The Red Door Project

At The Red Door Project, we hear it again and again: the Evolve Workshop doesn’t just shift how people show up in the room — it changes how they show up in their lives.

Our recent interview with former Portland Police Bureau Captain Jason Jones brings that impact into sharp focus. After participating in the workshop, he shared how the experience challenged his assumptions, expanded his leadership, and even helped him repair long-standing relationships.

One moment that stayed with him:
"I started to notice how often I default to control or defensiveness without meaning to. Now I try to recognize those moments and respond differently."

From pausing before tough conversations, to reaching out and taking ownership for past conflicts, Captain Jones describes the Evolve Mindset as a practical, grounding tool he now carries into his work every day.

His story is honest, courageous, and deeply reflective — and it’s just one example of the transformations sparked through this work.

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Real leadership begins with self-awareness — and when we choose to pause, listen, and lead with humility, we create the space for growth, healing, and connection.

When Sarah first encountered The Red Door Project through a performance of Hands Up, what moved her most wasn’t just the stories on stage—it was the conversation afterward. In that space of reflection and connection, she saw the heart of our work: helping people listen more deeply, think more openly, and understand each other more fully.

We’re proud to continue building spaces where people can shift perspectives, strengthen relationships, and find common ground. And now, through our upcoming film project, we’re expanding that impact to reach far beyond the theater—bringing tools for self-awareness, dialogue, and healing to communities everywhere.

Your support makes this possible. Together, we can continue offering something truly useful to the world: a pathway toward connection and evolution. To learn more about ways to support, visit https://www.reddoorproject.org/donate/

✨ Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to celebrate the power of generosity and connection. ✨

At The Red Door Project, we see firsthand how storytelling sparks conversation, curiosity, and change. Every performance, workshop, and conversation opens doors—doors to reflection, growth, and community.

Your support makes this possible. Every gift helps us bring these transformative experiences to more people, more communities, and more lives.

👉 Give today and be part of our story: https://www.reddoorproject.org/donate/

We’re honored to share some exciting news!

The Red Door Project has been selected to receive $30,000 in General Operating Support from the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture for fiscal year 2025–26.

We are deeply grateful for this investment in our mission so that we can use the power of narrative art to bridge divides. Unrestricted support like this is invaluable—it helps us sustain our programs, strengthen our team, and continue bringing transformative experiences like The Evolve Experience and The Evolve Workshop to communities across Portland and beyond.

We’re proud to be among the 79 local arts organizations whose work is being recognized for its impact on Portland’s creative and civic life. As Mayor Keith Wilson shared, “Portland-based arts organizations are an asset to our community… they buoy our larger efforts to renew and invigorate the central city and beyond.”

Thank you to the City of Portland and Arts & Culture Director Chariti Montez for championing the arts as a vital force for connection, reflection, and renewal.

✨ Here’s to a thriving arts ecosystem—and a city that continues to evolve through creativity, courage, and conversation.

Arts & Culture to award $2.8M+ in General Operating Support grants to local arts organizations in 2025-26 The Office of Arts & Culture's General Operating Support program provides essential resources to local arts organizations.