Every Artist Needs A

Create yours in one of our ongoing classes. Whether it’s your first class or your 10th year of training—there’s a class option for you!

ALL CLASSES HELD AT 100 LIVES THEATRE

2025 SE 7TH AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97214  

Rated 5/5 by Students

Intro to Acting
Saturdays

5 Week beginner acting course. Perfect for students of any age or background.

Intermediate/Advanced Acting

Training for returning or new actors, looking to build community and craft.

Advanced Acting
Thursday Days

Advanced scene study for experienced actors.

What Students are Saying

I happened upon Brooke's classes while at Cathedral Park. Having taken theater as a kid I was excited to sign up for her beginner acting class. Brooke's class was perfect for beginners. Brooke creates an environment where it is safe to be silly and make mistakes. I'd highly recommend her class to anyone interested in acting.

Stefanie Harmon Avatar Stefanie Harmon

I recently finished Brooke's intro to acting class, and it's an experience I'd recommend to any/everyone! I had never taken an acting class but was looking for a creative outlet - and was curious how things would go. With the way Brooke taught her class, the people, and the exercises/scenes it quickly became a consistent highlight of every week I was enrolled (by quickly I mean immediately) - so you will be very glad you made the decision to sign up regardless of your current acting exposure/experiences.

Hassan El Zein Avatar Hassan El Zein

Rarely will you find an environment that is so friendly and welcoming while also so conducive to self-discipline and growth. I've taken acting classes my entire life and this is maybe the first that's made me feel like I'm working toward mastering my craft. You can always expect honest feedback from Brooke as well as a genuine care for your well-being. Working with her has reaffirmed my desire to continue acting, my drive to openly embrace challenge, and the need for creative ambition in my day-to-day. Well worth the investment for actors of all ages and experience.

Joe Cullen Avatar Joe Cullen

Meet Brooke

Brooke Totman is an actor, writer and director. She is also the Co-founder and Artistic Director of 100 Lives Repertory. Brooke has appeared on stages in Los Angeles and Portland, has amassed over 30 featured and principal on-camera acting credits, and appeared in more than 40 stage productions. She has been an acting teacher/coach, and creative coach for the past 10 years.

“Sometimes, I worry that I’m biased toward the spectacle of theatre—I love, love a big flashy show with all the bells and whistles. And then I see a show like 21ten Theatre’s LAUGHING WILD, and I remember that really great theatre doesn’t need any bells and whistles at all. A person in a chair delivering a 30-minute monologue can be just as riveting as a flying carpet, especially if that person is Brooke Totman. Her monologue is a master class in inhabiting a character”.

Krista Garver: Broadway World

100 Lives Theatre – 2025 SE 7th Ave, Portland OR