Monday, August 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

DESCRIPTION: Led by Twin Cities director and educator Mike Ricci, this workshop will cover the fundamental aspects of auditioning, from monologue selection, preparation, rehearsal and performance. In addition, we will be covering presentation, overall presence in the audition room, interviewing, and audition protocols. We will also be covering cold readings and what to look for in the short amount of time you’re usually given to prepare them. Gaining confidence and allowing your true self to shine through will be the focus of the work we will be doing. Participants are encouraged to bring in any monologues they may currently be using or working on.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

DESCRIPTION: Led by Twin Cities director and educator Mike Ricci, this workshop will focus on how to read a script and what to look for, including ‘given circumstances’ (who, what , when, where, why, how), and character relationships, moments of change and character arcs. We will also focus on how to make specific choices for a character, and physicalizing those choices, putting the words into action. Participants are encouraged to bring in any scenes or plays they may be currently working on.

Monday, August 11, 2025 from 12:00-2:00pm

DESCRIPTION: Come learn the fundamentals of sound design and QLab software for live theatre! From analyzing a written script to procuring sound effects to playing the design through QLab, this workshop will show you how to process works from start to finish.

Activities will include:

-Analyzing a scene or short story for creating a concept for the overall sound design

-Introducing students to online resources for sound effects and music to use in their designs

-Showing students the basics of programming a design in QLab, the industry standard software for sound designs in live theatre

-Practicing executing sound designs in real time by accompanying live script readers

Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 12:00-2:00pm

DESCRIPTION: This interactive workshop introduces students to the exciting world of theatre lighting. Aimed at beginners, the session explores how lighting helps tell stories on stage—setting mood, time of day, location and focus. Students will get hands-on experience with basic lighting equipment and learn how to safely hang and focus a light. 

What Students Will Learn: 

• Introduction to common theatre lights 

• Parts of a lighting instrument 

• Lighting Accessories 

• Basic Scrip Analysis for lighting design 

• How to safely hang, focus, and operate lights 

• Basic lighting angles / positions 

• Using color gels to enhance mood and storytelling 

• Fundamentals of lighting control and cueing for school shows 

Ideal For:
High school drama students, backstage crew members, or anyone interested in theatre tech and design. No prior experience required!