Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse

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Come as you are. Leave with a new skill.

Sunday, June 14 - Upholstery Basics

Paul Owen Production Studio, 1400 S 9th Street

Only 20 spots available!

Turns out "I could totally fix that" can actually be true. Learn to strip, rebuild, and re-cover furniture from the ground up in this hands-on workshop that will have you eyeing every piece of furniture you own with dangeroud new confidence.

No experience necessary. Curiosity highly encouraged!

Upcoming Sessions:

August 7–9 — Adult Musical Theatre Camp

October 18 — Puppet Workshop

December 13 — Sustainable Gifting

February 14, 2027— Electrics Basics

What is Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse?

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse is a hands-on workshop series built on a simple idea: the skills we use to make theatre can also help us make a life.

In partnership with the Louisville Tool Library, each session invites us to gather, learn something practical, and leave a little more capable than we arrived—whether the world ends or not.

Take our survey so that we can make our upcoming workshops better than ever.


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Content Warning: Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and blood. This is a non-exhaustive list, as it can be challenging to recognize how elements will affect individuals. Please email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org if you need more information.

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse

Come as you are. Leave with a new skill.

Sunday, June 14 - Upholstery Basics

Paul Owen Production Studio, 1400 S 9th Street

Only 20 spots available!

Turns out "I could totally fix that" can actually be true. Learn to strip, rebuild, and re-cover furniture from the ground up in this hands-on workshop that will have you eyeing every piece of furniture you own with dangeroud new confidence.

No experience necessary. Curiosity highly encouraged!

Upcoming Sessions:

August 7–9 — Adult Musical Theatre Camp

October 18 — Puppet Workshop

December 13 — Sustainable Gifting

February 14, 2027— Electrics Basics

What is Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse?

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse is a hands-on workshop series built on a simple idea: the skills we use to make theatre can also help us make a life.

In partnership with the Louisville Tool Library, each session invites us to gather, learn something practical, and leave a little more capable than we arrived—whether the world ends or not.

Take our survey so that we can make our upcoming workshops better than ever.


Dates and Tickets

Jun 14, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse
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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Closed Captioning
Available by request. Reach out to boxoffice@actorstheatre.org for more information.
Student & Educator Nights
Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.
ASL Interpretation
Available by request - email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org
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Age Recommendation
Grade Recommendation
Content Warning
Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and depictions of blood.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, or if you want to learn more about this issue, check out these RESOURCES. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm or suicide, check out these RESOURCES. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- 8255.\

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