actOUT! offers a great opportunity for children to:
explore their curiosity about the theatrical arts
build a healthy self-esteem
develop many life-long skills
We work hard to provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
actOUT! is the place to go in the Waterloo Region for non-competitive theatre experiences for children in the theatre arts. Every actOUT! program is designed with fun in mind. We build confidence in young people through dramatic play, theatrical activities, and a supportive, inclusive environment. actOUT! welcomes children and youth from diverse backgrounds.
Classes include:
Acting Adventures (5-9)
Theatre Skills (9-12)
Improv Academy (8-12)
Acting for Youth (10-14)
Participants can join as late as the second class.
Acting Adventures
Ages: 5-9 years
Eager to act and looking for dramatic fun? Start here! This fun class will help build confidence and provide a foundation in acting, ending with an original short performance!
Our actors will:
play drama games and build skills
explore improv
contribute to their original class performance with creative ideas
learn basic script work
use costumes and props to enhance their acting
and have fun!
No experience required - beginners welcome!
Performance: The end-of-session performance will happen during the last class. Actors will be dropped off first to prepare and the show will begin 30-45 minutes later. Family and friends are welcome. Instructors will communicate any additional details if needed.
Fall registration opens July 15th
Fee: to be announced before registration opens
Location: Sheppard Public School, Kitchener
Fall:
Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Sept 25th - Nov 27th
Winter:
Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Jan 8th - March 12th
Spring:
Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm
April 2nd - June 4th
Theatre Skills
Ages: 9-12 years
This class will focus on character acting, movement, script work, and developing focus onstage. There will be a short performance at the end of the session.
Our actors will:
play drama games and build skills
explore improv
contribute to their original class performance with creative ideas
assist with script writing
learn basic script work
improve their acting skills
explore dramatic movement on stage
use costumes and props to enhance their performance
and have fun!
No experience required - beginners welcome!
Performance: The end-of-session performance will happen during the last class. Actors will be dropped off first to prepare and the show will begin 30-45 minutes later. Family and friends are welcome. Instructors will communicate any additional details if needed.
Fall registration opens July 15th
Fee: to be announced before registration opens
Location: Sheppard Public School, Kitchener
Fall:
Fridays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Sept 25th - Nov 27th
Winter:
Fridays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Jan 8th - March 12th
Spring:
Fridays 7:30pm-8:30pm
April 2nd - June 4th
A Theatre Skills Class after performing their short play Little Red’s Journey
Improv Academy
Ages: 8-12 years
At Improv Academy, actors will have a blast experimenting on stage, learning and practicing core Improv skills.
Be creative!
Roll with unexpected scene choices!
Master the Yes, and… reaction!
Actors will develop their ability to work together on stage in exciting ways. There will be a short performance at the end of the session.
No experience required - beginners welcome!
Performance: The end-of-session performance will happen during the last class. Actors will be dropped off first to prepare and the show will begin 30-45 minutes later. Family and friends are welcome. Instructors will communicate any additional details if needed.
Fall registration opens July 15th
Fee: to be announced before registration opens
Location: Sheppard Public School, Kitchener
Fall:
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Sept 22nd - Nov 24th
Winter:
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Jan 5th - March 9th
Spring:
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
March 30th - June 1st
Acting for Youth
Ages: 10-14 years
This class will focus on character acting, movement, script work, and developing focus on stage. This may include short scenes or monologues. Participants will be expected to read and discuss scripts/scenes, learning lines independently between classes. There will be a short performance at the end of the session.
No experience required. This is an older age group, however, and we recommend that 10-11 year-olds with no previous drama experience try our Theatre Skills class first.
Performance: The end-of-session performance will happen during the last class. Actors will be dropped off first to prepare and the show will begin 30-45 minutes later. Family and friends are welcome. Instructors will communicate any additional details if needed.
Fall registration opens July 15th
Fee: to be announced before registration opens
Location: Sheppard Public School, Kitchener
Fall:
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Sept 22nd - Nov 24th
Winter:
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Jan 5th - March 9th
Spring:
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm
March 30th - June 1st
Don’t forget about our other class programs:
Mini Play (6-10)
Theatre Summer Camp 2026 (8-14)
Drama Summer Camp 2026 (5-10)
