Echo Theater Company

### Context Profile for Echo Theater Company

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Echo Theater Company is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive arts community in Portland, Oregon. Their mission is to create and present innovative theater that reflects the diverse voices and experiences of the community. They aim to inspire and connect audiences through the transformative power of performance.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on enhancing cultural engagement and accessibility in the arts, particularly through theater and dance.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: They host various performances, including the "Many Voices 2025: Portland Dance Showcase," which celebrates local dance artists and promotes community engagement.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: Echo Theater Company conducts fundraising efforts to support their programming and outreach initiatives.
   - **Community Programs**: They offer workshops and educational programs aimed at nurturing local talent and making the arts accessible to a broader audience.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **inclusive**. The language is approachable, aiming to connect with the community and evoke a sense of belonging and excitement about the arts. Phrases like "celebrate the vibrant Portland dance community" and "experience the breadth of artistry" reflect this tone.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not prominently use emojis in their communications. Their content is primarily text-based, focusing on clear and professional language to convey their messages.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website; further research may be needed to obtain this information.
   - **Scale**: Echo Theater Company has engaged in 110 email campaigns and utilizes various forms to connect with their audience.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed on the website, the emphasis on community engagement and support for local artists suggests a focus on measurable impact in the arts community.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information about volunteer opportunities may be available on their website, typically under a "Get Involved" or "Support Us" section.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Content should be written in a warm, inviting tone that reflects the organization’s commitment to community and inclusivity. Use active voice and engaging language to draw readers in.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and short paragraphs for readability. Incorporate calls to action that encourage participation in events and support for the organization.
   - **Audience Engagement**: Aim to create a sense of urgency and excitement about upcoming events and initiatives. Highlight community impact and the importance of support for local arts.

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LXCL:This is the "break-even" price - this covers the essential costs of hosting all 3 workshops with our visiting instructor

Sustaining

LXCL:Help support participants receiving financial aid to attend the workshop

Pay-it-forward

LXCL:For those who need a little extra help financially. No one is turned away for lack of funds! If you need further assistance, please contact wendy@echotheaterpdx.org

Community-Supported

Dates:Thurs. June 11,&nbsp;5:00pm-7:00pm at Echo WestSun&nbsp;June 14 | 2:00pm-4:00pm at Echo West The Awaken Space is a 3-part workshop designed for circus movers and educators, body work specialists, and fitness trainers of all levels, who help others grow their bodily awareness and connection as somatic professionals. Through 3 classes, participants will initiate a learning, planning, doing cycle of community building through race equity and self-care. The Awaken Space considers experiences of eastern descended groups towards circus and fitness spaces and inspires intentional ways to invite us. &nbsp; Part One | Virtual - You&#39;ll receive a recording of the workshop via email when you sign up! | AlissaLearn about and practice exercises that can help you approach the topic openly and with care for self. If you cannot make it to part one, you&#39;ll receive a recording of this workshop!&nbsp; Part Two | Thurs June 11 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Echo West | In-Person | Coach Coco&nbsp;Explore the topics of Race, Equity, and Belonging and the experiences of eastern descended groups. Start of a wellness plan. Consider how arts can support your race equity action. Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP).&nbsp; Part Three | Sun June 14 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Echo West | In-Person | Alissa + Coach CocoStart an individual or group, Creative Process, ideally through your circus arts concentration, that will support you as you begin to apply your iREAP. This workshop is essentially an intentional Jam Session. Come dressed prepared to move Objectives<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn new ways to grow one&rsquo;s ability for pro-active community building in circus studios and movement spaces</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use art to reflect on the feelings that often arise through race equity action and to consider what it means to be well when supporting and leading\race equity action in the arts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP) to capture your ambitions for future race equity action</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Engage in vivid conversations about race, equity, and belonging</li></ol>No one will be turned away from lack of funds! Please contact wendy@echotheaterpdx.org if you need financial assistance.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718642666/sdzdkxf1buq4uu8brlt1.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><h1 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Thank you!</h1><a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtu.be/ww_S3OWrNWU" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Here is your link to Part One of our workshop series!</a> Be sure to watch this workshop before joining us for Part 2 &amp; 3.<div fr-original-style="font-size: 18.6667px; margin: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: YAFcf3SajtU_0, _fb_, auto; --H97cbQ: 18.6667px; line-height: 18px; --gixK-A: 0; --kJ5CrQ: 0; --zPlnxA: none; list-style-type: none;" style="font-size: 18.6667px; margin: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: YAFcf3SajtU_0, _fb_, auto; --H97cbQ: 18.6667px; line-height: 18px; --gixK-A: 0; --kJ5CrQ: 0; --zPlnxA: none; list-style-type: none; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Part Two | June 11 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Echo West | Nastaaja&nbsp;Explore the topics of Race, Equity, and Belonging and the experiences of eastern descended groups. Start of a wellness plan. Consider how arts can support your race equity action. Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP).&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="font-size: 18.6667px; margin: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: YAFcf3SajtU_0, _fb_, auto; --H97cbQ: 18.6667px; line-height: 18px; --gixK-A: 0; --kJ5CrQ: 0; --zPlnxA: none; list-style-type: none;" style="font-size: 18.6667px; margin: 0px; position: relative; top: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: YAFcf3SajtU_0, _fb_, auto; --H97cbQ: 18.6667px; line-height: 18px; --gixK-A: 0; --kJ5CrQ: 0; --zPlnxA: none; list-style-type: none; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Part Three&nbsp;| June 14 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Echo West | Semi-Optional/Options for 1:1/2 | Alissa + NastaajaStart an individual, or group, Creative Process, ideally through your circus arts concentration, that will support you as you begin to apply your iREAP. It is essentially an intentional Jam Session. Don&rsquo;t miss out on future shows, community events, and circus arts classes&mdash;S<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-our-newsletter-336" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;" target="_blank">ign up for our newsletter</a>&nbsp;to stay in the loop.&nbsp; <hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h1 fr-original-style="line-height: 1.5;" style="line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Echo Theater Company is committed to the celebration of community using movement, circus, and ensemble theater traditions.</h1><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773862369/wysiwyg/uhnoq0hkj0v1q4s3kkcr.png" style="width: 281px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-style="width: 281px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Interested in learning circus arts, dance, acrobatics, or physical theater? Echo Theater is both a theater and school for all ages and abilities!&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.echotheaterpdx.org/classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Check out our classes!</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773862395/wysiwyg/ldtoqqprsncjhijhuxab.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Dates:Thurs. June 11, 5:00pm-7:00pm at Echo WestSun June 14 | 2:00pm-4:00pm at Echo West The Awaken Space is a 3-part workshop designed for circus movers and educators, body work specialists, and fitness trainers of all levels, who help others grow their bodily awareness and connection as somatic professionals. Through 3 classes, participants will initiate a learning, planning, doing cycle of community building through race equity and self-care. The Awaken Space considers experiences of eastern descended groups towards circus and fitness spaces and inspires intentional ways to invite us.   Part One | Virtual - You'll receive a recording of the workshop via email when you sign up! | AlissaLearn about and practice exercises that can help you approach the topic openly and with care for self. If you cannot make it to part one, you'll receive a recording of this workshop!  Part Two | Thurs June 11 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Echo West | In-Person | Coach Coco Explore the topics of Race, Equity, and Belonging and the experiences of eastern descended groups. Start of a wellness plan. Consider how arts can support your race equity action. Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP).  Part Three | Sun June 14 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Echo West | In-Person | Alissa + Coach CocoStart an individual or group, Creative Process, ideally through your circus arts concentration, that will support you as you begin to apply your iREAP. This workshop is essentially an intentional Jam Session. Come dressed prepared to move Objectives<ol><li>Learn new ways to grow one’s ability for pro-active community building in circus studios and movement spaces</li><li>Use art to reflect on the feelings that often arise through race equity action and to consider what it means to be well when supporting and leading\race equity action in the arts</li><li>Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP) to capture your ambitions for future race equity action</li><li>Engage in vivid conversations about race, equity, and belonging</li></ol>No one will be turned away from lack of funds! Please contact wendy@echotheaterpdx.org if you need financial assistance.

Echo Theater Company

The Awaken Space Workshops with Coach Coco

1420 NW 17th Ave #388

Sustaining

$75

Pay-it-forward

$100

Community-Supported

$50

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