The Wilma’s Portable Studio at the Free Library of Philadelphia

Gain English language skills through sharing stories, experiencing virtual and live performances, and bringing your whole self to these fun weekly meet-ups guided by professional Philadelphia artists from the Wilma Theater’s Portable Studio. Click here to join the interest list: https://forms.gle/qsuGVk7r2Vifb8uH6

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Portable Studio

“This brings something out of you that can be creative, and that others can benefit from. And you make friends.”

Portable Studio Participant

The Wilma Theater’s Portable Studio offers free and fun workshops for adults who want to meet new people, practice expressing themselves, and inspire each other by seeing a show and creating theater together.

Make sure to check out the Virtual Studio and check here for updates about how we are adapting our programming to accommodate our partner’s needs in response to COVID-19. The Portable Studio will not stop looking for ways to give community members the opportunity to:

  • Meet new people,
  • Collaborate with professional theater artists,
  • Experience a play at the Wilma Theater, and
  • Discover, explore, and share your creative side

Programming is offered in a variety of formats: 

IN PRINT- Check out the Portable Studio Zine: Volume 1 and Volume 2 

ONLINE- Sign-up for virtual conversation circles and performance classes 

IN PERSON – Ask us about doing a residency with your organization 

AT THE WILMA – Work with us to prepare for the Wilma’s Open Mic 

THE PORTABLE STUDIO STRIVES TO BE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ADULTS 18+. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Portable Studio Partners

Artists  

Patreshetarlini Adams
Chris Davis  
Debra Disbrow
Lindo Jones  
Anthony Martinez-Briggs
Tommy Mavra
Donovan Lockett
Cat Ramirez  
Lillian Ransijn  

   

Want to bring a Portable Studio to your organization? Please contact the Portable Studio Program Director Lee Ann Etzold for more information. Phone: 215.546.7824.

Portable Studio Recordings