MONROE — The Monroe Theatre Guild (MTG) will be offering 7 new theatre training workshops for teenagers and adults on Wednesday evening, April 24 and Saturday morning, April 27, all at the MTG building at 910 16th Avenue in Monroe.

MTG has been a pivotal community theatre in Monroe for 54 years, presenting Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, Pulitzer Prize-awarded plays, and critically important productions that reflect the most current and vital issues in society.

The Guild is proud of being a “home-grown” theatre company that has always drawn upon its community for talent and resources. From performers and stage crews to administration, facilities, and volunteers, MTG continues to thrive thanks to the enthusiasm, loyalty, and support from the people and businesses in the area.

“Offering theatre workshops and classes is a key element for us to continue growing and attracting new talent,” says Denise Plantenberg, Facilities Manager at MTG. “It’s a vital part of who we are as a community theatre,” she added, pointing to MTG’s mission statement:

The Monroe Theatre Guild will entertain and enrich the regional community through live theatre and related performing arts. The Guild will provide education and experiences to develop talent in people of all ages”.

The 2-hour workshops being offered in April cover acting, stage combat, stage singing for various age groups, stage makeup, theatre scene painting, and playwrighting. Each teacher has extensive background and experience in their subject area.

Workshops dates and times vary throughout the year. Other theatre training has included directing, prop making, stage management, circus skills, stage lighting, sound design, and volunteer work.

For more information about the April 24/27 workshops (space is limited for some sessions), or to pre-register for any class, please contact Monroe Theatre Guild at 608-325-1111 or sign up at www.monroetheatre.com no later than April 20, 2024.