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The Playground specialises in both scripted and unscripted theatre!
Whether you’re just a beginner or an experienced theatre kid, we host courses in stage acting, long-form and free-form improv for all levels.
See below for a list of courses and extra activities you can join as a member of our association!
Welcome back to The VLC Playground!
If you’re new here, WELCOME! Check out our course offerings below…
If you’ve been here before, you may have noticed some things have changed…again (hehe).
After 3 years of experimentation, we’ve decided to go back to basics with 3 simple yet robust improv offerings and one tried tested and true acting class this fall. Check out how our new curriculum works. If you already know what you want to take, you can find that below.
FALL 2026
RegistRATION OPEN!
Improv Essentials
Start: Monday Sept. 21
Class Timing: Mondays 19:30 - 21:30
Duration: 12-week trimester
Pre-requisites: None
Showcase Date: Saturday December 12
PRICE: 210€
Your intro to improv at The VLC Playground! Build confidence, make real connections, and let out your playful side. These classes cover the fundamentals of improv while helping you stay present, let go of perfection, and make your scene partner look gooooood.
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Improv Essentials
Start: Tuesday Sept. 22
Class Timing: Tuesdays 17:30 - 19:30
Duration: 12-week trimester
Pre-requisites: None
Showcase Date: Saturday December 12
PRICE: 210€
Your intro to improv at The VLC Playground! Build confidence, make real connections, and let out your playful side. These classes cover the fundamentals of improv while helping you stay present, let go of perfection, and make your scene partner look gooooood.
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Improv CORE
Start: Tuesday Sept. 22
Class Timing: Tuesdays 19:30 - 21:30
Duration: 12-week trimester
Pre-requisites: 3 trimesters of Improv Essentials (or recommendation by facilitator)
Showcase Date: Saturday December 12
PRICE: 210€
Keep playing! Keep practicing! Apply and strengthen the skills you built in Improv Essentials, while sprinkling in new concepts and theory that help scenes come together, like character building, stage presence, and how to convey and build emotion
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IMPROV DEEP DIVE
Start: Wednesday September 23
Class Timing: Wednesdays 19:30 - 21:30
Duration: 12-week trimester
Pre-requisites: Master the basics of Improv Core
Showcase Date: Saturday December 12
PRICE: 210€
Go deeper into key elements of improv that were introduced but not fully explored in Improv CORE. Drawing from our extensive curriculum, these classes orient you further on your improv journey, with a focus on developing you as a strong performer and a generous scene partner.
Acting
Start: Monday September 21
Class Timing: Mondays 17:30 - 19:30
Duration: 12-week trimester
Pre-requisites: None
Showcase Date: Saturday December 12
PRICE: 210€
Dive into Acting at The VLC Playground! Learn how to connect with a text, listen, and respond with authenticity. Through playful exercises and scene work, you’ll explore how to bring words to life with freedom, honesty, and creativity—building confidence on stage while uncovering your unique voice as an actor.
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Always-on offerings
Workshops, classes and community hangs with no long-term commitment
IMPORTANT: All weekly/monthly sign-ups of these offerings are managed through our WhatsApp Community. Please join us there (links below)!
IMPROV GYM
Welcome to the Improv Gym, a weekly 90 mins session gathering to drill one specific improv skill 🏋️♂️✨ Perfect for improvisers eager to sharpen their abilities, review resources, build confidence in their improv toolbox, and get instant feedback in a supportive environment.
No commitment, walk-in friendly class
Timing: Wednesdays (17:30-19:00)
Requirements: 1 Trimester of Improv Essentials
Min: 4 people / Max: 10 people
STAND-UP COMEDY (MONTHLY WORKSHOP)
Explore stand-up through playful games, smart theory, and gentle experimentation that makes writing feel natural instead of daunting. Learn to listen to your instincts, shape your stories, and refine your timing without overthinking it. Whether you’re taking your first steps or sharpening your seasoned skills, this monthly workshop helps you build material, confidence, and stage presence.
Timing: First Sunday of the month
Requirements: none
Participants: 12-14
ARTS & CRAFTS Hang
Start your morning by stepping into a creative space. Explore the craft of the day (drawing, stitching, building, painting, and more!) as you follow curiosity instead of expectations. This bi-weekly gathering is a gentle invitation to create, play, and reconnect with the simple joy of making something just because it feels good.
Timing: Every other Tuesday (11:00-13:00)
Requirements: none
Participants: 10
Meet Your Facilitators
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Teacher
Catalina is a proud graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, holds a performing arts BFA from CSUS and has a Masters in applied theater. She’s spent the last 12 years as a theater dynamo, mostly dazzling audiences as an actress. She has acted in more than 40 plays and she's also ventured into IMPROV, stand-up, set/costume design, puppetry, dance and stage combat—a true theatre nerd.
Creative and hilarious, Catalina is basically a bitch- meaning playful and loving like a female dog.
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Teacher
Adrià has been performing on the screen and on the stage, nationally and internationally, for several years now. His jello physicality encourages him to focus mainly on character creation, getting inspired mostly by the body. His "full send" attitude forces him to wear, while improvising, thick safety knee pads. Even though he has never broken a bone in his whole life, he flexes them uncontrollably. And, not so surprising, his biggest inspirations are the tube man and renaissance baby angels.
The Playground is performing arts community that specialises in both scripted and unscripted theatre — all in English! Our holistic approach to learning encourages our members develop the body awareness and emotional intelligence needed to unleash their creativity and approach life and the stage with more ease and flow.
We focus on building trust, generosity and confidence while fostering a community that is playful, creative and open-minded.
For us, a safe environment means pure freedom to explore—so come laugh, learn, connect and let your imagination run wild with us!
Our Philosophy
Don’t take our word for it… here’s what our Members are saying!
“I love the focus on long form improv, it is often neglected in other communities I’ve been in!”
“Learning improv has impacted me really positively. I spend a lot of time in my head. During and after the classes I catch a break from that.”
“I enjoy the workshops a lot because they bring an outside perspective and do a deep dive into one very specific topic that we normally don’t get a chance to cover in a regular course.”
“It’s really not as scary as one might think!”
“I feel like these courses have made me a better improvisor in both work and in life.”
“Do it! It’s great! It’s so multifaceted, it gets you out of your head, teaches you techniques to listen better and connect in many ways.”