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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 lighting, stage managing, sets, props, 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, call 612-333-2919 ext. 102 or 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.

Actor's Workout

ONGOING – Every other LAST Saturday of the month, 1-3pm

April 27, June 29

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. 

Attend one or attend all; bring a friend or come by yourself.

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

Director's Roundtable

ONGOING – Every other 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-3pm

March 9, May 11, July 13

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. Snacks will be provided.

Attend one or attend all; bring a friend or come by yourself.

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


March 9 Topic: Working with Intimacy Directors

March 10 Topic: Artistic Director Panel

Featuring Mark Valdez, Mixed Blood; Barbara Brooks, Six Points; Laura Tahja Johnson, Lyric Arts; Lily Tung Crystal, Theatre Mu; Joel Sass, Open Eye

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Lighting Practicum

Camille Holthaus
Veteran Designer

Saturday, March 16, 1-3:30pm

Come learn how to help with lighting hang and focus. We will 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 trouble shooting 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 are used at TRP. Whether you’ve never touched a theatrical lighting fixture or you just need to brush up on your skills, come join 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. Max attendees: 12

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Stage Management Workshop: Reports

Malka Key
Veteran Stage Manager

Saturday, April 20, 1-3pm

Communication is at the heart of what stage managers do, but what does that actually look like? In this workshop, we will dive into the details of rehearsal and performance reports, one of the key ways that stage managers keep the information flowing. Whether you are an experienced or aspiring stage manager or just curious about this aspect of theater, you are welcome to come learn and discuss!
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Three Week Course: Model Making for Theater

Sadie Ward
Veteran Set Designer

Saturdays May 11, 18 & 25, 1-3pm

Learn the basics of model making with instruction by one of TRP’s scenic designers, Sadie Ward.  Each participant will create a model based on an existing example to learn a variety of model making techniques.  After this class, you should feel comfortable creating models to communicate set design ideas.  All supplies will be provided.  NOTE: This course uses approximately $100 worth of materials/student over the three weeks, so a Pay as You are Able materials fee will be charged, starting at $20. Age requirement: 18+  Maximum:  10 participants

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Intro to Scenic Painting

Sadie Ward
Veteran Set Designer

Saturday, June 22, 1-3pm

Learn by doing basic painting in our scene shop with instruction and guidance by one of TRP’s scenic designers, Sadie Ward.  After this class, you should feel comfortable assisting with basic scenic painting tasks such as woodgrain and stone.  This workshop fills up fast — and people love it!

Maximum:  10 participants

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Scenic Painting Techniques: Marbling

Sadie Ward
Veteran Set Designer

Saturday, July 13, 1-3pm

Learn how to create faux marble with paint in this follow-up to our Intro to Scenic Painting course. Students will learn and practice several marbling techniques to use in scenic painting. Maximum:  10 participants, Pre-req: Intro to Scenic Painting

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