Hi-Liners Musical Theatre Serving Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Renton, Kent, Tukwila, and Seattle, WA: Putting People Downstage Center Since 1966! Our productions, classes, workshops and camps are open to students ages 3 to 22. We are a non-profit youth theatre dedicated to providing professional direction to our young cast members to develop their talents with the backdrop of quality sets, costumes and a live orchestra, to give both the performers and the audience a genuine Broadway musical experience.

Locations
Footlights, Imagination Station, Musical Theatre Playhouse, Improvisation - 
Explorer West Middle School
10015 28th Avenue SW

Seattle, WA 98146

Dance classes, Dance Intensives, Audition Prep, Improv Troupe, Acting for MT, Group Voice -
Highline College
2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

If the class you are interested in is sold out, please contact us at info@hi-liners.org to be placed on the waitlist.

Tuition Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued to any student withdrawing more than 7 days before the first class less a $100 registration fee.


FALL CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Select term
Class Times Max Enrollment More Information
Fall Dance Intensive with Krystle Armstrong 6:00-8:30 pm 15

Fall Dance Intensive with Krystle Armstrong (Ages 9+)

Sept. 3- Oct. 4

Tuition $500

Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:30

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 28

Description: This dance intensive is intended for intermediate level students interested in improving their dance skills and technique with a musical theatre focus. Class will focus on dance conditioning and specific skills to build towards preping for our Mainstage Production.

Audition Prep Workshop 5:00-7:00 pm 20

Audition Prep (Ages 7+)

Monday Sept 9, 5:00-7:00   

Tuition $60

Location Highilne College

Get ready for Downstage Center Fall auditions with music director Frankie Curry-Edwards. Learn to choose the perfect song for your initial audition and get tips so you can prepare for callbacks. (One evening class.)

Imagination Station 4:30-5:30 pm 20

Imagination Station (Ages 6*-8)

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30

Oct. 1- Jan. 21   

Tuition $400

Location Explorer West Middle School

No Class Dec. 24, Dec. 31

*If your 6 year old is taking class with us for the first time, they should sign-up for Footlights before taking Imagination Station.

Description: Foundation skills of observation, mimicry, maintaining focus, and cueing are practiced in theatre games, stories and songs. Our studio is the perfect place to learn short scenes and songs for performance on our final day!

Improvisation 4:30-6:00 pm 15

Improvisation (Ages 12+*)

Oct. 1-Jan. 21   

Tuition $525

Tuesdays 4:30-6:00

Location Explorer West Middle School

No class Dec. 24, Dec. 31

*If your 10/11 year old is taking class with us for the first time, they should sign-up for Musical Theatre Playhouse before taking Improvisation.

Description: Learn to think on your feet, be creative on demand and finally get the respect you deserve for being the class clown!

Footlights (B) 4:30-5:30pm 8

Footlights (B) (Ages 4-6*)

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30

Oct. 2- Jan. 22

Tuition $400

Location Explorer West Middle School

 No Class Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

 *Six year olds that are new to our programs should start with a Footlights class.

Description: Children will practice active listening, following directions, and taking turns, BUT DON'T TELL THEM. They'll think we're just playing games, singing songs, and making up stories.

Group Voice with Frankie Curry-Edwards 5:00-6:00 pm 10

Group Voice with Frankie Curry-Edwards (Ages 9+)

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00

Oct. 2- Jan. 22

Tuition $400

Location Highline College

No Class Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

Description: Do you want to learn more about reading music? Are you ready to belt your face off? This is your chance to work on projection, control, harmony, and tone along with a group of people who love to sing!

Musical Theatre Playhouse 4:30-5:30 pm 15

Musical Theatre Playhouse (Ages 9-11*)

Oct. 2- Jan. 22

Tuition $400

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30

Location Explorer West Middle School

No Class Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

*10/11 year olds talking class with us for the first time should sign up for Musical Theater Playhouse before taking Improvisation.

Description: The Playhouse is a place to learn to make the physical and vocal choices necessary to create a character. Students will work on the fundamental theatrical skills of vocal projection, making character choices, creating stage pictures, and collaborating with other actors.

Footlights 4:30-5:30 pm 8 Sold out

Footlights (Ages 4-6*)

Thursdays 4:30-5:30

Oct. 3- Jan. 23

Tuition $400

Location Explorer West Middle School

 No Class Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2

 *Six year olds that are new to our programs should start with a Footlights class.

Description: Children will practice active listening, following directions, and taking turns, BUT DON'T TELL THEM. They'll think we're just playing games, singing songs, and making up stories.

Improv Troupe with Tony Curry 7:45-9:15 pm 15

Improv Troupe with Tony Curry (Ages 12+)

Thursdays 7:45-9:15

Oct. 3 - Jan. 23

Tuition $525

Location Highline College

 No Class Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2

Description: You've done some time in Improv classes and now you're ready to go to the next level. This class is designed to take your classwork onto the stage with a live audience! (Students must have taken Improv or have teacher's permission.)

Acting for Musical Theatre with Tony Curry 9:30-11:00 am 15

Acting for Musical Theatre with Tony Curry (Ages 12+)

Oct. 5- Jan. 25     

Tuition $525

Saturdays 9:30-11:00 

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 28

Description: Add the essential ingredient to your singing and dancing! Learning to make choices, analyze the text, and focus on your acting partner can make all the difference.

Dance for Musical Theatre 12:15-1:15 pm 15

Saturday Dance Class: Dance for Musical Theatre (Ages 7+)

Oct. 5- Jan. 25 

Tuition $300

Saturdays 12:15-1:15

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 28

Description: This dance class is intended for beginning level students interested in improving their dance skills and technique with a musical theatre focus.

Dance Tap Your Talent 11:00-12:00 pm 15

Saturday Dance Class: Tap Your Talent (Ages 7+)

Oct. 5- Jan. 25     

Tuition $300

Saturdays 11:00-12:00  

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 28

Description: This dance class is intended for beginning level students interested in improving their dance skills and technique with a musical theatre focus.