B. Iden Payne Awardspresented yearly by Austin Circle of Theatres are some of the most prestigious in Central Texas. kidsActing kids and staff have been recipients of many through the years. Read our Awards page to see the list!Did you Know?kidsActing currently has 12 locations including Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, and Round Rock. Click here to find a location near you!kidsActing Gives BackOur kids are active fundraisers for the newly developed non-profit theatre, Center Stage Texas, which provides free classes and other community outreach programs to less advantaged children!Kid News!Cast in a show? Won a race? Became class president? We're proud of all our kids' accomplishments. Let us know by email and we'll post your story on our Kids Achievements page!Original MusicalsOver the years Dede Clark and Noel Alford have written many award winning original musicals for which Texas greats like the Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker have written songs!Upcoming EventsMovie Night and Pizza Party! June 19 A Midsummer Night's Dream July 9-12 The Emperor's New Shows Aug. 7-16 From the DirectorOur MissionAt kidsActing we provide a supportive, fun environment where young people can be creative, expressive and improve communication skills- traits that improve performance in school and enhance one's life. We feel the process of learning and striving for personal, individual excellence is important in developing self-confidence. Each class is age-appropriate; though the description of a class is the same for all age groups, the level of work changes depending on the age of the class so students are encouraged and challenged. The emphasis within a class varies each semester and the specific work is always different, thus repeating a class is encouraged to achieve a higher level of excellence. And kidsActing is FUN!TestimonialsTestimonials"After four years of KidsActing, my daughter auditioned for admission to the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU in Manhattan. She was in the 15% of applicants accepted. After sitting in on upper and lower level theatre classes there, we came to the conclusion that she had ALREADY received the kind of conservatory training that they offer... she got it at KidsActing! Now she is a Freshman at Wellesley, studying theatre and directing from a literary perspective." --Amanda Evans, a happy KidsActing Mom Read More Rent Our SpaceTheatre and Classroom Rental Need a fully equipped theatre for your production? How about a beautiful rehearsal room complete with wood floors,mirrors and suitable for dance? KidsActing's new home, Center Stage Texas has a central Austin location and is available for rental. Check out our space! Center StageWhat Is Center Stage?The brainchild of Dede Clark, Center Stage Texas is a non-profit devoted to bringing theatre arts and after school programs to underserved children. At 2826 Real St. it also serves as the new home for kidsActing! Visit Center Stage Texas to find out more about its current programs and fundraisers.Want to Volunteer?Want to Volunteer?We have many opportunities to volunteer in all facets of production including costuming, set construction, production crew, box office management and concession sales. We also have internships available. Please send an email if you are interested! |
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kidsActing student David Bologna (who did 7 musicals with us) was nominated for a 2009 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Michael in Billy Elliot on Broadway! Congratulations David and the Bologna family!
Julie Foster Powell, a kidsActing student for many years has hit it big with her book Julie and Julia, which is a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, directed by Nora Ephron! Congratulations Julie, husband Eric and the whole Foster family!
Barrett Davis, 7 year kidsActing alum receives Broadway role in Mary Poppins!
New Home for KidsActing
kidsActing has a new home!
Center Stage Texas
2826 Real St. Austin Texas
Click here for directions
For more information or to make a donation please visit CenterStageTexas.com
(Center Stage Theatre is a 501-c3 non-profit)
Contact Us!
Give us a call or drop us a line at:
(512)836-KIDS or (512)836-5437
