Acting Training for Ages 13-17

Look, we get it. Teenagers don't need another thing that tells them who they should be.

They need a space where they can figure out who they already are. That's Teen Lab.

Every Weekend, teens show up. We do theater games, improvisation, voice work. We laugh, we mess up, we try again. By the end, they leave different than they came more themselves, somehow.

Teen Lab performance showcase with students presenting original work in Sacramento

What Actually Happens Here

We start with warm-ups. Games that get everyone present—not just physically in the room, but actually here.

Then we dive into exercises. Improvisation. Voice work. Physical expression. Creative challenges that stretch you without breaking you.

We take a break. Snacks, hanging out, being normal humans.

Then we go deeper. Scene work. Ensemble challenges. Stuff that requires trust and showing up for each other.

By 1 PM, you're tired in the good way. The way that means you actually did something.

Teenagers in Teen Lab acting exercises practicing presence and expression

Who This Is For

Teen Lab is for teenagers (13-17) who:

Want to try something that's not school, not sports, not just sitting on their phones.

Feel like they're performing all the time anyway, might as well learn how to do it on purpose.

Want to meet people who aren't trying to be cool, just trying to be real.

Need a break from being judged.

Want to get better at speaking up, showing up, being heard.

Or just want to see what happens when they actually express themselves without filtering everything first.

Teen Lab ensemble cast rehearsing scene work at Sacramento acting school

Schedule and Pricing


Saturdays: 10 AM - 1 PM

Teen Lab runs year-round. Ongoing practice.
July - August we switch to weekdays (TBD)

Every three months: Open lesson for parents.

Enroll anytime. Start the first Saturday of any month.

Costs: $275/month
Covers everything: all workshops, materials, space, feedback, the whole thing.

How it works:
Enroll for any next month. Pay $275 for that month.
Want to continue? Pay $275 by the end of the month for the next month.

Example: Enroll in January, pay $275. Start first Saturday of February. Want to continue for March? Pay $275 in late February. Simple.

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Questions? See FAQs or Contact Us

Teen Elite Company

Teen actors presenting final showcase at The Form Academy in Sacramento

For teens who keep showing up—month after month—there's Teen Elite Company.

This isn't automatic. It's earned through consistency and commitment.

Cristian selects the most dedicated teens to join Teen Company, where they work on actual performances, create original work, and take on bigger creative challenges.

It's about being the most present. The most willing to do the work. If you show up, stay open, and keep coming back—you'll get there.

 Parents Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Most teens have never acted.

  • Perfect. That's who this work is for.

  • Yes, but you pay for the full month. Best to start the first Saturday of any month.

  • No. Enroll month by month. But teens who stay longer get more out of it.

  • As long as it serves them. Some teens stay a few months, others stay for years. The work deepens with time.

  • We move to weekdays (usually mornings). Schedule announced in May.

  • Life happens. They come when they can. No makeup sessions.

  • Teen Lab is open to all enrolled teens. Teen Company is by invitation only, for teens who've shown sustained commitment and are ready for performance work.

  • Cristian invites teens who show consistent commitment over several months. It's about showing up and doing the work.

  • Comfortable clothes they can move in. That's it.

  • Not during regular sessions. But you're invited to the open lesson every three months.

  • Yes. Just re-enroll for any month. They'll integrate back into the group.

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