action theater improvisation for everyone!
A certified Action Theater teacher, Rachel teaches classes and workshops exploring basic principles of Action Theater improvisation.
Action Theater is an improvisational physical theater training, created by Ruth Zaporah, that offers pathways into imagination, mindfulness, sensitivity, and audacity while honing awareness of space, time, and form. It is amazing training for performers; it is also amazing training for life.
Whether you're a neophyte or an experienced practitioner, come and play!
Object: Action, two workshops in one
Sunday, March 22nd 2026
1:30pm-3:30pm and 4pm-6pm
price: $30 for one workshop; $50 for both
On Sunday, March 22, come to a pop-up two-part workshop in Action Theater* Improvisation and Improvising with Objects with Rachel Cohen.
1:30pm-3:30pm ET Action Theater Improvisation
4:00pm-6:00pm ET Improvisation with Objects
Attend one, or both
All levels welcome.
Through fun exercises with sound, movement, and speech, we'll explore how the body moving is language, and the voice speaking is movement, and how both can expand the imagination.
Then we'll look at how to extend our body and voice to incorporate objects into our improvisation as physical partners; as extensions or inhibitors of our physical body; and as amplifiers of our inner worlds.
"A playful yet fascinating exploration of our relationships with objects." -Sid Huang
(Can't make this one? The next one will be Sunday, April 26.)
*Action Theater was created by Ruth Zaporah.
Action Theater at The Barefoot Boogie
Saturday, April 18th 2026from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
price: Suggested donation (pay at the door): $20 (Cash/Venmo/Credit Card)
Action Theater performance improvisation and the Barefoot Boogie - what a perfect match! Rachel Cohen will be leading a one hour class exploring modes of expression and improvisation that you may not have ever thought possible for yourself! No experience needed. Please arrive by 7pm sharp and wear comfortable clothes.
This will be followed by a glorious evening of conscious movement and fun with the Barefoot Boogie!
All are welcome to dance, connect, and groove in a safe, cool and inclusive environment as our DJs spin energizing beats that will get you moving and lift your spirits.
Shoes are optional at this casual and alcohol-free event. Bring your friends or make new ones at The Barefoot Boogie!
For more info visit barefootboogie.org.
Your donation benefits Camp Friendship, a non-profit community organization that operates a year round food pantry and local youth programs.
