Kids!

Newton Theatre Kids

Newton Theatre Kids is an after school program for students in grades 2-5. Our program invites participants to cultivate a love of theatre through acting, singing, dancing, and scenery making. Each session culminates in a family-friendly performance.

To learn about upcoming productions, registration dates, and more, join our mailing list!

Thank you to the Rebecca Pomroy Foundation for helping fund our NTK financial aid scholarship program.

OUR PHILOSOPHY - PLEASE READ

Our philosophy at Newton Theatre Kids is that the most joy comes from putting on a play together. Our motto is: it is not how big your part is that is important, it is what you do with your part. In general, we divide parts up by grades, and try to do it as fairly as possible.

Parents, thanks in advance for partnering with us on our philosophy that the creating and putting on a play as an ensemble is the real goal and is incredibly rewarding.

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Fall Session 2025

The Wizard of Oz!

ALL CLASSES AND WAITLISTS ARE NOW FULL

Somewhere Over the Rainbow... another Newton Theatre Kids session awaits!
Click your heels and get ready for another session of NTK! Registration is about to open for our upcoming Newton Theatre Kids’ 2025 Fall Session of The Wizard of Oz! Whether your child is ready to sing, act, and dance down the Yellow Brick Road with Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, or bring our “Merry Old Land of Oz” to life, this is their chance to shine on stage. Performers from grades 2-5 will experience storytelling, teamwork, and imagination in a fun, supportive environment.
Follow the yellow brick road and register on May 28th—because there’s no place like the stage.

Pick the Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday class to join. Each day's cast has its own performance.
*Monday's class performs its final show on a Saturday afternoon. Keep this in mind as you register.

Class times: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Grades 2nd-5th

Tuition - $495
Non-Refundable $50 cancellation fee
No refunds 1 week before class starts

Directors
Monday - Abby Strayer
Tuesday - Melissa Bernstein
Wednesday - Melissa Bernstein
Thursday - Hannah Jacuzzi
Friday - Hannah Jacuzzi

Fall Session - Classes begin the week of September 8th and end the week of December 8th*
*The Monday class continues until Saturday, December 13th.

Click here for a view of exact dates - Please read before registration!

Spring Session 2025

Oklahoma!

ALL CLASSES AND WAITLISTS ARE NOW FULL

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning! Get ready for a toe-tapping, heartwarming journey through the heart of the American West! Oklahoma! is a timeless classic filled with unforgettable songs, lively choreography, and a story that’s sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic production this spring with Newton Theatre Kids! Sign ups will open at 7am on February 26th.

Pick the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday cast to join. Each day's cast has its own performance.

Class times - 4:00pm-5:30pm

Grades 2nd-5th

Tuition - $495
Non-Refundable $50 cancellation fee
No refunds 1 week before class starts

Directors
Monday - Abby Strayer
Tuesday - Melissa Bernstein
Wednesday - Anne Zasloff
Thursday - Melissa Bernstein
Friday - Hannah Jacuzzi

Spring Session - Classes begin the week of March 25th and end the week of June 9th* (some Saturday classes will be included)

Click here for a view of exact dates - Please read before registration!

Winter Session 2025

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

ALL CLASSES AND WAITLISTS ARE NOW FULL

Registration opened November 13th at 7:00am

Open to 2nd-5th graders.

You've got a Golden Ticket! Come join us for this classic Roald Dahl story. Join the other Golden Ticket winners for some fun story telling, dance with the Oompa Loompas, and sing along with familiar tunes. Your adventure at Willy Wonka's factory will be a "world of pure imagination!"

Pick the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday cast to join. Each day's cast has its own performance.

Tuition - $495
Non Refundable $50 cancellation fee
No refunds 1 week before class starts

Directors:
Monday - Abby Strayer
Tuesday - Melissa Bernstein
Wednesday - Anne Zasloff
Thursday - Melissa Bernstein
Friday - Hannah Jacuzzi

Winter session - Classes begin on January 2nd, and ends the week of March 18th

Class times - 4:00pm-5:30pm
Click here for a list of exact dates - Please view before registration!

Fall Session 2024

NEW GRADES: 2nd through 5th graders.

Peter Pan!

Our classes and waitlists for PETER PAN are now completely full.

Join us for a grand adventure! This fall session, we'll be doing Peter Pan! Join Peter, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Wendy, and so many more beloved characters as they sing catchy songs, dance around, and romp through Neverland.

Pick the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday cast to join. Each day's cast has its own performance.

Directors:
Tuesday - Melissa Bernstein
Wednesday - Melissa Bernstein
Thursday - Melissa Bernstein
Friday - Hannah Jacuzzi

Fall Session - Begins the week of September 10th, ends the week of December 10th.

Class times: 4-5:30pm

Click here for a list of exact dates

LOGISTICS

LOCATION:
Saint John's Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville)

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Classes meet once a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
(participants register for a single day)
Each day has its own performance.

GRADES:
2nd - 5th Graders

TIMES:
4:00 PM-5:30 PM

TUITION:
$495
Non Refundable $50 cancellation fee
No refunds 1 week before class starts

FINANCIAL AID

We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.

If you are interested in learning more about financial aid for Newton Theatre Kids , please email Melissa at: [email protected]

Thank you to the Rebecca Pomroy Foundation for helping fund our financial aid scholarship program.

Check this out!

Last summer, one of our amazing students, Vivvy, and their mom went to Mason City, Iowa to visit the childhood town of Meredith Wilson. Meredith Wilson wrote Music Man, which was the Fall 2022 Newton Theatre Kids show! Mason City provided the inspiration for River City.

Check out this article from the Globe Gazette! And have a wonderful summer vacation!

what is newton theatre kids?

Newton Theatre Kids is an exciting opportunity for children in grades 2-5 to explore and cultivate a love of theater. Our highly experienced staff provides a nurturing environment in which kids can feel comfortable and confident while expressing themselves through acting, singing, dancing, and scenery-making. At the end of each session, families are invited to watch their children perform a fully staged and costumed production specifically tailored to the program. Whether your child dreams of being a thespian or simply wants to try something new, Newton Theatre Kids has a place for them.

Check out out this article about our production of Charlotte's Web in Wicked Local!

Staff

Program Philosophy

Parent and student testimonials

Thank you for making the theatre program such a success! This is not an easy feat in the age of COVID, but you managed it perfectly. My daughter has absolutely loved your program.
Our daughter was tentative and unsure when we dropped her off at her first rehearsal and now it is one of her favorite activities. Melissa creates an inclusive, supportive environment where every child leaves feeling more confident.
Thank you for creating a space where my son feels safe to take risks. He looks forward to being a part of the Newton Theatre Kids community and cast each week.
My time at NTK not only sparked my interest in theatre, but it is where I explored much of my own voice. I felt myself gaining confidence, creativity, and friendship. It was truly my home throughout elementary school, something I looked forward to every week, and something I look back on now very fondly. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work closely with you and hopefully provide for the next generation some of that same joy I experienced.
My daughter has LOVED being part of NTK so far! When I collect her on a Tuesday evening she is always so full of joy and energy. She is loving the group and the music and the environment. You are clearly doing a wonderful, wonderful job of inspiring and nurturing these lovely kids.
Our daughter had a terrific time. She enjoyed learning what it takes to put on a successful production. Her favorite aspect was the singing and dancing. More than this, she made some new friends.
My daughters have had amazing experiences with Melissa and her wonderful team. Highly recommend! Am bummed my kids are aging out.
This is a really wonderful program whether in-person or virtual. My 9- and 12-year-old daughters have both enjoyed and benefitted immensely from this program. They strike a really nice balance between a low-key, low-pressure environment while teaching professional acting and singing skills. Highly recommend!
You are amazing! Thank you so much for doing this class. I really appreciate the enthusiasm, caring, and patience that you showed our kids. I really hope to keep my child engaged in theatre. I am so thankful her first taste was through your organization and with you in particular.

original MONOLOGUES

Check out this video, which features the "I Am" monologues written by participants in our April 2020 Online Self-Scripting class.