Turnip Ensemble Theater

Turnip Ensemble Theater devised and physical theater in SATX An ensemble dedicated to devised and physical theater in San Antonio, TX. We are rooted in our community.

We are storytellers who combine ancient and contemporary techniques and narratives. Everything we do has an element of whimsy and an eye to magic. We create spaces that nurture, challenge, and delight our audiences. Our twin goals include:

- Creating excellent and immediate ensemble-based theater productions.
- Contributing to a culture of physical and devised theater in San Antonio and South Tex

as by providing access to a diverse methodology and educational opportunities for performers, theater makers, and non-actors.

Just over a week until the June Training Intensive! Are you coming??Don’t forget that we have partial and full scholarsh...
06/04/2026

Just over a week until the June Training Intensive! Are you coming??

Don’t forget that we have partial and full scholarships and caregiving subsidies available. Cost should never be a barrier to attending a theater training 💪

We’ll see you there!

05/27/2026

Come share YOUR story at our Clowning workshop on June 14 and learn:

⏰ Timing
😏 Spontaneity
🎉 Play
🎭 Audience engagement
🙀 How to use failure (and success)

Spots are going quickly—register today!

Here for your questions, got some answers!On the fence about signing up? Read through and see if we can help you make th...
05/14/2026

Here for your questions, got some answers!

On the fence about signing up? Read through and see if we can help you make that decision (hint: you definitely want to sign up 🤓)

Meet Julia Fae, one of our instructors for this year’s June training intensive!(PLUS! If you think you know what clown 🤡...
05/07/2026

Meet Julia Fae, one of our instructors for this year’s June training intensive!

(PLUS! If you think you know what clown 🤡 is aka red noses and circuses, read through the slides to see how it might differ from what you think!!)

Julia Fae is a clown and physical theater artist working in clown, bouffon, and ensemble-based performance. Her training includes Dell’Arte International, The Clown School, The Idiot Workshop, The Celebration Barn, The Pandemonium Studio, and Upright Citizens Brigade, with a focus on physical expression, character work, and devised performance. She has led clowning workshops across the U.S., guiding students toward a more responsive, embodied performance style. Her teaching emphasizes play, risk, and developing an authentic connection with the audience.

Registration is open and spots are limited: https://turniptheater.ticketspice.com/viewpoints-clowning-training-intensive

Meet Ruthie, one of our instructors for this year’s June training intensive!Ruthie Buescher (artistic director of Turnip...
05/04/2026

Meet Ruthie, one of our instructors for this year’s June training intensive!

Ruthie Buescher (artistic director of Turnip Ensemble Theater) holds an M.A. in Educational Theatre from NYU Steinhardt, with a focus on devised and physical theater. In New York, she trained in the Viewpoints Method with SITI Company, which was founded by Anne Bogart. Ruthie specializes in creating spaces that are welcoming for those without physical theater training, and simultaneously challenging and incorporating the work of more experienced artists.

Flip through the slides to read more about this foundational method of theater training!

Registration: https://turniptheater.ticketspice.com/viewpoints-clowning-training-intensive

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