Details

Session: Fall 2026
Chapter:  Portland
Location:  Northwest Christian Church - Tigard Campus
Time:  5:15pm - 7:30pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  08/31
Ages:  8 - 15
Tuition:  $225.00
Open Spots:  1

Description

This fall beginning drama students will work with Teacher Sawyer Buyaganwan on the basics of acting, projection, and character development as they produce the opening curtain warmer for our brand new showcase, "Dare to Dream". Not only will students understand how to create a dynamic show intro, but they will also get a behind the scenes look at what goes  into producing a larger show. Throughout the term the beginning drama class will join in with the Int/Adv Drama students, taught and Directed by Anna Phillipsen, to observe the process of producing a cohesive show. Each beginning drama student will learn the auditioning process, be given a role, and will act as part of the curtain warmer group. This is your chance to shine on stage and Dare to Dream! 
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Teacher:


Sawyer Buyagawan

Sawyer Buyagawan is an actor, teaching artist, and standardized patient who has worked in the greater Seattle and Portland areas. He has cultivated theater arts education at Imagine Theatre, Seattle Christian School, and George Fox University.

Teacher:


Anna Philipsen

Anna grew up in Portland, Oregon and has been a musician from a young age. At 5 she began playing the violin and continues to play to this day. Throughout high school she performed in several choirs and orchestras, including the pit orchestras for all the musicals at her high school. Anna also took drama classes and was a member of the International Thespian Society. In college she continued to pursue music classes, took vocal lessons, performed improv violin with worship teams, and taught music lessons. Since then, she's continued to perform at events, with worship bands, and in community orchestras. In addition to a love for music, Anna has always had a passion for design. She received a BA in Art & Education from George Fox University. Over the years she has used her gifts in design for developing events, marketing, styling weddings, interior design, and most recently at CYT. Anna lives with her husband Josiah and their three boys, Landon, Dash, and Clay. All three boys are homeschooled and involved at CYT. Anna is continually thankful for how the program has blessed their family and how she can use her passion for design, music, and educating kids at CYT!

Location:

13405 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223