The Actors Realm/Volcanic Theatre (AR/VT) introduces Actors Realm Kids (ARK) and its first two workshops beginning Saturday at The Safe Room, 1005 N.W. Galveston Ave., Suite 225, in Bend, above Westside Bakery.

The first workshop is for ages 8-12 and will be taught by professionally trained actress and elementary school teacher Jeanne Sitter and high school drama teacher Mandy Peoples. The workshop is designed to teach literacy through drama. Theater games, character exercises and more will improve fluency, comprehension and confidence. The workshop is from 2-4 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 5. Cost is $75.

The second ARK workshop is for ages 13-18 and will be conducted by Derek Sitter. Along with covering some of the same components as the first workshop, participants will create a play using their own character creations and the world they inhabit. This workshop takes place Saturdays from 5-8 p.m. and concludes Nov. 5. Cost is $100.

Contact: derek@actors realm.com, www.actorsrealm .com or 541-215-0516.