Blackbox Academy Membership
More value. More access. More community.
Membership is optional. You can still attend drop-ins and courses without joining.
Why We Are Launching Memberships
Over the past year, the Blackbox community has grown incredibly fast. Membership is how we support that growth in a sustainable way. It allows us to host member-only events, offer more classes, bring in guest instructors, and keep building this creative hub for all of us to grow and thrive together.
What Membership Includes
- Member-only events: movie study nights, board game nights, guest speakers, and more
- Additional future drop-in options
- Discounts on classes, retreats, and workshops for Flex and Premium members
- Drop-in credits every month so you keep practicing sustain a practice of personal and creative growth.
- Priority registration for popular courses
- Exclusive learning opportunities and surprise events for members
- Discounts with local partner businesses as the community grows
Immediate Benefits In January
- Character Lab on Saturday mornings, a new drop-in focused on character creation and exploration
- The first members-only event in February, followed by monthly member events
- Instant discounts on January courses and retreats for Flex and Premium members. If you have already paid for an upcoming course or retreat, we will issue credits or refunds to ensure you still receive the discounted rates.
- Discounts with local partners.
Does a Membership Save You Money?
Yes. It gives you more value for the money you spend. For students who attend occasionally, the cost is similar. For students who attend regularly, membership simply changes how you pay and how much value you receive.
Imagine you sign up for a drop-in every week and already spend about $100 per month.
- On a Flex Membership at $100 per month, you receive 5 Drop-in Credits, worth about $125.
- When you join a 12 week course, you get a 10 percent course discount – saving $60 to $80 off tuition.
- You also save on retreats, student showcases, and performances while benefiting from member-only events.
A Message from the Founder
There is nothing more important then the quality of our connections. Being surrounded by supportive, like-minded peers with a growth oriented outlook is a life hack like no other.
Our membership program has been designed to support these connections and create space, and opportunity for the continued growth of each of our members.
Rather than only providing education, our goal is to facilitate the personal and creative development of our community members.
This is why our new membership program is so important for the long term goals of Blackbox – instead of graduating students like a typical education facility, we provide space for members to stay connected and creatively active as long as they would like.
Choose Your Blackbox Academy Membership
All tiers include monthly drop-in benefits and community access. Choose the level of commitment that suits you best.
Click Casual, Flex, or Premium to start a monthly membership. Yearly options give you one month free (Premium gives you two months free). Standard drop-ins without membership are $25 each.
Community access.
- 2 Drop-in Credits ($50 Value)
- Member-Only Events
- General Discord Access
- Pause or Cancel Anytime
More Community.
- 5 Drop-in Credits ($125 Value)
- Member-Only Events
- 10% Off Courses
- 10% Off Retreats
- 50% off Showcases
- 50% Off Performances
- General Discord Access
- Local Partner Discounts
- Pause or Cancel Anytime
Long-term growth.
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Unlimited Drop-in Credits
- Priority Registration
- Member-Only Events
- 20% Off Courses
- 20% Off Retreats
- Free Tickets for Showcases
- Free Tickets to Performances
- Premium Discord Access
- Local Partner Discounts
Not sure which plan fits you best? Come to a free class and talk with us, or email blackboxacad@gmail.com for a quick recommendation.
Book a Free Drop-in ClassMembership vs Pay As You Go
Here are some simple examples of how the numbers work over one month so you can see how fast the value adds up. All estimates use the standard $25 drop-in price and match the benefits of each tier.
David isn’t ready to commit to a membership but this month makes it to 4 classes.
- 4 drop-ins
- Rate for Non-members: $25 per class – $100
We’re happy to have you join us, but you pay full price for classes, retreats and drop-ins.
Alex wants to participate in member events and a few drop-in’s a month, but she usually only has time for 2. This month she’s not working and attends 4 classes
- Membership: $50
- 2 credits – included
- 2 additional credits – $40
- Total with membership: $90
- Rate for non-members: $100
Access to the community and a place to to grow. A casual way to stay connected.
Samuel wants deeper access to the community and to improve as a person and performer so he commits to weekly training. He often likes to attend up to 8 classes a month, 2 per week.
- Membership: $100
- 5 credits – included
- 3 additional credits – $45
- Total with membership: $145
- Rate for non-members: $200
Enjoy member events, connect with the community, and maintain a habit of personal growth.
Tamara wants her life to be about personal and creative growth. She signs up for Premium expecting to be in class anytime she can. As Blackbox adds new classes, she will continue to attend more and more to amplify her growth.
- Membership: $200
- Unlimited credits
- Total with membership: $200
- Rate for non-members: $300-400
Dive deep into a practice of personal and creative development and thrive alongside a community of like-minded peers.
Which Plan Is Right For You?
All three tiers use the same creative gym idea. You show up, you train, you connect, and you grow.
You want to stay connected without a big commitment.
- You come to drop-ins once or twice a month
- You want a consistent community and place to connect
- You might try a longer course and want a light intro
You already come most weeks and you know you want to keep growing.
- You treat drop-ins like your weekly creative gym
- You want the benefit of 10% off 12 week courses and retreats
- You want to make a regular practice of personal and creative growth
You want performance, personal growth, and community to be a major part of your life.
- You plan to attend drop-ins as often as possible and make personal growth a primary part of your life
- You want the benefit of 20% off courses and retreats
- You want the benefit priority registration and free tickets to shows.
How The Membership Works
- Start with a free class. Get a feel for the space, instructors, and community.
- Pick your tier. Choose Casual, Flex, or Premium based on how often you want to train and what kind of access you want.
- Use your benefits each month. Book drop-ins, attend member events, and take advantage of your discounts.
- Keep growing. Use your membership to move into longer courses, retreats, and shows when you are ready.
Common Questions
Do I have to be a member to come to Blackbox?
No. Membership is completely optional. You can still attend drop-ins and courses without joining. Membership is an added path for people who want more access, more savings, and more community connection.
Can I pause or cancel my membership?
Yes. Casual and Flex can be paused or cancelled any time before your next billing date. Premium can be paused, cancelled, or downgraded any time after the first six months.
What if I am totally new to improv or acting?
That is most of our community. The membership is built to support beginners, with low pressure drop-ins and clear next steps as you grow.
Can my discounts be used on current courses or retreats?
Yes. If you sign up for Flex or Premium while already registered, we apply discounts as credits or partial refunds.
Ready To Make Personal Growth A Habit?
Thank you for helping us build one of the most welcoming creative communities in Saskatoon. If you are ready to go deeper, the membership is here to support you.