Positive Action Community Theatre

Positive Action Community Theatre offers in-person improvisational theatre workshops, virtual improv and acting workshops, and PACT Plays, which creates a play from improvisational theatre and performs it for the community. It also offers Winter/Spring 2027 Joy of Improv workshops and programs at schools and community centers. The program serves teens and young adults, including people with and without autism and other developmental disabilities.

Programs

• In-person improvisational theatre workshops — teens and young adults; people with and without autism and other developmental disabilities · 8-week cycles in Encinitas; winter series runs Sundays 2:00-3:30 pm · $0 · Offered at no cost. Meet in Encinitas at Dance North County.
• Virtual improv/acting workshops — teens and adults with and without autism · Weekly on Fridays 4:00-4:50 pm Pacific Time · $15 per class · Online workshops for teens and adults.
• PACT Plays presents – Fall Play 2026 — teens and young adults · 16-session in-person series; workshops/rehearsals on Sundays 3:30-5:00 pm; dress rehearsal Saturday 2:30-4:30 pm; performance Sunday 5:00 pm · Creates a play from improvisational theatre and performs it for the community.
• Winter/Spring 2027 Joy of Improv workshops — teens and young adults · 16-week in-person series · Focus on having fun and connecting with peers.
• Programs at schools and community centers — Theatre workshops and troupe performances brought to local schools and community centers.
• PACTHOUSE PLAYERS theatre troupe — Creates and performs theatre events, currently online.

At a glance

• Ages: 13–18 years old
• Price range: $0–$15
• Current session: Fall 2026 PACT Plays presents – Our Fall Play! (Sep 13–Dec 20, 2026)
• General schedule: In-person workshops meet in 8-week cycles in Encinitas. Virtual improv/acting workshops meet weekly. Fall 2026 is a 16-session in-person series. Winter/Spring 2027 is a 16-week in-person series.

About the provider

PACT opened its doors in May 2008 in Encinitas, CA. Its mission is to empower individuals and create community through the performing arts. Jovyn Anderson directs the Fall 2026 play, Jacob Redmon and Kalea Cunningham serve as associate directors, and Jovyn Anderson, Jacob Redmon, and Kalea Cunningham co-lead the Winter/Spring 2027 Joy of Improv workshops. The organization has collaborated with North Coast Repertory Theatre and has brought theatre workshops and troupe performances to local schools and community centers.

Sliding scale tuition is available if needed. All teachers have autism. Closed captioning, sign language interpretation, and additional supports are available by contacting PACT.

Last updated September 22, 2026.