Play is not chaos.
It is focused imagination applied to story.
Students work with short scenes and storytelling pieces drawn from age-appropriate scripts. They learn how to understand what is happening, who they are in the moment, and what they want from the person in front of them.
Story awareness — where the moment begins and what changes
Listening that affects the next line
Clear physical and vocal choices rooted in circumstance
Ensemble awareness instead of spotlight behavior
Confidence that comes from preparation
Improvisation is used to deepen circumstance and imagination — not to fill time. It helps students explore relationships before committing to scripted work.
When a scene loses clarity, we pause.
We examine the story.
We rebuild the moment with intention.
Students learn everything the actor does on stage is intentional.
Students learn that confidence comes from knowing what they’re doing and not from guessing and flailing.
Focused voice and breath work
Imagination exercises that expand circumstance
Partner scene work
Coaching and repetition
Clear, age-appropriate notes, learning how to positively receive and implement constructive feedback - not criticism.
Adjustments applied immediately
Students see how effort changes outcome.
Over seven weeks, students begin to:
Speak with more clarity and intention
Listen more fully before responding
Stay in relationship instead of rushing lines
Accept guidance without defensiveness
Prepare independently
The growth is steady.
Skill replaces stage-fright guessing.
Tuesdays | March 31 – May 12, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM | 7 weeks.
Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center | Annex | Balentine Greenroom Studio Space | Kerrville, Texas
Enrollment capped to preserve working time for each actor.
The Hornes Studio
Enrollment capped at 10 students. Small groups allow for real attention and measurable progress.
Children who love story and want stronger skills
Students ready for structured expectations
Families seeking disciplined, ensemble-based training that builds real confidence and life-skills.
For the Stage - and every stage of life.
Every season builds on the same pillars: story, relationship, listening, and imaginative play. No prior session required.
→ Join The Collective for early enrollment
When the cohort fills, waitlist opens.
Seats are limited.
The Hornes Studio works in partnership with the Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts and Playhouse 2000 to support our community Youth & Adult performers through focused coaching and rehearsal discipline.
Play is not chaos.
It is focused imagination applied to story.
Students work with short scenes and storytelling pieces drawn from age-appropriate scripts. They learn how to understand what is happening, who they are in the moment, and what they want from the person in front of them.
Story awareness — where the moment begins and what changes
Listening that affects the next line
Clear physical and vocal choices rooted in circumstance
Ensemble awareness instead of spotlight behavior
Confidence that comes from preparation
Improvisation is used to deepen circumstance and imagination — not to fill time. It helps students explore relationships before committing to scripted work.
When a scene loses clarity, we pause.
We examine the story.
We rebuild the moment with intention.
Students learn everything the actor does on stage is intentional.
Students learn that confidence comes from knowing what they’re doing and not from guessing and flailing.
Focused voice and breath work
Imagination exercises that expand circumstance
Partner scene work
Coaching and repetition
Clear, age-appropriate notes, learning how to positively receive and implement constructive feedback - not criticism.
Adjustments applied immediately
Students see how effort changes outcome.
Over seven weeks, students begin to:
Speak with more clarity and intention
Listen more fully before responding
Stay in relationship instead of rushing lines
Accept guidance without defensiveness
Prepare independently
The growth is steady.
Skill replaces stage-fright guessing.
Tuesdays | March 31 – May 12, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM | 7 weeks.
Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center | Annex | Balentine Greenroom Studio Space | Kerrville, Texas
Enrollment capped to preserve working time for each actor.
The Hornes Studio
Enrollment capped at 10 students. Small groups allow for real attention and measurable progress.
Children who love story and want stronger skills
Students ready for structured expectations
Families seeking disciplined, ensemble-based training that builds real confidence and life-skills.
For the Stage - and every stage of life.
Every season builds on the same pillars: story, relationship, listening, and imaginative play. No prior session required.
→ Join The Collective for early enrollment
When the cohort fills, waitlist opens.
Seats are limited.
The Hornes Studio works in partnership with the Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts and Playhouse 2000 to support our community Youth & Adult performers through focused coaching and rehearsal discipline.
