Productions. Education. Wellness.

​Fall Season
September - December

​Welcome!

Enso Theatre Ensemble is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to artistry inspired by the philosophy of the Enso symbol. 

WE CREATE:
​We produce ensemble-based professional theatre, and offer unique educational opportunities in an environment of mindfulness and well-being.

OUR FUTURE:
We seek to shift the paradigm of the “starving artist” by providing artists with the tools they need to find a healthful balance between work and life -- a balance represented by the "enso" symbol. Our vision is to create a space in the Portland community which serves as an "Enso-Arts Hub" for local artists. See it here.

​HOW WE GET THERE:
We move closer to our vision because of the generous support of people like YOU!

When you donate, tell us which part of Enso you'd like to support!
​Below are some approximations of what things cost for us:*
*can vary by production/class/workshop
PRODUCTIONS
$100 - Truck Rental
$300 - Printing Programs
$500 - Set Budget
$1,500 - Rehearsal Space Rental
$2,700 - Performance Space Rental
$12,000 - Total Production Cost
EDUCATION
$100 - Materials
$200 - Marketing
$550 - Space Rental
​$1000 - Scholarship Fund
WELLNESS
$50 - Materials
$100 - Marketing
​$120 - Instructor
$225 - Scholarship Fund
OPERATING
$180 - Website Host
$200 - Office Supplies
$800 - Insurance
​$1,800 - Storage

Enso Recommends...

FOR YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT:

"THE EVENTS" by David Greig

In the rehearsal room of a community choir, Claire and her colleague encounter a visitor who makes an impossible demand: “I have one bullet left. Which one of you is it for?” A flash. An instant. One moment is all it takes to irrevocably change a life, a family, and a community. Weaving together bold theatricality, unflinching storytelling, and live local community choirs, David Greig’s daring and powerful play explores our desire to fathom the unfathomable and asks how far forgiveness will stretch in the face of atrocity.

www.thirdrailrep.org
FOR THE BODY:

Yoga with Adriene
YouTube Channel
Adriene offers a wide variety of yoga sequences and is a fun, grounded, experienced instructor. Highly recommended for practitioners of all levels with a limited budget.

The Jasmine Pearl Tea Company
​A beautiful place to have tea.

TeaScape
Massage parlor and Teahouse in SE Portland, on Hawthorne Blvd. This place is AMAZING! Grab a cup of tea in their sunlit front room, or really treat yo' self and get a massage!

Enso Winery
Urban winery and tasting lounge in SE Portland.
FOR THE MIND:

Geshe Michael Roach
Meditation Audio Guides
Michael Roach is the first American to be awarded "Geshe" or "Master" of Buddhism after over 20 years of study in Tibet. His audio-recorded classes are a wonderful way of waking up in the morning, and are full of practical meditation guidance as well as an overview of Buddhist philosophy.

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Guide book for living as an artist
An essential book for every artists' bookshelf. If you are looking to create balance, structure or consistency in your life as a creative spirit, this is where to start. Cameron takes you through a 12-week program of self-discovery and self-love that will change the way you think about making a living as an artist.