MAY 24 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Rehearsals: Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Auditions: 10-11:30 a.m.

Grades 9 - 12

Come one, come all! Director Spencer Cross is seeking performers in grades 9 through 12 to participate in our popular Teen Improv Troupe, aka “The Teenyboppers.” Please be prepared to participate in improv exercises with the group. Auditions will consist of fun, simple improv games.

  • Dress comfortably to move around!
  • Expect to be at the theatre for the duration of the auditions from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
  • The Troupe will rehearse every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Saturday, May 31, 2025 and run through the performance on July 27, 2025. Rehearsals will explore popular improv games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, fast-paced environment.
  • Cast members need to be able to attend all rehearsals and the performances with the SummerStock Cabaret on July 20 and 27, 2025.
  • For more information, contact Kelly Duyn at kellyduyn@venicetheatre.net or 941-486-8679.
  • Previous member of VT’s Teen Improv Troupe will still need to audition for this semester’s troupe.

Getting Here

Raymond Center

140 Tampa Ave W.
Venice, FL 34285

Directions

Located at the north end of the rear parking lot. Please follow the signs. Parking is available in front of the Raymond Center and under the bridge.

Spencer Cross

Spencer Cross

Director

Spencer grew up in the Tampa Bay Area, and first got his start in Improv his freshman year of high school. Since then he has performed in well over a hundred shows in the Tampa Bay area, and had the opportunity to teach hundreds of students. He currently owns his own Improv business, Spencer Cross Improv, where he teaches both Drop-In classes and various leveled courses out of St. Petersburg. Improv is his passion, and he strongly advocates not just how it translates on stage, but also for how it improves every other aspect of life!