Directors' Workshop Night - March 28 at 7:00 pm

Join the directors of SouthFork Confessions, Shrek The Musical, and The Grapes of Wrath to learn more about their upcoming productions and specific audition information. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight. Free.

Southfork Auditions - April 1 and 2
Shrek Auditions - April 19-23
The Grapes of Wrath Auditions- September 30, October 1

Scenic Art for the Theater Workshop coming this August

The workshop will consist of four, 2-hour sessions at Imagination Theater and is for adults and children over the age of 10.  

Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Activities will include selection of media, colors, and materials, the use of brushes, rollers, and air-brushes in scene painting, setting up large painting projects for set walls and backdrops, the use of computers and projectors in preparing scenic art, and planning set painting projects. The sessions will be hands-on--everyone will paint. The workshop is free due to the generosity of the El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Community Foundation.  Participants are required to attend all sessions of the workshop to maximize their learning opportunities. Space is limited. 

The classes will be taught by Peter Wolfe, an Architect and experienced local scene designer and director. Karen Wolfe will be assisting with the class. Karen is an accomplished painter and paper-mache artist.

Sign up for the workshop by emailing the box office at boxoffice@imaginationtheater.net

Adult Acting Workshop Scheduled this summer

Join us this summer for an Adult Acting Workshop. This four session workshop is for adults ages 18+. Includes acting fundamentals, audition tips and tricks, acting styles, critical thinking for actors. The main instructor will be Lanny Langston, award-winning director and Imagination Theater owner. 

• Refine your acting skills:
• Create a character
• Maintain character
• Emotions on stage

Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor follow the workshop on September 12. Whether or not you plan to audition, this is a wonderful opportunity to refresh and develop your acting skills. Limited to 20 participants. Must attend all sessions. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move.

Friday, July 31 from 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 from 7-9 p.m.

Thanks to the El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Community Foundation for the arts grant to make this workshop happen.

To sign up for the workshop, contact the theater.

Free Audition Workshop February 21

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce a free audition workshop on Saturday, February 21 at the theater.  The morning session (9:00 to 12:00 p.m.) is for youth, ages 8-17 and the afternoon session (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.) is for adults.   The workshop  includes: audition skills, stage etiquette, preparing a monologue, cold script reading tips, improvisation, preparing songs and dance, and an opportunity to ask the directors questions.  The workshop will help those auditioning for Imagination Theater’s upcoming productions, See How They Run and Mary Poppins.   Those auditions will be held in April and information is available on the theater website at www.imaginationtheater.net.  

Free Audition Workshop Coming Soon

Audition Workshop - April 5th at 9:00 a.m.

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop, “How to Audition” on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The workshop will include topics including: audition skills, stage etiquette, preparing a monologue, cold script reading tips, improvisation, preparing songs, and more. The workshop is for adults and children ages 9+. The auditions will help those prepare Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (non-musical in Sept. for all ages) and Oliver (musical in Nov/Dec for all ages). This workshop is free and will be held at Imagination Theater, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Imagination Theater brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

Art Camp with Peter Wolfe

Join Elly Award Winning set designer and local architect, Peter Wolfe, for a summer art camp for those in 6th-10th grade. Get your creative juices flowing and learn how to paint for the stage (set production) as well as working on props and backdrops. The camp is $200 which INCLUDES a $50 materials fee. The dates are June 25, 27, July 2,9,11, 30 and August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For additional information and to sign up, contact Peter directly at pwolfe615@gmail.com.

Audition Workshop in April

Brush up and get ready for the Les Miserables audition (or any audition) in April.


These topics will be covered:

• audition skills
• stage etiquette
• preparing a monologue
• cold script reading tips
• improvisation
• preparing songs

This workshop is for kids ages 10+ older and adults. We look foward to seeing you at the workshop!

"How to Audition" Workshop Scheduled

Join us for this timely workshop on April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Imagination Theater.  These topics will be covered:

• audition skills for dramas and musicals
• stage etiquette
• preparing a monologue
• cold script reading tips
• improvisation
• preparing songs

This workshop is for kids ages 10+ and adults and is free.  We look foward to seeing you at the workshop! 

Intermediate Acting Workshop Announced

Join us for an Intermediate Acting Workshop at the theater for ages 14-20. Students must have taken beginning acting classes or beginning acting workshop or have prior acting experience. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a final performance on Friday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. Students must attend all days and perform in show on Friday evening. Scenes from selected plays will be covered--from dramas, comedies, classics, and Shakespeare! The workshop is $50 and we are offering a 20% sibling discount. Space is limited so register early.  Call the box office at 530-642-0404 or email ITPlacerville@yahoo.com to sign up.  (Payment must be made at time of registration) 

Audition Workshop - March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

As we have auditions coming up for The Secret Garden and The Little Princess this spring, we decided to have a audition workshop to help people prepare and get ready for the stage!  This free workshop is for those age 10+ and is for adults too!

These topics will be covered:

• audition skills for dramas & musicals
• stage etiquette

• preparing a monologue

• cold script reading tips

• improvisation

• preparing songs

• dressing for audition success

Please RSVP if you plan to attend at 530-642-0404 or itplacerville@yahoo.com

More information on Beginning Acting Workshop

A beginning acting workshop has been scheduled for this summer, July 25- 29. This four day workshop is for teens through adults and include basic stage directions and terminology, characterization techniques, tricks for memorizing lines, practice with accents and movement, the rehearsal process, and theater etiquette. The focus will be memorizing a monologe and presenting it at the closing "show."

Workshop attendees are expected to attend ALL of the classes as well as the final performance on Thursday night. Cost is $25. Class size is limited to 15 and payment must be made in advance to secure your place.

Dates are:

Monday, July 25 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26 from 9:00 to Noon

Wednesday, July 27 from 9:00 to Noon

Thursday, July 28 from 9:00 to Noon

Thursday night, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. (PERFORMANCE)

Beginning Acting Workshop Scheduled

A beginning acting workshop has been scheduled for this summer, July 25- 29. This four day workshop is for teens through adults and include basic stage directions and terminology, characterization techniques, tricks for memorizing lines, practice with accents and movement, the rehearsal process, and theater etiquette.

The focus will be memorizing a monologe and presenting it at the closing "show."

Additional information will be provided as the workshop draws closer.

"Audio for Actors" Workshop Offered February 19

The voice is a key tool for actors to convey character, emotion and presence onstage. In this era of TV and internet, microphones and multi-media audio have become the standard in even the smallest settings. Join Imagination Theater's new Technical Director and Sound Designer, Kevin Pratt as he shows how actors can use microphones and other audio devices to their advantage while maintaining a natural, realistic delivery in any medium.

Kevin Pratt has been a Theatrical, TV and Radio engineer and designer for decades. He has extensive experience in recording and live sound. The workshop will be held at the theater on February 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $40. Please contact the theater at 530-642-0404 to sign up.

Learning Opportunities on See a Play

These are current learning opportunities posted at seeaplay.com. They also have listings of shows in the greater Sacramento area, audition notices, and employment opportunities. They are worth checking out.

Just click on the class you're interested in:
Acting classes for adults, kids, and teens, Actor's Workshop of Sacramento
Acting schools nationwide
Coaching for Actor-Singers, Artistic Differences Theatre Company
College and university theatre programs in the area
Dance Education Program, Woodland Opera House
Ensemble for Kids and Teens, Sacramento Theatre Company (STC-2)
Improv, Mosaic Acting Theatre Ensemble
Improv Group, MidTown Players
Musical Theatre Class, Rocklin Youth Theatre Company
Ongoing Classes and Workshops, Stage 9 Theatre-Garbeau’s
Scene Study Class and Private Lessons, Actor's Workshop of Sacramento
Snoopy Jr. Training Workshop
Women in Theatre, Falcon's Eye Theatre
Workshops and Private Lessons, Allen Schmeltz Productions
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Upcoming Theater Workshops

More details will follow shortly, but Imagination Theater! will be offering two workshops, one for adults and one for kids 13 and up. Participants will receive hands on experience helping build the set for our spring production, The Foreigner.

Set Design Workshop (adults) January and February 2010

• January 5, 7-9 p.m.
• January 7, 7-9 p.m.
• January 20, 7-9 p.m.
• February 3, 7-9 p.m.
• February 18, 7-9 p.m.

Kids' Tool Workshop (Middle Schoolers/Age 11+)

• Monday, February 8, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 13, 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Intermediate Acting Workshop Presentation

During the next two weeks, students will be participating in the Intermediate Acting Workshop. A performance is planned for Thursday evening, August 6 at 7:00 p.m.. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this free event. Scenes from Annie and Peter Pan will be presented.

Workshop Postponed

Due to the scheduling of the filming of Dracula and full schedule of the theater, we have postponed the Intermediate Acting Workshop to later this summer.

The new dates (tentative schedule) are:

Tuesday, July 28 to Friday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon (Dress Rehearsal)
Monday and Tuesday, August 3 and 4, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Wednesday, August 5 - Performance at 7:00 p.m.

If you have an interest and would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact the theater at 530-642-0404.

Intermediate Acting Workshop Full

The intermediate acting workshop in April is now full and there is currently a waiting list. If you wish to add your name to the list, please contact the box office at 530-642-0404.

Intermediate Acting Workshop – coming in April

An intermediate acting workshop will be held in April. A total of six classes and one performance date is planned. The dates are as follows:

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon – Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22 - 7:00 p.m. Performance for family and friends

The class builds upon the beginning acting workshop (monologues) held last year. The intermediate class includes rehearsing a scene with other classmates. Those who wish to sign up must commit to attending all of the classes. The workshop is for ages 10 and up. The class is limited to 15 participants. IT! has received a grant for this class. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Email ITPlacerville@yahoo.com to reserve your spot!