We currently offer free in-person and virtual improvisational theatre workshops and other programs for teens and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our current workshops are listed below.
Improv to a Job: In this workshop series, participants take part in improv theatre activities and sharing circles designed to help them discover and attain their perfect jobs, thrive in the work place, develop careers, and create micro-businesses. Experts in the field of employment share their knowledge and experience with the group. Playback Theater is used as a teaching method. This program serves teens and adults with autism. Our Winter series began on January 5, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Download our Winter/Spring 2025 Improv to a Job flyer here.
Please note: Due to popular demand, we will hold our Improv to a Job workshops from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, starting January 12th!
Virtual Improv Theatre Workshops: We provide online Improv Workshop for teens and young adults with autism on Fridays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. (Pacific Time). This workshop series is currently full, but interested people are welcome contact us about future availability. Download a Virtual Workshops flyer in English or combined Virtual and In-person Improv flyer in Spanish.
Future Possibilities ~
We have been contacted by quite a few parents of tweens and young teens, asking if we can serve their children with our improv theatre/social skills workshops. I have started a list of interested parents for a possible start up in July, 2025. If you are interested in registering your child for workshops serving this age group, please email me your contact information. If we have a large enough number of interested families, we will seriously consider planning teen/tween workshops.
FYI, we have decided to charge tuition for our workshops again, starting in July, 2025. We stopped during the 2020 pandemic, and see the need to start again, to enable us to continue offering our programs. More news to come.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about our workshops, contact our office at info@pacthouse.org or call 760-815-8512. Our programs are offered at no cost. If you would like to donate, please see our Donation Page.
Spanish translation information for this website: Si desea una traducción al español de la información de esta página web, envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra oficina info@pacthouse.org, y una persona de habla hispana responderá a su correo electrónico.
Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT) is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers improvisational theatre workshops that help develop social and communication skills in people with autism and other special needs. Those most served by our programs are teens and young adults with high functioning autism (HFA).
Our workshops include individuals with disabilities, as well as volunteers who act as peer mentors. We encourage a feeling of equality by not pointing out our volunteers or discussing anyone’s differences. The fun, low-stress and upbeat environment of these workshops gives those with unique needs an opportunity to express their creativity, reconnect with peers, and learn social skills through observation and interaction.
Mastering an art is a very enriching experience. It also proves to be a great ally in living with the challenges of autism and other disabilities. Studying and expressing the performing arts brings those who have been isolated into a shared world. As they feel more connected, they are better able to express their thoughts and feelings and share their own unique gifts. We all benefit from their contributions.
