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WORKSHOPS:
Our expert facilitators guide participants of all levels through one off specialty workshops. Elevate your skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover the joy of theatre in our upcoming workshops below!
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
GRINDSTONE WORKSHOPS:
COMEDY FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS:
MASTER CLASS IN IMPROVISATION WITH RON PEDERSON
3 Weeks. Limitless Discovery.
Join award-winning actor and improviser Ron Pederson for a 3-week masterclass in the art of improvisation, with a focus on scene work, character, and theatrical storytelling. This is improv that embraces emotion, detail, and bold theatricality — where laughter meets meaning, and every moment holds the potential for surprise.
Together, we'll explore how to build character from the inside out, shape scenes with clarity and intention, and play with the kind of truth that resonates long after the blackout.
For experienced performers looking to go deeper.
Limited spots. Big choices encouraged.
DATES: June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, 2025 from 12:00PM - 3:00PM
LOCATION: Orange Hub Mainstage Theatre
(10045 156 St NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Pederson
PREREQUISITE: Improv 101, 200 level or equivalent experience
SHOWCASE: There is no showcase for this workshop
COST: $350 + GST (there is no early bird for this workshop, and there is a material fee)
SEEN & HEARD
RECLAIMING THE VOICE AS A SACRED INSTRUMENT
This workshop is for singers, performers, and artists who have felt the sting of perfectionism, burnout, or disconnection from their voice. Whether you’re returning to the stage or simply longing to feel more at home in your own sound, this space is designed to meet you there.
We’ll work with the voice not just as a technical tool, but as an extension of the nervous system—a site of healing, power, and presence. Through a blend of somatic voicework, breath practice, and trauma-informed performance tools, participants will be guided to soften performance anxiety, reconnect to their body, and explore voice as a form of self-witnessing and creative expression.
Rooted in vocal pedagogy and nervous system science—but infused with warmth and
play—Seen & Heard invites you to reimagine what it means to be fully expressed, without
needing to prove or perfect.
You don’t need to identify as a professional singer. You just need to have a voice—and a desire to use it in a way that feels true.
NEW JOKES WHO THIS?
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy with Ola Dada
Ever thought you were funny but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly comedy class breaks down the basics of stand-up—from writing your first joke to owning the stage with confidence. Led by award-winning comedian OLA DADA , you’ll learn how to find your voice, craft punchlines, and connect with an audience. Whether you’re looking to perform or just sharpen your storytelling, this class is your first step into the world of comedy.
No experience needed—just bring your sense of humor!
FROM ANXIOUS TO AWESOME:
USING IMPROV TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
Jump in feet first to this beginner-friendly improv workshop! Anthony and John will be giving out hacks, tricks, and techniques to use when big feelings come up in your life. Harness that anxious energy and get a glimpse into how improv can help it work for you, instead of against. In this workshop you can expect a sampling of a wide variety of improv exercises and a focus on fighting stage fright and finding your real, authentic voice.
QUEER IMPROV:
Celebrate queerness through the joy of improv! This workshop is open to all experience levels and is designed specifically for queer-identifying folks. We'll play with character, spontaneity, and storytelling while exploring how queerness can expand and reshape traditional improv forms. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned performer, come ready to laugh, take risks, and connect in a creative, affirming space.
INTRO TO SKETCH COMEDY:
This is a beginner-friendly sketch comedy class all about learning the basics of writing comedy in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll begin to develop your comedic voice, and work with others to brainstorm, write, and refine original sketches. No experience necessary—just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to play!
CHARM OFFENSIVE:
Loose Moose Theatre and Second City Toronto Alumnus, Lindsay Mullan invites you to dig deep and explore the nuances of character through short form improvisation with CHARM OFFENSIVE.
This workshop aims to assist improvisors in becoming more charming & lovable on stage - even when playing the villain! Examine the parts of yourself that you may have deemed "wrong" or "bad" and find the levity hidden underneath. Bring a sense of play to seemingly unpleasant characters and taboo subject matters. Step outside of your own perspective to see the world through your character's eyes. Through a series of scenes/ exercises we will draw out our silly and serious impulses to give humanity and humour to the varied characters we create.
As a group we will learn about: Hidden objectives, emotional body parts, attitudes & tactics, misbehaviour, character informed by physicality, subtlety, truth in comedy, boring the audience (on purpose), status, mantras, and more.
