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.
Community Theatre
AUDITION NOTICE
Apple Tree Arts Inc announces auditions for
“The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer
Directed by MB DeKara
Auditions are complete, and the show has been cast!
“The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer brings the audience into the world of three cancer patients as they come to the end of their lives in hospice cottages on the grounds of a hospital. Each character comes to terms with their illness and life through interviews and moments with their families, who stay with them in these final days.
“The Shadow Box” was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony for Best Play in 1977.
Link to Synopsis & Character Descriptions
Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons once the show is cast.
Performances will be the weekend of Friday, February 11th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 12th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 13th at 2:00 pm in the Great Hall at Apple Tree Arts
This is an unpaid/non-union production, all cast members agree to this commitment as volunteers.
Grades 1-4 Musical Theater
Pajama Party! (grades 1-4)
A musical revue about how bedtime can be a blast!
Dates: Saturdays Oct 16 – Dec 11
Times: 10am – 12 noon
Performance: Saturday Dec 11, 7pm NOTE: DATE CHANGE
Location: Great Hall at Apple Tree Arts
Teacher: Kayla Cardin
Tuition: $300
Financial aid applications are available here.
Click here to register!Grades 7-12 Musical Theater
Shrek, Jr. (grades 7-12)
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays from Oct 20, 2021 – Jan 6, 2022
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Performances: Jan 7, Jan 8 at 7pm at Grafton High School auditorium
Teacher: Lisa Scarlett
Tuition $500
Location: Grafton Middle School for rehearsals
Financial aid applications are available here.
Click here to register!Private Acting Lessons
Private Acting Lessons
Study popular acting techniques and apply them to characters, scenes, monologues and theatre games.
Learn how to:
· Analyze a character’s personality traits, actions and motives
· Master the physicality of a character
· Empathize emotionally with a character
· Improvise and trust your creative instincts
Available for a 6-week session, or as needed for audition prep.
Thursdays from 3-6pm; call Apple Tree Arts (508 -839-4286) to schedule.
Tuition: $240/six week session
Teacher: MB DeKara
Location: Apple Tree Arts
Grades 2-6 Musical Theatre
Willy Wonka Kids (grades 2-6)
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays Jan 19 – March 17
Times: 6:00-8:00
Performances: March 18, 19 at 7pm
Teacher: Lisa Scarlett
Location: Grafton Middle School
Tuition: $475
