The Hideout has improv classes for kids of all ages!
The Hideout has improv classes for kids of all ages!
Why kids’ improv classes?
Improv is fun and exciting! Kids enjoy this lively creative outlet. At the same time they will be learning some valuable skills such as:
- Positivity
- Communication
- Risk management
- Working together
- Building confidence
- Self Expression
These classes create a fun and supportive environment for kids to learn the basics of creating improv, story telling, and stagecraft. The classes are taught primarily through games, play, and improved stories.
Now with 2 locations:
Austin – 5555 N. Lamar Suite 103B
Round Rock – 2120 N. Mays
Dates for all classes:
January 25 – May 3, skipping March 15 and 22, showcase on April 26th.
Free Intro Classes
December 14 and January 18 in Round Rock
Ages 5 – 8: Story Play
Everyone loves story time. In this class we take our favorite stories and act them out! We play games and create “mess up” stories and generally have a great time bringing stories come to life!
Austin:
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:55am
Instructor: Marceline Amaris
Fee: $270
Round Rock:
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:55am
Instructor: Katie Coleman
Fee: $270
Ages 8 – 10: Fun-damentals of Improv
Learn how be positive, take risks, and focus on the people you’re working with. We’ll learn about timing, story structure, building character, and more improv games than you can shake a stick at. This class will be a fun and supportive environment for kids to start focusing on what makes improv work.
Austin:
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:55
Instructor: Katty Nunez
Fee: $270
Round Rock:
Saturdays 11:00 – 12:00
Instructor: Katie Coleman
Fee: $270
Ages 11 – 13: Improvisational Principles
Jump into some seriously hilarious improv work. Learn how to build exciting stories, create fascinating characters, and present them in the most awe inspiring way. This class is all about jumping in, having fun, playing hard, working together and finding your voice. Always fun, this class will focus on developing improv skills and creating performers.
Austin:
Saturdays 11:00 – 12:30
Instructor: Nick Dasai
Fee: $390
Round Rock:
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:55
Instructor: Mac MacDearmont
Fee: $270
Ages 13 – 17: Teen Class
In this class the topics will be determined by the students and the teachers. In the past we have covered such topics as playing improv games at the top of our ability, creating narratives, delving into deep emotions. Each member of the class will help determine and shape the class. Although you will have the opportunity to perform, it is not mandatory. There may be other performance opportunities depending on the wishes of the class.
Saturdays 11:00 – 12:30
Instructor: Mickey May
Fee: $390
Round Rock:
Saturdays 11:00 – 12:30
Instructor: Mac MacDearmont and Ria Ferich
Fee: $390
Improv for Special Needs
The Hideout Theatre is committed to growing special needs programming, with classes being offered to youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to at-risk youth in residential settings via our Building Connections program. Parents have reported that their children have gained a wide variety of benefits from taking classes, including expressive language gains, increased confidence, improved social skills, a decrease in negative behaviors, and an increase in self-expression. More information and registration can be found on our Building Connections Homepage.
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that sometimes plans change.
If you cancel with a weeks notice before classes start we will give you a full refund.
If you cancel with less than a weeks notice we will refund you your full amount minus a $20 administration fee.
If you cancel after classes have started we will refund you the remaining classes minus a $50 cancelation fee.
Please send requests via email to jessica@hideouttheatre.com