Suzuki/Viewpoints summer intensive 2026

Venue: Fir Acres Theatre, Lewis & Clark College

(615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR 97219)

Schedule:

Week 1 (7/20-7/24): Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Week 2 (7/27-7/31): Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Room & board options are available for the summer intensive - more info below

About the intensive:

PETE’s summer intensive offers a thorough grounding in Anne Bogart’s 9 Viewpoints and the Suzuki method of training. These complementary techniques train the body, voice, perception, and creativity of the performing artist, and this intensive will give participants a strong grounding in the fundamentals of these trainings and how they can be applied to use in contemporary performance. Throughout the course of the intensive we investigate how these trainings can serve individuals and ensembles of performing artists today. PETE’s summer intensive also includes training in using the Viewpoints and Suzuki methods to build ensemble and create original work. Week one will focus on fundamentals and using the trainings to develop new performance. Week two requires all participants be familiar with the techniques, so that the ensemble can more deeply investigate these performance practices.

Learn more about Suzuki and Viewpoints Training

About the faculty:

PETE intensives are taught by PETE’s founding ensemble members: Jacob Coleman, Rebecca Lingafelter, Cristi Miles and Amber Whitehall. All PETE instructors have trained extensively with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company, as well as Mary Overlie, Wendell Beavers, Barbara Dilley and Tectonic Theatre. PETE instructors have taught at Portland Actor’s Conservatory, Barnard College, Naropa University, Brandeis University, Boston Conservatory, Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, The University of Portland, Reed College, Portland State University, The Public Theatre, and the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

Learn more about PETE instructors

Please reach out to Claire Rigsby (claire@petensemble.org) with any questions.

Cost:

Weeks 1 & 2, tuition only: $900

Weeks 1 & 2 with room & board: $2500 (Sun July 19-Sat Aug 1)

Week 1, tuition only: $500

Week 1 with room & board: $1400 (Sun July 19-Sat July 25)

Week 2, tuition only: $500 (previous experience of Suzuki & Viewpoints required)

Room and board not available for week two only.

Note: PETE offers a limited number of BIPOC scholarships for each of our intensives. To sign up for a BIPOC scholarship, simply select a BIPOC ticket at check out. If the BIPOC option does not work it means the scholarships spots have been filled.

More about Summer Intensive Room & Board at Lewis & Clark College

Housing and food options for the summer intensive are available on campus at Lewis & Clark College for an additional fee. To sign up for food and housing please select the ‘room and board’ ticket add on during registration.

Please note: Room and board options are only available through July 12 as we need at least a week’s notice to set up the room & board through Lewis & Clark College.

About housing:

Housing is in Hartzfeld Residence Hall on campus. Rooms are single occupancy, with bathrooms that are shared (two single occupancy rooms share one bathroom). Campus accommodations include Wifi and access to laundry facilities. You can learn more about Hartzfeld Residence Hall HERE.

About meals:

Summer Intensive room and board includes a full dining plan at Fields Dining Room on campus. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options are available. After registering with room & board, please email Claire Rigsby at claire@petensemble.org to communicate any dietary restrictions.

Note: All participants in our intensives must be inoculated against COVID-19. All instructors have been fully inoculated, and the workshops will be conducted in accordance with all Multnomah County and State of Oregon health guidelines. This intensive will be mask-optional.