
About the Grades 6 to 8 Programs
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Developing artists will build upon foundational actor’s tools and explore storytelling through different genres: ensemble acting, musical theatre, and more! With a rich variety of course offerings students can deepen their skills while stretching themselves to try new artistic approaches, developing their own unique voice and style.
If you have questions about whether a program is the right match for your child or if your child needs accommodations to access any of our programming, please reach out to Jeri Hammond, Director of Education, at jerih@bu.edu



Summer Vacation Programs
Please note, all grades refer to placement in the fall of 2023.
Under the Big Top
Families are invited to join us under the big top at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.

Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Theatre Design Intensive I
Taught by: Saskia Martinez, Anika Nayak
Shakespeare on the Green: As You Like It
About the show: Shakespeare's classic comedy of romance and mistaken identity. Frederick has usurped the dukedom from his older brother. Their daughters, Rosalind and Celia, are best friends, and when one is banished from court, they both flee to the Forest of Arden, disguising themselves as country folk. But they're not the only ones fleeing to the forest! Soon this refuge becomes a haven for the lessons of love, complicated by disguise and circumstance -- but ending happily despite everything.
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Weekend Classes
Fall weekend classes are announced and available for registration on Tuesday, July 11.
February Vacation Programs
February vacation classes will be announced and available for registration on November 1.
April Vacation Programs
February vacation classes will be announced and available for registration on November 1.



