Classes & Workshops

Grindstone Theatre School's Comedy Crash Course for Kids Summer Camp!

Dates: Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Total of 4 sessions
Starts Aug 5
Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)

Master the art of physical comedy—where the falls are planned, but the laughs are always unexpected in our brand new Crash Course Comedy camp!

Physical comedy techniques and body awareness will bring your performance to a whole new level! Students will grow their confidence and performance skills through play with slapstick, voice and movement, and character development.

Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up. 

Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice. 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun. 

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/comedy-crash-course-camp 

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Grindstone Theatre School's Crash Course Comedy for Kids!

Dates: Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Total of 4 sessions
Starts Aug 5
Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)

Master the art of physical comedy—where the falls are planned, but the laughs are always unexpected in our brand new Crash Course Comedy camp!

Physical comedy techniques and body awareness will bring your performance to a whole new level! Students will grow their confidence and performance skills through play with slapstick, voice and movement, and character development.

Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up. 

Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice. 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun. 

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/comedy-crash-course-camp 

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Grindstone Theatre School's Drama Discovery 2 Summer Camp!

Dates: Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Total of 5 sessions
Starts Jul 7th
Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1B9)

Is your child curious about performing? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different types of theatre performances. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story.

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Grindstone Theatre School's Improv 101 at The Orange Hub!

Learn the fundamentals of improv in a fun and supportive environment. Students will build a strong foundation of self-acceptance, spontaneity, and playfulness as they learn to make up scenes on the spot. This class will focus on the basics of improv and how to get started as a performer. Join long-practicing improviser and teacher Cayley McConaghy for an engaging and high-energy experience.

 

Dates: Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025

Total of 6 sessions

Starts Jun 25

Cost: $328.60

Grindstone Theatre School's Acting 101 at The Orange Hub!

This class is designed to get you feeling confident and comfortable being on stage, expressing yourself, and collaborating with other actors. It has the essential tools you need to start working on text, responding creatively to impulse, and sharing the action with the audience. Your instructor will create an engaging and supportive environment for you to strut your stuff! The class culminates in a public showcase.

 

Dates: Jun 23, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

Total of 6 sessions

Starts Jun 23

$328.60

Grindstone Theatre School's Stand Up 101 at The Orange Hub!

In this class, you’ll learn the basic structure of a short joke, how it works, and how you can write your own. Next, you’ll learn how that very same structure is applied to long-form jokes and comedic storytelling. This class is a good blend of the theoretical (how to write for stand-up), and the practical (how to perform it).

 

Dates: Jun 26, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025

Total of 6 sessions

Starts Jun 26

Cost: $424

Location:Orange Hub Black Box Theatre (10045 156 St, NW Edmonton)

 

Grindstone Theatre School's Summer Semester Now On Sale!

The Grindstone Theatre School Summer Classes are now open for registration! This summer, we’re offering full- and half-day camps for kids ages 5-17 years, and fan-favourite classes for adults. Give your child an unforgettable week with new friends and adventures in improv, acting, clown, magic, and our signature Drama Discovery programs. All classes and camps conclude with a showcase to share your skills with friends and family!