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Studio 219

Resonance Collaborative Open Mic


Resonance is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company, that builds community through creative expression. It’s a space for all creatively-inclined people — artists, musicians, writers, and more — to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together.

It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night — but it has elements of all of these. And everyone who comes is welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too.

Summer Youth Tech Camp


Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of Seussical on July 11, 12, 13, and July 18, 19, 20.

Instructor: 
Nate Cargill, Technical Director at Oceanside High & Associate Technical Director at OTC
Ages 12-19
June 30 – July 11, 2025 (no camp on July 4th)
Monday through Friday, 9 am to Noon
Limited to 15 Campers
Cost: $200, plus a $30 materials fee

A Night of Musical Improv Comedy


A Night of Musical Improv Comedy
brings two San Diego musical improv teams to OTC’s 219 for a night of unscripted songs and laughter.

Opening the show, The Musical Improv Project delivers their fun brand of musical improv games, turning audience suggestions into catchy tunes that will stick in your head for days and keep you laughing all night.

Headlining is the return of crowd favorite Basic Pitches. With a single audience suggestion, they create a fully improvised musical experience that will delight your ears—or at least make you laugh. This all-female team embraces the funny, the weird, and the fantastical, taking you on a journey of story, song, and sass. Every show is one-of-a-kind—don’t miss it!

Improv Level 1: Improv Fundamentals


Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people! Taught by Stacey Willard.

Class Information:
Saturdays, April 7 – May 19, 2025 (7 classes)
7 pm – 9 pm
$200

For ages 18+

Spring Tap Workshop

 


Have you always wanted to tap dance? In our Tap Workshop, taught by Lindy Lyon, we will work on the fundamentals of tap dance in the feet and in the body. Each week, students will build on the skills learned the previous week as we broaden our step vocabulary. Students will also learn about major figures and influences in tap dance history. Students will hone their tap skills with an emphasis on musicality, technique, and playfulness as they learn a dance. The Adult Tap Workshop is a great opportunity for beginners and returning tap dancers alike.

April 8th – May 20th
Tuesdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am
7 week workshop in Studio 219, $135 a person
8 student minimum required

Improv Workshop: Instant Characters – A Deeper Dive into the Fun!

Discover the joy of instantly inhabiting a fully realized character! This 4-week intensive is designed for improvisers ready to amp up their character game. Through fun and engaging exercises, you’ll learn advanced techniques to snap into characters quickly and convincingly and have a blast along the way!

Prerequisite: Minimum equivalent of completion of a Level 2 improv class and comfort navigating 2-person scenes.

Class Information:
Instructor: Chris Shurland
Mondays 3/3 to 3/24, 2025
7-9pm
Age 18+

Summer Youth Design Camp


Let your imagination go as you design costumes and props for Seussical,  the Summer Camp musical.  And that’s not all!  You’ll learn about set design so you can create an actor’s “world” on stage – anything from a castle dungeon to a classroom in the year 2099. Lighting design will let you light up the stage or pick out a single face in the crowd. I can’t wait to teach you the amazing world of theater design! Design Camp will fill each day with fun, ideas, designing, and discovery.

Camp Information:
Instructor: Carol Naegele
Ages 12-18
June 16 – 27
Monday through Friday, 9 am to Noon
Limited to 8 Campers
Cost: $300