Newton Theatre Kids 

Newton Theatre Kids is an after school program for students in grades 1-5. 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.
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Coming up: Fall Session 2023

Enroll for Fall 2023

Registration for "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" is now available. 

Good grief! We are so excited to tell the classic stories of the Peanuts kids! Get ready to learn the music with Schroeder, act the scenes with Linus & Lucy, and dance to all the songs with Snoopy! You won't want to miss this session, and "that's our new philosophy."

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

Fall Session - Begins the week of September 12th, ends the week of December 5th.

Click here for a list of exact dates.

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spring session 2023

All "Sound of Music" classes and waitlists are now full.

The hills are alive! Get ready to tell the classic story of the Von Trapp family! We are so excited to be producing this kid's version of the timeless Rogers and Hammerstein musical. With toe-tapping music, well-known scenes, and dances to boot, your children won't want to miss this spring session!
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Spring Session - Begins the week of March 28th, ends the week of June 13th

​Click here for a list of exact dates.

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LOGISTICS

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

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:
1st - 5th Graders

TIMES:
4-5:30 PM

TUITION:
$395

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scholarships

We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.

If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa at: melissa@newtontheatrecompany.com

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COVID PROTOcols

Please click here to read our full COVID Safety Plan
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NTK participants will be asked to attest that they have had a full series of vaccinations (not counting boosters) when they register for the program.  

At this time, masking is not required for participants or audience members. We remain supportive of individuals who prefer to wear masks.  Newton Theater Kids reserves the right to modify our COVID policies in response to changing levels of risk in the community. 

We will be sure to send updates over the course of the program if there are ever changes to our protocols. As the pandemic landscape continues to shift, we remain committed to operating a safe, supportive, and inclusive program.

Please contact Melissa Bernstein at melissa@newtontheatrecompany.com with any questions.

what is newton theatre kids?

Newton Theatre Kids is an exciting opportunity for children in grades 1-5 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

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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.

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original MONOLOGUES

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