Serving Ages 5-7
Kids Company is perfect for children who are ready to grow through storytelling, imagination and play—whether your child is outgoing or quiet, experienced or brand new to theater; a future Broadway star or simply looking to make new friends.
This is a wonderful age to learn theatre because children are still willing to play and be silly. They haven’t yet learned to be embarrassed by making funny sounds or running around like a dinosaur. And playing is how children learn best!
We make lots of room for pretending, wondering, creating, and asking, “What if?”
Students explore how actors use their voices, bodies, and imaginations to bring characters and stories to life.
Theatre is a team sport. Students practice listening, sharing ideas, taking turns, and supporting their fellow artists.
Whether your child already loves the spotlight or needs some encouragement to speak up, we’ll help them communicate with growing confidence and clarity.
Students discover how their whole body can communicate character, emotion, and story.
Kids Company is a place to try new things, make mistakes, make friends, and discover what you’re capable of.
Ages are guidelines, not strict requirements.
Kids Company is designed for students ages 5–7, but we know children don’t all grow at the same pace. We look at the student in front of us—their experience, maturity, and readiness—and place them where they’ll be both challenged and successful.
As students grow, we’ll help families determine when they’re ready for the next step in their Conservatory journey.
More opportunities to work, receive feedback, ask questions, and be heard.
We get to know the artist in front of us and challenge them from wherever they’re starting.
Fall Family Sharing Days invite families into the classroom to see students at work, while the spring Conservatory Showcase gives students the opportunity to bring their developing skills to the stage and share their work with an audience.
We’re building a community for families, too. We want Hillbarn to become a place where your child finds their people—and where your family feels at home.
✓ 10% off regular ticket price to any Hillbarn Mainstage production (not valid for season subscriptions, which are already discounted)
✓ Early registration & special pricing for camps & workshops
✓ Returning student tuition discounts
✓ Conservatory events designed to help foster a sense of belonging and community
✓ Opportunities to watch your student grow, thrive and perform, of course!
✓ Personalized recognition of your student’s growth each semester, with a special Growth Reflection and Conservatory Certificate for students who complete the full year.
A: No. While we strongly encourage students to participate in both semesters for the most complete training experience, students are welcome to enroll for just the Fall or Spring semester.
A: No, we accept students at all levels from beginner to advanced.
A: Theatre is an active art. In general, we recommend comfortable clothes that allow your child to move and roll around. Closed toed shoes that stay on their feet are required. No crocs, slides, heels, or sandals.
A: Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby while class is in session but classes are not open for observation until the final day.
A: It happens! Just let us know in advance whenever possible. Because theatre is a team sport and every student matters to the ensemble, regular attendance is important. If absences become frequent, we'll reach out to talk about whether continuing in the class is the best fit.
A: Students are generally placed by age, but maturity, experience, and readiness matter too. Older students may spend time in a younger class while they build foundational skills, while younger students may move into an older class when they’re ready for the additional challenge.
All withdrawals are subject to a $50 enrollment administration fee. Refund eligibility is based on the date we receive written notice of withdrawal.
Requests for exceptions due to extraordinary circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to conservatory@hillbarntheatre.org. Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 10 business days. We are unable to offer refunds, credits, or prorated tuition for student absences.
If Hillbarn Conservatory must cancel a single class session, we will schedule a makeup class and notify families via email as soon as possible. If a makeup class cannot reasonably be scheduled, Hillbarn Conservatory will determine an appropriate alternative at its discretion.
All classes require a minimum number of enrolled students to run. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, Hillbarn Conservatory will cancel the class and issue a full refund to all who registered.
Craft + Community + Lifelong Learning
A Pre-Professional Career Training
for Emerging Artists
Brigitte (she/hers) is a native Bay Area actress and theatre maker. When Brigitte is not on the stage she is taking your calls managing the Hillbarn Box office. Brigitte Is very excited to be back performing on the Hillbarn stage with such an incredible wealth of bay area talent. Some past roles include Ensemble/swing in Kinky Boots (ROLT), Kelly Manning in The Mad Ones & Heather Chandler in Heathers (PSP), Ali in Mamma Mia (San Jose Stage Co), Poppy in Noises Off (Hillbarn Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods (LASC).
