UPDATED July 2023. In-person classes are ongoing. Public health remains an important concern for our community and our school. Merlin Works continues to follow the City of Austin guidelines. On March 23, 2023, the City…
Solo performance arts such as Storytelling and Stand-Up rely on feedback and collaboration in class. Improv is a collaborative art form, and the best improv happens when everybody involved feels comfortable, supported, and welcomed. At…
We’ve read all the articles on money and happiness. And they all say that experiences make people more happy than things. Specifically, experiences that are exhilarating, that involve risk and push people out of their everyday routines.…
We’ve collected a list of amazing improv cheatsheets that can help you step up your scenework. You won’t find these handouts anywhere else. Download them today!
$25 Early Bird Discount Expires December 25th! We know you’ve been waiting for our New Year schedule of classes! We think this schedule is worth the wait! Plus, FREE Intro classes! Be sure to scroll all the way…
Try something newIt’s not a full commitment, just a whirl to see how it feels.Who knows? You might have fun! Want to take us for a spin before you commit? At this free class you’ll…
*and end of the year party! WEEKEND 1 STORYTELLING 301 STUDENT STORYTELLING SHOWCASE When: 6pm Friday, December 8th Where: Batch Kraft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723 Who: Students who have completed our 6-week Storytelling 301…
We’ve got a Free Improv Jam, The Cauldron and Improv For You Too on November 4th! When: 6pm Saturday, November 4th Where: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 3 Who: You–And anyone else who signs up! What: Come meet, mingle…
We need repetition to get better at anything. Hours in the gym, or with our team, or just practicing on the stage doing scenes. Everyone can use more trying and doing. Improv 412 Advanced Scene…
Our jam-packed October of Student Showcases continues this Saturday and we’re so excited to share what everyone has been working on! We’ve got dual Student Graduations Showcase featuring Improv 301 & Musical Improv 301! So, come…
“I’m going to get bad grades and then I can’t ever have screens!” my eleven-year-old yells, tears coming to his eyes. I could see Sebastian was already far up his mental ladder. “Hold on! Hold…