Taught by David Lee Rock, these 90 minute weekly courses teach students short form improv comedy in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Designed for 3rd graders and up, these workshops give a foundation in improvisational theatre. Improv I introduces basic techniques for maintaining focus and mental agility. Improv II expands on techniques to include characterization and maintaining storyline. Each workshop culminates in a live performance. Upon completion of Improv III, students, fully prepared, compete with the Improv Performance Team. Learning Improv helps to improve self-esteem, confidence under pressure, collaboration, problem solving, IMAGINATION and much more.
Act Now!Final Performance TBA
Final Performance TBA
We hold this class at Gus' Garage1.
Students must take classes in sequential order.
$150 per child per workshop2
Total Workshop Time - 12hrs
Performance Time (incl. call) - 2hrs
Parents and siblings are invited to participate in the Final Performance for $5.00 per admission.
For those graduates wishing to take their newly developed skills to a competitive level we created the Improv Performance Team. Teams of improvisers square off in front of a live audience. The team that delivers the biggest laughs from the audience wins! It's truly a win win situation. By choosing to play with the Team, students forge a deep sense of commitment and self confidence through weekly practices and monthly performances.
Join the Team!Friday, September 2 at 5:30pm
Friday, October 7 at 5:30pm
Friday, November 4 at 5:30pm
Friday, December 2 at 5:30pm
Saturday, December 10 at 5pm
Friday, January 6 at 5:30pm
Friday, February 3 at 5:30pm
Friday, March 3 at 5:30pm
Friday, April 7 at 5:30pm
Saturday, April 15 at 5pm
Friday, May 5 at 5:30pm
Friday, June 2 at 5:30pm
Sunday, June 7 all team party!
We practice at Gus' Garage.
Students must pass Improv I, II, and III before joining the performance team.
Total Workshop Time - 8hrs/mo.
Performance Time(incl. call time) - 3hrs
Parents and siblings are invited to participate in the Final Performance for $5.00 per admission.
$40 monthly per child2
Taught by Guinevere PH Dethlefson, this fun and stimulating class is sure to build confidence and support cognitive development all the while teaching theatre fundamentals. With weekly themes, props & costumes and favorite stories come to life, this class is the perfect introduction to the theatre.
Reserve todayOne hour each week.
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We hold class at The Empty Space.
No auditions take place in this class.
Hours of Instruction - 6hrs
Performance Time (incl. call) - 30min
Parents and siblings are invited to attend the final performance for a flat admission price of $5.
$125 per child2
Tonicism's repertory theatre program for children ages 5 - 18 is perfect for experienced young performers wanting to improve their craft or those just starting out onstage. Or if the limelight make you wither join the workshop as a student stage manager or student technician in our Theatre Tech program. Make lifelong friends, improve acting skills and expand student’s creative horizon while producing a full length productions of a play, She Kills Monsters Young Adventurers Edition, or a musical, Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Or get the true rep experience and do both shows! We meet and perform at The Empty Theatre on their exciting three quarter thrust stage. Through the use of exercises in pantomime, improvisation, voice/diction work, scene work, character analysis, and dance/movement students gain a solid foundation of theatre fundamentals. Auditions techniques and theatre etiquette will also be taught. Workshops meets M-F, July 10 - August 4 at The Empty Space Theatre. Performances August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13.
Act Now!We have two exciting productions this summer as Tonicism Productions reminds you that kids can do fantastic things!
Tonicism's AM Session meets 8am-12pm - Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now we bring this musical to The Empty Space stage. The African savannah comes to life onstage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Class meets Mondays through Fridays from 8am-12pm
We hold this class at The Empty Space1
All students will audition for all roles.
$325 per child*
Hours of Instruction - 80hrs
Performance Time (incl. call) - 12hrs
Parents and siblings are invited to attend final performances at The Empty Space. Admission price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Each enrolled student will receive one (1) complimentary adult admission. Complimentary admission must be purchased with another admission for the same performance.
*Ask about our 15% sibling discount and scholarships.2
Please make a deposit to hold your student's spot!
Tonicism's PM Session meets 1 - 5pm - She Kills Monsters Young Adventurers Edition tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s D&D notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. Full of homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and more, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Class meets Mondays through Fridays from 1:00-5:00pm
We hold this class at The Empty Space1
All students will audition for all roles.
$325 per child*
Hours of Instruction - 80hrs
Performance Time (incl. call) - 12hrs
Parents and siblings are invited to attend final performances at The Empty Space. Admission price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Each enrolled student will receive one (1) complimentary adult admission. Complimentary admission must be purchased with another admission for the same performance.
*15% sibling discount and scholarships available.
Please make a deposit to hold your student's spot!