At Laughing Pig Theatre, our workshops are always pay-what-you-can because we believe in investing in Art Education, and we want it to be accessible to everyone.
2020 Virtual Pay-What-You-Can Masterclass series
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Using Comedy Principles for High Concept Idea DevelopmentOctober 17th at 11:00am
Are you a comedy person looking to explore drama? Are you an improviser looking to engage with your creativity in a more permanent way? Or do you just have a lot of big fun ideas but you're not sure what to do with them?
This class explores ways in which we can use the principles we've learned in comedy, particularly improv, to develop high-concept fiction & push it further, using its freedom of play to discover fresh ideas and fresh approaches. Additionally, we look at exploring the realization of those in any number of formats, be it podcasting, web content, comic books, screenwriting, or a new format yet to be discovered in our ever-evolving media landscape. Gore Effects with Household ItemsOctober 24th at 11:00am
The perfect workshop for Halloween! If you want a truly frightening look with a tight budget, Eliana Burns can help you make shockingly realistic makeup with things you may already have under the sink. Eliana will take you step-by-step through the process of making fake blood and fake wounds with household items as you work alongside her, and finish with a Q&A about other helpful ideas. If you want to try it out along with her, you should have:
Fake blood: Red Food Coloring, Cocoa Mix, Corn Syrup, Red Lipstick, Eyeshadow Brushes Fake wounds: Tissue Paper, Liquid Glue (White), Glue Stick, Black Eyeliner, Foundation, Neutral Shade Eyeshadows, Red Lip Gloss, Eyelash glue, Makeup Sponges Communicating through ImprovSeptember 12th at 11:00am
Join the incredibly talented Phoebe Kozinets for our first Masterclass of our virtual series.
Communicating through improv: Learn how to implement the skills used in improvisational performance to practice communication and active listening in difficult situations, in a supportive and welcoming environment. This one-time workshop will aim to build community and arm you with tools to better listen and interact with the world around you. Stand-up for Beginners2 Part Masterclass
September 26th at 11:00am October 3rd at 11:00am Join the incredible talented Tejon Dunkley for our first Masterclass in our virtual LPT Masterclass series!
Learn the art of the worlds funniest profession! In this two week course, participants will learn the art and science of humorous wordplay, how to weave real-world experiences into comedy gold, and how to use humor as a call to justice. Week one will cover how we use words to create humor, as well as a brief overview of the history and theory of comedy. We two we will host a round table critique, and at the end, participants will have one finely crafted joke. |
2019 Workshop Schedule
March 23, 2019 1pm-5pm
$20 or pay-what-you-can
Mesa Arts Center's Music Studio
$20 or pay-what-you-can
Mesa Arts Center's Music Studio
May 18, 2019 1pm-3pm
$15 or pay-what-you-can
Mesa Arts Center's Dance Studio
$15 or pay-what-you-can
Mesa Arts Center's Dance Studio
2018 Workshop Schedule
Lead by our Artistic Director, Taylor Moschetti will teach different methods of using movement to create an ensemble. Breaking down barriers that verbal communication can create, this workshop will focus on communicating through movement.
*This is not a dance class, but please wear clothes you are comfortable moving in! This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $10 donation.
*This is not a dance class, but please wear clothes you are comfortable moving in! This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $10 donation.
Improvisation for Dialogue takes an inclusive approach to theatre that centers on engaging in dialogue about oppression in our lives. This workshop will allow participants to build a transferable improvisation tool set aimed at empowering members to to pose questions and create much needed forums in their own communities. We will work with issues that workshop participants are passionate about to create activating scenes-- scenes that propose new points of view, spark discussion, and offer the possibility to enact alternative solutions. We will borrow from the work of Michael Rhod and Augusto Boal. Theatre, in this case serves as a common language, a safe space, a platform for exploration, a forum for problem solving, a practice space for real life. Doug Patterson writes, “Our dialogue is what we become.” Bring an issue that important to you, and join Laughing Pig Theatre for an evening of play. Please wear clothes that enable you to move freely.
Lead by Tony Moschetti, this writing workshop will help you put your thoughts on paper. Using current events and personal experiences, attendees with learn how to create compelling stories.
Join the Laughing Pig Community! Come play with us! We are looking for performers of all experience levels. Every Wednesday (2018) at 7:30pm in the Acting Studio at the Mesa Arts Center.
The Jam is FREE and open to anyone 18 or older! Join us for games, feedback, and fun
The Jam is FREE and open to anyone 18 or older! Join us for games, feedback, and fun
Reserve your spot today for tomorrow's A Night of Improv. Tickets are pay-what-you-can or $10! COME laugh then LEARN.
7:30pm-8:30pm Improv Show
8:30pm-9:30pm Workshop
Jan 12th, March 9th, and June 8th 2018
7:30pm-8:30pm Improv Show
8:30pm-9:30pm Workshop
Jan 12th, March 9th, and June 8th 2018