Special Events and Opportunities
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Stage Combat Workshops
at the Midland Arts Collective
1403 Washington Street, Midland MI, 48640
Two stage combat workshops will be held this fall at the Friction Theatre on October 14th & 15th. Join Tommy Wedge and Chris Krause as they teach the basics of Theatrical Single Sword. You must be 15 years or older to participate. If you are under the age of 18, you will need a signed permission form from your parent or Guardian.
Download the Parent or Guardian Permission form here
Everyone who attends will need to fill out a waiver. You can download here, fill it out, and email it to us at info@thefrictiontheatre.org, or you can fill it out when you arrive on the day of class. Be sure to arrive 10 minutes early if you choose to fill out the form the day of.
There is a class fee of $15 per class or $25 to attend both days, all proceeds go towards this year's Friction Theatre season.
Spots are limited for this class, so please sign up for the dates you are going to attend. SCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS

Stage Combat Workshop Tickets
2 Day pass
$25
Saturday
$15
Sunday
$15
- Sat, Oct 14The Friction TheatreOct 14, 1:00 PM – Oct 15, 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USAOct 14, 1:00 PM – Oct 15, 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USATo prepare for our Three Musketeers show coming up in June of 2024, we are offering a 3 hour workshop to learn the basics of Theatrical Single Sword under the teachings of SVSU Professor Tommy Wedge and CMU Professor Chris Krause.
- Sat, Oct 14The Friction TheatreOct 14, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USAOct 14, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USATo prepare for our Three Musketeers show coming up in June of 2024, we are offering a 3 hour workshop to learn the basics of Theatrical Single Sword under the teachings of SVSU Professor Tommy Wedge and CMU Professor Chris Krause.
- Sun, Oct 15The Friction TheatreOct 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USAOct 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Friction Theatre, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USATo prepare for our Three Musketeers show coming up in June of 2024, we are offering a 3 hour workshop to learn the basics of Theatrical Single Sword under the teachings of SVSU Professor Tommy Wedge and CMU Professor Chris Krause.
Broadway Dance Class with Megan Krause
$10 a Class
at The Midland Arts Collective
1403 Washington St, Midland MI, 48640
Join us weekly for a new Broadway dance number. This is aimed at adults (16 years +), who are looking to learn new skills or keep their current dance skills up to date. We will be learning a different song each week.
You can book the class online here or bring cash at the door. There are limited spots available, so purchasing ahead of time will guarantee your spot.
Don't forget to grab a punch card, take 5 classes, and get the 6th class free! Make sure to note the time for the class. The first two classes will start at 4 pm, then we will move to 2 pm for the following.'
NOTE * Classes will be cancelled the night prior if class attendance is less than 5 people the day before. You will be notified by email if this class is cancelled. So please pre register to gaurentee class!
- Sat, Sep 23MidlandSep 23, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMMidland, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USA
- Sat, Oct 07Midland Arts CollectiveOct 07, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMidland Arts Collective, 1403 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640, USA