Community Calendar

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances!

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances! (Short description): Learn the famous Nashville line dance "HonkyTonk" every Wednesday!

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances! (Short description): Learn the famous Nashville line dance "HonkyTonk" every Wednesday!

One day letterpress printing workshops are now being offered in the "Mark Twain Room" in the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City.

Learn the basics of the 550+ year old art and craft of Letterpress Printing from Steve Robison, an experienced letterpress printer.

Be able to walk away with a special hand printed piece to share with your friends and family, and then if you're really hooked, schedule a time later to come back (at no cost!) to create and print other letterpress projects of your choosing with guidance from Steve!

We ask that you bring a favorite quote to set in type (we'll supply the type!).

The workshop fee is $25 (includes materials)
or $20 for Fourth Ward School Museum members

DATES:
- Saturday, May 31st
-Saturday, July 26th

Tickets can be purchased at the Museum Gift Shop or Online here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-introduction-to-letterpress-printing-tickets-1316957638749?aff=erelexpmlt

***Due to limited tools and supplies, we strongly recommend reserving a seat in advance.

For adults 18 or older. Those younger than 18 years old may participate if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
537 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
www.fourthwardschool.org

Today local businesses located inside The Basement at 50 South Virginia, Reno’s historic downtown post office building, announced the launch of a monthly community event featuring live music, live art, and food and drink specials. The event features live music by Josiah knight.

BRÜKA THEATRE - 32nd Year - Transcendence
Brüka Theatre’s 15th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive

CARNIVALIA

Two Weeks In July: July 14 - 26, 2025 For Ages 11 - 17

Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657

An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance

RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.

This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.

Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 - 25, 2025

GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.

Preview Ticketed Performance - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Public Performance - Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6

2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.

Additional Opportunities - We will figure that out as we go.

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.

Workshop Artists

Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.

Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.

Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.

Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.

Michael Grimm - Acting. Creation. Story. Design.

Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.

David Simpson - Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.

We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.

Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form - “Carnavalia”
ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8

BRÜKA THEATRE - 32nd Year - Transcendence
Brüka Theatre’s 15th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive

CARNIVALIA

Two Weeks In July: July 14 - 26, 2025 For Ages 11 - 17

Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657

An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance

RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.

This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.

Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 - 25, 2025

GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.

Preview Ticketed Performance - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Public Performance - Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6

2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.

Additional Opportunities - We will figure that out as we go.

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.

Workshop Artists

Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.

Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.

Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.

Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.

Michael Grimm - Acting. Creation. Story. Design.

Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.

David Simpson - Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.

We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.

Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form - “Carnavalia”
ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8

BRÜKA THEATRE - 32nd Year - Transcendence
Brüka Theatre’s 15th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive

CARNIVALIA

Two Weeks In July: July 14 - 26, 2025 For Ages 11 - 17

Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657

An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance

RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.

This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.

Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 - 25, 2025

GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.

Preview Ticketed Performance - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Public Performance - Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6

2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.

Additional Opportunities - We will figure that out as we go.

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.

Workshop Artists

Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.

Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.

Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.

Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.

Michael Grimm - Acting. Creation. Story. Design.

Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.

David Simpson - Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.

We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.

Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form - “Carnavalia”
ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8

BRÜKA THEATRE - 32nd Year - Transcendence
Brüka Theatre’s 15th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive

CARNIVALIA

Two Weeks In July: July 14 - 26, 2025 For Ages 11 - 17

Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657

An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance

RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.

This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.

Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 - 25, 2025

GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.

Preview Ticketed Performance - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Public Performance - Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6

2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.

Additional Opportunities - We will figure that out as we go.

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.

Workshop Artists

Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.

Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.

Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.

Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.

Michael Grimm - Acting. Creation. Story. Design.

Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.

David Simpson - Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.

We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.

Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form - “Carnavalia”
ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8

BRÜKA THEATRE - 32nd Year - Transcendence
Brüka Theatre’s 15th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive

CARNIVALIA

Two Weeks In July: July 14 - 26, 2025 For Ages 11 - 17

Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657

An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance

RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.

This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.

Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 - 25, 2025

GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.

Preview Ticketed Performance - Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Public Performance - Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6

2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.

Additional Opportunities - We will figure that out as we go.

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.

Workshop Artists

Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.

Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.

Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.

Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.

Michael Grimm - Acting. Creation. Story. Design.

Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.

David Simpson - Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer's Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90's he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.

We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.

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