Inspiring the Next Generation of Musical Theatre Artists
TUTS Academy offers training across several disciplines including Voice, Acting, Dance, Inclusive Arts, and more. Three types of classes — Core, Advanced Studio and Inclusive — are offered across the various disciplines. Enrollment in Core Classes is open to all levels of experience. Advanced Studio Classes require a performance evaluation prior to enrollment. Inclusive Classes are designed for students with disabilities.
TUTS Academy offers 23 semester-based classes and four year-long classes. Classes will be offered Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays, with multiple sections available for select courses. All classes are taught by industry professionals.
Classes are offered through The Humphreys School and The River Inclusive School across two campuses.
The Humphreys School
The Humphreys School of Musical Theatre began in 1972 with a generous grant from The Humphreys Foundation. Named in honor of Texas actress, Kalita Humphreys Burson. For 54 years the Humphreys School has been the place in Houston for top-notch musical theatre training for students from age 4 to 18.
Students at the Humphreys School sharpened skills in acting, voice, and dance learning from experienced teaching artists while building skills in teamwork, discipline, and creativity. Humphreys students have also had the unique opportunity to audition for TUTS Mainstage productions, working alongside Broadway veterans and professional creatives.
Many Humphreys alumni have gone on to build successful careers in the industry. You can learn more about them here.
One thing that will never changes is that TUTS is the place for training the next generation of theatre professionals and passionate arts lovers.
The River Inclusive School
Founded in 1996 by Bob and Kathy Binstock, The River began with one dance class for their daughter who had been turned away from every dance school they’d approached due to her disability. Wanting to give her the opportunity to pursue the artistry she was passionate about and to offer that same opportunity to others, the Binstocks successfully grew The River from that one class into a place that offered art, music, dance and acting.
The River merged with TUTS in 2010 opening the door for students to have more performance opportunities than they’d experienced. Students who trained with The River have had the opportunity to perform in TUTS Mainstage productions alongside students from The Humphreys School.
