a space for play, wellness and self-care

Common Ground is a drop-in improv session for BIPOC individuals centered on wellness, self-love, and creative expression. Through a partnership with Come Up Productions, Teague M. Parker guides participants in his Improv for Wellness technique, blending mindfulness, improvisation, and theater practices in a low-pressure, consent-based space.

Each session offers an opportunity to care for your whole self, mind, body, and spirit, through intentional play and personal exploration. Whether you are brand new to improv or a seasoned artist, you are invited to explore, reflect, and grow in community.
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What to Expect:
  • Wellness-centered activities that encourage personal expression, joy, and reflection.
  • Journaling prompts and solo reflection to help you connect with your impulses and identity.
  • Group games and exercises that build confidence, creativity, and community.
  • A supportive, non-performance space rooted in care, consent, and collaboration.
  • Connection with other BIPOC participants who are also seeking joy, growth, and balance.
​QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CLASSES?

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Prerequisites: None. This workshop is open to BIPOC individuals of all creative backgrounds. 18+.​

When: 3rd Saturday of each month, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: The Green Room at University Heights Center
5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA

​Price: Pay What You Can ($15 suggested)

Upcoming Sessions:

Saturday, Nov 15th
11:00–1:00 PM
Drama Room

teague m. parker

Teague is an Actor, Playwright, Improviser, and Teaching Artist. A graduate from Western Washington University, he founded Come Up Productions which brings Free Theatre & Live Events to the Washington Community. Teague started his artistic career volunteering & taking Improv classes at Jet City while in high school, and is pleased to be returning as a performer. Nowadays, Teague brings performance & Improv wellness workshops/classes/training to all sorts of performers, groups, organizations, and people looking to develop a better love and awareness of themselves. You can also catch him acting in and around Seattle, and finding all sorts of ways to create art for everyone.