Trinity Theatre Company

Our brand new #miming skills class for kids and teens starts in 1 week! Taught by Ms. Kandace (who studied the subject in her own acting journey), students will gain an introduction to this unique art form and learn how they can apply it to their growth as performers. They will also learn the art of mime makeup. Starts: Wednesday February 24 - meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6 pm on Zoom. ... (Mime make-up kits will be included as part of this class) S ign up today at http://trinityttc.org/online-classes (Select Winter 2021 in the dropdown ) #TheatreCamp #VirtualTheatre #YouthTheatre

#Actors, #artists, and theatre and film aficionados - We invite you to join us on Wednesday night for another round of "Living Room Readers!" What is Living Room Readers, you may be wondering? Living Room Readers is a biweekly gathering of of actors & arts-lovers seeking community and an opportunity to practice their art and learn about new works! Every other week, we read through a new play on Zoom. Plays are selected by participants and TTC with a goal on one thing: bringi...ng the arts to our community. Participation is free and all are welcome! If you're interested in joining in Living Room Readers for our next gathering - this Wednesday February 17, email [email protected]

Storytime is back TODAY at 11:00 am PST on Zoom! Today, we're bringing an original "Cinderella" story to kids and families, through our partnerships with Kitabu Club Adventures & San Diego Central Library! To learn more about our Storytime programming, check out the "Behind the Scenes" video below, featuring KenNath, creator of Kitabu Club Adventures, and Sara, our Storytime Supervisor! https://www.facebook.com/128659397266754/videos/413437536335352/... (And there's still time to reserve your tickets for today! Visit TrinityTTC.org/Storytime)

Congrats to our young actors on a fabulous final performance of "J. & the Beanstalk" last Friday! It's feedback like this that warms our hearts and drives us forward, even in challenging times: "This was my daughter's first theater experience ever, and she not only had a ton of fun, but learned so much... She speaks very highly of you, and as I parent, I cannot thank you enough for making her first theater experience such a positive one. I think you may have given her the "th...eater bug!"" If your child is interested in getting involved in #theatre, then check out our next round of youth Zoom theatre, which starts on Monday, February 22! More details and signup info at TrinityTTC.org/Online-Classes #ZoomTheatre #YouthTheatre

We are so proud and excited to announce our first virtual production of 2021: "Gossip" A Staged Reading by Coast Blossom Theatre Company, Trinity Theatre's Teen Leadership Program... Show date: January 22nd at 6:00 pm Ticket Price: $7 Summary: A group of high school students befriends a charming yet sinister new student named Gossip. She immediately finds a way to insert herself into almost every conversation, where she slyly manipulates and twists the truth to get what she wants. But as her new friends begin to figure it all out, they turn on her as ruthlessly as she went after them, leading to a surprisingly twisted ending. Purchase tickets today at TrinityTTC.org/Zoom #ZoomTheatre #TeenLeaders #VirtualTheatre

This time next Sunday - join us for our final Storytime Sunday performance of Little Red Riding Hood! Brought to you in partnership with Kitabu Club Adventures and the San Diego Public Library. Reserve your free tickets at TrinityTTC.org/Storytime (And keep your eyes peeled for an exciting kids book club program... coming soon! )... #Storytime #ReadtoYourKids #ReadMoreBooks

Coming Soon... We are so excited to share a new project we're working on for our TTC Insider's Club - Our On-Demand Content Library! With re-opening becoming more and more of a possibility, we are here to help you navigate this transition with preparedness and positivity!... Introducing: Preparing for Post-COVID #Theatre - A 12 Week Educational Series coming to TTC Insiders Club Starting March 1st! In this educational series, our TTC staff will be sharing one video per week to help kids, teens, and their parents prepare for post-COVID theatre. From self-tape setup tips, to how to improve confidence before auditions, to a guide to post-COVID hygiene and backstage etiquette - these videos will prep young actors and their families for success and safety in a post-COVID theatre world. If you're not already a member of the TTC Insider's Club... you're going to want to join for this new series! Preparing for Post-COVID #Theatre will be released started on March 1 - Get on the list today! TrinityTTC.org/Insider

We are still seeking a few more #actors to join our Storytime Troupe! If you are interested (or know of someone else who might be), send your information to [Email hidden]. Submission details are below >>

Just 2 more days until our #YouthActors take to the virtual stage for their performance of "J. & the Beanstalk!" Reserve tickets to watch these kiddos in action here: TrinityTTC.org/Zoom (Or, sign up for our next #YouthZoomTheatre show camp, "Sideways Stories at Wayside School" here! TrinityTTC.org/Online-Classes)

After such a great response to our first 2 Storytime readings of Cinderella, we're excited to share that we'll bringing this special performance back for 2 more shows! You have 2 chances to watch: -Sunday January 10th at 11:00 am PST -Sunday January 24th at 11:00 am PST... Designed for children ages 12 and under, and families with young children, this initiative allows us to maintain #Social-Distancing while still bringing the arts to our community. All Storytime sessions are free and open to the public. Reserve your free tickets here: https://trinityttc.org/storytime #ZoomTheatre #ReadMoreBooks #ReadtoYourKids

Our brand new "Commedia Dell'Arte" class, taught by the fabulous Ms. Kandace, is starting tomorrow! We still have a few spots available - sign up at TrinityTTC.org/online-classes!

Today we want to shine the spotlight on our amazing Teen Leadership program participants and their theatre company - Coast Blossom Theatre Company! We kicked off this Teen Leadership program in the spring of 2020, inviting teens with an interest in the Arts to apply, interview, and ultimately be "hired" to create and run their own #theatre company. Each teen has a mentor from the TTC staff to help them learn about everything that goes into running a theatre company. Over the ...past several months, Coast Blossom and its creative team have run virtual trivia nights, led summer camps, and are now in the process of rehearsing their very first show - "She Kills Monsters" - which will be performed virtually on December 4th and 5th. Read more about this exciting company, meet the teens involved, and learn more about they're working on here: https://trinityttc.org/coast-blossom/

Premiering TONIGHT! Kick off Halloween with us

And the Week 1 winner of our Dracu-paw #pet costume contest is... Miso the cat! Congrats to Kaitlyn and Miso on winning 2 free tickets to see our upcoming performance of Dracula - which premieres this Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 pm on Zoom! We'll be selecting our Week 2 winner on Friday, October 30 - so you still have a week left to submit YOUR pet for "casting" ... We hope to see you tomorrow at our premiere of "Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker!" You can still reserve tickets at trinityttc.org/zoom

This weekend at TTC... - https://mailchi.mp/43cd0ca992b7/thisweek-2505350

We're announcing our "Dracu-paw" #petcostumecontest winner TOMORROW! The winner will get 2 tickets to see our virtual performance of "Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker" this weekend or next weekend! Submit your pet to be considered for "cats-ting" (we crack ourselves up ) today! [Submissions open until 10/30 - we'll be pulling another winner next Friday, 10/30, before our Halloween performance weekend!]

Meet the scary-talented cast and team behind our upcoming virtual production of DRACULA! Jonathan Fong (Jonathan Harker) is a second-year Theatre and Communication student at UC San Diego, hailing from the Macau SAR. This is his first production with Trinity Theatre Company and his second Zoom production. Select credits: Man In Love (Ensemble; UCSD Theatre & Dance), Title of Show (Jeff; Fair Play UCSD), Seussical (Cat in the Hat; SON Arts), Into the Woods (Mysterious Man; SO...N Arts). Insta: @jon_fci Samuel Calto (Dracula) is thankful to be part of Trinity's virtual reading of Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker. He is from New York and has acted and directed musically throughout high school. Samuel is currently studying in his second year at UCSD and is composing a musical in his spare time. Acting credits include Phantom of the Opera (Andre), A Marriage Proposal (Stepan Chubukov), and The Addams Family (Mal). Erica Kahn (Director) is so excited to be working with Trinity and directing Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker! She is a 4th year theatre and dance double major at UCSD, focusing on directing and choreography. Most recently, her work has involved directing and choreographing plays and musicals, working with youth, overseeing and creating programs as the creative director for Scripps Onstage, a theatre company she co-founded, and creating virtual projects and shows such as this one. Erica is grateful for the opportunity to continue to create theatre and stay connected to fellow artists during this time of isolation. Meghan Ripchik (Assistant Director) is a 3rd year undergraduate at UCSD, majoring in theatre with an emphasis in directing. She’s been doing theatre her whole life, with her most recent credits being ‘Pippin’ (Muir Musical, Ensemble) and ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ (Company 157, Director). Tickets are going quickly for our virtual performances of Dracula... Reserve yours today at trinityttc.org/zoom!

Here's what's happening this week at TTC - https://mailchi.mp/08729a5feadd/thisweek-2504758

LAST CHANCE to sign up for "Building a Character!" One of our most popular #actingtechnique classes for kids and teens is starting up again TOMORROW - Wednesday 10/21. This online course is meant to serve as an introductory course to Stanislavski Technique. Working from the outside in, students will learn how to use props, costumes, and script cues to create strong and believable characters in performance. ... Meeting Dates: 10/21-11/18 (Wednesdays 4p-6p) For further details or to sign up, visit trinityttc.org/online-classes (Select "Fall Courses - 2020")

Join us for a live performance event of one of the classic #horror stories: "Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker" adapted by Jim Helsinger. Performances on 10/24 and 10/31 - it's sure to be a frightfully good time More info + tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2124274141050162/

Our final live Storytime Sunday performance of The Lion and The Mouse is happening today at 11:00 am PST! (Learn more about our Storytime Sunday program and today’s event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/978386039345025/) Register for today’s event at TrinityTTC.org/zoom... We hope to see you there!

**NOW CASTING** In honor of our upcoming Zoom performance of Dracula, we are now casting for Dracu-paw: The Journal of Jonathan Barker - our virtual #Halloween pet costume contest! Which means... we want to see your #pets! In honor of our upcoming show, please submit photos of their pets in their spookiest costumes! All pets welcome - creativity is encouraged! ... To Submit: 1. On Instagram: post of photo of your pet and tag us at @trinitytheatrettc 2. On Facebook: Add your pet’s photo as a comment to THIS post 3. Via email: Email a pic to us directly at [email protected] Details: -Each Saturday, we’ll announce a randomly selected winner, who will win 2 free tickets to our performance of Dracula (either 10/24 or 10/31 Halloween show). 2 chances to win, and a fun way to show off your pet in their Halloween best! -We’ll also be re-sharing photos of your pet and featuring them on our social media channels from 10/16-10/31! -ANYONE who enters will get a special spooky surprise from Trinity Theatre Company! -We’ll be compiling a video of ALL submissions (and will screen it before our showing of Dracula on 10/31), including our casting selections for Dracu-paw: The Journal of Jonathan Barker. -Show up 30 minutes before curtain on 10/31 to view the video and show off YOUR Halloween costume (and your pet’s, too!) We can’t wait to see your pets!

The bat's out of the bag... Join Trinity Theatre Company for our next Zoom performance: "Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker" adapted by Jim Helsinger. Sent to Castle Dracula to deliver deeds to the infamous Count, Jonathan Harker (played by Jonathan Fong) has no idea what he's getting himself into in this tour-de-force thrill ride. Once he arrives, Jonathan finds himself being held captive by the eerie and cryptic Count (played by Samuel Calto), discovering horri...fic sights behind some of the castle's closed doors. Only after he escapes is his worst fear confirmed: Count Dracula is an undead creature of the night. With the help of Van Helsing and other friends, Jonathan sets off on a mission to find and destroy the Count before he becomes more powerful than ever, risking his life to save the lives of those he loves. Directed by Erica Kahn with Assistant Direction by Meghan Ripchik, this is a spooky, one-of-a-kind performance event you’re not going to want to miss! There will be 2 more performances of Dracula on Saturday, October 24 & a special Halloween performance on Saturday October 31. All performances will take place at 7:00 pm PST on Zoom. This show is appropriate for ages 13+, with some adult thematic elements Reserve your tickets today at trinityttc.org/zoom $10 for single viewers; $20 per household

Final chance to catch "The Mountaintop" - this Saturday! - https://mailchi.mp/fdbab1ba4125/weekend-events

DID YOU KNOW? Every Saturday, Mr. Sean hosts an ongoing "Audition Technique" class for teen actors? In these virtual audition technique classes, each week is different, but some of the topics we cover are:... How to choose #audition material How to submit a self-tape that stands out Analyzing actual audition submission clips to learn together Interested in joining in? Email [email protected]. #TeenActors #AuditionTechnique #AuditionTips #VirtualAuditionClass