🎉 Thank you SO MUCH to everyone that came and celebrated opening night of “Gruesome Playground Injuries” with us!!! You were an absolutely spectacular crowd and it was the final piece we needed to launch this show into the world. Two left! Tonight is just a few seats from being sold out, but there are more seats tomorrow for our 2p matinee!! Don’t miss what our opening night audience called “a triumph.” 🥰 Warmly, Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #ensogetsgruesome #gruesomeplaygroundinjuries #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #teentheater #studentdirector #studentdirectormentorship #enso #madewithmindfulness Made possible by individual donors like you and the @portland.civic.theatre.guild Mary Brand Award. 💜 (at Hand2Mouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dW7AOhnbf/?igshid=b01sfzjdae8i

SO EXCITED! Going to see Taylore Mahogany Scott's One Woman Show at @passinarttheatre! So if you're in Portland, support the arts! NEAT by Charlayne Woodard Ends May 8th! Thursday thru Saturday at 7:30! Sunday at 3:00 #portland #portlandoregon #portlandarts #portlandartists #portlandia #portlandme #portlandoregonlife #portlandtheater #portlandlife #portlandmusic #supportblackartists #charlaynewoodard #neat #blacktheater #blacktheatermatters #theater #onewomanshow #theaterlife #theaterlovers #theatertime #portlandartscene #portlandartshow #portlandartists #acting #actress #monologue (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8cOWvJ4Mk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

PORTLAND. We can’t wait to see you. 👁 Save on GA tickets by using the code “cremation”. Members VIP is almost sold out! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤The House of Red Velvet. A euphoric dark art and surreal experience. ⏳May 9th 🍸Dante’s @dantesportland Members VIP 🗝 Doors at 8:30PM 🎨 Show at 8:45PM Main Event 🗝Doors at 10:00PM 🎨Show at 10:30PM 🎟 at oliviabellafontaine.com/tickets 🔮Created by @oliviabellafontaine thehouseofredvelvet.com @thehouseofredvelvet #darkart #darkartists #euphoricdarkart #thehouseofredvelvet #houseofredvelvet #performanceart #portlandart #oliviabellafontaine #oliviabellafontaineproduction #portlandtheater #thingstodoinportland #portlandmonthly #pdx #portlandmercury #portlandartists #portlandtribune #theskanner #willametteweek #theoregonian #oregonart #dantesportland #dantes #darkbeauty #art #surreal #surrealart #darkarttheater #surrealism #daughtersofthehouseofredvelvet (at Dante's) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvjaYWHCDL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ekbx5zfua8wp

This is waiting in line in the 21st century. #hamilton #portlandtheater (at Portland, Oregon)

WHO WILL PLAY ALICE AND NEAL NEXT? Change is afoot... SHOCK OPERA RETURNS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH! THE PARIS THEATRE! Photos by Petr Sorfa! #SHOCKOPERA #GUIGNOLFEST #ALICECOOPER #PORTLAND #PUNKROCKTHEATER #ROCK #ROCKANDROLL #HORROR #COMEDY #VAUDEVILLE #theparistheatre #PORTLANDMERCURY #willametteweek #theoregonian #portlandtribune #pdxpipline #portlandtheater #portlandburlesque #portlandburlesqueshow #juliaarrrg #vincentfurnier #nealsmith #dennisdunaway #glenbuxton #michaelbruce #cindydunaway #joegreenburg #shepgordon #theliquorstorepdx

Meet Benedick. When it comes to a battle of wits, Benedick is the fastest draw there is. With sarcasm and humor, he uplifts his compatriots,  And is determined to maintain his forever-bachelor status. After all, with a sworn brother to fight alongside, Who needs Beatri--I mean, women. Who needs WOMEN? He's practically unmovable -  Just so long as a particular lady doesn't move him to change his ways... WE OPEN IN SEVEN DAYS! Get tickets at the link in our bio. Tickets for opening weekend are almost gone! We can’t wait to share this adaptation with you! ❤️❤️ #EnsoMuchAdo #HouseParty #ImmersiveTheater #portland #PortlandTheater #Pdxtheater #muchadoaboutnothing #shakespeare #bardedladies #thingstodopdx #funnightout #affordable #supportthearts #livingthedream #beatrice #benedick #josswhedon #enso #mindfulness #mindfulartist #letsdothis #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/B2F8KiNh7Rs/?igshid=1obap8txfakhg

Meet Beatrice. 🌺 When it comes to a battle of wits, Beatrice is the fastest draw there is. The life of the party, she’s owns the spotlight, And her single-lady status. With good friends and a glass of wine, Who needs Benedi--I mean, men. Who needs MEN? She’s practically unflappable - Just so long as long as a particular gentleman doesn’t come flapping her way... . “Much Ado” opens Sept. 13th! . Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Don’t wait, we have VERY limited seating in this show! . Link in bio.❤️ . Warmly, Caitlin & The Ensemble . #muchadoaboutnothing #ensomuchado #fierce #bosslady #ugh #pdxshakespeare #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #comingsoon #modern #adaptation https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zG-jwBWLT/?igshid=o7fkrl227duy

Next Tuesday!!! . Did you know Anne Hathaway was in Twelfth Night? . Join us next Tuesday at My Father’s Place bar . Join us for Shakespeare Trivia Night 👑 and support Enso Theatre Ensemble! . Players MUST pay the cover charge at ensotheatre.com/Shakespeare-trivia-night. . Tuesday July 9th from 7-9pm (come anytime!) at My Father’s Place on SE Grand. . Support theater made with mindfulness! 🌱 . Comment below if you’re coming!! . ❤️Caitlin & The Ensemble . #HouseParty #ImmersiveTheater #portland #PortlandTheater #Pdxtheater #shakespeare #bardedladies #thingstodopdx #funnightout #affordable #supportthearts #livingthedream #enso #mindfulness #mindfulartist #letsdothis #comingsoon #trivianight #lionking (at My Father's Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzerIYth4bG/?igshid=6wxia86rzvda

What Shakespeare play is "Ten Things I Hate About You" based on? . Who's famous for saying "To be or not to be?" . How much do you know about Shakespeare's "lost plays"? . Whether your copy of the Bard's collected works is collecting dust in your grandmother's attic, or whether your copy is held together with duct tape (like ours), come "eat, drink and be merry" at our Shakespeare Trivia Night! . Tuesday July 9th at My Father’s Place from 7p-10p. . Open to all ages. . WHAT TO EXPECT: . ~Delicious food & drink from My Father's Place . ~Questions ranging from Shakespeare in pop culture to nitty gritty footnotes (you might be surprised at how much about the bard you actually know!) . ~Scenes from Shakespeare performed right in front of you! . ~Delectable prizes . ~High amounts of merriment and tomfoolery. . COVER CHARGE: $10 . All proceeds from the event will support Enso Theatre Ensemble, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to making and teaching theater with mindfulness. Our mission is to create a new generation of artists grounded in mindfulness techniques that will foster a sustainable, balanced creative life. . Enso's next project is an innovative, feminist adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing". A comedy with all the drama, romance and absurdity of a house party...in an actual house. . Learn more about Enso: www.ensotheatre.com . #MuchAdoAboutBossBitches #HouseParty #ImmersiveTheater #portland #PortlandTheater #Pdxtheater #muchadoaboutnothing #shakespeare #bardedladies #thingstodopdx #funnightout #affordable #supportthearts #livingthedream #beatrice #benedick #josswhedon #enso #mindfulness #mindfulartist #letsdothis #comingsoon #triva #trivianight #triviapdx #shakespearetrivia #supportthearts #donate (at My Father's Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByV1l4ZBSsn/?igshid=kj3w0y416ul5

Today we’re celebrating Tim Fodge, Maddie Hall and Arden Roddie. 🐦 Tim Fodge joined the ensemble back in 2016 for some set design, but most recently you’ve seen him as Benedick in “Much Ado” last fall. Tim brings an endless amount of compassion and joy to every room, and no doubt you, too, have been captivated and inspired by his grounded yet big-energy performances. There more Tim coming soon, with “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” 🐾 Maddie Hall joined the ensemble just this past January as our Marketing Manager but has already transformed our process and made herself an invaluable member of the team. Maddie is helping us to streamline our marketing procedure, analyze statistics, and set and maintain goals. She has the biggest heart, her organization is on par with Leslie-Knope-binder levels, and her insight into growing our audience has been deeply appreciated. An artist herself, Maddie designs decals that are otter-ly adorable and frequently inspired by her dogs. Check them out here: @otterbecrafting 🌺 Arden Roddie has designed every poster for every show we’ve ever done, classes, too, and has edited many of our videos. Her most recent show poster captured the faces of Madeline, Helena and Caitlin for “Much Ado.” Arden’s uncanny ability to take a word vomit of poster ideas and create something visionary with them is invaluable. An actor herself, we are so grateful to have her phenomenal skills helping us add to the world of each story we make. You’ve already seen her early designs for “East of the Sun, West of the Moon,” so stay tuned for more art from her inspired by our next project. See what else she’s made here: @ardenrachelart To support these wonderful artists and the rest of the ensemble, please donate and share the link in our bio! In doing so, you are helping us get closer to being able to pay these folks during the pandemic.💜 Thank you for helping Enso survive COVID19, and for supporting theater made with mindfulness! ❤️Caitlin & The Ensemble #supportthearts #eyesontheensemble #thankyou #donate #covid19 #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #todaysinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVqoGHB04R/?igshid=jel0frlbvrdo

And that’s a wrap on our 2019-20 student director mentorship and “Gruesome Playground Injuries”. 🙌 THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that donated and came out to see the show this weekend! Your support makes our mindfulness & theater work possible. ❤️ Big, big love to all of the phenomenal young artists that worked furiously hard to bring this show to life: Kieran Gettel-Gilmartin @kate.daley @asher.ross16 @kaydenchronicles @nico_vilches_music Rachel Kerr Chris Gettel-Gilmartin @esmeybe @virginia_draws And of course, thank you to our ensemble, and our donors, and @portland.civic.theatre.guild for making this program possible. 🥰 Stay tuned for Enzo’s next project this June.☀️🌙 Warmly, Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #ensogetsgruesome #gruesomeplaygroundinjuries #portlandtheater #thankyou #closingnight #proud #teentheater #theatermadewithmindfulness #mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hstu0hjam/?igshid=12i6mplyqc66v

Why hello, Opening Night!! 🎉 The energy in the room last night was sizzling. These young artists are ready to take you on a journey. 💜🤸‍♀️ Join us today, tomorrow and Sunday for “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” live music, teen-created visual art, snacks, drinks and Enso merch! Tickets available at $15, $20 and $25, and students are always PWYC — use the discount code STUDENT for $10 tickets or pay cash at the door. We can’t WAIT to have you. Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #EnsoGetsGruesome #gruesomeplaygroundinjuries #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #goseeashow #supportthearts #nonprofit #teentheater #mindfultheater #mindfulnessformakers #enso #breathecreaterepeat #openingnight #letsdothis #thekidsarealright Made possible by donors like YOU and the @portland.civic.theatre.guild Mary Brand award. (at Hand2Mouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZoeiGhDBN/?igshid=1ajewqf3r8vqi

Big love to the young artists designing “Gruesome Playground Injuries”! You will love the mood set by Chris Gettel-Gilmartin’s colorful light design. You’ll be blown away by the music composed and designed by Nico Vilches. The costumes pop with their red/blue/neutral palatte, designed with care by Rachel Kerr. And the detailed prop design was been curated to pull you in to the action by Esme Fife-Adams. Don’t miss! Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. www.ensotheatre.com/Gruesome-Playground-Injuries 💜 Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #EnsoGetsGruesome #gruesomeplaygroundinjuries #portlandtheater #teentheater #studentdirectormentorship Made possible because of individual donors like YOU, and because of the Mary Brand Award from @portland.civic.theatre.guild. (at Hand2Mouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XQTURBTRn/?igshid=1s5gmhjxx7je6

Swipe for more inspiration from some of the hardest working kids I know. #EnsoGetsGruesome in 3 days. Don’t miss, come celebrate with us! 📷by Dylan Wiggins With 💜 Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #teentheater #studentdirectormentorship #techweek #todaysinspiration #kayleenanddoug (at Hand2Mouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R9oh7BimF/?igshid=1celpkrondtgz

6 days till opening! Come see "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph, March 6th - 8th. Kate Daley (KAYLEEN) is filled with excitement to make her debut with Enso! She is a junior at Cleveland High School and a Young Professional at Oregon Children’s Theater. Her recent performances include Brianna in the Drammy-winning production of “Good Kids” (OCT Young Professionals Company) and the post-Broadway premiere of “Groundhog Day“ (Stagedoor Manor). She is eternally grateful for her family, Dani, and everyone at Enso who has supported her throughout this process! Can't wait to see you there. <3 Caitlin & Kieran & the Ensemble #ensogetsgruesome #pdxtheater #portlandtheater (at Hand2Mouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NirtZhRVq/?igshid=1lari7p2g091w

Yesterday was our Mindfulness & Intimacy day. “The kids” (as Rajiv Joseph refers to his characters) learned several mindfulness techniques including: Mindful movement Warm fuzzy Watching your breath Mindful journaling Naming thoughts as they arise How to set your body up for success Setting a SMART goal The five pillars of Intimacy Directors International And then they created their very own pre- and post-rehearsal mindfulness routines. This daily ritual, if you will, creates a muscle memory effect that trains your body to know that the emotions it experiences during scene work are separate from real-life trauma. Finally, we began choreographing each physical contact/intimate moment in the show. It was a big day and these amazing young artists did beautifully!! Very, very proud of them and the rehearsal environment we are creating together. 💜 Have you gotten your tickets yet? March is right around the corner. Get tickets at Ensotheatre.com/Gruesome-Playground-Injuries See you at the show!🥰 Caitlin & Kieran & The Ensemble #ensogetsgruesome #gruesomeplaygroundinjuries #portlandtheater #pdxtheater #letsdothis #intimacydirectorsinternational #mindfulnessforteens #mindfulnessformakers #mindfultheater #enso #breathe https://www.instagram.com/p/B8g5vK9Bft9/?igshid=1hmlnn9y47t3m