Wednesday-Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
541-624-2800
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Register early to avoid class cancellations – classes must reach minimum enrollment 48 hours prior to their scheduled start time in order to run.
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You’re Up! Improvisation (Ages 14-18) FREE
May 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day Third of the month, happening 3 times
March 21 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join this fun, high-energy improv class and gain some amazing acting skills! No improv or acting experience required. Teaching Artist Rikki will guide you in exciting exercises and games that keep your brain working and your body moving. This class is all about having fun while you gain confidence: you’ll make up characters, tell wild stories, work with fellow actors, and learn to think on your feet. Teaching Artist Rikki will share tips on how to keep the audience on the edge of their seats and how to make every moment count on stage. Make sure to wear comfy clothes you can move in—such as sweatpants, t-shirt, and sneakers or jazz shoes; no skirts or dresses unless you’re wearing leggings underneath, please. Get ready to jump in, improvise, and laugh!
Teaching Artist: Rikki Jo Hickey
Cost: Free
Location: mNemosyne Studios, 104 Depot Street in La Grande
Rikki Jo Hickey is a theatre artist who has taught theatrical classes, workshops, and summer camps to people of all ages for more than 20 years. She is the owner/instructor at mNemosyne Studios (theatrical and performing arts classes) in downtown La Grande. Rikki holds an MFA in Theatre Direction from University of Hawai’i at Manoa and has studied theatre since she was five years old. She is excited to partner with Art Center East to help foster the performing arts in Eastern Oregon.
Parents/guardians of youth age 17 or younger: if you haven’t already done so, CLICK HERE to fill out a Youth Release Form in order for your child to participate in ACE youth classes.
There are limited spots available for this class! If you RSVP and later find you’re unable to attend, please email ACE Youth Coordinator at [email protected] to cancel your RSVP. This helps ACE open up spots for other interested students. Thank you!
Free youth classes are made possible by the Art Center East Youth Arts Learning Fund. The Fund is supported by the Avista Foundation, Autzen Foundation, Blue Mountain Bottled Water, Eastern Oregon University, Grande Ronde Med Spa, Gray Family Foundation, Haley Hines at Blue Summit Realty, JTMF Foundation, Koza Family Dental, La Grande School District, Miller Foundation, Nate Conklin at State Farm, Optimist International of La Grande, Soroptimist International of La Grande, Tanner Willson at Edward Jones, Walmart Foundation, and community member donations.
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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out and let us know. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: Noon - 4PM
Wednesday-Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
