Albquerque: New Friends of Theatre-In-The-Making

Celebrating the power of theatre. Programs and performances for all ages.
Shakespeare for young people. Community supported non-profit since 1989.
PO Box 4751, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87196 ● Phone 505-242-2327




















Dear Friends,

If you are, have, or know kids aged 8 to 18, who would like to participate in the best kids' theatre program in the Greater Albuquerque area, Theatre-in-the-Making would like to meet you/them. You can find out more and watch a video of Theatre-in-the-Making's latest production at titm.org.

For the last 19 years, since it was founded by award-winning director, actor and UNM Theatre Department educator Paul Ford, Theatre-in-the-Making has been introducing the magic of live theatre to thousands of kids, both as performers and theatregoers. Among its special programs, Theatre-in-the-Making shows kids and parents that Shakespeare is not a boring requirement for 10th grade English, but as real, relevant and funny today as when he first wrote his works of genius.

My experience as the parent of a Theatre-in-the-Making kid is similar to that of many, many others. Starting at age 10, my daughter found her self-confidence, her voice and a great sharing community of friends in Theatre-in-the-Making, and laid a major part of the foundation there for her honors college career and her current Ph.D. program at Cornell. As a result, again like many parents who have seen the power of the program, I joined the Board (we still have 3 parents among the Board Members). And, as an actor, again similar to many other actors in Albuquerque, there is something very special about being in a Theatre-in-the-Making production and working with kids who have been through the Theatre-in-the-Making "conservatory."

All the best to you and your families,

Charles Fisher
President, Theatre-in-the-Making



June 9th
BooksAlive!




BooksAlive! is a playful introduction to the skills of acting and performing that culminates in a "story-theatre" production adapted and devised by the performers, ages 8 to 14.

The flexible format of the class helps to provide the right level of challenge for the student actors while allowing them to play multiple roles and encouraging their creativity in writing and improvisation. The program culminates in a short touring production (community centers and other summer school programs) and a showcase performance at the Desert Rose Playhouse.

Rehearsals will be at The Desert Rose Playhouse 6921 Montgomery NE, just west of the corner of Montgomery and Louisiana.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to noon June 9 to the weekend of July 19. The cost is $275

Need more info? Want to enroll?
Please go to Theatre-In-The-Making.

While there, check-out how much fun we're having in our photos and videos gallery.



Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream




Magic, romance and comedy wait in the forest outside Athens
and you can join them starting this October.

Theatre-in-the-Making's Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop proudly offers A Midsummer Night's Dream, one of Shakespeare's most enduring and delightful comedies,
under the direction of Brian Haney.

A quartet of young lovers find themselves lost in a forest filled with spirits and spells while a troop of bumbling actors, led by the inimitable Nick Bottom, try (and hilariously fail) to stage a play.

Adding to the confusion, the mischievous sprite Puck whisks about with a magic potion causing all the wrong people - and even some deities - to fall in love with each other.

For 19 years, the Shakespeare Youth Performance Workshop
has helped both actors and audiences to demystify the Bard, introducing them to the power, humanity and humor of Shakespeare's stories and language.

As always, the focus of the workshop is on the development of acting skills and the formation of an ensemble based on trust and collaboration. TitM's commitment to ensemble acting means that everyone gets to participate in the final production. All students interested in the theatre arts,
from beginners to seasoned veterans, will find the right level of challenge in this class.

Classes run from October through February, culminating in a main stage production at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is offered to students ages 10 to 18.

Tuition for the 4 month class is $90 per month.
Rehearsal venue TBA.

Need more info? Contact Brian Haney at 243-9984

And visit our website!