Register Now: Newton Theatre Kids' Summer Intensive Series
This summer, Newton Theatre Kids is excited to offer students entering grades 5-8 the opportunity to hone their theatrical abilities in a supportive and engaging environment. Each intensive lasts for one week and focuses on a different genre of theater, allowing participants to develop meaningful new skills while increasing their confidence and versatility as performers. Participants are encouraged to mix-and-match intensives by attending just the morning or afternoon or both with a break for lunch.
All experience levels welcome!
All experience levels welcome!
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Week #1: July 6-10
Morning Intensive: Hey Little Songbird Cabaret Crew Help your child strengthen their love of musical theater acting! Participants will learn to create engaging musical theater performances while working on a piece selected specifically for them that can be used for future auditions or performances. This is an acting class involving music, so no background in vocal technique or music theory is necessary. The program will culminate in a stress-free, cabaret-style showcase on the final day. Afternoon Intensive: Breaking Down the Bard Shakespeare Workshop Open your child up to the joy of performing Shakespeare! Using a variety of techniques, participants will learn how to approach Shakespearean verse and prose as they work on individual speeches and iconic scenes from the canon. Participants will leave feeling confident that they can take on theater from any era. All levels of Shakespeare-ience are welcome! The program will culminate in a stress-free showcase on the final day. Week #2: July 13-17 Morning Intensive: Best Foot Forward Audition Boot Camp Give your child the tools to enter any audition with confidence! Participants will explore different methods of approaching a text while working on two individually selected monologues-- one classical and one contemporary-- that they can use for future auditions. The program encourages participants to view all auditions as learning experiences and will culminate in a stress-free showcase on the final day. Afternoon Intensive: Scene-Stealers Acting Masterclass Support your child’s passion for stage acting! By working with other participants on theatrical scenes from a variety of genres and time periods, participants will strengthen their acting abilities while getting exposed to exciting pieces of theater. The program is great for students looking to improve their skills without the pressure of a full production, and will culminate in a low-stress showcase on the final day. |
All sessions held at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN)
Address: 1326 Washington Street West Newton, MA 02465 Intensive Series Director: Abby Lass |
Morning Intensive: 9 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $375
Lunch Intersession: 12 – 1 PM
Cost: $50
Afternoon Intensive: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost $375
Full Day: 9 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $800
Please Note: Students who choose to participate in both the morning and afternoon intensives during a given week will stay together for the scheduled lunch hour. Students who are enrolled in only the morning or afternoon intensive will have the option of staying for lunch. Students are expected to bring their own food.
Coming Soon: Spring Production of Oklahoma!
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's first musical is coming to the Newton Theatre Kids stage! This beloved show follows the romance and conflict that arises in the territory that will eventually become Oklahoma. Famous songs include "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," "People Will Say We're in Love," and "Oklahoma."
For a complete list of rehearsal dates, click here. |
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All sessions and performances held at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN).
Address: 1326 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Tuition: $385 + $12 registration fee
Address: 1326 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Tuition: $385 + $12 registration fee
Winter Show: Annie Get Your Gun
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We are thrilled to be putting on a unique rendition of Irving Berlin's classic show, Annie Get Your Gun. The musical follows the adventures of real-life sharpshooter Annie Oakley as she enters the exciting world of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Directed by Melissa Bernstein, Linda Goetz and Hannah Rosenberg. Click here for winter session information. |
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What is Newton Theatre Kids?
Newton Theatre Kids is an exciting opportunity for children in grades K-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, Theatre Kids has a place for them. |
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Don't miss registration for our winter and spring sessions!
Spring show: Oklahoma!
Registration opens: Monday, February 3rd at 7 AM
Please try to register promptly, as our programs have limited slots.
Registration opens: Monday, February 3rd at 7 AM
Please try to register promptly, as our programs have limited slots.