I Got D.I.S. (Drama, Improv & Scene Study)
“I Got DIS!”
These fun-filled classes for elementary and teens, provide a venue for young actors to express themselves through Drama, Improv & Scene Study/Song (DIS). Acting through drama and improv helps children to learn how to actively listen, communicate verbally and non-verbally, be open to ideas, respond quickly in the moment, use imagination, collaborate, effectively use emotions, be more engaging, be flexible to change, and be more aware of what’s going on around them.
Beginning Acting (ages 9-12)
This class is for students who want to put on a performance for an audience at the end of the semester. It's that time of year to prepare for Halloween and Christmas shows. The skits will be selected once registration closes. The number of students will determine the scripts.
Tuesdays
August 12 - Dec 9, 2025
3:00PM-4:00PM
(No session Oct 7 for spring break and Nov 11 for Veterans' Day)
Tuition for the 16 classes is $260 and includes registration and script fees plus some costume or prop needs.
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $235 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, August 12, 2025
Comedy Improv (with a touch of British Humor)
Based on the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (Ages 13 - 19 or Pre-teen prerequisite: Has taken a previous semester improv class)
This class is for teens who want to become more confident, creative, and adaptable, and have fun! A performance of improv as well as a skit of British humor will end the semester.
Tuesdays
August 12 - Dec 9, 2025
4:00PM-5:00PM
(No sessions Oct 7 for spring break, Nov 11 for Veterans' Day, and two other Tuesdays, yet to be determined, due to Industry Specialty Workshops field trips)
Tuition for the 14 classes is $230 and includes registration and script fees plus some costume or prop needs.
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $205 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, August 12, 2025
Industry Specialty Workshops (Ages Teen - Young Adult or Pre-teen prerequisite: Has taken the previous semester workshops)
These workshops will be loaded with fun learning AND field trips to the Na Leo TV Station and to Kukuau Recording Studio.
The following are on the agenda:
Acting
Comedy/Improv
Fight Scene Choreography
Horror Fantasy Genre Acting
Prop Making
Slapstick Humor
Special Effects Makeup
Voice-over Training
News Casting
14 sessions and 2 field trips on Tuesdays from August 12 - Dec 9, 2025
5:00PM - 6:00PM
(No session Oct 7 for spring break and Nov 11 for Veterans' Day)
Tuition for this weekly class is $250 plus $50 for prop material and special effects makeup orders.($300)
Deposit of $25 is due upon registration via Venmo, Cash App, or by check and the remainder of tuition of $275 can be made through Venmo @Astania-Caputo or through Cash App at $AstaniaCaputo or by check made out to Astania Caputo and mailed to: Astania Caputo PO Box 492732, Kea'au, HI 96749 by the first day of class, August 12, 2025
Discount Registrations
Register for 2 classes, receive 5% off tuition
Family Special - Full tuition for one child,
additional siblings receive 5% off tuition
If payment plan is necessary for any of the classes, after $25 deposit, 50% of tuition is due by 1st day of class along with a POST-DATED CHECK of Sept 30, 2025 with remainder of tuition.
There are no refunds after the second class of the semester.
Classes will be held at The Venue
811 Laukapu St., Ste 5, Hilo
CLASS RULES: With the exception of water, no food, drink, and gum are allowed. Always treat your instructor and fellow actors with respect.
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