Apple Tree Arts’ theatre programs encourage individuals of all ages to explore their experiences and identities.
We facilitate a safe and healthy environment for youth participants through an engaging and motivating curriculum led by educators and artists specializing in their fields. 

Registration for Fall programming is now open!

In the Spotlight (GR 4-6)

In the Spotlight

In this after-school program, students will develop confidence and teamwork by exploring the theatre world through basic acting skills, stage direction, self-expression, gestures, and character development. This program culminates in a final performance of a skit for families at the end of the final class.

Millbury Street Elementary School

Mondays October 2nd – November 13th (no class on 10/9). 3pm – 4:30pm in room 48.

North Street Elementary School

Tuesdays October 3rd – November 7th. 2:30pm – 4:00pm in the band room.

Tuition: $100

Teacher: Brenden Bartlet

Financial aid applications are available here.

 

Class Act (GR 5-8)

Class Act (GR 5-8)

Students will develop and enhance the skills of character development, expression, and gestures while building confidence and teamwork through both scripted and improvisational activities.

*Updated Dates*: September 26th – November 14th

Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Apple Tree Arts Great Hall

Teacher: Katie Vennard

Tuition: $170

Financial aid applications are available here.

 

Curtain Up (GR 9-12)

Curtain Up (GR 9-12)

Students will build on their acting skills through a deeper examination of character and scene development. This class provides a safe and caring environment for actors to explore their range while focusing on both individual and ensemble work.

*Updated Dates*: September 27th – November 15th

Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Apple Tree Arts Great Hall

Teacher: Katie Vennard

Tuition: $250

Financial aid applications are available here.

 

Rising Stars (GR 1-4)

Rising Stars (GR 1-4)

Designed for our youngest performers, this beginner-level acting course will help students learn stage directions and projection while using their voices, movements, and imaginations to tell a story through age appropriate theatre games and improv activities.

Dates: September 14th – November 2nd

Thursdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Apple Tree Arts Great Hall

Teacher: Katie Vennard

Tuition: $170

Financial aid applications are available here.

 

Improv for Adults

Improv for Adults

Learn the basics of improv in this fun, supportive class taught by MB DeKara – teacher and performer at Improv Boston. This class is very beginning friendly, and will be full of lots of laughs!

Dates: September 13th – November 1st

Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Apple Tree Arts Great Hall

Teacher: MB DeKara

Tuition: $192

Financial aid applications are available here.

 

Register here!