Contact

The State Theatre School of Acting
719 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
p. (512) 692-0517
f. (512) 472-7199

Babs George, Director
Amber Dupuy, Associate Director

The State Theatre School of Acting is located next to the historic Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue, between 7th and 8th streets.

Directions to the State Theatre School of Acting

Office Hours

Office hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. Because we are professional actors, we are not always in the office. We often teach private lessons or afternoon classes on the premises. Therefore, if you have a need to visit us, please call before you come. If we do not answer when you call, please leave a detailed message, and we will return your call within 24 hours.

Street Parking

Parking Meters - Throughout downtown Austin, parking meters are free after 5:30 pm, all day on weekends and on some holidays.

Parking Meter Time Limits - During the day, the time limits for these spaces vary. Common maximum parking time limits are 2 and 3 hours. Each meter is labeled with its maximum parking time limit as well as the hours and days that parking meter time limits are in effect.

Parking Meter Fees - Unless otherwise posted, you must feed your meter (without exceeding the maximum time limit) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm. Parking meters in Austin accept nickels, dimes and quarters. A quarter will usually get you about 10-15 minutes, but it can vary by location.

Parking Meter Fee Exemptions (Free Parking) - The parking meter fee is waived on these holidays:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
Last Thursday in November (Thanksgiving)
December 25 (Christmas Day)

Surface Lot or Garage Parking

Daily or Hourly Parking - Many of the garages and surface lots Downtown offer parking on an hourly or daily basis for reasonable rates. A list of nearby lots:
600 Sabine, Surface Lot, Evenings and Weekends, Central Parking, (512) 474-1530
E. 7th & San Jacinto, Surface Lot, Evenings and Weekends, Highland Resources, (512) 474-6491
107 W. 6th, Garage, Evenings and Weekends, State of Texas, (512) 463-5420