We are thrilled to announce that Amber Whitehall will portray Old Shady in Men On Boats, opening March 2nd, 2018.
Amber Whitehall is a founding member of PETE (Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble). She is a performer/creator and teacher. Her research and teaching includes creative compositional process, embodied awareness and expression, and the symbiotic relationship between composition and improvisation. Amber is a regular practitioner and teacher of the Viewpoints and Suzuki actor training. She is a faculty member at the Institute for Contemporary Performance. MFA.
Q & A with Amber Whitehall
AW: Last summer I went for a 50-mile hike in 4 days, including 3 snowy mountain passes in the Wallowas. It was amazingly beautiful. And I was worn out! But had such a sense of accomplishment! Also, I love poking around the beaches. Jenny Ampersand took me to Roads End at Lincoln City at a minus tide once. Forests of long neck barnacles! And I saw Velella Velella for the first time – tiny, blue jellyfishy creatures with wind sails. Magic.
AD: Besides navigating the relationship terrain of being married, my biggest life adventure may be my company, PETE. We sweat together and love one another. We try impossible things, see amazing beauty and we get hurt sometimes. We hold great respect for each other because we’re a little bit dangerous. We strive to behold something great that rises from amongst us, with rigor and commitment. PETE has given me a lot that I will try to bring to the Men on Boats project and this incredible company of women.