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.

Fall Classes are now open

Locations

Highline College
2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

Dance classes, Audition Prep, Group Voice, Improv and Academy


Explorer West
10015 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146

Musical Theatre Playhouse, Imagination Station, Footlights

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. 
For information about partial scholarships email info@hi-liners.org

Select term
Class Times Max Enrollment More Information
Fall Dance Intensive with Krystle Armstrong 5:00-7:30p 15

Fall Dance Intensive with Krystle Armstrong (Ages 9+)

Sept. 2- Sept. 26

Tuition $470

Tuesdays and Fridays 5-7:30

Location Highline College

No Class Sept.12th

Description: This dance intensive is designed for intermediate-level students seeking to enhance their dance skills and technique with a musical theatre focus. Class will focus on dance conditioning and specific skills to build towards prepping for our Mainstage Production.

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

Audition Prep (Ages 7+)

Monday, Sept 8, 5:00-7:00   

Tuition $60

Location Highline 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.)

Ballet Warm-up 11:15-12:15pm 18

Saturday Dance Class: Ballet Warm-up (Ages 9+)

Sept 20- Dec 20

Tuition $310

Saturdays 11:15-12:15

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 1, Nov. 29

Description: This class is designed for beginning to intermediate students who want to strengthen their ballet foundations while developing effective warm-up and conditioning habits. With a focus on supporting musical theatre performance, students will improve technique, alignment, and body awareness to enhance their overall dance training.

Dance Tap Your Talent 1:25-2:25 15

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

Sept. 20- Dec. 20    

Tuition $310

Saturdays 1:25-2:25  

Location Highline College

No class Nov. 1, Nov. 29

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

Imagination Station 4:30-5:30pm 15

Imagination Station (Ages 6*-8)

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30

Sept.30- Dec.16    

Tuition $325

Location Explorer West Middle School

No Class Nov. 11th

*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!

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

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

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00

Oct. 1- Dec. 17

Tuition $350

Location Highline College

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 4:30-5:30pm 15

Musical Theatre Playhouse (Ages 9-11*)

Oct. 1- Dec. 17

Tuition $350

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30

Location Explorer West Middle School

*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 4:30-5:30pm 8

Footlights (Ages 4-6*)

Thursdays 4:30-5:30 

Oct. 2- Dec.18

Tuition $325

Location Explorer West Middle School

 No Class Nov. 27th

 *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.

Improvisation 5:00-6:00pm 15

Improvisation (Ages 11+*)

Oct. 3-Dec. 19    

Tuition $485

Fridays 5:00-6:00

Location Highline College

No class Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th

*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!

Dance for Musical Theatre 12:20-1:20 15

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

Sept. 20- Dec. 20

Tuition $310

Saturdays 12:20-1:20

Location Highline College

No Class Nov. 1, Nov 29

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