Western Mass Theatre Newsletter |
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| | | The Academy of Music has announced a new Executive Director - welcome Ray Dumont! I was happy to be able to meet him during the interview process and I’m excited to welcome him to the Academy of Music and to Northampton! There are lots of great shows coming up at the Academy this year - most of them are music, so don’t show up in this newsletter, but you can take a look at all the upcoming shows here. Go see Jay Sefton’s Unreconciled there on July 25!
The next issue will include events from June 25 - July 15. Submit upcoming events via the link below or by emailing me before Tuesday at midnight. Any questions, comments or feedback? Email me at westernmasstheatre@gmail.com
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| Easthampton Theater Company presents Summer Youth Theater Programs July 6-10 & 13-17 in Easthampton, July 27-31 & August 3-7 in Springfield More Information and Registration |
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Silverthorne Theater Company
Sanctuary City
6/18-6/20 @ 7:30 PM, 6/21 @ 2:00 PM
Mainstage Theater, Emily Dickinson Hall, Hampshire College, 893 West St, Amherst, MA
Silverthorne Theater Company presents the first mainstage production of our 2026 summer season, Martyna Majok's Sanctuary City. Directed by Rose Schwietz Malla, performances will take place at the Mainstage Theater at Hampshire College in Amherst, from June 11th - 21st.
DREAMers. Love(r)s. Life-long friends. Negotiating the promise of safety and the weight of responsibility, they fight like hell to establish a place for themselves and each other in America. This unforgettable drama by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Martyna Majok (The Cost of Living) asks what we are willing to sacrifice for someone we love.
sanctuarycity.eventbrite.com
This production is made possible by the generous support of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the Mass Cultural Council and the Amherst Cultural Council, Pelham Cultural Council, Hadley Cultural Council, and South Hadley Cultural Council, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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| | Next Open Stage to have a new host — Clara Witty — starting in June!
WHAT: Open Stage @ LAVA, hosted by Clara Witty WHEN: every 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. signups and 7 p.m. showtime WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield https://www.facebook.com/events/1942855999982864/ https://thelavacenter.org/events/
The LAVA Center is proud to announce that the Open Stage series will have a new host starting in June, Clara Witty!
The Open Stage is a performance series that takes place every third Thursday evening. Signups start at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
An open stage is similar to an open mic, but more inclusive to all types of the performing arts. Artists are encouraged to sign up to perform theater, dance, music, literature, spoken word, magic, puppetry, circus, sideshow, comedy, improv — any form of art or entertainment that can be staged, in any stage of development.
New host Clara Witty lives in Orange, MA and works as the Programming Director of The LAVA Center. She’s worked on many different projects at The LAVA Center including indiVISIBLE, On the Boards playwright festival, and produced the documentary film “Rising River’s Edge”. She values her community and the arts, and works to bridge them together through her work at The LAVA Center and personal interests. See less
Signup starts at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. There will be a five-minute limit for each act. Artists can plug into our sound system if they’d like audio to backup your act; connect using Bluetooth, plugin using 1/8″ mic jack input, or bring adapter if needed. Questions? Email info@thelavacenter.org.
There is a $1–5 suggested donation for this event.
The LAVA Center is a community arts space in Greenfield, MA whose mission is to create opportunities and build inclusive community in and through the arts and humanities. We are focused on making The LAVA Center a space where all artists, including marginalized communities and individuals, can have their voices heard. The LAVA Center is located at 324 Main St., in downtown Greenfield, MA. https://thelavacenter.org |
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The LAVA Center to host On the Boards - Ticketing now available
WHAT: On the Boards: Online Ticketing for New Play Fest WHEN: Friday, June 19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m.; Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
The LAVA Center is excited to announce ticketing is now live and on sale for the 4th annual playreading festival On the Boards!
This year’s festival will include new and developmental works by thirteen Massachusetts-based playwrights.
Explore the world of theater by experiencing new works coming to life every night in this festival of readings of new works in several stages of development. This year, a different play is performed every evening, ensuring a variety of captivating experiences for audiences, actors and creatives.
On four weekends in June there will be readings of plays that will culminate in a talkback session with the playwright. We welcome our audience to be part of the playwriting process by offering helpful, targeted feedback. Food and refreshments from local restaurants will be offered every evening after the talkback sessions.
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale between $8-$30, Card-to-Culture $2 and no one is turned away for lack of funds. To inquire about reserving a free seat, please contact LAVA at least 24 hours in advance, and please provide your name and the date you wish to attend.
Tickets are now available for every night of the play festival through the LAVA Center website; link here: https://www.tixtree.com/o/lava
More info is available on the On the Boards website: https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
The schedule:
Friday, June 19, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors) “The Hungry Ghosts in the WhiteWash(er) Machine … A (W)hole ReStor(e)ative Practice in ReHears(e)al … A Both/And/Or/With Paradox ReFrame” written by CL Dukes & directed by Lauren Stock
Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors) “Calling” written by Patricia Crosby & directed by Penney Hulten
Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors) “The Birth/Death Project” presented by Real Live Theatre
For more information, updates and tickets, please visit https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
On the Boards is made possible by grants from the local cultural councils of Amherst, Bernardston, Buckland, Conway, Deerfield, Gill, Greenfield, Leyden, Northfield, Shelburne, and Sunderland. |
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Six performances of The Tempest at Black Birch Vineyard (Hatfield) June 19-21. Valley Players presents a late Shakespearean romance set in 1611 on a Mediterranean island. Directed by Jill Franks, produced by Matteo Pangallo, choreographed by Susan Dibble. English country dancing and Renaissance music enhance the performance.
Outdoors at sunset on the bucolic Black Birch lawn, you can spread a blanket (or low chair) and picnic basket, buy wine and pizza on site, and settle down for an amazing journey back in time and into the realm of your imagination. In case of rain, we’ll move indoors at the winery.
On Saturday, June 13 we have an additional indoor performance at Northampton Center for the Arts in partnership with Community Shakespeare of New England.
Buy your tickets at www.valleyplayers.org.
Pay-as-you-can, starting at $15.00, with half of proceeds going to Center for New Americans, serving immigrants and refugees in western Massachusetts.
June 19, Friday at 6:30, Black Birch Vineyard June 20, Saturday at 6:30, Black Birch Vineyard June 21, Sunday at 5:30, Black Birch Vineyard |
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R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
By D.W. Jacobs
From the life, work and writings of R. Buckminster Fuller
Directed by Barbara Karger
June 19-28, 2026
Futurist, environmentalist, architect, inventor and geodesic dome designer Buckminster Fuller takes us on a wild journey from his childhood in Massachusetts, to meeting Albert Einstein, to his extraordinary inventions, explaining how doing more with less can save both humanity and the planet.
CLICK HERE FOR R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER TICKETS |
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Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber, Directed by Daniela Varon June 19–July 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed, Thurs at 7pm, Sun at 2pm 70 Kemble St. Lenox, MA 01240
From the author of Enchanted April, Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, settled into her routines and secure in her standing as the town’s most respected woman. When a hole in her roof brings Abel Brown—a charming, smooth-talking drifter—onto her doorstep, he offers to repair the house and quietly begins to upend her carefully ordered life. As an unexpected late-life romance flickers to life, gossip spreads and doubts surface. Can Abel be trusted, or is he not quite who he seems? Either way, the whole town is watching.
Tickets are $30-$88 and on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/403/production/1264346 |
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Not In Charge: Improv Comedy Inspired By True Stories Saturday, June 20th @7pm Don't miss this talented group of friends in an improvised show inspired by true stories from the cast! Not In Charge is Mandy Anderson, Maddy Benjamin, Sally Ekus, Micaela Foster, Derek Luthi, Allison Reding, Julie Waggoner, Jim Young, and Kate Zak.
https://www.happiervalley.com/notincharge.html |
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Chester Theatre Company
A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW By Tatty Hennessy Directed by Michelle Ong Hendrick June 23-27, 2026
This year, we are bringing back a show loved by patrons and critics alike, A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy. We're proud to be a partner of Summer at the '62 Center, a summer arts celebration at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance at Williams College.
This play follows Rory, a grieving teenager, as she fulfills her father's dying wish of making it to the North Pole. Hero Marguerite returns to star in this phenomenal one-woman show directed by Co-Artistic Director Michelle Ong Hendrick.
Whether you missed your chance to see this show last summer or loved it so much that you simply must see it again, you are invited to join us in Williamstown for this thrilling, emotional journey. Call our box office at (413) 354-7771 or click the link here to get tickets for this must-see production. |
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Shakespeare & Company announces the 2026 Gala
Jun 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
70 Kemble St. Lenox, MA 01240
Gala 2026 on Friday, June 26 unfolds between order and enchantment—where integrity meets absurdity. Inspired by Hamlet and Twelfth Night, we will explore the space between clarity and chaos, reason and emotion, truth and illusion.
The moon guides us as a symbol of change, longing, and possibility, while moments of “madness” reveal something honest and human beneath the surface. Like theater itself, the evening will balance craft and imagination, structure and surprise. We invite you to dine and dance under a celestial sky—midnight hues, constellations of light, shimmering metallics, warm candlelight, and a hint of cosmic drama.
The evening begins at 4:30 pm with cocktails under the festive Tina Packer Tents, followed by a special performance tribute in the Tina Packer Playhouse, dinner by Peter Platt of The Old Inn on the Green in the elegant Rose Meadow Tent, and dancing beneath the stars. Proceeds benefit Shakespeare & Company‘s Center for Actor Training, Education Program, and Performances. For more information, write to Director of Development Sunie Gorey at sgorey@shakespeare.org, or call 413.637.1199 ext.180. As a Gala benefactor, you and your guests will receive priority seating for both the performance and dinner. Those who respond by June 12 will be recognized in our print and digital Gala materials, including the Commemorative Gala Program.
Seating is limited, and the Gala traditionally sells out.
Did You Know? Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a wonderful, tax-smart way to support Shakespeare & Company. For our Gala, DAF grants can be directed toward the Paddle Raise or given as a fully charitable donation. Because of IRS rules, DAF grants cannot be used to purchase tickets or tables or to pay for any portion that provides a benefit (like event attendance or meals). DAF gifts must be entirely charitable and cannot provide more than an incidental benefit—directly or indirectly—to the donor or their guests. The prohibition on indirect benefits also means DAF grants generally can’t be used for the “charitable portion” of a ticket even if you pay the benefits portion separately, also known as a “bifurcated payment.” IRS Notice 2017-73, Section 3 covers this in more detail. If you’re considering using a DAF and have questions about how to structure your support, our Development team is always happy to help.
https://shakespeare.org/shows/2026/gala2026/ |
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Frizz Media presents Fros and Faes
Jun 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Towersquare, 1500 Main Street in Suite 260 Springfield MA
MASKS REQUIRED AND PROVIDED The third production of Fros and Faes is coming to bloom on June 27, 2026 This time, in Springfield Massachusetts! A night of whimsical performance art.
This show has a special dress code of pink white blue in honor of pride month, so show up in your most whimsical attire
Tickets $8-$30 . As always, if you’d like to pay it forward please DM @frizz.media on IG after getting your ticket! Free RSVP is available at a limited quantity.
Umass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center @ Towersquare
Or RSVP and attend virtually Zoom link will be shared the day of the show. English Closed Captioning with be available
Venue is Wheelchair accessible!
Performances by Jest Dosey, Peter Panromantic, and Soe Noire.
https://posh.vip/e/fros-and-faes
Masks required and provided! |
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Playlist: Improv Inspired by Your Music Saturday, June 27 @ 7pm A limited run on the 4th Saturday of the month!
What music speaks to you? Now let it speak to us!
We'll get an earful of songs as our suggestions for this dynamic, improvised show. Each track will inspire a world full of original characters which will start to overlap in surprising ways. Featuring Maddy Benjamin, Gabriel CiFuentes, Ben Larrison, Evi Mahon, Moe McElligott, Laura Patrick, Phoenix Rios, Pam Victor, and Sarah Zureick-Brown.
https://www.happiervalley.com/playlist.html |
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| | | Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre
"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express"
Performance Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30pm Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30pm Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30pm Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30pm Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm Friday, July 10th, 7:30pm Saturday, July 11th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Kendall Sports & Dance Complex's Studio Theatre (6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley)
Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, playing June 30th-July 11th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Join us for the inaugural season of Summer Theatre as we embark on a thrilling journey aboard the legendary Orient Express. When a passenger is found murdered in his locked compartment, famed detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. Filled with suspense, glamour, and unforgettable twists, this Agatha Christie classic will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
This production is directed by Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson.
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu. |
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FANNIE (THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER)
By Cheryl L. West
Directed by Gilbert McCauley
July 2-12, 2026
Filled with music, humor and spirituality, this is the impassioned story of American civil rights activist and hero, Fannie Lou Hamer, from her beginnings as the daughter of a sharecropper, to co-founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, to her historic speech at the 1964 Democratic Convention and beyond.
CLICK HERE FOR FANNIE TICKETS |
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| | AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Barrington Stage Overhire:
I am looking for carpenters, electricians, audio hands, and general stage hands for the following ($19/hour):
Zionist Load Out: 7/3-5
Estate Sale: Changeover from Daisy: 6/21-6/22 Load In: 6/23-6/25 Tech Work Notes: 6/26-6/30 Load Out/ Changeover to DGQ: 7/25-7/26
Chorus Line: Hang/Load In: 7/5-7/10 Tech Work Notes: 7/11-15 Changeover to Noises Off: 8/8- 8/13
DGQ: Hang/Load In: 7/25-7/30 Tech Work Notes: 7/31-8/5
Noises Off: Tech work notes- 8/14-8/19 Changeover to Eisenhower: 9/6-7
Contact: productionmgmt@barringtonstageco.org |
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| | Jacob’s Pillow is in search of young adults to fill multiple Operation Assistant positions for the 2026 summer Festival. Responsibilities include escorting patrons in golf carts, serving as a parking attendant, and assisting with the setup and breakdown of events and activities. Hours are flexible with 4 and 8 shifts available Wednesday-Sunday. This is an ideal position for someone 16+ who is looking for a summer job that allows them to work primarily outside on a beautiful and active campus. Interest in supporting the arts is not a must but a plus. Additionally, the Operations Team is a part of the Production Department and so this role would also be excellent for young adults interested in working in technical theater. Benefits include free access to all classes and performances and 3 meals/day. For the full job description and to apply please visit our website. If interested applicants have any questions about the position please contact Derek Keifer and Trisha Bordeaux (dkeifer@jacobspillow.org, tbordeaux@jacobspillow.org). |
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Majestic Theater
2026-27 Season Auditions
Majestic Theater & Baldwin Studios
Auditions for Majestic Theater's 2026-27 season
https://www.majestictheater.com/auditions
All information is on the website. Thank you for the incredible interest in auditions! The first round of Non-Equity appointments filled within a few hours of being posted. We've added another audition date and will continue to explore opportunities to open additional slots if possible. While we can't guarantee more availability, we'll do our best to accommodate as many artists as we can.
Please see the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions--https://netorg6788349-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sue_majestictheater_com/IQCrCCPVXN5LRoKfZ8mKncVXASmqm2syCxkB6UrC_i6HKqw |
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WAM Theatre Announces Open Registration for Ballot Ballad Youth Program
WAM Theatre is pleased to announce the launch of its Ballot Ballad Youth Civic Engagement Program at Lenox Library for middle school students (ages 11-14). This 5 week pilot of the program will focus on women in American History and will explore one of the biggest “what ifs” in our country’s founding: “What if women had been in the room where it happened?” We will also examine the history and current landscape of civic engagement in Massachusetts and the United States. Participants will take part in ensemble-based theater taught by WAM Theatre Teaching Artist, Kelly Galvin, and craft original performance pieces. Open and free of charge to all who are interested.
Ballot Ballad is an interdisciplinary civics curriculum developed by WAM Artistic Director Genée Coreno in collaboration with Lisa Donovan of Berkshire Cultural Asset Network and Leslie Appleget of BERK12’s Portrait of a Graduate program. Ballot Ballad integrates art and advocacy to empower students with knowledge of their voting rights through collaboration and creative expression. Using theater, storytelling, and songwriting techniques students craft original performance pieces that blend personal narrative with collective advocacy to become engaged citizens who understand the broader importance of civic engagement.
“Partnering with the Lenox Library to share a module of Ballot Ballad feels especially meaningful. Libraries are pillars of knowledge; places of education, curiosity, and access; and we’re honored to bring this work into such an essential community space,” Artistic Director Genée Coreno said, “At WAM, a core part of our work is representation—ensuring young people can see themselves reflected in history and in the stories we tell. When students learn about the many women and girls who have created pathways to earning, learning, and expression it does more than inform, it models possibility. It helps them believe that kind of agency and impact is possible in their own lives. Through this program, students engage honestly with the history of the United States, who has been included, who has been left out, and imagine how we move forward together.”
This year’s session will be led by Teaching Artist Kelly Galvin, who said, “by imagining bold, brilliant women from our history, we pull up a chair for them and discover what becomes possible when their voices enter the conversation. I’m excited to lead this collaboration as we question the stories we’ve inherited and dream up new ones. And I love the joyful, fearless spaces WAM creates, where we can begin building a more inclusive, equitable world by imagining it together.”
Lenox Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice expanded, “We are excited to partner with WAM Theatre on the Ballot Ballad program this summer! I think these are important topics for the youth of Lenox (and the surrounding areas) to explore. They see what is happening in the world and should be able to inquire and talk about serious issues in a safe and creative space. I anticipate that they will learn from each other, from Kelly, and about themselves as well. It is easy to think of history as finite, something that happened to other people. But we are making our own history every day and it’s up to us to decide how we want to be remembered. I can’t wait to see what they create!”
No theatre experience is required to participate. The criteria for participation is enthusiasm , creative impulse, and the openness to new experiences. Parents, counselors, teachers, and community leaders are also encouraged to nominate students who would thrive in this kind of collaborative creative environment. At A Glance
Ballot Ballad: WAM Theatre Youth Civic Engagement Program Tuesdays: June 30, July 7, 14, & 21 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Performance/Showing: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted at the Lenox Library (18 Main St, Lenox, MA 01240)
More info: wamtheatre.com/engage/ballot-ballad/
Application deadline: June 15, 2026 Email: Info@wamtheatre.com to register
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Community Music School of Springfield
Summer Musical Theater Camp
June 29-July 10th 2026 from 9-4
Community Music School of Springfield, 127 State St, Springfield, MA 01103
Join us for our second annual CMSS Rocks Broadway Musical Theater Camp! This camp is facilitated by the Community Music School of Springfield. Step into the spotlight this summer at Musical Theater Camp! Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or do it all, this immersive two-week camp will help you develop performance skills, build confidence, and have a blast bringing characters & song to life. $700 for the two-week camp FINANCIAL AID & PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
https://communitymusicschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=52476
Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or do it all, this immersive two-week camp will help you develop performance skills, build confidence, and have a blast bringing characters & song to life.
Hone your acting techniques, vocal training, choreography, and stage presence all while rehearsing for a final production! From scene work and improvisation to costume and set design, students will get a full behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a show. No previous theater experience is required. The camp culminates in a live showcase for family and friends! Taught by teachers with advanced degrees in performance. Our performance hall is air-conditioned. |
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Summer Youth Theater Programs
Easthampton Theater Company is running 2 weeks each of Summer Nights youth theater programs in Springfield and Easthampton, MA! Open by application only until full, and provided at no cost to teens entering grades 7-12. We are also offering scholarships to attend Williston's new theater day camp program in Easthampton! Please go to easthamptontheater.com for more info and to apply, and direct any questions to info@easthamptontheater.com |
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Academy of Music Theatre
Academy Youth Productions Summer Musical Theatre Workshops
July 13-24, 9am-3pm; July 27-31, 9am-3pm; August 3-14, 9am-3pm
Academy of Music Theatre
There are still spots available for the Academy of Music's summer musical theatre workshops for kids! All workshops run 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday (no weekends), at the Academy of Music.
Second Act! is a two-week session for ages 10-12, July 13-24.
Second Act! EXPRESS is a one-week session for ages 10-12, July 27-31.
Encore! is a two-week session for ages 13-16, August 3-14.
https://aomtheatre.com/workshops/ |
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| | | Play Incubation Collective Summer Program Theatrical Toolkit July 27-31 9am-3pm Rising 2nd-5th graders Instructors: Tracy Einstein and Richie Barshay Theater lovers unite! In this one-week workshop, you’ll get to build your skills as a performer and join a supportive community of creative kids. Through theater games, movement and scene improvisations, songwriting and prop and set design, you’ll explore key elements of performance and ensemble building. The work will culminate in an end-of-week sharing where you’ll get to showcase your theatrical toolkit! |
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| | | Play Incubation Collective Summer Program |
Playmaking Journey August 3-14
9am-3pm Rising 2nd-5th graders Instructor: Brianna Sloane This fun-filled two-week workshop will guide participants through all of the elements of theatrical storytelling as you get to create your own original play. The first week will be spent building our ensemble and exploring theater, improv, and movement games in order to generate stories, dialogue, and characters. Inspired by all of that idea generation, the director will create a script for the second week and participants will experience all aspects of the rehearsal process culminating in a short performance on Fri Aug 14th. Through it all, there will be lots of space for collaboration, imaginative play, learning new skills, and making new friends!. |
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| | | Play Incubation Collective Summer Program |
Improvise & Devise August 3-7 9am-3pm Rising 6th-9th Graders Instructor: Anna Fox Enjoy making things up on the spot, working as a team, and creating your own performances? Whether you’re new to improv or very experienced, this session welcomes all skill levels and will provide plenty of opportunities for growth We will spend the mornings each day playing comedy improv games, and then apply those skills and concepts to our afternoon sessions, working as an ensemble to create (devise) our own original performance. The exciting part of improv is that it’s all made up, so while the games have structures and rules, we won’t know what will happen until we’re all in the room exploring together. So let's take risks, laugh and figure it out as we go! |
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