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Stage Presents: Hosting & Performance Workshop

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Nova Productions in collaboration with Mighty Mike McGee brings you: STAGE PRESENTS: HOSTING AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP TARGET To break the spell and fears of stage presence for those curious about developing an on stage persona with a specific focus on organizing, emceeing and hosting events. SCHEDULE 30 minutes: We will discuss our personal stage experiences and an assess where public speaking, professional stage presence and emcee skills have been beneficial in everyday life. 45 minutes: We will walk through a variety of performative exercises and microphone practices with a focus on banter and comfort. CONCLUSION 15 minutes: Questions, advice and dialogue. **************************************************** PRICE of TICKETS: $20 and it includes an entry to Comedy vs. Tragedy #11 later that evening! ****************************************************

$20

Comedy vs. Tragedy #11

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Three musicians vs. three poets vs. three comedians! - the audience picks the winners! Plus a featured performance and a raffle! AND THIS MONTH, MIKE IS BACK TO HOST THE SHOW! IN ADDITION: MIKE WILL BE DOING A PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP BEFORE THE SHOW! (for tickets and more info go to novapdx.org - spaces are limited so book your workshop spot early, the entrance to the workshop includes access to Comedy vs Tragedy #11) ************************************************** PRICE OF TICKETS $10 online with an advanced purchase or $15 at the door. Get yours now at WWW.NOVAPDX.ORG ************************************************** ROUND ONE – NINE PERFORMERS Three poets will perform one piece in their round. Then the audience will select their favorite performance by applause and that poet will advance to the…

$10 – $15

Comedy vs. Tragedy #12

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Comedy vs. Tragedy is a variety competition show in Portland, Oregon. NovaPDX has produced the show since September 2017. 3 Poets, 3 Musicians and 3 Comedians vie for audience applause and a spot in the final ‘money’ round of the show. In the final round the audience decides whether a poet, a musician or a comedian wins the show. All finalists walk away with cash prizes, but the winner gets 1 hour of recording time with Shady Pines Media and gets to come back to the show and be a feature performer. Plus a featured performance and a raffle! ROUND ONE – NINE PERFORMERS Three poets will perform one piece in their round. Then the audience will select their favorite performance by applause and that…

$10

Comedy vs. Tragedy #13

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Three musicians vs. three poets vs. three comedians! - the audience picks the winners! Plus a featured performance and a raffle! ************************************************** PRICE OF TICKETS $10 online with an advanced purchase or $15 at the door. Get yours now at WWW.NOVAPDX.ORG ************************************************** ROUND ONE – NINE PERFORMERS Three poets will perform one piece in their round. Then the audience will select their favorite performance by applause and that poet will advance to the final round. Then three comedians will perform and the audience will select one to advance. Then three musicians will perform and the audience will select one of them to join the poet and the comedian in the final round. Opener: Jonie Blinman COMEDY Ben Levi Alex Avery Becky Braunstein MUSIC Trent Toney…

$10 – $15