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5 Week Intro to "Theatre for Kids Acting & Improv"

Completed by 36 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Learn to communicate with confIdence in this fun and short intro to improv course using acting & improv skills! You'll laugh a lot while you build crucial group life skills so you can express yourself more creatively & accept yourself more!
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5.0
Number of reviews:
(327 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
2-4 learners per class
55 min

What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Sign up for one of Caitlin's new April sections and get a free class! Use the discount code at the end of this class listing.
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This class is a 4 week introduction to our popular ongoing improv class , and a great place to start for any learner who wants to learn the basics before jumping in. Read the more than 
 300+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five star reviews here:

https://outschool.com/classes/theatre-for-kids-improv-acting-team-games-with-boundless-reach-14sMglhg

In this fun improv starter class, with a focus on quick decision-making, collaboration, and exploring their boundless creativity, your learner will learn the basics of accepting the unexpected, actively listening, and being willing to take risks so they can quickly discover that there is no such thing as failure in this class and therefore gain the tenacity and desire to face greater challenges and  ultimately succeed with joy.

Your learner will step into the spotlight immediately, playing fun but challenging games, acting lively characters and creating hilariously zany scenes in far-off fantasy worlds. Through laughter and imagination, they’ll discover how to let go, breakdown barriers, and build confidence—all while having an absolute blast! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect starting point for curious learners, first-time actors, or anyone wondering, “What even is improv?”
https://outschool.com/classes/2419134f-58b2-4ff7-9c72-84ac14efa302/schedule
Each class begins with an energizing warm-up (make sure they have room to move!) and a group game to get the ideas flowing. From there, we dive into core improv skills with fun exercises that explore active listening, making and accepting offers, character creation, and imagining unique settings. Finally, we end with your learner’s choices: a lively competitive sports-style theatre challenge or a group activity. In either case, everyone gets a turn.

Does your learner dream of creating their own stories, tackling challenges on the fly, or building the confidence to think and act in the moment? Enroll today to start their journey!

For learners ready to keep the fun going, check out our ongoing classes:

Theatre for Kids: Acting & Improv (9–14)
Sketch Comedy Live! (12–18)

We can’t wait to see your learner in class!  And don't forget to use REACHWITHCAIT18 to get your first class free with Caitlin!

Gordon, Caitlin & Tal

Learning Goals

Students will learn to focus their energy.
They will experience the importance of respect and teamwork.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction & Fundamentals
 Building trust and connecting ideas through acting games. Introducing the tools to come up seeds for ideas from nothing. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Acceptance & Association
 How to collaborate with accepting and active listening. Growing those seeds into moments with a partner's help. You are not alone! It's a team effort! 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Characterization
 Using voice, body, and imagination to bring characters to life and getting them to care about those moments. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Stagecraft: Settings & Objects
 Mastering stagecraft to create fun (or impossible) settings and make the invisible visible so those character moments take place in rich and entertaining worlds. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
I make best efforts to avoid politics and religion but sooner or later a student will cast him or herself in the role of a religious leader or famous politician, or set a scene in a church or the Whitehouse etc. This is drama and make-believe and it is important to the process to let their imaginations open up. That being said, while I maintain a safe zone of inclusivity for all faiths and ideologies, hate speech, prejudice or cyber bullying will not be allowed and parents will be notified.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Ryerson University
Tal Shulman
This class is led by Tal and Caitlin—handpicked and personally trained by Gordon in the Boundless Reach approach. Tal brings big energy and endless creativity, while Caitlin has a magical way of making every learner feel seen, supported, and ready to shine. They're fun, they're fantastic, and they're fully equipped to help your child grow with confidence.

MEET TAL:

THEATRE: Performed multiple times at the Stratford Festival (Shakespeare in Love and The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe); Young People's Theatre (To Kill a Mockingbird); and Bard on the Beach (The Comedy of Errors)

VOICE-OVER: Leading roles in Big Blue (CBC) as Freddie and Shaq’s Garage (Kartoon Channel) as Dawkins

FILM & TELEVISION: Featured in Holiday Road (2023), So Help Me Todd (2022), and Man Seeking Woman (2015).
Teaching: Extensive experience teaching young performers at Gateway Academy in Vancouver, BC


MEET CAITLIN:
An improviser, actor, writer, and educator known for her dynamic, heartfelt, and supportive teaching approach. She is passionate about helping students find confidence in their creativity while creating a collaborative and uplifting learning environment.

Caitlin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Educational Psychology, giving her a deep understanding of human behavior, character development, and emotional authenticity, which she brings to her teaching. She has trained and performed extensively across North America in improv and performance at The Improv Centre, Blind Tiger Comedy, Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), and Bay Area TheatreSports (San Francisco). 

CAITLIN'S CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS

Performance: Regularly performs with The Improv Centre, Instant Theatre Company, and QueerProv
Festivals: Appeared at Winnipeg, Edmonton , Vancouver, Orlando and Bellingham Improv & Fringe Festivals
Leadership: Co-founder & Treasurer of yamjam Improv Society; Treasurer for the Queer Improv Society of Vancouver
Teaching: Instructor for UBCimprov, Canadian Improv Games, and Arts Club Theatre

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