Join us at Coldtowne Theater for Weekly Classes!

Excused Absence offers weekly Improv classes for kids and teens during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Classes are organized by age and experience. Select your kid’s age group below to see available classes for the fall!

Not sure which group is right for your child? Sometimes age is just a number, and we often do some shifting at the beginning of each session. Have specific questions? Email us or reach us by phone at 512 809 0017.

PK & Elementary

Middle School

High school

PK & Elementary Classes

Weekly Class: Leaping Legends – Early Improv for ages 4 to 6

Early Improv for Pre-K/Kinder: Leaping Legends

Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:15 at ColdTowne Theater

Spring Session 1: Jan. 22 – March 12 (no class Feb. 26)
In-class performance for parents, Thursday, March 5, at 5:30 pm. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performance Sunday, March 8, at 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $165

Playful, story-driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class, and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Weekly Class: Improv for 1st and 2nd graders

Improv for 1st & 2nd Graders: Improv in Action

📅 Sundays, 1 to 1:50 at ColdTowne Theater OR 2 to 2:50 pm
Spring Session 1: March 15 – May 10
In-class performance for parents, Sunday, May 3. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performances Sunday, April 12 at ExAb Fest and Sunday, May 10 at 3 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $175

Game-based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another’s ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Weekly Class: Improv for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders

Improv for 3rd – 5th Graders: Epic Improv

📅 Sundays, 1:00 to 1:55 OR 2 to 2:55 at ColdTowne Theater
Spring Session 2: March 15 – May 10
In-class performance for parents, Sunday, May 3. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performances Sunday, April 12 at ExAb Fest and Sunday, May 10 at 3 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $175.00

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to others’ ideas, and finding the fun in what’s already there. Supportive, low-pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Weekly Classes: Middle School

Weekly Class: Middle School

Middle School: Improv for the Stage

📅Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:20 at ColdTowne Theater
Spring Session 1: Thursdays, Jan. 22 – March 12 (no class February 26)
In-class performance for parents, Thursday, March 12, at 4:30 pm. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performances Sunday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, March 8 at 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $175

Scenic Improv with an emphasis on finding the game of the scene, supporting one another’s ideas, listening to find the funny, and flexible, creative collaboration.

Weekly Class: Improv for Middle School

Middle School: Improv Essentials

📅 Sundays, 2:00 – 3:00 at ColdTowne Theater
Spring Session 1: Jan. 11 – March 1
In-class performance for parents, Sunday, February 22. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performance Sunday, February 8, at 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne (If divided into two groups, one group will perform on February 1 instead)
Possible bonus performance on Sunday, March 1, 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $175

High School Classes

Weekly Class: Improv for High School Students

High School: Improv Games for the Stage

📅 Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm at ColdTowne Theater
Spring Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 20 – March 10 (no class Feb. 24)
Public performance Sunday, February 15, at 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
In-class performance for parents, Tuesday, March 10. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
$175 per session

Weekly Class: High School Students

High School: Improv Essentials

📅 Sundays, 3:30 – 4:40 at ColdTowne Theater
Spring Session 1: Jan. 11 – March 1
In-class performance for parents, Sunday, February 22. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
Public performance Sunday, February 8, at 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne (If divided into two groups, one group will perform on February 1 instead)
Possible bonus performance on Sunday, March 1, 5 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
💸 $175

Long Form Improv-Curious High School students? We’ve got just the class for you… Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled, this class emphasizes listening, collaboration and creative risk taking. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Weekly Class: Continuing Improv for High School Students

Continuing Improv for High School Students: Advanced Topics

📅 Sundays, 3:30 – 4:45 at ColdTowne Theater

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

A Note: Students must have significant Improv specific training to enroll, preferably at ExAb, The Hideout or Zach. General performance or theatrical training/experience is not an adequate substitute. Believe us when we say this is an important rule.

Fall Session I

Sept 21 – Oct 26

Fall Session II

Nov 2 – Dec 14

No class on Nov 30th

At this time, masks are optional during indoor classes.
There will be an end-of-session showcase and opportunities to perform at ExAb Nights and at the Excused Absence Comedy Festival.
Not sure about the right section for your child? Reach out and we’ll do our best to help. Email us at exabimprov@gmail.com or 512 809 0017.