MTP believes that local theatre is at its best
when it addresses the needs of the community!

Join us this summer for our Community Theatre Workshop Series; with workshops by the community, for the community! This series covers many aspects of creating community theatre, from performance to marketing there’s something new for everyone to learn… and best of all this series is FREE to attend.

Register today!

Please note that you need to register for each workshop separately.
Questions regarding the workshop series can be directed to Lisa Cardinal, Series Curator, at lcardinal@grandtheatre.com.

the workshops

HOSTED BY: Mike Jewison & Regine Li
I wanna be a producer… but, actually, what does a producer do?
From bringing together a team, to budgeting, and selling tickets, learn about the responsibilities of this vital role and hear some stories of success and hard-learned lessons from seasoned community theatre producers.
HOSTED BY: Lisa Cardinal & Christine Gruenbauer
Organized, responsible, observant, empathetic. If this describes you, stage management is for you!
Stage Managers play a vital role in helping a production run smoothly: from auditions, to rehearsal scheduling and notetaking, to tech week and running a show. Hear some stories of success and hard-learned lessons from seasoned community theatre stage managers.
HOSTED BY: Steve Allen, Lisa Cardinal & Jensen Caughlin
Are you theatre-curious.. but would prefer to shine the spotlight on others rather than being in it yourself?
Learn about non-acting roles including what it's like to be on a community theatre board and to contribute to various design aspects like set design, costumes, set construction, lighting, sound, props, hair and makeup and how they bring a vision together for a cohesive production.
HOSTED BY: Haley Jensen & Jacob Wiley
Are you theatre-curious? Have an itch to go on a stage?
Learn some of the basics of how to audition for a community musical theatre production, plus what you can expect during rehearsals if you are cast.
HOSTED BY: Richard Young & Jacob Wiley
Want your show to be a financial success? Earn the support of the community!
Learn how to create a personalized publicity plan tailored to your community theatre production, and discuss revenue streams beyond tickets to help make it all happen! Hear some stories of success and hard-learned lessons from seasoned community theatre marketers.
HOSTED BY: Lia Karidas & Jacob Wiley
Heard of “The Show Before The Show”? This is where strategy and content come together to set the stage for a well-attended (and memorable) production.

Identify the core marketing messages and target audience for your musical. Channel that knowledge into compelling creative that is deployed on a well-considered timeline. From generating your marketing calendar, filling it with effective content, and doing it all on a limited budget– you’ll hear from experienced theatre marketers on best practices for promoting your show.