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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
IMPROV INTENSIVE
WITH RON PEDERSON!
Are you looking to broaden your improv skillset and take your scene work to the next level? This four-week intensive is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s most esteemed comedy performers, award-winning actor and improviser Ron Pederson (Second City, MADtv, Stratford Festival).
Through focused scene diagnostics, individual feedback, and advanced exercises, Ron will guide students toward making bigger offers, expanding possibilities within scenes, and enriching their overall performance.
Goal of the Workshop: To facilitate each student’s personal growth as an improviser through advanced practice and focused scenework.
DATES: Wednesdays from November 19 - December 10th, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Pederson
PREREQUISITE: Minimum 3 years of improv experience recommended.
SHOWCASE: There is no showcase for this class
COST: $350 +GST (there is no early bird for this workshop)
Term Dates: Sept - Nov 2025
ACTING FOR IMPROVISERS INTENSIVE
WITH RON PEDERSON!
Do you want to bring more truth, depth, and presence to your improv? This class is designed for improvisers who want to strengthen their stagecraft by applying the tools of the actor. Taught by award-winning actor and improviser Ron Pederson (Second City, MADtv, Dora Award), the workshop bridges acting and improv to help performers create more compelling, grounded work.
Through character study, emotional and genre exploration, and text-based exercises, students will learn how to expand their range, listen deeply, and play scenes with authenticity and power.
Goal of the workshop: To give improvisers the actor’s toolkit for creating dynamic, believable characters and scenes.
DATES: Saturdays from November 22 - December 13th, 2025 from 2:30PM - 5:30PM
LOCATION: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Pederson
PREREQUISITE: Minimum 2 years of improv experience recommended.
SHOWCASE: There is no showcase for this class
COST: $350 +GST (there is no early bird for this workshop)
Term Dates: Sept - Nov 2025
