Austin Children's Theater

The ACT Season has arrived!

ACT has undergone a great transformation in order to house the new Austin Conservatory of Theater. Please take a look below at all the wonderful things both the Chidlren’s Theater and Conservatory Programs have to offer this year.

Call 512.927.6633 to enroll.

All classes and workshops will be held at our new DOWNTOWN location in the 501 Studios on I35 and east 5th.

The Children’s Theater

Immerse yourself in musical theater with one of our production workshops. Workshops, specially designed for each age range, run year round and are packed with singing, dancing and acting. You’ll be challenged to create characters, learn lines, move with the music and more. We encourage you to enroll and prepare to experience the magic of theater.

Austin Children’s Theater Classes


The Children’s Theater provides a creative theatrical outlet for students ages 4-18. Programming runs from September through April, with a fall and spring session, and students may do one or both sessions. These classes are perfect for students who want an extra-curricular theater experience, whether it is creative storytelling, song writing, filmmaking or performing on stage. The Children’s Theater is designed for all ages and levels, and offers
something for every interest and talent. 


12-week Vocal Technique Class

To perform at your best in musical theatre requires knowledge of unique vocal techniques. Students in this class will learn about how the voice works together with their bodies to produce exciting, healthy sounds while singing onstage. We’ll explore topics like range, resonance, placement, and alignment through fun, energetic exercises that will have you on your feet as early as day one. Join us to learn more about special techniques for singing in musicals, and practice your newfound skills as we go along!

Instructor: Adam Roberts

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  • All vocal technique classes are on MONDAYS
    • DATES:
      Feb. 13, 20, and 27
      Mar. 5, 19, and 26
      April 2, 9, 19, 26 and 30
      May 1
  • Time: 4:45-6:15
  • Grades: 4th – 7th
  • Tuition (in three monthly payments): $155
  • Maximum Students: 15

8-week Triple Threat and Audition Technique Training Class

This class is designed to help develop your technique and skill in musical theater training while also preparing you for any musical theater audition. You will take classes in each of the three areas of musical theater: dance, acting and voice. The last class will be a mock audition for a panel of directors, choreographers and music directors. At the end of the last class, a talk-back session with the panel of auditioners will take place.

Instructors: Adam Roberts and others

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  • All Triple Threat classes are on SUNDAYS
    • DATES:
      February 19 and 26
      March 4 and 25
      April 1, 15, 22, and 29
  • Times: 1:30 – 4:30
  • Grades: 4th through 8th
  • Tuition: Three monthly payments of $165
  • Maximum Enrollment: 18

Production Workshops

Level 3 Production

The Level 3 production gives high school students the opportunity to explore musical theater, or refine pre-existing skills. This program is designed to challenge each student individually, based on their level of experience while creating a low-pressure atmosphere for learning and growing in any and all areas of the art. It is a perfect outlet for students who want to perform in an extra-curricular musical theater production and a great source of experience and training for students who are working towards a pre-professional program. Students in Level 3 perform one show a year.

Level 2 – An ACT Original Musical – Shades of Gray

The Level 2 production gives middle school students the opportunity to explore musical theater, or continue to grow their talents. This program is designed to provide a more-intense and focused experience than the Level 1 program. The rehearsal process is longer and the production is shorter, to provide a less time consuming, but more involved, process. Each student is challenged to meet his or her needs and prepare him or her for the Level 3 program, or the pre-professional program. Students in Level 2 perform one show a year.

Performs in Late April.
Call 512.927.6633 to learn more and purchase tickets.

Level 1

The Level 1 production gives elementary school students the opportunity to experience performing in a full scale production. Students can explore the magical world of musical theater, or continue the process of learning the art! This program is for students who are interested in learning more about acting, singing, dancing and working with others to put on a show, all while having fun. Each student is challenged individually based on their age and skill level. Students in Level 1 perform two shows a year.

The Original Musical Project – The next rockin’ comic book style original musical written by Erin Fleming and composed by Tyler Mabry.

Performance Dates:

  • April 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29 (6 shows total)

Be a part of the core cast.

  • Dates: January – April
  • Time: Fridays, 4:45pm – 7:45pm and Saturdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Grades: 1st – 5th
  • Tuition: $650
  • Maximum Enrollment: 16

Be a part of the Chorus

Join the chorus! ACT needs you to join us as a chorus member for our fun-filled original rock musical production. The chorus for this production meets on Saturday AM with the cast.

  • Dates: January – April
  • Time: Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Grades: 1st – 5th
  • Chorus Only Tuition: $295
  • Discount if you join with a friend: $20 off
  • Maximum Enrollment: 20

Tickets are $10 online (in advance) and $15 at the door (day of) or call 512.927.6633 to purchase tickets.