Jill Wightman, Jack Connolly, and the Cast of Little Women (Summer Festival 2016). Photo Credit: Justin Saglio.

SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019
Assistant Stage Manager Program
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 10 - 12 AND 2019 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

PROGRAM DATES: Monday, July 15, 2019 - Sunday, August 18, 2019
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - Sunday, August 18, 2019

LOCATION
First four weeks:  Stoneham Central Middle School, 101 Central St, Stoneham MA
Fifth week: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham MA 02180
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: THE ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER PROGRAM!

If you are interested in Stage Management, costumes, lights, sets, props, and how all the magic of theater comes together, come join us this summer as an Assistant Stage Manager! This program for three Act 3 students will offer the unique opportunity to:
  • Work intimately with the Director, Stage Manager, Music Director, and Choreographer as part of the production team
  • Learn stage management skills such as prop tracking, blocking notation, and rehearsal reports
  • Assist the props master
  • Learn the proper tech process through working with professional Production Managers
  • Work backstage during tech and performances
  • Take four theatre workshops alongside other students, two of which will focus on design elements
  • Develop leadership skills

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
PROGRAM DAY
Our regular program begins promptly at 8:30am and ends at 2:30pm. To accommodate families’ schedules, students may be dropped off as early as 8am and can be picked up no later than 2:45pm.  The fifth and final week, our schedule changes specific times depending on which show your student is cast in. 

​CONFLICTS
Part of what makes the Summer Festival so successful is the high level of intense training offered. Our process requires every student to commit to collaborating with their peers and learning the material. A student’s conflicts will factor into what role they receive. Additionally, every absence of one student has a strong impact on the entire production. We ask you to consider this while making travel plans. An excess of conflicts may mean Summer Festival 2018 is not the right opportunity for you.

REFUND POLICY
Please note, GBSC has a strict NO REFUND POLICY. Summer Festival regularly reaches capacity causing us to turn-away interested students. Additionally, from the moment your registration is received, our staff invests time planning for your student's positive experience. While cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, refunds place a financial burden on the theatre that jeopardizes the sustainability of the program and therefore cannot be accommodated. Please consider this before enrolling your student.

ENROLLMENT
Each act is limited in size; space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment forms can be delivered with either the full tuition or a non-refundable deposit to our Box Office in person, by mail, or, if paying with a credit card, by calling 781-279-2200. After registration is processed, families receive an email confirmation that includes a link to an online participation packet. For all who paid with a non-refundable deposit, the remaining balance is payable in two installments, due on May 1, 2018 and June 1, 2018. All payments are non-refundable.

TUITION
  • Tuition is $700 for the Assistant Stage Manager program 

​FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Every year, generous donors give in excess of $10,000 in financial aid funds for the young company at Stoneham Theatre. Please don’t let ability to pay be a barrier to participation. Payment plans are also available by request. Visit our Financial Aid page to download the financial aid application and payment plan request form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tyler Rosati
Education and Artistic Associate
781-279-7885 x104
education@greaterbostonstage.org

TO REGISTER
Greater Boston Stage Box Office
395 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
781-279-2200
WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT
FOR ME?
overture for students in grades 1 – 3
act 1 for students in grades 4 – 6
act 2 for students in grades 7 – 9
act 3 for students in grades 10 – 12
FORMS
Overture Registration Form
Acts 1, 2 & 3 Registration Form
Aftercare Form
Financial Aid