Build . Break . Make

STT seeks to meld the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting thrilling and unconventional theatrical experiences in our non-traditional warehouse space. Founded in 2003, and led by Samantha Van Der Merwe, STT positions itself at the intersection of innovation, activism, equity, and groundbreaking theatricality to allow audiences to experience a deeper, more active connection to the work. 

What's on

A multimedia presentation of 9 installations exploring the idea of civil disobedience, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March speech and the effect his words had on a multitude of people.
​Audiences will be free to wander around STT’s warehouse and observe the installations which will be placed around a central artwork created from salt. Installations will be a mix of live, ongoing, repetitive action, film, or static visual art. Shaking the Tree’s Artistic Director, Samantha Van Der Merwe will orchestrate the experience, and flow of the evening, working with each individual artist/artist pair to best express their final vision. 
Among Portland's best theatre companies, putting on a wonderful mix of classic and contemporary with an emphasis on the visual.
​~DeAnn Welker, special to the Oregonian
​I have been gobsmacked by every Shaking production I've seen! ~Patron
Shaking the Tree Classes
Shaking the Tree Studio is a laboratory for tomorrow's theatre makers. By using the same principles we hold dear for play-making, we seek to provide students with rich and varied literature, allow them to explore it through immersion, and witness them experience a deeper connection of thought, feeling, and action, as a result.
Shaking the Tree Warehouse 
Shaking the Tree is the resident company of STT Warehouse, a beautiful, large warehouse space in South East Portland. STT Warehouse can be rented for performances, rehearsals and events. For more information about rates and availability, follow the link below.
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