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Leonardo’s Influence on Raphael

An Art History Presentation
with Andrew Linnell

March 18, 2026
7 PM Pacific Time

Although Raffaello Sanzio (1483-1520) died on Good Friday at the age of only 37, his art works quickly became treasures. Why was this artist so gifted? The main theme of his paintings was Madonna and Child. Did these paintings speak to one another? Can we see the influence of Leonardo arising in Raphael after 1504? This presentation will explore many of his paintings and evidence of Leonardo’s influence.

Andrew Linnell is author of the book “The Hidden Heretic of the Renaissance: Leonardo” and “Why Leonardo Abandoned his Adoration.” A graduate of the University of Michigan (MSE ’73), his professional career was in the computer industry where he was a CTO and VP. He studied art history with William Mann at Emerson College, Sussex, England. He is a member of the Anthroposophical Society since 1979, president of the Boston Branch, and member of the Natural Science Section. He is co-founder of MysTech and operates thechristianmysteries.com.

Requested admission $10 You may pay using the donate button on our website
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A Mystery Drama Workshop

REMINDER – THIS WEEKEND
NOTE SATURDAY TIME CHANGES!

The Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch
of the Anthroposophical Society
is pleased to present:

Laurie Portocarrero

A Mystery Drama Workshop

Exploring “The Portal of Initiation” as Theater

Friday, March 6, 7:00 PM

Paloma Hall
4096 Fairway Drive, Soquel

We are pleased to welcome Laurie back after last year’s exciting workshop! This weekend acting workshop explores the complete text of Steiner’s first mystery drama, The Portal of Initiation, through a variety of engagements and exercises that explore the art of the actor. Laurie will be using a variety of techniques, exercises, and formats that she has developed throughout her career as an actor.

Workshop will begin Friday night at 7PM and continue on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (note changed time) and from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Sunday. If you are unable to attend the entire weekend, don’t worry – you will be welcome to come for whatever segments (Friday, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, or Sunday Morning) that you can arrange. Don’t miss this! While it does work with the entire play, the activities are sufficiently “non-linear” that you will experience benefit if you just “drop in” for part of it.

There will be a break for one hour and fifteen minutes for lunch.

It is suggested that you bring a bag lunch although it will be possible to leave for lunch.

Laurie Portocarrero is an actor, storyteller, teacher, and director living in upstate New York. Trained in the Chekhov method, Spatial Dynamics, and speech formation, she has performed internationally, notably playing Maria in Rudolf Steiner’s mystery dramas and Marie Steiner in Fire in the Temple. Laurie tours internationally with colleague Glen Williamson in original two-person pieces including Fire in the Temple. She also tours with Crossing the Veil, exploring five real near-death experiences. She teaches drama and storytelling to Waldorf teachers and special needs communities. Laurie leads a Mystery Drama exploration group and gives workshops nationally on the mystery dramas and community-building through the dramatic arts.

A donation of $125 is requested to cover workshop expenses, payment on site.No one is excluded due to financial considerations.

If you think you will coming, please send an email and let us know!