What's Happening at The Flight Deck
1540 Broadway, Oakland
Performances and Events
September 15-24
Theatre Aluminous presents Bruce Graham's White Guy on the Bus
Directed by Max Minton
Tickets $5-25
Ray, a wealthy, white businessman, rides the bus through a black neighborhood and past the state penitentiary every Saturday. On his weekly ride Ray befriends Shatique, a young African American woman putting herself through college and struggling to raise a son on her own. For a while the friendship offers more than either of them expected, but when Ray finally reveals why he’s riding the bus the threads that bind them gradually unravel in a complex web of race, privilege, and revenge.
Theatre Aluminous presents Bruce Graham's White Guy on the Bus
Directed by Max Minton
Tickets $5-25
Ray, a wealthy, white businessman, rides the bus through a black neighborhood and past the state penitentiary every Saturday. On his weekly ride Ray befriends Shatique, a young African American woman putting herself through college and struggling to raise a son on her own. For a while the friendship offers more than either of them expected, but when Ray finally reveals why he’s riding the bus the threads that bind them gradually unravel in a complex web of race, privilege, and revenge.
Once Upon Your Mind
Saturdays at 10:30am
Tickets $12 adult, $8 child
Once Upon Your Mind is the paramount improv comedy performance for families of the Bay Area. Once Upon Your Mind is a live story that is improvised by the actors. Your suggestions create the title, the characters, and the plot. The actors may even ask for you to volunteer during the show to help the story come alive. The story can be as silly and magical as far as your imagination can take it. From a family on the farm to pirates in space, anything can happen. Once Upon Your Mind is appropriate for ages 3 and up.
Saturdays at 10:30am
Tickets $12 adult, $8 child
Once Upon Your Mind is the paramount improv comedy performance for families of the Bay Area. Once Upon Your Mind is a live story that is improvised by the actors. Your suggestions create the title, the characters, and the plot. The actors may even ask for you to volunteer during the show to help the story come alive. The story can be as silly and magical as far as your imagination can take it. From a family on the farm to pirates in space, anything can happen. Once Upon Your Mind is appropriate for ages 3 and up.
Classes
Tuesday September 6-October 11, 8-10pm
Shamanik Improv presents Life Series : A Journey from BeforeBirth to the After Life
Six-week Klass is $150: Register here.
Using the tools of Shamanik Improv such as games, guided imagery, music, dance, masks, props, costumes, channeling, characters, the unknown, coloring, singing, the inner and outer worlds, poetry, our wits, our wyrd wyld ways (www), individual, paired, and group sharing and other delights, we'll go on an adventure from before we were born, through the various stages of life such as birth, childhood, and elderhood, to death and the afterlife in a brief, yet vast 6-week time together.
Less like acting, more like playing, we’ll allow our creative impulses to come through and manifest shamelessly. Playing through a different stage each week, we'll cultivate spontaneity, connection, and creativity, and get in touch with places in our spirits and lives that have possibly been neglected since we were kids. In other words, no pressure to “perform”; only pleasure to play, making room for all emotions! Watch the testimonial video.
And, as an added bonus, as part of the Life Series, each participant will get an optional discounted Raven's Remedy* session with your host, Doktor Robert.
Shamanik Improv presents Life Series : A Journey from BeforeBirth to the After Life
Six-week Klass is $150: Register here.
Using the tools of Shamanik Improv such as games, guided imagery, music, dance, masks, props, costumes, channeling, characters, the unknown, coloring, singing, the inner and outer worlds, poetry, our wits, our wyrd wyld ways (www), individual, paired, and group sharing and other delights, we'll go on an adventure from before we were born, through the various stages of life such as birth, childhood, and elderhood, to death and the afterlife in a brief, yet vast 6-week time together.
Less like acting, more like playing, we’ll allow our creative impulses to come through and manifest shamelessly. Playing through a different stage each week, we'll cultivate spontaneity, connection, and creativity, and get in touch with places in our spirits and lives that have possibly been neglected since we were kids. In other words, no pressure to “perform”; only pleasure to play, making room for all emotions! Watch the testimonial video.
And, as an added bonus, as part of the Life Series, each participant will get an optional discounted Raven's Remedy* session with your host, Doktor Robert.
September 12–November 7, Mondays 7-10pm
The Colossus Improv Co. presents Meet Harold, an eight-week workshop
Meet Harold is an intermediate-level introduction to Del Close's seminal longform improv structure, Harold. The course will explore the structural elements of Harold—openings, scene work, group games, beats, callbacks and connections—as well as the guiding principles behind improv's most essential longform. Harold is fun and straightforward but offers endless expanse within its simple framework to explore ideas, build worlds and nurture relationships.
The course includes two graduation performances. Prior improv experience is required; please contact classes@colossusimprov.co before registering.
This session of Meet Harold is at capacity, but there is a waitlist
The Colossus Improv Co. presents Meet Harold, an eight-week workshop
Meet Harold is an intermediate-level introduction to Del Close's seminal longform improv structure, Harold. The course will explore the structural elements of Harold—openings, scene work, group games, beats, callbacks and connections—as well as the guiding principles behind improv's most essential longform. Harold is fun and straightforward but offers endless expanse within its simple framework to explore ideas, build worlds and nurture relationships.
The course includes two graduation performances. Prior improv experience is required; please contact classes@colossusimprov.co before registering.
This session of Meet Harold is at capacity, but there is a waitlist
Friday, September 16th, 11am-1pm
Captivate Your Audience Using the Creative Formula
with Author & Coach, Holly Shaw
FREE (visit Eventbrite to register and for more information)
Don't you just love it when you ride that wave of audience energy and totally kill onstage? And isn't it the worst when you just can't seem to get there and fall flat?
Join Holly Shaw, performance coach and bestselling author of The Creative Formula, in this two hour hands on workshop to learn about the basic law of physics that is responsible for creating the "lean in" of the audience and how to master it. You'll learn crucial elements for creating riveting performances. And BONUS! We'll also be celebrating the launch of the paperback edition of The Creative Formula so there will be book giveaways and signings if you are among one of the first few to register and walk through the door. Don't miss this last and final free Performance Lab workshop. Secure your seat now.
Captivate Your Audience Using the Creative Formula
with Author & Coach, Holly Shaw
FREE (visit Eventbrite to register and for more information)
Don't you just love it when you ride that wave of audience energy and totally kill onstage? And isn't it the worst when you just can't seem to get there and fall flat?
Join Holly Shaw, performance coach and bestselling author of The Creative Formula, in this two hour hands on workshop to learn about the basic law of physics that is responsible for creating the "lean in" of the audience and how to master it. You'll learn crucial elements for creating riveting performances. And BONUS! We'll also be celebrating the launch of the paperback edition of The Creative Formula so there will be book giveaways and signings if you are among one of the first few to register and walk through the door. Don't miss this last and final free Performance Lab workshop. Secure your seat now.
Every Friday, 12-1:00 pm
Peace Practices presents Aikido 2.0: Conflict Done Well
All levels are welcome
Click Here for more Class Information
Please RSVP by emailing administration@abcglobal.net or call, toll free: (866) 236-0346 and leave a message.
Aikido 2.0 introduces language within the physical techniques of the martial art of aikido, so students may practice effective physical self-defense and redirective language at the same time and under pressure. Those who continue learn Martial Nonviolence, which adds elements of improvisation and facilitation to Aikido 2.0 so that practitioners may become conflict professionals, paid instructors in the Peace Practices project, and apply Conflict Done Well in any situation.
If you are ready now to support this work and/or become a member of our training community, please use the PayPal button here. Becoming a member of ABC includes many additional benefits. Click here to learn more.
Peace Practices presents Aikido 2.0: Conflict Done Well
All levels are welcome
Click Here for more Class Information
Please RSVP by emailing administration@abcglobal.net or call, toll free: (866) 236-0346 and leave a message.
Aikido 2.0 introduces language within the physical techniques of the martial art of aikido, so students may practice effective physical self-defense and redirective language at the same time and under pressure. Those who continue learn Martial Nonviolence, which adds elements of improvisation and facilitation to Aikido 2.0 so that practitioners may become conflict professionals, paid instructors in the Peace Practices project, and apply Conflict Done Well in any situation.
If you are ready now to support this work and/or become a member of our training community, please use the PayPal button here. Becoming a member of ABC includes many additional benefits. Click here to learn more.
Gallery
Attached To Machine! What Do We Do When Things Break Down
Harriet Poznansky and Rohan DaCosta
September 15-October 15
Opening Reception September 15th 5 - 7pm
New paintings by British artist Harriet Poznansky, featuring photography by artist and writer Rohan DaCosta. Both artists are currently based in Oakland's Fruitvale District. The exhibition confronts the reality of brokenness and the need for reparation on a societal and personal level, understanding that the breakdown can also be a breakthrough. This exhibition is part of an ongoing project led by Poznansky investigating the question "what do we do when things break down?" through social justice talks, poetry readings, and artistic workshops as well as her own painting practice.
Harriet Poznansky and Rohan DaCosta
September 15-October 15
Opening Reception September 15th 5 - 7pm
New paintings by British artist Harriet Poznansky, featuring photography by artist and writer Rohan DaCosta. Both artists are currently based in Oakland's Fruitvale District. The exhibition confronts the reality of brokenness and the need for reparation on a societal and personal level, understanding that the breakdown can also be a breakthrough. This exhibition is part of an ongoing project led by Poznansky investigating the question "what do we do when things break down?" through social justice talks, poetry readings, and artistic workshops as well as her own painting practice.
Her Resilience: Bringing Solutions Home
Though conversations surrounding community violence and our roles in dismantling societal ills need to take place and have a huge impact when done so in public---nothing changes until solutions are brought into the home and BACK into our private lives. Her Resilience invites you to reflect on your public, outward facing roles in your own communities, and what you can do to bring healing, change and hope into your private realm.
Though conversations surrounding community violence and our roles in dismantling societal ills need to take place and have a huge impact when done so in public---nothing changes until solutions are brought into the home and BACK into our private lives. Her Resilience invites you to reflect on your public, outward facing roles in your own communities, and what you can do to bring healing, change and hope into your private realm.
News
The Flight Deck is one of the 25 finalists that received funding from the Google Impact Challenge: Bay Area. Though the Deck is not up for public vote, we will receive $100,000 from Google.org and support from Google volunteers for The Launch Pad, a project supporting small arts organizations in Oakland to employ underrepresented artists.. You can see the other finalists at g.co/bayareachallenge. We are honored to have Google as our collaborator in helping local artists.
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