Fall 2025 Classes
Below are our Fall Class offerings. With the exception of our audition-only programs, space for classes is allocated on a first come, first served basis. For our audition-only programs, registration fees will be charged once students are selected for the program.
Theatre Arts Classes
From preschool through high school, we offer a wide range of programs for both beginners and experienced stage performers - including classes in acting/drama, musical dance theatre, and voice. Students who are interested in pursuing a Production Class are are required to take the prerequisite "Foundations of Musical Theatre."
Musical Theatre Classes
2nd-12th Grade
FOUNDATIONS OF MUSICAL THEATRE
THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.
$425
2ND to 4TH GRADERS:
Mondays 4:30pm-6:00pm (8 Weeks)
9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
No Class 10/13 for Indigenous People's Day
Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:00pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm (8 Weeks)
9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
*No class on 10/2 for Yom Kippur
2ND to 5TH GRADERS:
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm (6 Weeks)
9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
4TH to 6TH GRADERS:
Thursdays 6:05pm-7:35pm (8 Weeks)
9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
7TH to 12TH GRADERS:
Wednesdays 6:05pm-7:35pm (8 Weeks)
9/24, 10/1, 10/8 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production.
Musical Theatre Workshop
3RD-5TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$425
Tuesdays 6:05pm-7:45pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Enhance your singing, dancing and acting skills with this class that will prepare you for the stage! Students will learn song and dance numbers as well as scenes from popular musicals. Students 3rd-5th Grade will need to have taken Foundations of Musical Theatre before taking this class.
Acting Through Song
8 WEEKS
$425
5TH THROUGH 7TH GRADE
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm
9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
*No class on 10/2 for Yom Kippur
8TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE
Thursdays 6:15pm-7:45pm
9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
*No class on 10/2 for Yom Kippur
Students will receive individual coaching on a song of their choice by experienced Teaching Artist and Director, Christopher Cavallo. In this advanced musical theatre class, students will learn how to marry the actor and the singer. Selecting an active musical theatre piece, students will become an honest and authentic storyteller as they discover specific acting choices, develop their character, and understand the arc of a song. Analysis of lyric and acting beats will be addressed, in addition to learning how to navigate your way into a song based on the given circumstances.
ACTING CLASSES
PREK-12TH GRADE
Page to Stage!
PRE-K (4 YEARS+) THROUGH KINDERGARTEN
8 WEEKS
$300
Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
Every week a new story comes to life through creative drama, movement activities, and arts and crafts. Students will engage in an interactive exploration of storytelling drawing inspiration from the book of the week. This class utilizes the student's creativity and teaches them how to tell a story as a group which is the basic foundation of theatre.
Theatre explorers
4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
This class will introduce theatrical concepts to our newest actors, and build creative skills for our returning ones. Students will use their curiosity to create stories and characters through games, storytelling, and crafts. Students will learn how to perform a scene with blocking and props. This is a perfect class to take before or simultaneously with an enrollment show. It will provide the building blocks needed to be a successful actor at WTP and beyond.
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Theatre in a Trunk
KINDERGARTEN TO 1ST GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
*No class on 10/2 for Yom Kippur
A new adventure begins each week as actors discover treasures in a trunk and bring characters to life through creative drama and movement. Students will learn how to work together as a group and create original stories through making crafts, working with different props, and playing theatre games.
Monologue & Scene Study
6TH THROUGH 10TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$375
Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
This class is for students who are ready for more intense scene study, character development, and monologue coaching. Students will work on small group scenes as well as monologues. If your student is ready to take their acting chops to the next level, then this is the class for them!
DANCE CLASSES
2ND-12TH GRADE
Musical Theatre Dance
8 WEEKS
AUDITIONS:
September 15th & 17th
6:30-8:30pm
2ND to 4TH GRADERS:
Thursdays 6:05pm-7:05pm
9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
*No class on 10/2 for Yom Kippur
$375
5TH to 7TH GRADERS:
Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
$425
This class will focus on introducing musical theatre dance techniques through creative prompts, and using character driven movement to show how dance can be used to tell a story. Students will gain flexibility, expand their dance and theatre vocabulary, and learn fun dance combinations! Students are welcome to wear any clothes they are comfortable dancing in, except no jeans or skirts please. Sneakers or ballet shoes are perfect for this class.
8TH to 12TH GRADERS:
Saturdays 10:00am-11:30am
9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15
$425
This class will help develop your student’s technique, ability to retain choreography, and help them to execute the steps while emoting as a character. Each class will contain dance technique work, conditioning, then learn a combination from a popular musical! Students will gain confidence in both their physical movement and their stage presence.
VOICE CLASSES
2ND-4TH GRADE
Group Voice
2ND THROUGH 4TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
Wednesdays 6:05pm-7:05pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
Learn and sing songs from iconic musicals and musical movies like Descendants, Moana, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and more! Students will work with a voice teacher in a group setting to learn healthy singing techniques, introduce concepts of harmony and music theory, and provide opportunities for solo and group singing. This is a perfect class to take if you love to sing!
Technical Theatre Classes
6th-12TH GRADE
Behind the Scenes: Technical Theatre
6TH TO 12TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$600
Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No class on 11/11 for Veteran's Day
Ever wonder what it takes to create a set or props to make a performance come to life? Learn first hand about painting, carpentry, measuring, using power tools, and how to build and design props! Students will learn skills through projects, receive individual coaching, and your work might even end up on our mainstage!
Internships
7TH TO 12TH GRADE
WTP is now accepting applications for interns for our 2024/25 Season. Interns will have the chance to apply for a job with a specific role. They will work closely with WTP’s professional teaching artists to gain “on the job” skills. Our internship roles include:
Assistant Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Choreographer
Teaching Assistants
Social Media Interns
Tech Interns
General Interns
If you would like to be considered as an Intern, please complete the Intern Application Form. We will contact applicants directly to share opportunities.
Private Lessons
5th-12th Grade
Private Voice Lessons
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
8 WEEKS, 30MIN SESSIONS
$425
Love to sing? These one-on-one lessons will give students the opportunity to build and improve their singing technique while expanding their knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire. Students can prepare for auditions, work on material from a show they are performing in, and learn valuable techniques to improve their vocal quality.
Note: Voice Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.
Private Dance Lessons
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
If your student wants to prepare for an audition or improve with specific techniques, you can request private lessons with one of WTP’s dance instructors!
Note: Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.
Registration Coming Soon!
Private Acting Lessons
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
If your student wants one-on one coaching for an audition, college submission, or to work on material from a current show, you can schedule a private lesson with one of WTP’s teaching staff!
Note: Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.
Production Classes
Students will explore their creativity and expand their acting, singing, and dancing skills. From audition preparation to Opening Night, all students will learn what it takes to produce a stage show.
Prerequisite: Any student enrolling in a production class must have previously completed the "Foundations of Musical Theatre" class prior to enrolling in a Production class. Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite. At the Program Director's discretion, enrollment requirements may be waived. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Disney's Frozen KIDS
2ND TO 4TH GRADE
$900
Auditions the week of September 8th
Rehearsals begin the week of September 15th
Performance Dates: November 19th-23rd
REHEARSAL DAYS (CHOOSE ONE):
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00pm-6:00pm *this is new: not a typo!
Join us for a magically, frosty adventure through the kingdom of Arendelle! Based on the 2018 Broadway musical and the 2013 Disney film, Disney’s Frozen, KIDS brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage; a story of true love and acceptance between sisters. When faced with danger, Princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, it is sure to thaw even the coldest heart.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical jr. -A Pilot Production -
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
$900
Auditions the week of September 8th
Rehearsals begin the week of September 15th
Performance Dates: December 11th-14th
REHEARSAL DAYS (CHOOSE ONE):
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for a Christmas classic based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book.
With a heart "two sizes too small," the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Clue! (High School edition)
6TH TO 12TH GRADE (AUDITION ONLY)
$845
Auditions: Tuesday, September 2nd 6:30-8:30PM
Rehearsals begin Saturday, September 6th
Tech Week: October 18th -22nd
Performance Dates: October 23rd-26th
REHEARSAL DAYS:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm & Saturdays 2:00-6:00pm
After auditions students will receive a rehearsal schedule. Students will be required to attend every rehearsal, and must submit a conflict sheet at auditions. Attendance during Tech Week is mandatory.
Join us for a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist..
Please sign up if you are planning to audition
