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Global Improvisation Symposium 2026 at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/11/2026
📍 Theatre: Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
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The Global Improvisation Symposium 2026 is a four-day immersive event hosted by Portland State University's School of Music & Theater, bringing together theater artists, performers, and improvisation experts from around the world under the theme 'Activate the Possible.' The symposium features more than 50 sessions including performances by Kickstand Comedy's BIPOC Program, Love Shakespeare, Curious Comedy, and Portland Comedy Theatre, as well as contributions from the PSU Impro Ensemble. Tony Award winner Anthony Veneziale, co-founder of Freestyle Love Supreme with Lin-Manuel Miranda, will deliver an interactive un-keynote presentation and perform a mashup of Freestyle Love Supreme and his musical podcast American Immigrants. Sessions also explore applied improvisation in healthcare, business, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, with prominent exploration of the influence of improvisation pioneer Keith Johnstone.
Cast and Creative Team for Global Improvisation Symposium 2026 at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
Cast
Anthony Veneziale
Ensemble
Keith Johnstone
Ensemble
William Hall
Ensemble
Randy Dixon
Ensemble
Phelim McDermott
Ensemble
Lee Simpson
Ensemble
Theresa Robbins Dudeck
Ensemble
Joel Veenstra
Ensemble
Patrick Short
Ensemble
Creative Team
Theresa Robbins Dudeck
Co-founder
Theresa Robbins Dudeck
Co-director
Joel Veenstra
Co-founder
Joel Veenstra
Chair of the Department of Drama
Joel Veenstra
Head of Stage Management
Patrick Short
Education Director
Patrick Short
Co-owner
Patrick Short
General Manager
News About Global Improvisation Symposium 2026 at Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
ACTIVATE THE POSSIBLE: SYMPOSIUM 2026 to Draw Global Improv Experts to Portland
June 24, 2026 Portland State University will host the Global Improvisation Symposium, featuring Tony Award winner Anthony Veneziale and 50+ sessions on theatrical improv, healthcare, and peacebuilding at Lincoln Hall.About the Theatre
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