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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. Seats are limited for many events; registration is required. 

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.

preparation of south wall mural

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

     May 22, 29
     June 5, 12, 19, 26
     July 10, 17, 24

Please register for each date individually and plan to attend for 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 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: A placket is the finished opening of a sleeve cuff, neck front, or skirt. Whether you’re sewing a modern button up shirt or a Ren fair blouse, a placket will be part of the sewing project.

Experience Level: Beginner and up

REGISTER HERE!

One 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 – Do you have a machine at home that you’d like to learn to use? In this class, you’ll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, and sew. During the class you’ll be making a small pouch that you can take home. We have sewing machines here, but if you’d like to bring your own, you sure can!

Experience Level: Beginner and up

REGISTER HERE!

One 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: Pattern Reading: DETAILS COMING SOON!

Experience Level: Beginner and up

REGISTER HERE!

Other Workshops

Curious about stage combat or weapons? Theatrical safety or intimacy? Look no further! 

A survey of theatrical intimacy techniques to circumvent lip-on-lip contact. Performance and directing class, no real kissing will occur and all performance aspects are optional. Taught by Mason Tyer, violence and intimacy director, Certified Teacher for the Society of American Fight Directors.

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.

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. Maximum: 10 participants. This workshop fills up fast — and people love it!

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! 

Join us for a panel discussion designed for theater artists eager to enhance their skills in managing scenic changes. This session will delve into the art and mechanics of seamless scene transitions, ensuring your productions run smoothly and captivate audiences from start to finish. This workshop is ideal for theater directors, stage managers, set designers, and technical crew members who are involved in the planning and execution of scenic changes. 

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. 

Let’s have some fun!  Join us for a 3 hour challenge in which 2+ actors will be paired with a director and challenged to create a fully realized scene in 2 hours using a page of random dialogue and a scenario. 

This is your opportunity to practice working with a director, discover subtext through action, dig into character, and get feedback on the scene from a guest director.

Maybe we will throw in some gentle competition 🙂

Limit 22 actors.

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.

Let’s have some fun!  Directing is a skill that is hard to practice when you are not actively directly a show. 

We are going to end our roundtable season with an opportunity to practice your craft!  Each director will be provided some actors, a page of dialogue, and a scenario. They will have 2 hours to block, direct, and rehearse the scene so it is fully realized. All scenes will be performed for the group and will receive feedback from a special guest or two. Maybe we will throw in some gentle competition 🙂

LIMIT OF 10* DIRECTORS.  Must be 16+ to attend. 

*If you would like to attend as an observer rather than a director, email toni@theatreintheround.org to RSVP. Actors can sign up using the Actor’s Workshop link above.

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
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS |

Now Accepting Sponsors for our 2025-2026 Season!

Support intimate, engaging theatre and connect your business with our audiences at the same time through show sponsorships and program ads. Choose one show to sponsor or invest in the whole season. Options for all marketing budgets. For questions or to get a sneak peek of the upcoming season, email larisa@theatreintheround.org. 

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