Training
Outside In Theatre is dedicated to fostering creativity and growth by offering a diverse range of training opportunities. We champion the value of cross-disciplinary learning, empowering students to develop their artistic skills through exposure to multiple creative practices.
Current Training Opportunities
Improv Training
At Outside In Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of improv to unlock creativity, deepen emotional connection, and build exceptional storytellers. Our Improv Training is designed for actors, directors, and writers alike—focusing not just on spontaneous scene work, but on developing actor instincts, director skills, and writer sensibilities. We believe in ensemble work—creating together, listening deeply, and building on each other’s choices.
Our curriculum is a blend of foundational techniques and advanced storytelling, with a strong emphasis on narrative improvisation, character arcs, and genre exploration. Whether you’re exploring scene work, honing your emotional range, or crafting long-form narratives, you’ll gain the skills to seamlessly improvise in any genre—comedy, drama, action, and beyond. The ultimate goal? To become an intuitive storyteller with the confidence to craft captivating narratives in real-time, no matter the scenario or ensemble.
At Outside In, we push you to grow beyond your limitations, taking risks and embracing vulnerability. Whether you’re new to improv or a seasoned pro, we provide a supportive community where you’ll challenge yourself and discover new facets of your creativity. Our classes culminate in real performances—giving you the opportunity to showcase your work in front of an audience, integrating everything you’ve learned in a high-stakes, live environment.
This isn’t just about learning techniques—it’s about becoming a collaborative artist, ready to face any storytelling challenge. Join Outside In Theatre’s Improv Training and develop your craft in a space where creativity, inclusivity, and bold artistic expression come together.
Viewpoints & Suzuki Training
Outside In believes that training in techniques that originate in the exploration of the body in space are deeply valuable to everyone. Viewpoints (originated by Mary Overlie and expanded upon by Anne Bogart, Tina Landau, members of SITI Company and others) is an excellent way to learn and experiment with theatrical ideas of Time & Space using exercises that allow for improvisation and experimentation. Participants will find tools and techniques that will allow for more openness to creativity. Suzuki training (originated by the Suzuki Company of Toga) is a physical vocal training that gives the participant more access and facility with their voice and body to create theatreically. Viewpoints and Suzuki training complement each other and are often taught or practiced in tandem, but can also be taught and taken on their own.
Fill out this form if you’re interested in learning, practicing and training in Viewpoints (a movement exploration & training first created by Mary Overlie) as well as Suzuki Training (training created by the Suzuki Company of Toga). Outside In will be offering teaching of the specific exercises & theories in both Viewpoints and Suzuki, as well as drop in jams in Viewpoints for open exploration & discussion. By filling out this form we will know what your experience and interest is and include you on any announcements about upcoming training, classes or workshops.
Learn more about our past Viewpoints & Suzuki Training history here.