Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and all marginalized genders.
Our 2024 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and all marginalized genders.
Our 2024 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and all marginalized genders.
Our 2024 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and all marginalized genders.
Our 2024 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2023
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2023 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
The Actor’s Toolbox: Approaching Speech & Text
Workshop Dates: Thursday, November 2nd & Saturday, November 4th
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT (Thursday), 11:30-1:00pm CDT (Saturday)
Location: Online via Zoom
The Actor’s Toolbox is a series of workshops designed to hone the actor’s process by diving into the foundational tools of the Michael Chekhov acting technique. This workshop will cater to the working actor with focus on…
Scholarships available!
Creating A Sustainable Daily Practice
Workshop Dates: Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
The tools we use in performance are like a muscle. They need to be sharpened and honed so they can be available for our use, how and when we need them. The only way to achieve this is by cultivating a daily practice that feeds and inspires your work. But, unlike musicians or…
Scholarships available!
Establishing A Culture of Consent in Physical Performance
Workshop Date: Thursday, August 24th, 2023
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
How do you integrate consent and boundary practice into work that relies on spontaneity and connection (i.e. improvisation, clown, contact improv., devising, viewpoints, Michael Chekhov etc.)? Much of it comes down to preparation. This workshop will cover…
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, August 17th, 2023
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2023 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2023 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
The Actor’s Toolbox: Connecting the Inner and the Outer
Workshop Dates: Thursday, May 11th & Saturday, May 13th
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT (Thursday), 11:30-1:00pm CDT (Saturday)
Location: Online via Zoom
The Actor’s Toolbox is a series of workshops designed to hone the actor’s process by diving into the foundational tools of the Michael Chekhov acting technique. This workshop will cater to the working actor with focus on…
Scholarships available!
Don’t Be An Asshole: A Guide to Anti-Racism in Theatre Spaces
Workshop Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time: 1:00-3:00pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
In this crash course, we will explore how to expand your playscript palette and tailor it to your company and classroom needs, be teachable, and create a safe and welcoming artistic environment for all. We will dive headfirst into the harmful practices of the…
The Actor’s Toolbox: Sculpting Worlds
Workshop Dates: Thursday, March 30th & Saturday, April 1st
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT (Thursday), 11:30-1:00pm CDT (Saturday)
Location: Online via Zoom
The Actor’s Toolbox is a series of workshops designed to hone the actor’s process by diving into the foundational tools of the Michael Chekhov acting technique. This workshop will cater to the working actor with focus on…
Scholarships available!
Artist Show & Tell
Date: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Time: 7:30-8:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Artist Show & Tell is a space where artists can be in community with one another while sharing their works-in-progress and/or providing feedback for others. Participating artists can present audition material, developing…
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, March 16th, 2023
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2023 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
The Actor’s Toolbox: Finding Tempo & Direction
Workshop Dates: Thursday, March 2nd & Saturday, March 4th
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT (Thursday), 11:30-1:00pm CDT (Saturday)
Location: Online via Zoom
The Actor’s Toolbox is a series of workshops designed to hone the actor’s process by diving into the foundational tools of the Michael Chekhov acting technique. This workshop will cater to the working actor with focus on…
Scholarships available!
Artist Show & Tell
Date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Time: 7:30-8:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Artist Show & Tell is a space where artists can be in community with one another while sharing their works-in-progress and/or providing feedback for others. Participating artists can present audition material, developing…
The Actor’s Toolbox: Centering Character
Workshop Dates: Thursday, Feb 2nd & Saturday, Feb 4th
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT (Thursday), 11:30-1:00pm CDT (Saturday)
Location: Online via Zoom
The Actor’s Toolbox is a series of workshops designed to hone the actor’s process by diving into the foundational tools of the Michael Chekhov acting technique. This workshop will cater to the working actor with focus on…
Scholarships available!
Establishing A Culture of Consent in Physical Performance
Workshop Date: Saturday, January 21st, 2023
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
How do you integrate consent and boundary practice into work that relies on spontaneity and connection (i.e. improvisation, clown, contact improv., devising, viewpoints, Michael Chekhov etc.)? Much of it comes down to preparation. This workshop will cover foundational tools…
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Friday, November 4th, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2022 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Michael Chekhov Foundations
Workshop Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 1-17, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
In this workshop you will learn about the Michael Chekhov acting technique, beyond psychological gesture, by integrating your mind, body, and spirit within your current actor’s process. This course is great for those new to this technique and those who wish to deepen…
Scholarships available!
Trial Michael Chekhov Class
Workshop Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 7:30-8:30pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
Curious about the Michael Chekhov Technique? Interested in experiencing a Thumbprint classroom for the first time? Wanna know more about our instructors’ teaching styles? Then this free, hour-long, trial class is the right fit for you!
Creating A Sustainable Daily Practice
Workshop Date: Wednesday, September 28th & Thursday, September 29th, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:00pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
The tools we use in performance are like a muscle. They need to be sharpened and honed so they can be available for our use, how and when we need them. The only way to achieve this is by cultivating a daily practice that feeds and inspires your work. But, unlike musicians or dancers…
Scholarships available!
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, August 11th, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2022 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Mastering Your Close Up On-Camera
Workshop Date: Saturday, August 6 & Sunday, August 7, 2022
Time: 12:00-2:00pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
Step right up to learn all of the Michael Chekhov Technique’s “Best Kept Secrets” for on-camera acting! You’ll get individualized time with the instructor to focus solely on your nuanced, truthful, “born in the moment,” close up work with your scene partner…
Crafting A Personalized Self-Care Plan
Workshop Date: Saturday, June 25th, 2022
Time: 12:00-1:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Since the start of the pandemic we’ve seen a rise in anxiety and burn-out due to the added responsibility, stresses, and trauma demanded of each of us in our personal and professional lives. So, what can we do to ensure we prioritize our personal, professional and…
Creating A Sustainable Daily Practice
Workshop Date: Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CDT
Location: Online via Zoom
The tools we use in performance are like a muscle. They need to be sharpened and honed so they can be available for our use, how and when we need them. The only way to achieve this is by cultivating a daily practice that feeds and inspires your work. But, unlike musicians or dancers…
Scholarships available!
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2022 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Don’t Be An Asshole: A Beginner’s Guide to Anti-Racism in the Classroom
Workshop Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022
Time: 4:00-6:00pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
In this crash course, we will explore how to expand your curriculum and tailor it to your students’ needs, be a teachable teacher, and create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all. We will dive headfirst into the harmful practices of the theatre world…
Thumbprint Reads & Listens
Date: Friday, March 25th, 2022
Time: 7:30-9:30pm CST
Thumbprint Reads & Listens (aka TRL) is a quarterly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.
Our 2022 TRL programming continues to deconstruct the Western canon with engaging works focused on distinct categories.
Book-Building Workshop
Workshop Date: Saturday, March 19th, 2022
Time: 1:00-3:00pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Tired of finding audition materials or making what you hope are the right 32 bar cuts at the last minute? Want to take the mystery out of sustainable and consistent audition material? In this workshop we will, in real time, be building and cultivating each participants own…
Building A Culture of Consent in the Classroom and Practice
Workshop Date: Saturday, March 5th, 2022
Time: 12:00-2:00pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
This course will move beyond physical consent/boundary practices by layering emotional, mental, academic and artistic consent upon this foundation to truly embrace a culture of consent in practice. Focus areas will include collaborative grading practices, a…
Forbidden Spaces: A Cabaret of Original Works
Show Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Time: 7:00-8:30pm CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Forbidden Spaces Cabaret is a true variety show! Songs, magic, jokes, puppets, and more. Our multi-talented cast members are all unique artists with very compelling points of view.