Program

Take Note Troupe is a service oriented youth theater company.  Placement is by application and audition.

TNT is a unique program providing life enhancing workshops, uplifting school assemblies, leadership training and family friendly, uplifting productions. TNT teaches the important stuff like how to have a more positive outlook, how to communicate more effectively, how to improve relationships with others and how to be a happier person. TNT participants develop valuable leadership skills as they lead PLAY THEORY workshops and participate in TNT’s productions; an original work in January and Shakespeare in the Park each June.

The troupe is for ages 14-18 and meets Thursday nights 7-8:45.  Participants receive in-depth training in leadership, acting and  improv skills, are guaranteed casting in TNT’s shows, and are eligible to audition for On the Spot, TNT’s improv team. TNT's competitors at National Shakespeare competition in Cedar City, Utah  are selected from this group. Additional fees for the competition will be required.  Limited scholarships are available.  There will also be additional Friday & Saturday rehearsals for TNT productions.  $400 annual fee + family service deposit of $100.*

There is an additional PLAY THEORY group that meets bimonthly on Thursday nights 5:30-6:45.  This group receives in depth training as well and is eligible to audition for TNT shows.  $125 per semester. There is no parental service deposit.

In order to be considered for placement in TNT applicants must-
1. Complete and submit an application [Link]
2. Read and submit a summary of the book “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens”- by Sean Covey
3. Participate in a TNT PLAY THEORY workshop or class

DRAMATIC MOMENTS CLASS is also offered for ages 12-16 and meets every other Thursday 5:30 to 6:45 focusing on TNT’s PLAY THEORY and acting skills. Registration is on a first come first served basis. (No application, book summary or workshop attendance necessary to enroll.) $125 tuition per semester.

Each Summer TNT offers weeklong day camps focusing on TNT's PLAY THEORY. Please sign up for email notifications if you want the details of upcoming camps.

TNT is committed to supporting the arts in our schools.  We would be happy to coordinate an assemby performance of one of our shows.  We also provide workshops that can be altered to fit a specific group's needs  We don't charge for workshops and assemblies and always welcome donations whenever funding is possible.  If you are interested in positive peer mentoring contact TNT to discuss how TNT can make a difference in your school or group.

*There are a number of costs involved including renting venues, printing of posters, video graphing, costumes and insurance. TNT’s staff are all volunteers and all positions are non paid. Participation in TNT should be considered a family commitment. All fees can be offset by service hours contributed by participants and their family members. A contribution of at least 15 hours of time working under the guidance of a TNT Board Member qualifies for a full deposit refund.

There are a number of ways you can help, from creating sets, distributing show posters, scheduling fund raising events, selling concessions, sewing costumes, among many other roles. We encourage you to consider coordinating a whole area, which will automatically earn you 20 hours. Contact a TNT board member for more info on service hours in TNT.