Theatre of Compassion with Debra De Liso

Theatre of Compassion with Debra De Liso Helping creatives bring their one-person stories to life with compassionate coaching, writing mentorship, and performance guidance.

Whether you're just getting started or rediscovering your voice, Theater of Compassion is your space to create with courage

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be directing Now Presenting: “Woman,” a new short film written and produced by the inc...
09/01/2026

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be directing Now Presenting: “Woman,” a new short film written and produced by the incredibly talented Camryn Chun!

Camryn originally developed this story as a solo play in my Solo Performance course at USC, where we first met. Now, we’re bringing her powerful story from the stage to the screen.

At the heart of the film is a simple but powerful idea: “Being the perfect woman is a limited engagement.”

Our Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign is officially live! If you are able, please consider making a contribution to help us bring this film to life. Every pledge, share, and word of support makes a meaningful difference.

Support the film here:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/now-presenting-woman

Follow our journey on Instagram:

Woman is the woman of your dreams! She is attractive, but not untouchable. Smart, but not overbearing. Woman knows exactly what to say and how to say it, and she will perform for you every single night. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show...

05/16/2026

Today was my last day at USC! I "graduated" with our wonderful School of Dramatic Arts graduates. 24 years of teaching and learning and loving the work!

I will miss being in the classroom with my theatre students ...but filmmaking is calling me!

I will keep up my online course offering and coaching playwright/performers!

Just click on "learn" on my website to know more.

www.debraddeliso.com

Let's keep sharing our stories!

03/28/2026
01/20/2026

Ever feel trapped? 😔 My "Lamp Dance" taught me to find freedom in fantasy. Turn your pain into performance! Ready to turn your story into a solo show? Enroll via the link. ❤️

01/18/2026

Hi Friends,

This is my last semester teaching at USC! I have loved my 23 years there, plus 26 at AADA and the other wonderful campuses (including LACHSA) who have employed me. As I turn 70 this May, and after directing my first feature film (in post production now)- I plan to be a filmmaker in my next decades! But I want to share all that I have learned from my students, seasoned performers and the over 800 solo plays I have helped develop and directed. This page will be where I post about my online course and any upcoming live workshops. Let's stay in touch. Maybe YOU want to write your next solo play. I'd like to help.

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