PTP's Artist Lab

TASK: Take advantage of one or both of the great improv opportunities happening this week at PTP’s Artist Lab. You can either participate in Angelina Thompson’s monthly drop-in improv class (suitable for all ages and experience levels!), or attend the ModPlayers’ delightful monthly improv show — or both! Tickets and more info can be found at prospect.vbotickets.com

Ready for a night of unforgettable music? Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America’s rising star on gypsy jazz guitar Jimmy Grant (LA) to celebrate the music of famed musical duo, Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and drawing inspiration from current-day classical and folk music as well, they alternate moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration, in an inspired conversational journey that is different every night.

DATE: Tuesday, February 17th

TIME: Doors 6:30PM, Music 7:00PM

WHERE: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto

TICKETS: $25 (+ $1.75 online fee)

Ready for a night of unforgettable music? Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America’s rising star on gypsy jazz guitar Jimmy Grant (LA) to celebrate the music of famed musical duo, Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and drawing inspiration from current-day classical and folk music as well, they alternate moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration, in an inspired conversational journey that is different every night.

DATE: Tuesday, February 17th

TIME: Doors 6:30PM, Music 7:00PM

WHERE: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto

TICKETS: $25 (+ $1.75 online fee)

THIS WED, FEB 11 — IMPROV DROP IN CLASS IS BACK!

Join us at the Artist Lab for an improv workshop where your creativity collides with a mix of games, scenes, and exercises designed to spark spontaneity, build confidence, and embrace the unexpected.

Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or just looking to sharpen your skills, this session is your chance to play, laugh loud, and make some new friends. Come play, connect, and create in this fun, low-pressure improv drop-in! Don’t wait, reserve your spot today!

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341

TONIGHT AT THE ARTIST LAB!

IMPROV DROP-IN
DATE: Thurs, Dec 11
TIME: 6:30PM
LOCATION: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto

Join us and instructor Angelina Thompson at PTP’s Artist Lab as we enter the holiday season with laughter, spontaneity, imagination, creativity, skill-building, and fun. This workshop is perfect for beginners eager to learn more about Improv and seasoned performers looking to build on their existing skills in a safe and supportive environment.

DON’T MISS THE LAST IMPROV SHOW OF 2025!! Get your tickets for this Friday’s show - the last of the year before the holidays are upon us! Join us in the Artist Lab as the Mod Players serve up their signature improv style with a generous side of gratitude and goodwill. 🦃🌽✨🎄🎉

🗓️ FRI NOV 21 @ 7:30pm

🎭 PTP’S ARTIST LAB - 1218 K ST, MODESTO

WORKSHOP ALERT!!!!!! is back at PTP’s Artist Lab this Saturday for another SECOND SATURDAY STAGE COMBAT DROP IN — whether you’ve got zero stage combat experience or are fairly proficient, are primarily a stage actor or do most of your work onscreen — a session with Ambrose will benefit your actor’s toolbox!

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: rsvp via Venmo with Ambrose. Venmo handle is @ AmbroseMac

DATE: Sat, Oct 11
TIME: 10am-12pm
WHERE: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto
SUGGESTED COST: $25-50; $10 for students w/ id

STRONGER TOGETHER: An Open Mic For All at PTP’s Artist Lab, hosted by Laura Dickinson-Turner

🔑 Doors open at 7:30pm
🎵 Open mic from 8:00-9:30pm.
💰 Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted.

Join us at PTP’s Artist Lab on Tuesday, September 30 for “Stronger Together,” an open mic for writers, musicians, speakers, actors and the like to share stories, poems, songs, monologues, etc. - and provide a chance for folks to be in communion with one another.

This month’s suggested themes are “learning” and “change.” Open mic performers seeking selection inspiration are of course always welcome to use the themes “community” and “resistance” as guideposts.

SAVE YOUR SEAT! We love it when you RSVP in advance via our online box office.

SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN MIC:
Email Laura at [email protected] to get on the list ahead of time ☺️

MODPLAYERS MONTHLY IMPROV SHOW!

Join the at the Artist Lab on Friday, September 26 for an evening of never-before-seen entertainment! The ModPlayers always delight, and this month’s show is no exception.

Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 7:30pm

Tickets available online now, or at the door. Ticket link in bio!