Classes

*Our classes are great for building confidence, practicing public speaking skills, working as a team, making new friends and having fun in a friendly, casual and noncompetitive environment! *

*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all winter & spring classes and workshops will be held online*

SPRING 2021 SCHEDULE-

SPRING – ONLINE ACTING AND IMPROV CLASS – Ages 7-10

April 28- May 19  (4 weeks)

Kids will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of acting and improv games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is perfect for both new and experienced actors and is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun!

Wednesdays – 5:30-6:15pm

$45.00 per child for each session

*This is an online class through Zoom*

Space is limited; advance registration is required for each session.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

SPRING – ONLINE TEEN ACTING AND IMPROV CLASS – Ages 11-16

April 28- May 19  (4 weeks)

Teens will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of acting and improv games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is perfect for both new and experienced actors and is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun!

Wednesdays – 6:30-7:15pm

$45.00 per child for each session

*This is an online class through Zoom*

Space is limited; advance registration is required for each session.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

SUMMER 2021 SCHEDULE-

SUMMER – ONLINE ACTING AND IMPROV CLASS – Ages 7-10

Session 1 – June 2-June 23 (4 weeks)

Session 2 – July -July 28 (4 weeks)

(Students are welcome to register for session 1, session 2 or both sessions)

Kids will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of acting and improv games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is perfect for both new and experienced actors and is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun!

Wednesdays – 5:30-6:15pm

$45.00 per child for each session

*This is an online class through Zoom*

Space is limited; advance registration is required for each session.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

SUMMER – ONLINE TEEN ACTING AND IMPROV CLASS – Ages 11-16

Session 1 – June 2-June 23 (4 weeks)

Session 2 – July 7-July 28 (4 weeks)

(Students are welcome to register for session 1, session 2 or both sessions)

Teens will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of acting and improv games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is perfect for both new and experienced actors and is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun!

Wednesdays – 6:30-7:15pm

$45.00 per child for each session

*This is an online class through Zoom*

Space is limited; advance registration is required for each session.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

*Special discount rate of $40.00 per session for the online acting & improv classes if you register and pay a minimum of two weeks (or sooner) before the start date of each session of the online acting & improv classes*

SUMMER 2021 – ONLINE SESSION OF “THE CHANNEL MAGNIFICENT SHOW” – ages 9-18 (online session)

May 22- June 19 (5 weeks)

Be a part of our thrilling new concept and join the Acting Out Kids to create and star in a fun new online show.  Known as America’s Worst Cable Station, bring to life Channel Magnificent’s insane shows. This will be fast-paced, fun and crazy!  New show every session!

Saturdays – 2:00-3:30pm

$75.00 per child

*This is an online class through Zoom*

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

*Everyone’s safety is our top concern, so due to the COVID-19 crisis, in-person classes will be postponed until it is safe for us to return*

JUNIOR THEATRE – Ages 3 ½-6

Kids will have fun learning basic acting and improv skills by playing a variety of acting and improv games designed for our youngest performers.  This class will focus on creativity, imagination and pretend play. Perfect for kids that love to act and have a flair for drama! 

5 weeks per session

Located at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com. 

*For the Junior Theatre class, in order not to disrupt or inhibit the students, parents will not be allowed in the classroom during the class.  Since this is only a 30 minute class and due to the young age of the students, parents will be required to wait in the building during class.  Chairs will be set up in the hallway outside the classroom and parents are welcome to watch through the window.*

FUN WITH ACTING AND IMPROV – Ages 7-10

Kids will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of acting and improv games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun!

5 weeks per session

Located at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

ACTING AND IMPROV FOR TEENS – Ages 11-18

Kids will develop performing skills through improv, monologues and scene work.  Perfect for both new and experienced actors!

5 weeks per session

Located at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

THEATRE WRITING 101 – Ages 11-18 

Delve into the wonderful world of writing for theatre! In this class, different elements of writing will be explored through a variety of exercises and activities. Students will write their own monologues, create unique characters and plots, and work together to develop dialogues. This class is perfect for writers, actors, and anyone who wants to explore their creative side! 

5 weeks per session

Located at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

CREATIVE WRITING – Ages 11-18 

In this class, students will delve into many forms of creative writing! We will explore writing short stories, developing characters, and experimenting with different styles. Whether a first-time writer or a pro, this class will be well-suited for anyone wanting to dive into creative writing.

5 weeks per session

Located at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

“CHANNEL MAGNIFICENT” ONLINE SHOW – Ages 9-18

Be a part of our thrilling new concept and join the Acting Out Kids to create and star in a fun new online show.  Known as America’s Worst Cable Station, bring to life Channel Magnificent’s insane shows. This will be fast-paced, fun and crazy!  New show every session! 

*The Channel Magnificent show is open to kids that have previously participated with our theatre through the classes, plays, films, or camps*

6 weeks per session

Saturdays – 2:30-5:00pm

Located at 4328 Livernois, Troy (inside First Presbyterian Church of Troy)

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  To register, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.

*There is an additional $25 annual registration fee per child for the in-person classes, camps, YouTube shows, films and productions.  The $25.00 annual registration fee only needs to be paid once per year and is good for one year from the month it was paid. (The additional $25.00 annual registration fee will be waived for online only classes).*

**There will be a $15 late fee if payment is not received by the first day of the class, camp, YouTube show, film, production, workshop or event.**

 Refunds will not be given after the start of a class, camp, YouTube show, film, production, workshop or event.

*Acting Out Kids Community Theatre is not affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Troy or any other church or religious organization, but we are able to obtain space for our classes and events at various local churches and community centers*

PREVIOUS CLASSES:

Younger kids acting/musical theatre class

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Creating an episode of the Channel Magnificent show

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Creating a movie in the short film class

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Singing and dancing in the acting/musical theatre class

Performing at the Clawson Claws and Paws events

Learning some acting, improv. and musical theatre