Kids Acting and Improv Classes

Acting and improv classes that help kids build confidence, creativity, and connection.

Through theatre games, storytelling, character work, and performance, kids practice speaking up, working with others, thinking creatively, and expressing themselves in a supportive small-group environment.

Ages 6-9 and 10-13 Two age-based class groups
Only 12 students per class Small-group attention and support
No experience required Beginner-friendly and welcoming
First class fit guarantee Try the class with confidence
Register for the upcoming term, or plan ahead for the full school year.

Families can join the next available 9-week term. During fall registration, families can also secure a full school-year spot across fall, winter, and spring.

Kids playing theatre games at Blackbox Academy
More than an acting class. These classes help kids grow in confidence, creativity, communication, and teamwork while having a great time.

Why parents love these classes

Our acting and improv classes are designed to help kids feel comfortable, capable, and connected. Families often tell us they see more confidence, stronger communication, and more creative expression after just a few weeks.

Confidence without pressure

Kids are introduced through fun group games and supportive exercises. No one is pushed to perform alone before they are ready.

Creative thinking and expression

Students practice imagination, storytelling, problem-solving, and making choices in the moment through play-based theatre work.

Friendship and teamwork

Every class is built around listening, collaboration, and shared success, which helps kids feel included while building social confidence.

Choose the option that works best for your family

Register for the upcoming 9-week term for $495 + tax, or choose the full school-year option during fall registration for $1,350 + tax.

Upcoming Term

Perfect for families who want to join the next available 9-week program.

$495 + tax

One 9-week term.

  • $100 + tax deposit secures your spot
  • Payment plans are available
  • Great for new families trying the program
  • Small class size with only 12 students
  • Available for both age groups
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A full school-year creative path

For families who register for the full school year in the fall, students get the chance to grow over time with familiar teachers, a supportive group, and steady skill-building from term to term.

Fall Term Kids build comfort in the room through games, imagination, teamwork, and foundational improv and acting skills.
Winter Term Students keep growing through storytelling, character work, collaboration, and stronger confidence in front of others.
Spring Term By spring, kids are ready for bigger creative challenges, more ownership, and continued growth in confidence and expression.

Class options

Both classes are beginner-friendly, small-group programs focused on acting, improv, storytelling, confidence, and creative play.

Kids acting and playing at Blackbox Academy
Ages 6-9

Explorers

A playful acting and improv class for younger kids who are building confidence, imagination, social comfort, and creative expression.

Program 9-week term
Class time Saturdays, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location Grosvenor Park Church
Class size Max 12 students
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  • Fun warm-up games
  • Storytelling and character exercises
  • Group scenes and creative challenges
  • Confidence-building performance practice
Ages 10-13

Adventurers

A creative acting and improv class for older kids who are ready for more storytelling, collaboration, character work, and confidence under pressure.

Program 9-week term
Class time Saturdays, 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Location Grosvenor Park Church
Class size Max 12 students
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  • Improv games and ensemble exercises
  • Storytelling and scene work
  • Creative problem-solving under pressure
  • Speaking, listening, and collaboration practice
Pre-teens in acting and improv class
First class fit guarantee

If the class is not the right fit after the first session, we will refund your payment minus the deposit. After the first class, registrations are final because spots are limited and planning is based on confirmed enrolment.

What parents and students think

Families choose Blackbox because the classes feel welcoming, supportive, and genuinely confidence-building.

Common questions

What if my child is shy?

Many kids begin a little shy. Our classes are designed to ease students in through fun group games and supportive exercises, so they can build confidence at their own pace.

Does my child need acting experience?

No. These classes are beginner-friendly and designed for kids who are new to acting and improv as well as kids who already enjoy performing.

Are instructors screened?

Yes. All Blackbox team members working with youth are Police Vulnerable Sector checked.

How do the payment plans work?

Term payment plans split the 9-week term into smaller payments. Full-year payment plans split the school-year tuition into scheduled payments, but the full-year option is still a school-year registration, not month-to-month enrolment.

Why choose the full school-year option?

Kids often grow the most when they have time to build comfort, confidence, and skills over a longer stretch. The full school-year option also gives families the convenience of securing their spot from fall through spring.

Want first access to upcoming kids classes?

Join the list and we will send class details, school-year updates, and registration links before spots are opened more widely.

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