The Queer and Now Workshop w/ Roland Mechanik & Mariah Munoz (S3 25)
In this workshop, LGBTQIA+ improvisers are encouraged to bring their real-life experiences to the table and share stories with other quer folks to inspire honest, grounded improv scenes. Through a series of exercises and in-depth scenework, Mariah and Roland will create an environment where everyone’s voice matters. Now more than ever, queer people need safe spaces where they can feel comfortable to be themselves, try new things, and fail spectacularly!
Instructors Mariah and Roland–performers and teachers at Kickstand Comedy in Portland, OR–believe there is real value in bringing your unique point of view to improv. Mariah brings a grounded reality to scenes while encouraging students to get out of their comfort zone and take up space. Roland loves to bring out each student’s unique personality and enjoys side coaching to guide students on their path to truthful, funny scenes. They founded Portland’s first all-queer improv team, Queer Ye Queer Ye–a team known for their meta style and inherently gay point of view. Together they make up the duo No Sex and the City and host/produce Small Fruits, a monthly queer improv show at Kickstand.
INSTRUCTOR: Roland Mechanik & Mariah Munoz
DAY / TIME: Sunday, July 27th, 10:30 - 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (ADA Accessible)
PREREQUISITE: None
ABOUT ROLAND MECHANIK
(He/Him)
Roland Mechanik has been teaching improv at Kickstand for almost 5 years! Roland graduated with a theater degree from the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. He studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC before moving to Portland and joining up with Kickstand Comedy. Roland has performed at the Stumptown Improv Festival, the Vancouver Improv Festival, and every theater around Portland. In addition to improv, you can catch Roland doing stand-up and weird bits with his mannequin, Muriel. He’s proud to have been the first out trans masc improviser in Portland (as far as he knows)!
ABOUT MARIAH MUNOZ
(She/Her)
Mariah Mercedes Muñoz is a Portland-based artist, performer, producer, and long-time collaborator with Kickstand Comedy. She joins us with over a decade of experience on stage and teaching. Mariah creates an empowering space for growth all while fostering a safe, trusting environment for her students. She is a member of the improv group Queer Ye Queer Ye. A queer improv group born out of the Kickstand Community. Improvisational Theatre has been a throughline of her life and career. Mariah is a Lead Facilitator at On Your Feet, a creative consultancy that uses improv to help businesses achieve better results. Just ask, and Mariah can point you towards the top 3 burgers you should be eating in Portland right now.
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Instructors Mariah and Roland–performers and teachers at Kickstand Comedy in Portland, OR–believe there is real value in bringing your unique point of view to improv. Mariah brings a grounded reality to scenes while encouraging students to get out of their comfort zone and take up space. Roland loves to bring out each student’s unique personality and enjoys side coaching to guide students on their path to truthful, funny scenes. They founded Portland’s first all-queer improv team, Queer Ye Queer Ye–a team known for their meta style and inherently gay point of view. Together they make up the duo No Sex and the City and host/produce Small Fruits, a monthly queer improv show at Kickstand.
INSTRUCTOR: Roland Mechanik & Mariah Munoz
DAY / TIME: Sunday, July 27th, 10:30 - 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (ADA Accessible)
PREREQUISITE: None
ABOUT ROLAND MECHANIK
(He/Him)
Roland Mechanik has been teaching improv at Kickstand for almost 5 years! Roland graduated with a theater degree from the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. He studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC before moving to Portland and joining up with Kickstand Comedy. Roland has performed at the Stumptown Improv Festival, the Vancouver Improv Festival, and every theater around Portland. In addition to improv, you can catch Roland doing stand-up and weird bits with his mannequin, Muriel. He’s proud to have been the first out trans masc improviser in Portland (as far as he knows)!
ABOUT MARIAH MUNOZ
(She/Her)
Mariah Mercedes Muñoz is a Portland-based artist, performer, producer, and long-time collaborator with Kickstand Comedy. She joins us with over a decade of experience on stage and teaching. Mariah creates an empowering space for growth all while fostering a safe, trusting environment for her students. She is a member of the improv group Queer Ye Queer Ye. A queer improv group born out of the Kickstand Community. Improvisational Theatre has been a throughline of her life and career. Mariah is a Lead Facilitator at On Your Feet, a creative consultancy that uses improv to help businesses achieve better results. Just ask, and Mariah can point you towards the top 3 burgers you should be eating in Portland right now.
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