Teen Classes & Workshops

Improv Training for the stage and beyond.

Classes organized by age and experience.

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.

Weekly Class: Improv for 5th & 6th Graders

Improv Essentials for Tweens

5th & 6th Grade

  • 📅 Sundays, 1 to 1:50 pm at ColdTowne Theater
  • Fall Session 1: September 13 – October 18
  • Fall Session 2: November 1 – December 13
  • In-class performances for parents on final day of each session. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
  • Public performance Sunday, December 13th, 4 to 6 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne.
  • 💸 Single Session: $175
  • 💸 Both Sessions: $330

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. This section is for 11 and 12 year olds who prefer a more youthful approach than the Teen classes require. Spirited. Loud. Possible potty humor.

register for Improv Essentials for Tweens

Weekly Class: Middle School

Improv Essentials

5th – 8th Grade

  • 📅Sundays, 2 to 3 pm at ColdTowne Theater
  • Fall Session 1: September 13 – October 18
  • Fall Session 2: November 1 – December 13
  • In-class performances for parents on final day of each session. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
  • Public performance Sunday, December 13th, 4 to 6 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne.
  • 💸 Single Session: $175
  • 💸Both Sessions: $330

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. 

register for Improv Essentials

Weekly Class: Middle School

Improv for the Stage

5th – 8th Grade

  • 📅Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:25 at ColdTowne Theater
  • September 10 – October 29 (No class Oct. 8)
  • In-class performance for parents, Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 pm. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
  • Public performance 5 pm Sunday, Nov. 1 at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTowne
  • 💸 $195

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. 

register for Improv for the Stage

Weekly Class: Teens

Teen Intro to Improv

8th – 12th Grade

  •  Sundays, 3:30 to 4:30 at ColdTowne Theater
  • Fall Session 1: September 13 – October 18
  • Fall Session 2: November 1 – December 13
  • In-class performances for parents on final day of each session. We will invite parents in after a warm-up and check-in.
  • Public performance Sunday, December 13th, 4 to 6 pm at ExAb All Ages Night at ColdTown 
  • Single Session: $185
  • Both Sessions: $330

Long Form Improv-Curious Teens? 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.

Register for Teen Improv

Weekly Class: Continuing Improv for Teens

Continuing & Advanced Improv for Teens

Middle & High School

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students will be divided into two or more groups based on experience, interests, and specific show requirements.

A Note: Students must have 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.

Register for Continuing/Advanced Teen Improv

  • 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.