Led by Kathryn Osborne, Jacqui Calloway, Babs George, or Cliff Miller, this playful approach to the actor’s craft is conducive to the beginner. This class allows individuals to experience living in the imaginary world of a character and a story while expanding their self-expression and emotional life. Students will learn how to investigate a script and explore their intuition through games, exercises, and scenes from film or stage. This class is designed to be taken more than once, as it is different in meaningful ways each time — ever-changing with the instructor, fellow students, and the material chosen for the class. Acting Fundamentals classes are for EVERYBODY — curious beginners; people who made theatre or films in school but then “real” life interrupted; professionals from non-theatrical industries wanting to perform more comfortably at work; theatre professionals who want to get back to basics and do self-care; empty nesters finally getting to do something they want to do; college students seeking a creative outlet… People like YOU, who want to connect and have more fun!

Jun 3 – Jul 8    Tuesdays  6:30-9:00pm at Highland Campus THIS CLASS IS FULL
DRAM 3034 300   Syn 28601  $200 15 hrs/6 wks; 10 ppl max; Babs’ Syllabus

Jun 6 – Jul 18 (no class on 7/4)  Fridays  11:00-2:00pm at South Austin Campus – THIS CLASS IS FULL
DRAM 3034 301  Syn 28602 $235 18 hrs/6 wks; 12 ppl max; Jacqui’s Syllabus

Jul 9 – Aug 13 Wednesdays   6:30-9:30pm at Northridge Campus – THIS CLASS IS FULL
DRAM 3034 302  Syn 28603 $235 18 hrs/6 wks; 12 ppl max; Cliff’s Syllabus

Jul 10 – Aug 14    Thursdays  6:30-9:30pm at Highland Campus – THIS CLASS IS FULL/Taking waitlist
DRAM 3034 303   Syn 28604  $235 18 hrs/6 wks; 12 ppl max; Kathryn’s Syllabus

Jul 21 – Aug 25   Mondays  6:30-9:30pm  at Highland Campus – THIS CLASS IS FULL/Taking waitlist
DRAM 3034 304  Syn 28605 $235 18 hrs/6 wks; 12 ppl max; Kathryn’s Syllabus

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This course is for those who have had previous acting training. Those who have taken Acting Fundamentals can check in with their instructor to see if Acting Explorations I is recommended or if another Fundamentals would be more helpful. This class is ideal for those with experience and a basic actor vocabulary who are looking to get back into the work after a break. Using scene work and exercises, the focus of this class is strengthening text analysis and following inner impulses to create a powerful need to speak. The work in class will enliven the imagination and increase emotional availability of the actor. This class is designed to be taken more than once, as it is different each time with new students and new scenes to explore. Limited to 10 students. 

Jun 11 – Jul 23  Wednesdays   6:30-9:30pm THIS CLASS IS FULL
at Highland Campus
DRAM 9002 300   Syn 28609    $265   
21 hrs/7 wks; 10 ppl max; Sims Holland

Jul 12 – Aug 23 Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm THIS CLASS IF FULL
at Highland Campus
DRAM 9002 301   Syn 31331   $265   
21 hrs/7 wks; 12 ppl max; Kathryn Osborne

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This more advanced course is for students with acting experience and those who have taken previous classes and would like to continue stretching their acting muscles. Those who have taken Explorations I can check in with their instructor to see if Explorations II is recommended or if another Explorations I would be more helpful. Think of this class as a creative acting gymnasium where you can come and work out! This “workout” will include scene study and monologue work. We will also explore diving deeper into character through an Auto Drama exercise. Everyone is expected to work in every class. The final class, there will be a performance of scenes and monologues for an invited audience. 

CANCELED FOR THE SUMMER – THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN FALL 2025.

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Led by Jacqui Calloway, this class is designed for actors with prior training who are beginning their professional acting journeys, revamping their materials, or newly breaking into the Austin market. It covers headshots, resumes, demo reels, personal websites, casting websites, and social media. We’ll discuss the industry standard for each element, look at professional examples, assess students’ current materials, and work on them in class. We’ll end by discussing the logistics of getting an agent and sustaining an acting career in Central Texas.

Jun 29 – Jul 27  Sundays 3-5:30pm    
at Highland Campus
DRAX 3087 300 Syn 28608 $165
12.5 hrs/5 wks; 10 ppl max; Jacqui’s Syllabus


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Led by Dane Parker, this course introduces actors to the use of stage combat in their storytelling. We will practice how to safely learn, communicate, and conduct combat with a partner, establishing a foundation of movement and common vocabulary to take into your work outside the classroom. We then investigate how to work with combat choreography and use these tools to enhance our characters’ storytelling within the fight. Students will have an opportunity to record a complete scene and will be moving everyday as we study hand-to-hand combat pieces.

Jun 2 – Jul 7    Mondays  6:30-9:00pm     CANCELED (see fall 2025)
at Highland Campus
DRAX 4055 300   Syn 28611   $200 
15 hrs/6 wks; 10 ppl max; Dane’s syllabus


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Led by Cliff Miller, this course is for actors and curious individuals wanting to learn more about the world of voiceover. We will cover acting for voiceover, home studio setup, mic technique, and recording and editing. We will focus on commercials and narration by analyzing, performing, and critiquing voiceover copy. Limited to 8 students. Materials needed: internet connection & audio/video capability with computer or tablet; updated (free) Zoom account.

Jul 8 – Aug 12 Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm THIS CLASS IS FULL – taking waitlist
Online/Zoom
DRAX 3068 310 Syn 28607 $195
15 hrs/6 wks, 8 ppl max; Cliff’s syllabus

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Led by Linda Nenno, this class is intended for anyone desiring to increase the power and impact of his or her speaking voice. Training in healthy vocal production is essential to speaking intentionally in any situation, from the stage or screen to the classroom or boardroom. This course teaches you various techniques for preparing and utilizing your natural voice to speak confidently in many environments. The first few classes will focus on active exercises designed to engage the various aspects of vocal production healthily. The final sessions will practically apply what you’ve learned to scenes, speeches, interpersonal communication, or presentations. Limited to 12 students.

May 29 – June 26  (no class on 6/19)  Thursdays   6:30-9:30pm
at South Austin Campus
DRAX 3064 201  Syn 29925  $160 NEW DATES
12hr/4 wks; 10 ppl max; Linda’s Syllabus

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Led by Adam Roberts, Private coaching sessions with Adam Roberts are offered in musical theatre and contemporary vocal styles such as pop, folk, rock, etc. Coaching packages are tailored to each student’s unique goals. They may include work toward preparing upcoming auditions, building a rep book, bolstering technique, expanding range, and strengthening a variety of performance skills. Coaching is available for adults from beginning through professional levels and to advanced high school students. Syllabus

Each 4-week session costs $360 and occurs at Highland Campus.
FIRST STEP: Book your day and time during the weeks indicated below by contacting booking@adamkroberts.com
Once you are scheduled, you will fill out a pre-registration form if you are a new student.
Lessons are once a week during the scheduled dates below.

Tuesdays  Jun 3 – 24   DRAX 3063 300   Syn 28612
Wednesdays  Jun 4 – 25   DRAX 3063 301  Syn 28613
Thursdays  Jun 5 – Jul 3 (no class 3/19)   DRAX 3063 302  Syn 28614
Fridays  Jun 6 – 27    DRAX 3063 303  Syn 28615 

Tuesdays   Aug 5 – 26   DRAX 3063 304   Syn 28616
Wednesdays  Aug 6 – 27  DRAX 3063 305   Syn 28617
Thursdays  Aug 7 – 28   DRAX 3063 306   Syn 28618
Fridays  Aug 8 – 29    DRAX 3063 307  Syn 28619