Winter & Spring CLasses
Below are our Winter & Spring 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.
Full payment is due at time of registration, and is required to reserve a place in the class. If paying by check, please click "Pay Later" and submit payment within one week to secure enrollment by mailing or dropping in the WTP Drop Box out front (219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA).
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."
Registration Opens Thursday, October 15th at 7PM
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.
$425
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.
4TH to 6TH GRADERS:
Thursdays 6:15pm-7:45pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
(*No class on 2/18 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (*No class on 4/22 for Spring Break)
7
7TH to 12TH GRADERS:
Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17 (*No class on 2/17 for Winter Break & 3/10 for Eid-al-Fitr)
SPRING SESSION: 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 (*No class on 4/21 for Spring Break)
2ND to 4TH GRADERS:
Mondays 4:00pm-5:30pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
(*No class on 1/18 for MLK Day & 2/15 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7 (*No class on 4/19 for Spring Break & 5/31 for Memorial Day)
Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:30pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
(*No class on 2/16 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 (*No class on 4/20 for Spring Break)
Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
(*No class on 2/18 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (*No class on 4/22 for Spring Break)
2ND to 5TH GRADERS:
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm (6 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13
(*No class on 2/20 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
(*No class on 4/24 for Spring Break)
Musical Theatre Workshop
3RD-5TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$425
Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
(*No class on 2/16 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 (*No class on 4/20 for Spring Break)
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
5TH-12TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$425
5TH to 7TH GRADERS:
Thursdays 6:15pm-7:45pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
(*No class on 2/18 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (*No class on 4/22 for Spring Break)
8TH to 12TH GRADERS:
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
(*No class on 2/18 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (*No class on 4/22 for Spring Break)
In this advanced musical theatre class, students will learn how to marry the actor and the singer. Using an active musical theatre piece, students will become an honest and authentic storyteller as they discover specific acting choices, develop 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
WINTER SESSION: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
(*No class on 2/16 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 (*No class on 4/20 for Spring Break)
Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17 (*No class on 2/17 for Winter Break & 3/10 for Eid-al-Fitr)
SPRING SESSION: 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 (*No class on 4/21 for Spring Break)
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 in a Trunk
KINDERGARTEN TO 1ST GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
(*No class on 1/18 for MLK Day & 2/15 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7 (*No class on 4/19 for Spring Break & 5/31 for Memorial Day)
Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
(*No class on 2/18 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (*No class on 4/22 for Spring Break)
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.
Theatre explorers
4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
(*No class on 1/18 for MLK Day & 2/15 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7 (*No class on 4/19 for Spring Break & 5/31 for Memorial Day)
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.
Scene Study
7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$375
Tuesdays 5:15pm-6:45pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
(*No class on 2/16 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 (*No class on 4/20 for Spring Break)
This advanced class will focus on the analyzation and performance of scenes. In pairs or small groups students will explore character, relationships, objective, obstacle, tactics and the given circumstances. Coaching and feedback will be given throughout the process. Students must have significant performance experience prior to enrollment
Dance Classes
2nd-12th Grade
Musical Theatre Dance
2ND THROUGH 12TH GRADE
2ND to 4TH GRADERS:
Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
(*No class on 1/18 for MLK Day & 2/15 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7 (*No class on 4/19 for Spring Break & 5/31 for Memorial Day)
$300
8TH to 12TH GRADERS:
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm (6 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13
(*No class on 2/20 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
(*No class on 4/24 for Spring Break)
$425
AUDITIONS:
September 15th & 17th
6:30-8:30pm
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.
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.
5TH to 7TH GRADERS:
Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:45pm (8 Weeks)
WINTER SESSION: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
(*No class on 2/16 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 (*No class on 4/20 for Spring Break)
$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.
Voice Classes
2nd-12th Grade
Group Voice
2ND THROUGH 4TH GRADE
8 WEEKS
$300
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!
Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17 (*No class on 2/17 for Winter Break & 3/10 for Eid-al-Fitr)
SPRING SESSION: 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 (*No class on 4/21 for Spring Break)
Technical Theatre Classes
6th -12th Grade
Behind the Scenes: Technical Theatre
6TH TO 12TH GRADE
7 WEEKS
$600
Mondays 6:15pm-8:15pm
WINTER SESSION: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
(*No class on 1/18 for MLK Day & 2/15 for Winter Break)
SPRING SESSION: 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7 (*No class on 4/19 for Spring Break & 5/31 for Memorial Day)
This introductory course offers students a comprehensive overview of Technical Theatre Design. Through a holistic approach to the designer’s process, students will explore the essential roles and processes of scenic, lighting, sound, prop, and costume designers through hands-on activities. Students will also analyze the play “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl and take on the responsibilities of each designer by creating sketches, models, sound files, and lighting concepts for the play. The course culminates in the development of a complete production portfolio, concluding with a final "pitch" of a hypothetical production to a panel of "producers."
Internships
7TH TO 12TH GRADE
WTP is now accepting applications for interns for our 2026 Fall 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 for an internship, please send a brief letter of interest and a resume, or list of relevant experience to WTP's Production Manager, Alexa Lambert, at alexa@wellesleytheatreproject.org. She 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.
Interested in private voice lessons? Click Here to inquire and submit your availability.
Note: Voice Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.
Private Acting Lessons
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
30-60MIN SESSIONS
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!
Interested in private acting lessons? Email info@wellesleytheatreproject.org to schedule.
Note: Acting Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.
Private Dance Lessons
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
45-60MIN SESSIONS
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!
Interested in private dance lessons? Email info@wellesleytheatreproject.org to schedule.
Note: Dance 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. At the Executive Director's discretion, enrollment requirements may be waived. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Productions titles are not guaranteed and are subject to change at anytime.
Shoolhouse Rock Live KIDS
(A Pilot Production)
2ND TO 4TH GRADE
$900
Begins the week of January 4th
Performance Dates: March 10th-14th*
*Note: The M/W Cast's performs on Eid Al-Fitr. The W/F will have a final dress rehearsal on Eid Al-Fitr. Students enrolled must attend all dress rehearsals and performances.
REHEARSAL DAYS (CHOOSE ONE):
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us as the classroom comes to life in Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR., based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon! When a teacher discovers that her students learn best when lessons are set to music, the school day transforms into a rockin’ celebration of learning. Packed with catchy tunes, hilarious moments, colorful characters, and larger-than-life lessons, this energetic musical brings grammar, history, science, and more to the stage.
Directed by Sam Evans
Students in 2nd-4th Grade must choose ONE show to enroll in: Schoolhouse Rock Live KIDS OR A Year with Frog and Toad.
If spaces remain after December 1st, students can be enrolled in the second production through a lottery system.
A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS
2ND TO 4TH GRADE
$900
Begins the week of April 5th
Performance Dates: June 9th-13th
REHEARSAL DAYS (CHOOSE ONE):
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00pm-6:00pm
A Year With Frog and toad, KIDS! tells the story of a friendship that weathers all seasons. Hop with us as we follow the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad, through summer, fall, winter, and spring as the two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, this musical is based on the three-time-Tony-nominated Broadway hit, and on the well-loved books by Arnold Lobel.
Directed by Sam Evans.
Students in 2nd-4th Grade must choose ONE show to enroll in: Schoolhouse Rock Live KIDS OR A Year with Frog and Toad.
If spaces remain after December 1st, students can be enrolled in the second production through a lottery system.
Back to the Future JR.
(A Pilot Production)
5TH TO 12TH GRADE
$900
Begins the week of January 4th
Performance Dates: May 14th-16th
REHEARSAL DAYS (CHOOSE ONE):
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for Back to the Future JR., a high-energy adventure adapted from the hit Broadway musical and based on the iconic 1985 film that has captivated audiences for generations! When teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time in a time machine built by the eccentric Doc Brown, he finds himself face-to-face with his own parents as teenagers—and accidentally changes the course of history. Now, Marty must race against the clock to set things right, find his way home, and get himself… back to the future!
Directed by Alexa Lambert
Cabaret
AUDITION ONLY*
7TH TO 12TH GRADE
$900
Auditions: December 2026, Date TBA
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, January 5th
Tech Week: April 3rd-7th
Performance Dates: April 8th-11th
REHEARSAL DAYS:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm & Saturdays 2:00pm-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.
Students must complete all required audition forms and submit any scheduling conflicts at auditions. Auditioning students will alsoneed to prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please bring clearly labeled sheet music. Accompanist provided by WTP.
Join us for Cabaret, the dazzling and unforgettable musical set in 1930s Berlin, where the legendary Kit Kat Klub offers an escape from the changing world outside its doors. Follow American writer Cliff Bradshaw as he becomes captivated by the charismatic Sally Bowles, the star of the Kit Kat Klub, and is drawn into a world of music, romance, and nightlife. With its iconic songs, unforgettable characters, and provocative story, Cabaret explores love, ambition, and the choices we make when the world around us begins to change.
Co-Directed by David Wright & Erica Lundin
*Audition Only shows do not require previous enrollment in the Foundations of Musical Theatre class
