TNT strives to change the world through uplifting productions, improv, PLAY THEORY workshops, and award-winning adaptations of Shakespeare. TNT strengthens society by providing young people a safe environment to develop valuable life skills and an opportunity to serve through theatrical performance and workshops.
In 2026, TNT will celebrate its 23rd anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park, by giving ten free-to-the-public performances of Taming of the Shrew in Roseville, Folsom, Fair Oaks, and Rocklin. As these are free, we rely heavily on donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
TNT's founder, LaRee Florence, developed PLAY THEORY as set of principles and skills to help both on and off the stage. These PLAY THEORY principles help give those who practice them greater resilience, the ability to collaborate, and tools to combat the overwhelming plague of anxiety and depression in society today.
TNT strives to provide a culture that emphasizes gratitude and humility, and a "look what I have prepared to share with you as a service" not a "look at me" attitude in performance. This is achieved through coaching, inspirational teachings, and training. Self-aggrandizement is not encouraged.
Through the years, TNT has expanded its offerings to include improv classes, an annual Mainstage musical, workshops, musicals for elementary and middle-school aged participants, summer camps, and a "varsity" Improv team, On The Spot, which performs monthly for the public. Additionally, TNT offers PLAY THEORY workshops in the community at businesses, schools, and in youth groups. In 2026, TNT will stage is first play with adult actors, tapping alumni and their friends.
You can learn more about PLAY THEORY on our website, or by listening to the PLAY THEORY podcast called The Happiness Playbook found on YouTube and Spotify.
Take Note Troupe (TNT) teaches positive paradigms that cultivate generosity and joy through validation of self and others on stage and off. TNT's family-friendly, principle-based productions, workshops, and classes provide positive peer interaction where participants gain confidence, discover talents and develop leadership skills while serving in the community.
Scholarships for kids in financial need. $250 funds one youth in a PLAY THEORY class, $400 funds their participation in a production.
Workshops available for the community. Donations can make these accessible to schools and non-profits at a reduced price or free of charge. Cost is $250-$750, depending on the size and scope.
Shakespeare in the Park is an expensive endeavor. Because it is free to the public, we rely on donations to fund the production, from costuming and makeup, technical needs, marketing, and facility rentals, and that doesn't even touch our general operating expenses when SO many of our resources go towards this community service.
We always need new mics and improvements to our sound system and lighting. Cost of one lavalier mic pack and wire: $500
Royalties for a show cost anywhere from $2,500-$6,000!
General Operating costs have soared as we have needed to add some employees to our mostly volunteer organization. We still do all we can to leverage volunteer hours and talents, but having a few folks at the helm is needed. We currently have 1 full time and 4 part time employees.
Take Note Troupe is by its nature inclusive. The core principles that we teach encourage validation of others and collaborative teamwork. We have never turned anyone away from our program and seek to make our environment one that is inclusive and kind.
Organization name
Take Note Troupe
other names
TNT
2003
Mission Category
Youth Development
Operating Budget
$250,001-$500,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, Volunteers, Technology
Local Counties Served
Placer, Sacramento
Address
5176 Covenant CourtPlacer County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US
El Dorado County, CA, US