develop skills they can use both onstage and off.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Instructor: Maddy Gourlay
Cost: $45
Location: 1129 SE Market St., Portland

Deep End Theater encourages families to reach out if cost is a barrier. Discounts and payment plans may be available to make the class more accessible. For assistance, email info.deepend@gmail.com.

Improv for Auditioners: $50

Actors who want to feel more confident and adaptable during auditions can take part in this three-hour workshop.

Improv for Auditioners explores how improvisational techniques can help actors develop characters, build stories and connect with emotions, including when working with scripted material.

The workshop is particularly relevant for performers navigating auditions that involve improvisation or unexpected directions from casting teams.

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Cost: $50
Location: 1129 SE Market St., Portland

Payment plans are available. Email info.deepend@gmail.com to arrange one.

Try a Free Improv Workshop Before Signing Up

Not sure if improv is for you? Deep End Theater is also hosting a free, no-registration-required improv workshop on Sunday, October 25, from 3–5 p.m.

Led by Domeka Parker, the workshop gives newcomers a chance to participate in improv games and exercises and get a feel for the theater’s approach before committing to a paid class.

Read our guide to Deep End Theater’s free improv workshop.

How to Register and Get the Discount

All classes and workshops take place at:

Deep End Theater
1129 SE Market St.
Portland, OR 97214

To register:

1. Visit Deep End Theater’s class registration page.
2. Choose your preferred class.
3. For Intro to Improv, Foundations of Sound Improv or Ensemble Improv, enter Early20 during registration to claim the limited-time 20% discount.

The discount reduces each eligible six-week course from $220 to $176. It does not apply to the Teen Improv Class or Improv for Auditioners. For questions about payment plans or class availability, contact info.deepend@gmail.com.

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