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Classes & Workshops

Theatre in the Round offers free workshops and seminars with veteran designers, guest artists, and others as part of its mission to develop the theatre arts in the community.

Upcoming events will be offered in costumes, lighting, stage management, and more. Details on these events will be posted as they become available.

PLEASE NOTE: Any registrant under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

For more information or to inquire about accessibility, email Toni@theatreintheround.org.

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Theatre Policies

All company members must review and agree to our policies on Anti-Discrimination and Non-Harassment, Code of Conduct, Minors and Child Protection.

Costume Workshops

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Stitch a button? Research an era of fashion? Check out our Costume Workshops for a variety of skills levels and experience. Register for each date individually.

Work with Emma, TRP’s Costume Shop Supervisor, on costume repairs and projects: alter a costume for a show, sew on labels, repair vintage costumes, & more!  Whether you’re learning new skills or practicing to make perfect, all experience levels are welcome! 

Please plan to attend at least 2 hours. Drop-ins welcome, but do so at your own risk, as dates could be cancelled for weather, illness, scheduling, etc. 

Experience Level: ALL

REGISTER HERE!

One Wednesday night each month will be set aside for you to learn and practice sewing skills!   Each class will result in a different item to complete and take home.

Project: Sewing Machine Basics: Make a pouch while learning the basics of how to thread a sewing machine and use basic stitches.

Experience Level: ALL

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One Wednesday night each month will be set aside for you to learn and practice sewing skills!   Each class will result in a different item to complete and take home.

Project: Using a Pattern: Make a clutch-sized bag using a basic pattern.

Experience Level: Beginner and up

REGISTER HERE!

One Wednesday night each month will be set aside for you to learn and practice sewing skills!   Each class will result in a different item to complete and take home.

Project: Make a Holiday Stocking or Satchel – put your skills together, using a pattern and sewing machine to make a stocking and decorate with hand stitching. 

Experience Level: ALL

REGISTER HERE!

One Wednesday night each month will be set aside for you to learn and practice sewing skills!   Each class will result in a different item to complete and take home.

Project: TBD

Experience Level: ALL

DETAILS & REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Make your own corset!  In this 3-week series you’ll learn corset sizing as well as how to sew in boning, grommets, and a busk.  Each week will build on the last.  Attending all 3 classes will result in a period garment to take home – your choice of corset, waist cinch, or bodice.  Not all work will be completed during class hours, so access to a sewing machine outside of class is recommended. 

Experience Level: Intermediate Sewing Skills Required

Suggested Donation: $25-$65 to cover the cost of materials

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Lighting Workshops

Learn about how to support and create one of the most exiting theatrical elements: LIGHTS! Whether you want to be on a crew or learn how to design, we have you covered! Register for each date individually.

Learn how to help with lighting hang and focus. We’ll examine the different types of lighting fixtures TRP uses and get hands-on experience hanging and focusing each type. We’ll add gel, top hats, barn doors, and patterns to round out the experience. We’ll talk about troubleshooting and changing lamps with a look into the guts of S4 ERS and 6″ Fresnel fixtures. 

Along the way will be some discussion of the different purposes each fixture can serve and common ways they’re used at TRP. Whether you’ve never touched a theatrical lighting fixture or you just need to brush up on your skills, join us for this hands-on, in-depth class for anyone who might be interested in helping with lighting at TRP. Please note: No ladder work is required to participate in this class.  

Limit of 8 participants.

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Before you can design a show, you have to know the script you’re working with. Join us for this session to understand how to break down a script and make informed design choices. To get the most out of this session, read the recommended reading prior to the workshop. TBA recommended reading will be available digitally from TRP.

REGISTER HERE!

Learn the basics of lighting design, especially geared toward the technician wanting to design.

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Theatre in the Round is successful in part because of the volunteers who staff our crews. However, keeping a volunteer crew happy, engaged, and most importantly ready to volunteer again, is rarely taught. This panel will give the perspectives on the care and feeding of volunteers who work on lighting crews, set build crews, and painting crews. Many of the topics covered will also apply to having a happy, smooth running paid crew. Whether you work with a couple of buddies or have to supervise a crew of strangers, these ideas will help keep your volunteers coming back. 

REGISTER HERE!

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Prop Workshops

Curious about prop design? Prop designers find and/or build all of the items that are used by actors onstage. Props are a great way to dip your toe into theatre design. Register for each date individually.

Before you can design a show, you have to know the script you’re working with. Join us for this session to understand how to break down a script and make informed design choices. To get the most out of this session, read the recommended reading prior to the workshop. TBA recommended reading will be available digitally from TRP.

REGISTER HERE!

Set Workshops

Want to learn more about building, painting, or designing sets? We have a variety of workshops for all levels of experience. Register for each date individually.

A presentation by scenic designer Sadie Ward on the basics of set design for all stage types – proscenium, thrust, and arena.

REGISTER HERE!

This class can be taken individually or as part of a Scenic Design series. Taking all classes in the series, attendees will effectively design a set from start to finish.

    • 9/21, Intro to Scenic Design
    • 10/12, Script Analysis for Designers
    • 11/2, Paperwork for Scenic Designers
    • 3-week Model-Making for Theater
        • January 18
        • February 22
        • March 15

Before you can design a show, you have to know the script you’re working with. Join us for this session to understand how to break down a script and make informed design choices. To get the most out of this session, read the recommended reading prior to the workshop. TBA recommended reading will be available digitally from TRP.

REGISTER HERE!

This class can be taken individually or as part of a Scenic Design series. Taking all classes in the series, attendees will effectively design a set from start to finish.

    • 9/21, Intro to Scenic Design
    • 10/12, Script Analysis for Designers
    • 11/2, Paperwork for Scenic Designers
    • 3-week Model-Making for Theater
        • January 18
        • February 22
        • March 15

Paperwork, a necessary evil to ensure proper communication and details are executed. Review the paperwork and documentation that a set designer creates from beginning to end of the design process.  Paper work is needed at all steps in the process. Attendees who also attend the script analysis workshop, will get in depth experience in starting with a script analysis and how other paperwork relates to the script and supports an overall design.

REGISTER HERE!

This class can be taken individually or as part of a Scenic Design series. Taking all classes in the series, attendees will effectively design a set from start to finish.

    • 9/21, Intro to Scenic Design
    • 10/12, Script Analysis for Designers
    • 11/2, Paperwork for Scenic Designers
    • 3-week Model-Making for Theater
        • January 18
        • February 22
        • March 15

A three-class series on creating scale scenic models. Learn by doing basics of model-making with instruction and guidance by one of TRP’s scenic designers, Sadie Ward. The class will replicate an existing model to learn a variety of model-making techniques. After this class, you should feel comfortable creating models  to communicate set design ideas. Limit of 10 participants. 

This class will meet 3 times:  1-3pm on JAN 18, FEB 22, and MAR 15.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

This class can be taken individually or as part of a Scenic Design series. Taking all classes in the series, attendees will effectively design a set from start to finish.

    • 9/21, Intro to Scenic Design
    • 10/12, Script Analysis for Designers
    • 11/2, Paperwork for Scenic Designers
    • 3-week Model-Making for Theater
        • January 18
        • February 22
        • March 15

Theatre in the Round is successful in part because of the volunteers who staff our crews. However, keeping a volunteer crew happy, engaged, and most importantly ready to volunteer again, is rarely taught. This panel will give the perspectives on the care and feeding of volunteers who work on lighting crews, set build crews, and painting crews. Many of the topics covered will also apply to having a happy, smooth running paid crew. Whether you work with a couple of buddies or have to supervise a crew of strangers, these ideas will help keep your volunteers coming back. 

REGISTER HERE!

Stage Management Workshops

Do you love to highlight? Do you always have a pencil? Do you see the importance of keeping things organized and on task? Stage Management might be for you! 

DETAILS & REGISTRATION COMING SOON.

Theatre in the Round is successful in part because of the volunteers who staff our crews. However, keeping a volunteer crew happy, engaged, and most importantly ready to volunteer again, is rarely taught. This panel will give the perspectives on the care and feeding of volunteers who work on lighting crews, set build crews, and painting crews. Many of the topics covered will also apply to having a happy, smooth running paid crew. Whether you work with a couple of buddies or have to supervise a crew of strangers, these ideas will help keep your volunteers coming back. 

REGISTER HERE!

Acting Workshops

Curious about acting? Looking to practice your skills in-between shows? Want to learn a new technique? Check out our acting workshops. See below for dates and details. Register for each date individually.

Are you looking for ways to keep your skills fresh between auditions?  Are you new to acting and don’t know where to start? Are you a bit rusty and want to practice with other people? Do you want to connect with the theatre community?

Actor’s Workout is an informal, ongoing workshop for actors of ANY level of experience.  Get feedback on a monologue, practice cold reads, or just observe and learn from others. LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your skills fresh between auditions?  Are you new to acting and don’t know where to start? Are you a bit rusty and want to practice with other people? Do you want to connect with the theatre community?

Actor’s Workout is an informal, ongoing workshop for actors of ANY level of experience.  Get feedback on a monologue, practice cold reads, or just observe and learn from others. LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your skills fresh between auditions?  Are you new to acting and don’t know where to start? Are you a bit rusty and want to practice with other people? Do you want to connect with the theatre community?

Actor’s Workout is an informal, ongoing workshop for actors of ANY level of experience.  Get feedback on a monologue, practice cold reads, or just observe and learn from others. LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your skills fresh between auditions?  Are you new to acting and don’t know where to start? Are you a bit rusty and want to practice with other people? Do you want to connect with the theatre community?

Actor’s Workout is an informal, ongoing workshop for actors of ANY level of experience.  Get feedback on a monologue, practice cold reads, or just observe and learn from others. LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your skills fresh between auditions?  Are you new to acting and don’t know where to start? Are you a bit rusty and want to practice with other people? Do you want to connect with the theatre community?

Actor’s Workout is an informal, ongoing workshop for actors of ANY level of experience.  Get feedback on a monologue, practice cold reads, or just observe and learn from others. LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

ACTING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Director's Roundtable

Join us for a series of Roundtable Discussions about topics related to directing. This is a time for local theatre directors to share ideas, get support, and build community in what is often a lonely job. 

Topics change monthly. Register for each date individually.

Led by Sarah Catcher

FROM THE FACILITATOR: “Among the most important elements of the role of director is creating a safe environment for you and your company to explore, create, and collaborate. Mental health and trauma impacts pretty much everything we do. This includes artists ability to be vulnerable in our presence. Together we’ll talk about the concept of trauma informed spaces and how that can apply to theatre making. I’ll share some of the practices I incorporate into my work, which I discovered using my experience as a mental health practitioner as foundation.”

LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend.

Led by Vanessa Brooke Agnes

Details coming soon. 

LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Details coming soon. 

LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Details coming soon. 

LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

Details coming soon. 

LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

ROUNDTABLE REGISTRATION

Thank you!

These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Podcasts

Listen to a library of podcasts on a variety of TRP theatre topics, including:

  • Leading a Volunteer Tech Crew on December 7, 2019
  • Directors’ Panel: Miriam Monasch & Dan Foss on October 19, 2019
  • The Mechanics of Stage Managing on January 12, 2019
  • Directors’ Panel: Kari Steinbach & Seth Kaltwasser on November 17, 2018
  • Directors’ Panel: Mary Cutler & Brian Joyce on October 13, 2018
  • Intro to Scenic Design on May 12, 2018
  • A Stage Manager’s Calling on March 3, 2018
  • Color Theory on November 18, 2017
  • Props to the Prop Designer (part two!) on October 28, 2017
  • Props to the Prop Designer on September 30, 2017
  • Lighting in the Round Panel Discussion on May 13, 2017
  • Auditioning Panel Discussion on September 26, 2016
  • Scenic Design and Direction Panel Discussion on May 9, 2016
 

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