“Theatre and dance training in college was full of intense competition that
amplified the fear I feel when involved in expressive arts. It sucked the
creativity right out of me. Now after many years I decided to try Action
Theater with Owen Walker. It is a healing and community building
experience. In Owen’s class, I am learning to trust and enjoy my
expression. I am finally allowing myself to take risks and come out of my
shell. He encourages and affirms anything that comes out, while guiding
every expression of body and voice so that it is deeply connected to what’s going on internally and to what I am observing with others. Owen’s classes are not only about improving and discovering myself in the expressive art world,
but about going deeper in life. I come away with at least one new idea
that I can apply to my everyday life after each class. I can see myself
continuing with Owen’s workshops in Action Theatre for years.” -Michael Margolin, class participant
“I've been around awhile; done improv in both dance and theatre genres with a host of teachers/mentors, but Owen is the one with staying power. I have found him to be pedagologically right on, meeting the needs of his students with thoughtful criticism and support while providing a wealth of information and practice in his workshops. Important to me also is that his own creativity and performance practice is truly brilliant, an essential ingredient of any individual I would choose to call “teacher”.” -Nan B., class participant
“Action Theater is definitely like taking a joy ride into the “fun land” of our human condition and self expression. A veteran teacher, Owen makes each class an uplifting and empowering experience. His well timed feedback and coaching cause sudden “AHA’s” of insight. I am looking forward to the next round of workshops.” -Heiko D., class participant
“I have been so blessed to have Owen as my Action Theater performance teacher. Through his class structure and feedback, he softens the rigidity inside me and conversely, provides solid support when I get too loose. He has a knack for catching me when my presence wanes and then helps me to get back on my path. Owen is dedicated to each of his students’ personal growth. Working under his compassionate, and sharp-sighted eye is a gift for anyone.” - Nicole Stone, class participant
