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5 Week Session for Students Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2027 & 2027 High School Graduates)
Students in Overture, Act 1, and Act 2 may enroll in our Extended Day program on a weekly basis.
In each two-week session, students dive into one of two original productions. Through acting, singing, and dancing, they’ll discover the magic of imagination while bringing these stories to life. The program culminates in a sharing-style performance, where students showcase their talents for family and friends on the final Friday afternoon.
Don’t miss out on a summer filled with music and dance, new friendships, and unforgettable adventures!
Session One: The Mystery of the Magic Horseshoe
Dates: July 6 – 16, 2027
When a mysterious golden horseshoe appears in the peaceful Hidden Valley Ranch, a group of unlikely pony friends is sent on an epic quest to return it before it falls into the wrong hooves. Along the way, they must travel through enchanted forests, solve a series of spooky mysteries, and uncover the identity of the shadowy rider following their every move. The Mystery of the Magic Horseshoe is a hilarious fantasy adventure that combines magical friendship, meddling detectives, and one extremely important piece of footwear.
Session Two: Dancing With the Cars
Dates: July 19 – 30, 2027
Welcome to Radiator Ballroom, home of the Glitter Cup and the hit television show Dancing with the Cars! Each season, eight cars are paired with eight human celebrities and compete in a series of dances, races, and completely ridiculous automotive challenges. When a rusty little hatchback is paired with a forgotten child star, they may be the strangest team in the competition. They also may be exactly what the show needs…
Location: TBD (within 10 miles of GBSC)
Days/Times: Monday through Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (Students may be dropped off as early as 8:10am and picked up no later than 2:45pm. Extended day options are available.)
NOTE: Students entering Grade 4 may choose either the Overture Program (2 weeks) or Act 1 Program (5 weeks)
Select the tier that works best for you:
If none of these options work for you, please explore our scholarship and financial aid options. Please don’t let the ability to pay be a barrier to participation!
ACTS 1 & 2
(Students Entering Grades 4-9 in Fall 2027)
Join us as we embark on a musical adventure in just 5 weeks, learning new skills and making new friendships along the way! Students in Act 1 or 2 will be placed in one of three titles (an Act 1 musical, a combined Act 1&2 musical or an Act 2 musical). Every registered student is guaranteed a role in a production.
Dates: July 12 – August 15, 2027
Location Weeks 1-4: TBD (within 10 miles of GBSC)
Location Week 5 (Aug. 7-15): Greater Boston Stage Company
Days/Times Weeks 1-4: Monday through Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (Students may be dropped off as early as 8:10am and picked up no later than 2:45pm. Extended day options are available.)
Days/Times Week 5: Added weekend rehearsals with adjusted weekday schedule for technical/dress rehearsals and 3 performances. Please see the calendar for more details.
ACT 3
(Students Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2027 & ’27 Grads)
Join us as we embark on a musical adventure in just 5 weeks, learning new skills and making new friendships along the way! Students in Act 3 will be placed in one of two titles. Every registered student is guaranteed a role in a production.
Dates: July 6 – August 8, 2027
Location Weeks 1-4: TBD (within 10 miles of GBSC)
Location Week 5 (July 31 – Aug. 8): Greater Boston Stage Company
Days/Times Weeks 1-4: Monday through Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (Students may be dropped off as early as 8:10am and picked up no later than 2:45pm.)
Days/Times Week 5: Added weekend rehearsals with adjusted weekday schedule for technical/dress rehearsals and 3 performances. Please see the calendar for more details.
Select the tier that works best for you:
If none of these options work for you, please explore our scholarship and financial aid options. Please don’t let the ability to pay be a barrier to participation!
For Act 3 students (Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2027 & 2027 High School Graduates) interested in behind-the-scenes work, we offer an Assistant Stage Manager Program that runs alongside the Performance Summer Festival Program. If interested, please reach out to education@greaterbostonstage.org.
Students in Overture, Act 1, and Act 2 may enroll in our Extended Day program on a weekly basis. Extended day will run July 6 – August 5, Monday to Thursday, for pickup as late as 4:30pm at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham.
Single Week: $120
Four Week Bundle: $400
The Young Company offers a tiered pricing structure for our Summer Festival program. This model allows families to choose tuition that best fits their family’s current financial circumstances. True Price represents the actual cost of our program while Base Price is made possible by the philanthropic support of our community who selects Donation Price.
We invite you to choose the tier that reflects your current personal financial circumstances. The tier you select will remain confidential and will not impact your student’s experience.
Should none of these tiers fit your current financial circumstance, Scholarship and Financial Aid is available through an easy application process. Please don’t let the ability to pay be a barrier to participation!
Choose your preferred tiered pricing and complete your full tuition payment at the time of registration so you don’t have to worry about it again!
A $500 deposit is due to register. Upon completing the registration, you will be able to choose the payment plan option. All tuition tiers are eligible for payment plans.
Applications close March 15, 2027
A $400 registration deposit is due to apply. Upon completing the registration, you will need to fill out a Financial Aid Form. The priority Financial Aid application deadline is January 15. Secondary Financial Aid application deadline is March 15.
No payment beyond the $500 deposit is required until after scholarships are awarded. Once you are notified of your financial award, you will have 7 days to accept or decline. If you choose to decline, your $500 will be refunded to you. If you accept your award, your $400 deposit is applied to your registration fee and becomes non-refundable. Payment plans are also available for financial aid recipients.
Should the deposit be a barrier to registering, please contact the Education Department at education@greaterbostonstage.org.
Refund policy for the Young Company:
Yes! We welcome students of all different experience and skill levels to participate in our programming!
Students entering Grades 1-4 in Fall 2027 participate in 2-week sessions culminating in a sharing performance of an original short musical.
For students entering Grades 4-12 in Fall 2027 & 2027 high school graduates, The Young Company Summer Festival is a 5-week long program where students rehearse and perform a fully produced musical on the GBSC stage!
2-week Session: this program runs July 6-16 and July 19-30 for students in Grades 1-4. A final sharing-style performance is scheduled for the final Friday of each session.
5-week Session: this program runs July 6 – August 9 for students in Act 3 and July 12 – August 15 for students in Acts 1 & 2. During the first 4 weeks the students rehearse from 8:30am-2:30pm at a local school. The final week of the program moves to Greater Boston Stage Company where the schedule changes to include weekend rehearsals, technical rehearsals and 3 public performances of each title for family and friends to attend!
All students registered are guaranteed placement in a Summer Festival production. Auditions for each show will take place on the first day of the festival (July 6 or July 12). Audition information will be provided to all registered families closer to the start of the festival.
In casting, we take several things into account:
At the end of the casting process, we place students in the role that best suits the artistic and educational needs of the production and student. This is clearly communicated with families through a casting form that explores the experience and growth we hope to offer each actor.
Our full philosophy and casting announcement policy is available upon request. All families who register will receive this information.
Students are actively engaged in acting, vocal and dancing rehearsals for most of the day, learning material for the shows and important skills useful for both artistic advancement and personal achievement.
In addition to rehearsals, students participate in weekly workshops in various theatre disciplines during each of the first 4 weeks of the program. Workshops are designed to further develop actors’ skills in acting, dancing, and singing – useful not only for their current Summer Festival production, but for future shows as well.
Yes! We believe all students should have access to the arts, which is why we have never turned a student away from our programming for financial reasons. Any family can apply for financial aid through our Fund-A-Need program. Please see our financial aid section on our website to learn more.
All families are eligible for payment plans as well, which are available through our registration software.
Each Summer Fest show team consists of four teaching artists: a director, choreographer, music director, and stage manager. This team will be present at every rehearsal. Closer to tech rehearsals, your student will meet other artists working on the Festival, including a costume designer, lighting designer, props designer, scenic designer, and production manager. To ensure we are keeping with our Young Company mission of developing the next generation of artists through pre-professional training, all our teaching artists are working professionals in the field.
If you have any questions, are curious about program specifics, or want to find out how our program can support your actor please reach out to education@greaterbostonstage.org.
