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The cast of Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Young Company Winter Festival 2019), Credit: Maggie Hall Photography.
 Hello Friends!
We have missed you so much. Over the last few months, the staff at GBSC has been taking the time to care for our families, working on our beginning anti-racist action steps, and looking forward to returning back to our wonderful theatre. We are about to announce our next set of programming options but wanted to give you all a heads up first.

We are happy to bring new Young Company programming to you all. It will certainly be different than what we have previously offered, but we are excited to see what amazing work, fun and education can happen in these new mediums. 
Whether you’re looking to support classroom education, expand your theatrical knowledge, or just have some fun, we’ve got something for you!

We know how difficult these times can be. We are hard at working staging a magnificent comeback and hope you join us. We also are looking far ahead and have some amazing things planned for the future of The Young Company and we cannot wait to get to share those plans with you.

If you have any questions or concerns please do reach out as we would love to hear from you. And if you find yourself missing the 24 Hour Musical, then worry not because we have something just as exciting coming! We have also gotten a few Winter Festival questions and as of now we are still hard at work figuring out what we can safely do in this time slot. More on that soon!

A note on communication: while we are opening up programming our offices do remain closed and most of our staff remains furloughed. I will be working anywhere from 4 to 8 hours a week so please do excuse any delay in responses. The best way to reach us is at education@greaterbostonstage.org. If you would like to set up a phone call, please email us first as we are not in the office to answer our phones.

Wishing you well and hoping you are eating lots of snacks, 
Tyler 

ABOUT THE YOUNG COMPANY

The Young Company is Greater Boston Stage Company’s year-round theatre education program for students in grades 1-12, offering artistic training and performance opportunities in a professional setting. ​

GREATER BOSTON STAGE COMPANY'S EDUCATION MISSION

The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company ​helps the next generation become better artists, better audience members, and better people through theatre education.
VISION
We believe GOOD THEATRE MAKES GOOD PEOPLE.
 
To create Good Theatre, we are committed to:
  • Creating a collaborative, process-oriented and professional artistic environment.
  • Hiring the best Boston-based professional teaching artists who specialize in navigating the intersection of education and high-level theatrical art.
  • Examining performance as a collaboration between the artist, the text, and the audience.
  • Developing and implementing an individualized learning approach for each student.
 
To inspire Good People, we are committed to:

  • Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment in which students can explore their individuality and identity.
  • Fostering the development of engaged citizens and successful young adults by instilling the four habits-of-mind at the core of our curriculum: confidence, empathy, ownership, and agency.
  • Establishing an inclusive environment in which all students (novice and experienced, atypical and neurodiverse populations) can experience the joys of theatre and find personal successes.
 
Furthermore, the Young Company is committed to:
  • Removing financial barriers to participation by offering a Financial Aid program funded by generous donors.
  • Providing ongoing professional networking and Mainstage performance and employment opportunities to students and alumni who choose to pursue a career in theatre. 
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Programs Currently Offered

ONLINE WEEKLY ACTING CLASSES | $200
Mondays 3:30pm to 4:45pm - 8 weeks beginning October 5, 2020 to November 23, 2020
Section 1: Grades 4 to 6
Section 2: Grades 7 to 9
Class Size: 4 to 16 students

These acting classes will focus on using monologues and short scenes to build confidence in their actors’ instincts – from using one’s whole body, to finding a unique voice, to delving into dynamic interpretations of text. This class is open to both first-time students and returning actors. 
Note: While these classes are slated to be online, we will continue to monitor the situation and open up conversations about doing monologue work in person. 
ONLINE WEEKLY MASTER CLASSES | $25 per class, $160 per series
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm - 8 weeks beginning Oct 6 
Grade: 9 to 12
Class Size: 4 to 20 students

Want to learn about playwriting? What about directing or producing? How about subjects like self care for artists, the evolution of virtual theatre, or anti-racist theatre actions?

Each week The Young Company will hold a 2 hour master class exploring a variety of subjects in the theatre world. These interactive master classes will open the doors to new areas of theatre for many, and allow those familiar to dive deeper. With a rotating set of instructors and topics, there will be a class that is exciting for everyone. 

Note: Specific class schedule will be updated in the coming weeks. 
Outdoor Dance Class | $15 per week
Saturday at 10am & 11am - 8 Weeks beginning October 3, 2020 and ending November 21, 2020
Section 1: Grades 4 to 8 (10am class)
Section 2: Grades 9 to 12 (11am class)
Class Size: 4 to 16 students
Location: Recreation Park, 99 Dale Ct, Stoneham

Pull out your jazz shoes and your masks and let’s get to dancing! This weekly outdoor dance class will stretch our muscles, get some fresh air in our systems, and shake out all the energy we’ve been holding in. With a new combination each week, this class is a great chance to get outside safely, have some fun, and learn both Broadway and original choreography! 

Note: Masks and Social Distancing will be strictly adhered to. Choreography will be adapted so students will not cross paths. All students and staff will be required to fill out a form to make sure they have been symptom free and not recently exposed to any cases of Covid-19 at home or in school.  Any inclement weather will result in a cancelled class.
ONLINE VOICE LESSONS | $300
Private 30 min class, Monday to Friday - 10 weeks beginning September 28, 2020
Grades: 4 through 12
Class Size: 4 to 16 students
Taught by: Jeanne LaForgia, Lea Peterson, Julia Nelson

The Young Company offers half-hour private voice lessons Monday through Friday with a variety of professional and engaging coaches. Each student is paired with a specific instructor and weekly lesson time that continues over 10 weeks. Throughout these lessons. students explore vocal technique, musicianship, song repertoire, and audition skills. Lesson curriculum and song selection are developed between student and instructor and tailored to the student’s specific goals. These lessons are a great fit for beginner singers as well as experienced vocalists looking to expand their skill set and experience
To register please contact us and we will connect you with a teacher and time slot!
The Theatre Club...at home! | $5 per week
Sundays at 6pm - 8 weeks beginning October 11, 2020
​All Ages Welcome*

For the past two years, The Young Company has traveled all around Boston seeing amazing plays and musicals produced by local companies. This year The Young Company will travel the whole world….all from the safety and comfort of our own couches. 

Each week, we will watch a free streaming piece of theatre together. With a live chat set up during the stream and a conversation with staff and students after the steam, we will discuss design elements, execution, direction, and important messages/moments from the piece. 
 
*Once each piece is selected we will contact families so you may do the research to see if it is something you feel is age appropriate for your student. We will include our recommendations, but we understand that each family is different.

OPEN VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

Fridays, 2:30 to 4:30pm - Beginning September 18, 2020

We miss seeing you all walking in and around the offices. Each week Tyler will hold virtual office hours on Friday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Send us an email if you would like to drop by to say a quick hi or talk about all things related to theatre, snacks, Young Company programming or The Emperor’s New Groove.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION  DEPARTMENT
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Tyler Rosati (Director of Education) is a graduate of The Young Company. He can be seen next directing Jack and the Giant with The Young Company this fall. Recent directorial credits include: Altar Boyz (Greater Boston Stage Company Mainstage), Sweeney Todd, Barnum, Alice, Rough Magic, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Just So, Comedy of Errors (The Young Company), Sensations and Disciples (Clark University), and Fortress of Solitude (Boston Theatre Marathon XVII). He can be seen running around Boston as Romeo in a critically acclaimed UK adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. 
For more information about The Young Company, contact the Education Department at 781-279-7885 x104 or at education@greaterbostonstage.org.
WANT TO HEAR ABOUT UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS?
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tyler Rosati
Director of Education
781-279-7885 x104
education@greaterbostonstage.org

TO REGISTER
Greater Boston Stage Company  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