Are your scenes feeling static, overly verbal, or stuck in familiar patterns? To the Beat of a Different Drum invites you to explore the rhythms of speech, silence, and movement to create more dynamic, surprising, and engaging scenes. Through playful exercises and practical tools, you’ll discover how physical choices can strengthen communication, support your scene partner, and bring greater variety and presence to your work.

In this workshop, you’ll explore:

Step into scenes with greater confidence, clarity, and connection—and discover what happens when your whole body joins the conversation

Betse Green is an internationally acclaimed improv teacher, director, Applied Improv facilitator, and performer with nearly 25 years of experience helping individuals and teams unlock creativity, build connection, and communicate with confidence. A driving force in the Portland improv community since 2002, she teaches, performs, and directs at Curious Comedy and ComedySportz Theaters. Known for creating engaging, supportive, and high-energy experiences, Betse empowers people to take risks, collaborate effectively, and thrive both onstage and off.