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 (6-10)

• Theatre Skills (8-12)

• Improv Academy (8-12)

• Acting for Youth (10-14)

Acting Adventures

Ages: 6-10 years

Want to act but don't know where to start?  This fun class will help you build your confidence and give you a foundation in acting. Our actors will explore a variety of theatrical elements, exploring how feelings create an emotional connection in acting (how you feel when you are happy, sad, mad, etc) and learning a safe way to explore them creatively, applying them to performing various characters. Participants will be exploring improv, drama games, and basic script work. There will be a short performance at the end of the session.

No experience required - beginners welcome!

Registration: (opening June 2025)

Fee: $160

Location: 844 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2B7

Fall:

• Fridays 5:30pm-6:45pm

• Oct 3rd - Nov 28th

• No class Oct 31st

Winter:

• Fridays 5:30pm-6:45pm

• Jan 9th - Feb 27th

Spring:

• Fridays 5:30pm-6:45pm

• April 10th - May 29th

Theatre Skills

Ages: 8-12 years

Looking for more of a challenge? This class will focus more on character acting, movement, script work, and developing focus on stage. There will be a short performance at the end of the session.

No experience required - beginners welcome!

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!

Registration:

Fee: $160

Location: 844 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2B7

Fall:

• Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:45pm

• Oct 7th - Nov 25th

Winter:

• Tuesdays 7pm-8:15pm

• Jan 6th - Feb 24th

Spring:

• Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:45pm

• April 21st - June 9th

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.

Registration:

Fee: $160

Location: 844 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2B7

Fall:

• Tuesdays 7pm-8:15pm

• Oct 7th - Nov 25th

Spring:

• Tuesdays 7pm-8:15pm

• April 21st - June 9th

Don’t forget about our other class programs:

• Mini Play (6-10)

• Audio Drama Class (10-17)

• March Break 2026 (5-12)

• Summer Camp 2025 (5-14)