2nd Act

Act I: You wanted to be an actor…run lights or sound for a play…move the sets…but you didn’t have the time or opportunity.

Act 2: Your children are grown and on their own…your career is secure…you’re enjoying retirement…

Now it’s time for YOU to fulfill that dream of being on stage or working behind the scenes.

Recognizing the limited opportunities for mature adults to pursue their interest in theatre, Robidoux Resident Theatre has developed a program for people with various levels of theatrical experience.

Stepping into Theatre Classes for Adults 55 years+

Workshops for those with no to limited theatrical experience

• Meets 90 minutes once a week for 9 weeks, ending with a showcase for the public
• September 13 – November 8 (Fall Semester) | Mondays 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Tuesdays 5:15PM-6:45PM
• February 28 – May 13/14 (Spring Semester) | Mondays 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Mondays 5:15PM-6:45PM
• Participants will take “Stepping into Theatre” only once
• Cost: $45 per semester | $36 Registration Fee | $9 T-Shirt (required for all performances)

Curtain Up
Workshops for those with previous theatrical experience or who have taken “Stepping into Theatre”

• Meets 90 minutes once a week for 9 weeks, ending with a showcase for the public
• September 14 – November 9 (Fall Semester) | Tuesdays 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Tuesdays 5:15PM-6:45PM
• February 28 – May 13/14 (Spring Semester) | Mondays 5:15PM – 6:45PM | Tuesdays 10:00AM – 11:30AM
• Participants may repeat “Curtain Up” as often as they wish since scripts, cuttings, etc. will change
• Cost: $45 per semester | $36 Registration Fee | $9 T-Shirt (required for all performances)

In “Stepping into Theatre” and “Curtain Up,” participants will experience the foundations of performance art by “playing a part” in a fun, non-threatening way. Theatre games, laughter, yet attention to detail will make the workshops enjoyable for not only the most self-conscious person but also the budding “ham”. Each session will include 

• Warm-ups (vocal and physical)
• Concepts (characterization, movement, costumes, props, terminology, etc.)
• Rehearsals (improv, humorous / dramatic interpretation, duet acting, storytelling, poetry, etc.)
• Feedback from the teaching artist and class

2nd Act Players

A troupe for the more experienced actor/technician

• Meets 90 minutes once a week, ending with a performance in the spring.
• September 14 – November 9 (Fall Semester) | Tuesdays 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Tuesdays 5:15PM-6:45PM
• February 28 – May 13/14 (Spring Semester) | Mondays 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Tuesdays 10:00AM – 11:30AM
• Rehearses one-act plays, readers theatre, storytelling, etc. and constructs transportable sets, props, costumes, etc.
• Performs multiple times for the public as well as for various agencies (schools, retirement centers, libraries, arts camps, etc.)
• Will focus on creating well-rounded performances beyond workshop activities
• May be taken in conjunction with “Curtain Up”
• Cost: $45 per semester | $36 Registration Fee | $9 T-Shirt (required for all performances)

RRT wants to make sure that everyone with an interest in theatre is able to participate.