AZAA Registration For HP Improv Programs

High Performance Improv Program

Registration for 2026 Spring/Summer Intensive

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Are you currently enrolled in another AZAA class?
"Return" Students are folks who have been in classes before at AZAA but not currently enrolled.
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Two-Pay is tuition split between two payments, paid at registration and the remaining balance due in 30 days, or on the first of the next billing period depending on session start date.
Get Started AZAA Bundled Tuition
Two-Pay is tuition split between two payments, paid at registration and the remaining balance due in 30 days, or on the first of the next billing period depending on session start date.

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Terms of Enrollment

• PAYMENT Your total tuition fee will be presented before submitting and charged upon completed registration using the information provided.
• REFUNDS Your payment is non-refundable. Cancellations should be made with at least 48 hours notice to pursue credit for future AZAA classes.
• INSTRUCTOR EMERGENCY In the event of emergency, we will send email notifications if classes are cancelled. Any cancelled classes will be offered a make-up class with ample time to adjust your schedule.

• Class Etiquette

We strive every day to create the safest creative environment for artistic development. This requires a working space of the highest integrity for personal risk taking and artistic exploration, both on and off the stage.

Please review our student expectations.

Class Waiver & Policies

Waiver of Liability:
As a participant in any program or class at Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Studios LLC), understand and agree that in participating in any acting/voice/movement class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical injury or death. I recognize and acknowledge there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of injuries, including death, damages or loss that I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in any activities connected with or associated with such program or class. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child may have as a result of participating in any program or class against Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs. (Hotchner Studios LLC) and its officers, agents, servants, employees and independent contractors. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Studios LLC) and it's officers, agents, servants, employees an independent contractors from my claims resulting from injuries including death, damages and losses sustained by me or my minor child that arise out of, in connection with, or in any way associated with the activities of this program.

Optional Waiver:
Please check this waiver if you will permit use of you or your child's image as described below. If you do not check this waiver, we will not use you or your child's image. I understand that Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Sudios LLC) is a non-profit organization that promotes acting as an art form not only to it's students, but also to the community at large. As such, articles, brochures, videos and websites may be used either promotionally or educationally and may include images of Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Studios LLC) students or other participants in our programs. I hereby permit the use of my, or my daughter/son's image to be photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded for the use in Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Studios LLC) publicity or educational materials. These materials include, but are not limited to, photographs of classes and performances, newsletters, various other school publications, Arizona Actors Academy/Theatre Upstairs (Hotchner Studios LLC) internet webpage and video of class/performances.

Monthly Billing Agreement

Terms of Two Pay Monthly Billing

• You will be charged either the monthly tuition or a $75.00 deposit payment upon submission and set up for automatic billing.

• Registration is a commitment to the full program and all agreed upon tuition payments.

• Your second Payment will run automatically to the account you use at registration.

• A declined payment will result in a $20.00 fee to reset your automatic billing using our "flexible payment portal".

• DATE OF SECOND PAYMENT: 

  • This will occur on the 1st of the "second" month of your intensive enrollment.
  • Exceptions: If a session has an adjusted or unique schedule, this will be specified below before registering and/or in your confirmation email.

• Cancellations should be made with at least 48 hours notice of the first class to pursue credit for future AZAA classes.

Any cancellation beyond that you forfeit all payments and remain responsible for the full tuition cost. 

Tuition Payment DRAFT FOR MIN

Deposit Payment

  • A $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
  • Once the class reaches minimum enrollment, your selected payment option (full payment or monthly plan) will be automatically processed to the account you register with.
  • If your payment is declined or not collected without proper notice your spot and deposit are forfeited and you'll be asked to register again.
  • If the class does not continue as planned:
    • Your deposit will be fully refunded or may be applied as a credit toward tuition or a future AZAA class—your choice.
  • Registration deadline for student capacity requirement is 5 days before the class start date (unless stated otherwise at checkout below).
    • Payments, refunds, or an email from the admin team will occur the following day informing you of the status of your class.
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Draft Items

I have a first class credit:
Choose this if you attended and paid for the first class on October 7th to try. This will be credited back to your full month tuition payment before registering below.

Enrollment Changes

Forms for students already enrolled in classes wishing to make payment extension requests, continue or cancel enrollment. All change requests should be made before the 25th of the month and a withdrawal outside of your commitment requires a 30 day notice.

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