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The Hideout Theatre
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The Hideout Theatre

617 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
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617 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 443-3688
HideoutTheatre.com
Now Open - 7:00 am – 5:00 am Today
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Austin’s downtown venue for improvised theatre and comedy. Shows, classes and professional development.

Improv comedy shows every weekend, Thursday-Sunday. Something for everyone, including a kids’ show on Sunday afternoons! Start your night with some fantastic improv, right in the heart of downtown Austin, TX.

We are in the business of improvisational theatre, and have been since 1999. We make up all our shows on the spot. We showcase many different kinds of improv: short form (games like you might see on Whose Line is it Anyway?), long form (longer scenes that feature relationship and character work) or narrative (a full-length play made up on the spot).

We teach many levels of improv classes, weeknights and weekends, for adults as well as children and teens.

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(512) 443-3688

Hours7:00 am – 5:00 am Today Now Open

Monday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tuesday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 am

Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 am

Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 am

Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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  1. I have taken all 6 levels of classes at the Hideout Theatre and can honestly say it was some of the best money I have ever spent. At first I just thought it would be something fun, and then I went down the wormhole and discovered an art form that is magical, amazing fun, and a great way to build community and make new friends.

    The theatre is enormously supportive of new improvisers and there are loads of opportunities to perform at the theatre for those that desire. Also, you have student showcases at the end of each level (except level 1) and the opportunity to build your performing skills. The teachers here are all excellent and regularly perform (so you know they got actual skills!)

    Experienced improvisers are very encouraging to new ones, and I remember being encouraged to audition for a show that I was way under qualified for, but the director still made me feel welcome and not like a complete idiot when I fudged my monologue for the audition!

    Check them out, it is amazing fun.

    I continue to perform here and participate in all the great events they have including but not limited to:

    Improv Marathon – every June
    OOB Fest – every Labor Day/weekend/week
    Maestro – every Saturday night
    Monthly happy hours/mixers

    Heather M. , 10 years ago
  2. I have seen a few shows at the Hideout and always had a blast!

    My daughter attended the summer camp there and really loved it. She was on the younger end of the group but felt very confident going every day, made friends, laughed and played a lot of games. The instructors seemed excellent and really gave her the attention and entertainment she needed to enjoy herself!

    Julie L. , 10 years ago
  3. Hilarious! We went to an hour long murder mystery performance that was part of their 46 hour improv marathon. This was our first time here and the show was hilarious! The actors were good and funny! And to top it off, tickets were only $5 each!

    Rashi J. , 10 years ago
  4. I’ve seen 2 shows here, and the comedians are extremely talented! Plus they sold drinks at happy hour prices during the show – bonus! The most recent one I saw (Austin Secrets) was a combination of funny and real/dramatic/moving skits. I was impressed at how well they could move back and forth between making you want to laugh and cry.

    The theatre room itself is a bit warm and stuffy, and they could use a little more space for seating (but couldn’t we all use more space in Austin?) Intermission is a welcome reprieve for some fresh air. That being said, it’s still great fun, and I’m totally going back! 🙂

    Katie C. , 10 years ago
  5. This is good entertainment.

    I went to see “Austin Secrets” and the experimentation in the craft and the stage skills are remarkable. These actors know how to take a stage without hesitation. Good timing, good presence, and wonderful way to read an audience. I would recommend checking them out to any seasoned or new improv performer.

    Great job!

    David E. , 10 years ago

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