Diversionary Werks is a brand new FREE series of artistic classes for ages 18+. Keep an eye on all the special offerings we will be adding, and come flex those creative muscles with us. We welcome a multi-generational group of LGBTQIA+ folks to collaborate and learn in a brave space together.
Courage in the Craft: Have you ever felt stunted or diminished in your own creativity? Do you want to explore the world of acting and performance? Diversionary Theatre offers Craft Your Own Courage, a 5-week course that allows actors to develop their acting skills with Uta Hagen’s Acting Techniques whilst building a community with other actors to find their creative stride once more! Develop monologues and work on scenes, and we will become better actors and find confidence in each other and ourselves!
Voice Over Acting: Step into voice over–a world of possibility! Using only your voice, you can play any character you can imagine! Take on another gender, size, shape, or even species, as we cover all types of voice over, from commercial copy to animation. Whether you’re an experienced actor or someone who has never set foot on the stage, voice over acting will give you the chance to develop your skills, play together, and just let loose! And at the end of our five weeks together, invite loved ones to watch you perform a live radio play.
Dean Vicedo (he/him) is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles School of Theatre, Film, and Television. He is a Theatre, Film & Television actor, teaching artist, Dramaturg, and educator. His past acting credits include The Kitchen, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and Netflix’s On My Block. He was a teaching artist intern for TeenVersionary 2024. Most recently, Dean served as a dramaturg for the world premiere of In A Sunshine State as part of San Diego State University’s New Musical Initiative. His current curriculum design is an upper division course at SDSU that he will continue to teach in the Spring 2025 semester. Dean is intent on cultivating a new class at Diversionary Theatre in hopes to provide Queer Theatre with a place to find community and grow brighter as artists together.
Robyn Wilkinson (she/they) is a teaching artist and native San Diegan lesbian! Robyn holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University, and is in the final year of their Master’s in Theatre at San Diego State University. They have a range of facilitation experience: Peer Trainer (No Place For Hate), Challenge Course Director (Girl Scouts San Diego), and Drama School Summer Coordinator (Seattle Children’s Theatre). Robyn believes the power of theatre is to help humans of all ages and backgrounds further develop essential life skills like self-confidence, communication, teamwork, empathy, and more! She is overjoyed to be able to empower the LGBTQ+ community with this free class, and can’t wait to see you there!
We are no longer requiring masks in our theater. Masks are still encouraged to help keep our performers and audience members safe, but they are not required.
NOTE: This policy is subject to change at any moment to reflect changing local, state, and federal regulations. Please return before your scheduled performance date to see our most recent policy.
Stay tuned! More Diversionary Werks Classes coming your way soon.
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Arts Education is thriving at Diversionary Theatre, and our programs spread the seeds of understanding and tolerance around our unique mission as the third oldest LGBTQIA+ theater in the country. Watch this video to learn more about each of our education programs.
By sharing LGBTQIA+ stories with our community we bring stories that need to be told, directly into people’s lives. We provide a safe place for all students, and we are excited to extend a lifeline to our LGBTQIA+ youth who may not have the support at home or at their school. We are giving people permission to be who they are, and for many this might be a life saving experience.
All of these programs are only made possible by the generous support of our donors and our community.
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