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
Virtual Summer Programs
EXTENDED EXCURSIONS
These two-week offerings for provide an opportunity for middle school students to take a deep dive into a theatre arts area and stay awhile. Specifically designed for virtual learning, these collaborative ensemble based classes invite students to bring themselves, their identities & experiences, to participate in a one of a kind creative experience. Pack a bag, you’re sure to go on the journey of a lifetime! Please note, grades refer to placement in fall 2021.
Mythmakers: Improv Your Own Adventure
To Jumanji & Beyond: Journey into the Game
Do- Re- Mi: The Journey of a Song
Create a Character: Physical Comedy
From Concept to Design: A Theatre Design Project
Create a Character: Exploring through Song
Masterclasses
Multi-Week Performance Classes
Our multi-week virtual performance-based programs are perfect for the young theatre artist looking to create characters and bring to life imagined worlds with a final show as the end result. Building on our processed oriented programs, these classes challenge students to continue to sharpen their actors’ tools while working as an ensemble to create a virtual production for friends and families. All programs are first-come first serve and while previous performance experience is not required it is highly encouraged.
Meet Mainstage Instructors Dwayne P. Mitchell & Nathan Urdangen!
Semi Private Coaching
Are you looking to take your singing or acting to the next level? In our NEW semi-private coaching, students will work in small groups of 2 to 3 with professional voice and acting coaches to develop their skills and learn to maximize their instruments of body and voice. Spots are limited and are first-come first-serve.
- Students will be paired with a teacher and in small groups based on their grade and previous experience.
- All lessons last an hour.
- 6 – week sessions
- Session I (Week of 1/18 – 2/22)
- Session I (Week of 3/1 – 4/5)
- Session III (Week of 4/26 – 5/17)
- Lessons are scheduled based on the teacher and students availability.
February Vacation Programs
A week of creative role playing, where students use their imaginations and actor’s tools to solve a mystery before the week is up. A mix of both asynchronous and synchronous learning, students will spend the morning on their own in creative exploration – using that day’s clue and pre-recorded video messages to guide them through their adventure. In the afternoon students login and work collaboratively as an ensemble to further develop their theories on “Who Dunnit?” through creative play and acting techniques.
To further inspire the week’s adventure, each student will receive their personal Mystery Box in the mail, containing detailed instructions, key clues, and other important items necessary to a fun and creative week of sleuthing.
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