Emotion & Relationship Workshop with Brian Palermo
Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 2:00 PM PDT • Multiple prices
Description
PLAYING EMOTION & RELATIONSHIP IN SCENEWORK WORKSHOP with BRIAN PALERMO
In this high-energy scenework workshop, Brian Palermo guides you through improv’s most vital tools: Emotional Choices and Relationship-Based Play. Designed for all experience levels, the class replaces "wait-and-see" defaults with committed, grounded emotional points of view that instantly drive scenes. You’ll learn to prioritize your partner as a source of inspiration, allowing authentic relationships to organically create story and game without overthinking. Expect a playful environment full of laughs and "aha" moments. Walk away with sharper instincts, concrete tools, and a more connected, expressive style. Portland, let’s make some scenes worth remembering!
A NOTE FROM BRIAN PALERMO
In this high-energy scenework workshop, Brian Palermo guides you through improv’s most vital tools: Emotional Choices and Relationship-Based Play. Designed for all experience levels, the class replaces "wait-and-see" defaults with committed, grounded emotional points of view that instantly drive scenes. You’ll learn to prioritize your partner as a source of inspiration, allowing authentic relationships to organically create story and game without overthinking. Expect a playful environment full of laughs and "aha" moments. Walk away with sharper instincts, concrete tools, and a more connected, expressive style. Portland, let’s make some scenes worth remembering!
A NOTE FROM BRIAN PALERMO
Hi, I’m Brian Palermo.
I’m a recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest. I love Nature and Playfulness.
And I don’t just teach improv; I spent decades living improv in Los Angeles. I’m a long-time member of the renowned Groundlings Main Company and an original cast member of their hit weekly show, The Crazy Uncle Joe Show,’ I've clocked thousands of hours learning and sharing the art of improv. I credit my improv skill set for my career working in TV, stage and film. My target coaching persona is “encouragingly critical” - slathering on the fun and support while also pointing out ways to evolve your playing style. I am so grateful that I get to teach and perform internationally.
ETHOS: All classes at Curious Comedy are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist and strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe for everyone. For more information on our mission and practice, see Curious Comedy's Policies & Procedures.
REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds or cancel installment plans. Please take this into consideration when making your purchase. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time - and doing so will not result in a refund. Credits for future classes may be available. For more information on this policy or to request a credit, see the CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER REFUND & CREDIT POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We work to make classes available to everyone. Curious is pleased to offer two payment plan options available at checkout. Look for the checkbox under the payment method fields.
If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at [email protected] for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at [email protected] for what options may be available to you.
MASK & VACCINE POLICY: At this time we are not requiring proof of vaccination or masks to attend our shows and events. We strongly encourage those who can get vaccinated to do so for your safety and the safety of others. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, we encourage you to do so. Many of our staff are still choosing to wear masks, so it's likely you will not be the only one in a mask. We support you taking whatever precautions feel right to you!
REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds or cancel installment plans. Please take this into consideration when making your purchase. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time - and doing so will not result in a refund. Credits for future classes may be available. For more information on this policy or to request a credit, see the CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER REFUND & CREDIT POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We work to make classes available to everyone. Curious is pleased to offer two payment plan options available at checkout. Look for the checkbox under the payment method fields.
If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at [email protected] for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at [email protected] for what options may be available to you.
MASK & VACCINE POLICY: At this time we are not requiring proof of vaccination or masks to attend our shows and events. We strongly encourage those who can get vaccinated to do so for your safety and the safety of others. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, we encourage you to do so. Many of our staff are still choosing to wear masks, so it's likely you will not be the only one in a mask. We support you taking whatever precautions feel right to you!
Location
Curious Comedy Mainstage - 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211
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