Winter &
Spring Classes
Below are our Winter/Spring Class offerings. WTP has set up policies in order to keep our students, teachers, and families safe. All in person classes will be held masked and socially distanced with a limited number of students. Please click here to read up on our policies.
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 kindergarten through high school, we offer a wide range of in-person and virtual 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 WTP Production Class are strongly encouraged to enroll in a WTP Acting Class if they have not already done so.
Theatre in a Trunk
KINDERGARTEN TO 1ST GRADE
8 WEEKS
$220
Virtual: Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Session 1: 01/26 to 03/23
*No Class 2/16 (February Break)
Session 2: 03/30 to 05/25
*No Class 4/20 (April Break)
A new adventure begins each week as actors discover treasures in a trunk and bring characters to life through creative drama and movement. Class features an interactive exploration of beginning theatre, classic and current children’s literature.
Musical Theatre Dance
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
8 Weeks
$330
2ND-5TH GRADE:
In person: Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Session 1: 02/01 to 03/29
*No Class 2/15 (February Break)
Session 2: 04/05 to 05/24
*No Class 4/19 (April Break)
6TH-12TH GRADE:
In person: Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Session 1: 02/01 to 03/29
*No Class 2/15 (February Break)
Session 2: 04/05 to 05/24
*No Class 4/19 (April Break)
Have you ever wondered how those big production numbers pop? In this fun and fast paced dance class, WTP will focus on the dance moves that make audiences beg for more. Students will hone their technique while learning those leaps, turns, and tricks that make audiences beg for more.
Acting, Level 1
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
8 weeks
$220
2ND-5TH GRADE:
Virtual: Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
Session 1: 01/27 to 03/24
*No Class 2/17 (February Break)
Session 2: 03/31 to 05/26
*No Class 4/21 (April Break)
6TH-12TH GRADE:
Virtual: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Session 1: 01/26 to 03/23
*No Class 2/17 (February Break)
Session 2: 03/31 to 05/26
*No Class 4/21 (April Break)
This acting class is great for everyone! Students will study the techniques of theatre while building foundational acting skills and theatre vocabulary. Students will explore theatre through games, monologues, scene work, character building, and improvisation.
Studio Acting
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (INVITATION ONLY)
8 weeks
$330
5TH-7TH GRADE:
In person: Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Session 1: 01/25 to 03/22
*No Class 2/15 (February Break)
Session 2: 03/29 to 05/24
*No Class 4/19 (April Break)
8TH-12TH GRADE:
In person: Mondays 8:00pm-9:00pm
Session 1: 01/25 to 03/22
*No Class 2/15 (February Break)
Session 2: 03/29 to 05/24
*No Class 4/19 (April Break)
This invite/audition-only studio acting class is for advanced students looking to build skills and challenge themselves. Students will study and expand on previous techniques improving their artistry. This is a fast paced class that will benefit even a seasoned performer.
Virtual Private
Voice Lessons
Teaching Artist: Mr. James Murphy
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
30 min sessions
$320 - 8 Week Session
$200- 5 Week Session
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Winter 2020 Session, 5 Weeks:
Mondays (11/30 to 01/11) *No Class 12/21 & 12/28
Tuesdays (12/01 to 01/12) *No Class 12/22 & 12/29
Wednesdays (12/02 to 01/13) *No Class 12/23 & 12/30
Thursdays (12/03 to 01/14) *No Class 12/24 & 12/31
Available Times (Mon-Wed):
2:25pm - 2:55pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:35pm - 4:05pm
4:10pm - 4:40pm
4:45pm - 5:15pm
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 1:
Mondays (01/25 to 03/22) *No Class 02/15 (Feb. Break)
Tuesdays (01/26 to 03/23) *No Class 02/16 (Feb. Break)
Wednesdays (01/27 to 03/24) *No Class 02/17 (Feb. Break)
Available Times:
2:25pm - 2:55pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:35pm - 4:05pm
4:10pm - 4:40pm
4:45pm - 5:15pm
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 2:
Mondays (03/29 to 05/24) *No Class 04/19 (April Break)
Tuesdays (03/30 to 05/25) *No Class 04/20 (April Break)
Wednesdays (03/31 to 05/26) *No Class 04/21 (April Break)
Available Times:
2:25pm - 2:55pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:35pm - 4:05pm
4:10pm - 4:40pm
4:45pm - 5:15pm
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Available Times (Thurs):
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:35pm - 3:05pm
3:10pm - 3:40pm
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Winter 2020 Session: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Winter/Spring Session 1: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Winter/Spring Session 2: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Love to sing? These one-on-one lessons, will give students the opportunity to build and improve their basic singing technique while expanding their knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire. Each student will also be given the chance to share their progress in a group “share-formance” at the end of each eight-week session.
Virtual Private
Voice Lessons
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 1:
Tuesdays (01/26 to 03/23) *No Class 02/16 (Feb. Break)
Wednesdays (01/27 to 03/24) *No Class 02/17 (Feb. Break)
Thursdays (01/28 to 03/25) *No Class 02/18 (Feb. Break)
Fridays (01/29 to 03/26) *No Class 02/19 (Feb. Break)
Saturdays (01/30 to 03/27) *No Class 02/20 (Feb. Break)
Available Windows of Time:
Between 12:00pm-2:00pm (Saturdays Only)
Between 2:00pm-4:00pm
Between 4:00pm-6:00pm
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 2:
Tuesdays (04/06 to 06/01) *No Class 04/20 (April Break)
Wednesdays (04/07 to 06/02) *No Class 04/21 (April Break)
Thursdays (04/08 to 06/03) *No Class 04/22 (April Break)
Fridays (04/09 to 06/04) *No Class 04/23 (April Break)
Saturdays (04/10 to 06/05) *No Class 04/24 (April Break)
Available Windows of Time:
Between 12:00pm-2:00pm (Saturdays Only)
Between 2:00pm-4:00pm
Between 4:00pm-6:00pm
Please plan to select the window of time on the day(s) that works best for your schedule. If more than one window works, please select all that apply. Mr. Eric will email you to confirm your final voice lesson time. Please contact with any questions or concerns.
Wait List Only! Please email to be added to the wait list for lessons with Mr. Eric.
Love to sing? These one-on-one lessons, will give students the opportunity to build and improve their basic singing technique while expanding their knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire. Each student will also be given the chance to share their progress in a group “share-formance” at the end of each eight-week session.
Virtual Private
Dance Lessons
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Winter 2020 Session, 5 Weeks:
Tuesdays (12/01 to 01/12) *No Class 12/22 & 12/29
Wednesdays (12/02 to 01/13) *No Class 12/23 & 12/30
Available Times (Tuesdays):
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:05pm - 7:35pm
7:40pm - 8:10pm
8:15pm - 8:45pm
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 1:
Tuesdays (01/26 to 03/23) *No Class 02/16 (Feb. Break)
Wednesdays (01/27 to 03/24) *No Class 02/17 (Feb. Break)
Available Times (Tuesdays):
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:05pm - 7:35pm
7:40pm - 8:10pm
8:15pm - 8:45pm
Winter/Spring 2021, 8 Weeks, Session 2:
Tuesdays (03/30 to 05/25) *No Class 04/20 (April Break)
Wednesdays (03/31 to 05/26) *No Class 04/21 (April Break)
Available Times (Tuesdays):
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:05pm - 7:35pm
7:40pm - 8:10pm
8:15pm - 8:45pm
Available Times (Wednesdays):
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:35pm - 5:05pm
5:10pm - 5:40pm
5:45pm - 6:15pm
6:20pm - 6:50pm
6:55pm - 7:25pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:05pm- 8:35pm
Available Times (Wednesdays):
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:35pm - 5:05pm
5:10pm - 5:40pm
5:45pm - 6:15pm
6:20pm - 6:50pm
6:55pm - 7:25pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:05pm- 8:35pm
Available Times (Wednesdays):
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:35pm - 5:05pm
5:10pm - 5:40pm
5:45pm - 6:15pm
6:20pm - 6:50pm
6:55pm - 7:25pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:05pm- 8:35pm
Winter 2020 Session: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Winter/Spring Session 1: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Winter/Spring Session 2: Click here to sign up for a time slot!
Do you love to dance? Are you looking to hone your craft? These one on one lessons offer students a chance to develop and perfect their dance skills. Lessons will focus on technique, stage presence, strength, conditioning, as well as audition preparation. Choose from a variety of styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Fosse, and Lyrical.
Workshops & Master Classes Coming Soon!
If you can't make one of our semester classes, or if you want to expand your knowledge in a specific area, these classes may be for you! Class offerings are different for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, providing lots of opportunity to explore different topics.
Production Classes
WTP has set up policies in order to keep our students, teachers, and families safe. All in person classes will be held masked and socially distanced. Please click here to read up on our policies.
Prerequisite: Previous enrollment in a WTP production class and/or current or previous enrollment in a WTP Acting, Dance or Workshop class. Students who have been in a WTP production, but who have not taken a WTP Acting Class are strongly encouraged to do so. At the teacher's discretion, enrollment requirements may be waived. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.
2ND TO 12TH GRADE
$810
Rehearsals begin the week of January 26th
Rehearsals through May 21st
Final product will be shared via ticketed, streaming event. Dates TBD.
Auditions: Singing Auditions will be submitted virtually by Jan. 22nd of selections from the show. Dancing and Acting auditions will happen on the first in-person rehearsal day for each cast the week of January 26th
Rehearsal Days - Choose One:
In person: Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm*
In person: Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm*
In person: Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm*
In person: Fridays 4:00pm-6:00pm*
*All casts will meet on Zoom on Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. Attendance is mandatory.
Join us for a hybrid model as we rehearse in person once a week with a virtual component at home! We will meet in person masked and socially distanced to learn choreography, and blocking. Virtually students will learn music on Saturdays and record their vocals which we will mix together to make their casts songs! This will allow students to perform choreography to their pre-recorded musical numbers on a set, with lights, and in costume! The choreography videos will get mixed with scenes recorded at home on zoom (in costume of course) to make our show!
Click here to see our Newsies “Zoomsical” to get a sense of what it will look like. This “Zoomsical” did not include a set, lights, or costumes like we are planning with Schoolhouse Rock.
WTP has set up policies in order to keep our students, teachers, and families safe. All in person classes will be held masked and socially distanced. Please click here to read up on our policies.
Join us for this fun and innovative show! Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. follows Tom, a young school teacher, who is nervous about the first day of teaching. In an attempt to win over his students, he uses memorable songs from the Emmy award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoons including, “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction.” Will he engage his students with his imaginative lesson plans? Come to class and find out!
Urinetown, the Musical
7TH TO 12TH GRADE (AUDITION ONLY)
$845
Rehearsals begin January 19th
Rehearsals end April 15th
Final product will be shared via ticketed, streaming event. Dates TBD.
Auditions:
Singing Auditions will be submitted virtually by Dec. 4th to auditions@wellesleytheatreproject.org. Please prepare 32 bars or 1 minute of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. State name, age, grade, and what song you are singing in the video. In addition, please click here to fill out the audition form.
In-person Callbacks will take place for Dancing & Acting: Dec. 8th from 7pm-9pm.
Rehearsal Days:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:00pm and
Some Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm
After auditions students will receive a rehearsal schedule. While students may not be required to attend every rehearsal, attendance during Tech Week is mandatory.
Join us for a hybrid model as we rehearse in person two to three times a week with a virtual component at home! We will meet in person masked and socially distanced to learn choreography, and blocking. Virtually, students will learn music and record their vocals which we will mix together to make their casts songs! This will allow students to perform choreography to their pre-recorded musical numbers on a set, with lights, and in costume! The choreography videos will get mixed with scenes recorded at home on zoom (in costume of course) to make our show!
Click here to see our Newsies “Zoomsical” to get a sense of what it will look like. This “Zoomsical” did not include a set, lights, or costumes like we are planning with Urinetown, the Musical.
WTP has set up policies in order to keep our students, teachers, and families safe. All in person classes will be held masked and socially distanced. Please click here to read up on our policies.
Join us for this hysterical award wining musical satire about a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought. Due to a government ban on private toilets, the citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Submit your audition video to by December 4, 2020 to be considered.
IMPACT!
WTP's Audition-Only Touring Group
Due to Covid 19 gathering rules WTP is not holding auditions for IMPACT mid- year this year. We are sorry for any disappointment this causes and hope you will audition in the fall.
