Class Calendar

w/ Katy Wiggins & Caeriel Crestin (six weeks)

The second level in our Narrative series will pick a specific style of storytelling (Noir, buddy cop, soap opera, after-school special, etc.) and spend six weeks giving you the tools and techniques to knock it out of the park.

w/ Kish Julia Yu (six weeks, skipping Thanksgiving week)

Continue your improv education with Level Two!

AUDIT (observing, not participating) the Acting for the Improviser Workshop (3 hrs)

**This workshop is sold out, but we’re opening up Auditing spots for folks who want to just be in the room and see Dan in action. Take ALL the notes!**

Acting for the Improviser Workshop (3 hrs)

Some people come to improv without any acting training and as a result can be limited in how and what they are able to improvise. This class is about teaching the improviser acting skills, broadening their emotional range, creating engaging characters and visceral work on stage. Students will get a chance to work on what it means to be present for their partners and themselves.

Scene Study Workshop with Dan O’Connor (2.5 hrs)

Get notes and direction from Dan O’Connor in a good ol’ fashion scene study workshop.

w/ Rebecca East (six weeks)

Continue your improv education with Level Three!

A 90-minute taste of our in-person improv classes

How does an improv class work? Come find out and dip your toe in before signing up, check out a 90-minute FREE sample to get a feel for how easy and engaging it is.

w/ Rebecca East (six weeks)

Continue your improv education with Level Three!

w/ Chuy Zarate (six weeks)

This is an advanced scene study class, exploring advanced techniques and strategies for getting out of your own way, keeping the audience in the palm of your hand, making strong choices in games, scenes and longer formats, and recognizing the difference between genuine delight and politely muddling through. Level Four includes a strong direct feedback component.

w/ Andy Crouch & Siddharth Desai (six weeks)

In the intro class of our narrative improv series, you’ll dive headfirst into what might be the most difficult work we do at the Hideout: long-form narrative.

w/ Mickey May (six weeks)

Learn to improvise while singing and sing while improvising. Featuring live accompaniment.

w/ Aspen Webster & Kristen Drenning (six weeks)

The second level in our Narrative series will pick a specific style of storytelling (Noir, buddy cop, soap opera, after-school special, etc.) and spend six weeks giving you the tools and techniques to knock it out of the park.

Tex-Mex Specials Improv Workshop (2.5 hrs)

This workshop will focus on developing characters that are grounded in our cultural dialogue, mannerisms and communities. When we do this, our scenes are richer, deeper and express more of who we are. Our exercises will focus on how to connect our diverse backgrounds to our characters on stage.

A Cappella Singing Improv Workshop (2.5 hrs)

In this a cappella beginners workshop you will learn how to BE the music behind the lyrics; how to underscore any scene; and how to take your musical improv to the next level!

Level Five w/ Chuy Zarate (six weeks)

Continue your improv education with Level Five!

w/ Caeriel Crestin (six weeks)

Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout’s low-pressure classes. This six-week workshop is designed for anyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life.

w/ Danielle DaVerona (six weeks, excluding 12/20 and 12/27)

Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout’s low-pressure classes. This six-week workshop is designed for anyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life.

Level Six w/ Rebecca East & Chuy Zarate (six weeks, skipping 12/20 and 12/27)

Continue your improv education with Level Six!