Tricklock Training and Outreach

The Manoa Project: Teen Playwriting and Ensemble
Apprenticeship Program

The Manoa Project is a 3 phase training program for young artists age 14 - 18. The project begins with a statewide playwriting competition in which a winning play is chosen for development and performance. A runner-up play is also chosen for development and readings. The training/rehearsal phase is an intensive exploration of many different styles and processes of creation over the course of about 6 weeks, which culminates in the performance phase of the project: a weekend of performances of the featured play, staged readings and work demonstrations. The winning play then tours the state to allow participants a chance to share their talents and ideas with people from all walks of life. 2007 marks the fifth year of the Manoa Project and the program is under the leadership of Kevin R. Elder, Tricklock's Education Director.

Company in Residence at Univesity of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Department of Theatre and Dance, in Partnership with Tricklock Company as Theatre Company in Residence, aims to enhance the recruitment, training and preparation of students for professional careers in the arts and entertainment industry through cross training opportunities with theatre professionals in classes, performances, the creation of original work and cultural exchange.

Internal Training

The individual company members in Tricklock are constantly seeking out training opportunities in the world. From Bouffon Camp to trapeze work, singing training, and traditional acting classes, company members engage in a wide variety of training to enhance the signature style that marks Tricklock's work. Internal trainings take place several times per month and are a platform for the individuals of the company to train other members in the new styles they have learned.