Programs for students entering grades 1-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 high school graduates.
All titles to be announced December 1!
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OVERTURE: 2 Week Sessions for Students Entering Grades 1-4 in Fall 2026
ACT 1-3: 5 Week Session for Students Entering Grades 4-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 High School Graduates
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER PROGRAM: 5 Week Session for Students Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 High School Graduates)
BROADWAY BOOT CAMP: 1 Week Session for Students Entering Grades 4-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 High School Graduates
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
TUITION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
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Description: Actors spend 2 weeks working on an original short musical filled with acting, singing and dancing, culminating in an informal sharing-style performance on the final Friday afternoon. Don’t miss out on a summer filled with fun, new friendships, and unforgettable adventures!
Location: TBD (within 5 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 in 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 financial aid options. Please don’t let the ability to pay be a barrier to participation!
*Tuition will increase by $100 on January 1, 2026.
Description: 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 3 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. Titles will be announced December 1, 2025.
Dates: JULY 13 – AUGUST 16, 2026
Location Weeks 1-4: TBD (within 5 miles of GBSC)
Location Week 5: (August 8-16): 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. Exact details will be provided soon!
Description: 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 2 titles. Every registered student is guaranteed a role in a production. Titles will be announced December 1, 2025.
Location Weeks 1-4: TBD (within 5 miles of GBSC)
Location Week 5 (August 1-9): 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. Exact details will be provided soon!
Select the tier that works best for you:
If none of these options work for you, please explore our financial aid options. Please don’t let the ability to pay be a barrier to participation!
*Tuition will increase by $150 on January 1, 2026.
In this whimsical story, a group of beginner fairies, wizards, and other magical creatures team up to help Rapunzel break free from her tower with their inventive spells and charms. As each Magic Maker arrives, Rapunzel’s tower is transformed into a gathering place for enchanting friends! Each visit from a new character—whether an enchanted animal or a whimsical witch—creates fresh opportunities for adventure, as they share their magic and unique talents with Rapunzel. This delightful tale is filled with surprises, teamwork, and the power of friendship, as Rapunzel discovers a world full of wonder within the walls of her tower.
Join Peter Pan and the inhabitants of Neverland for an exciting series of challenges and quests in this fun-filled adventure! Peter has organized a tournament where pirates, fairies, mermaids, – oh my! – each bring their unique talents to help their team win the ultimate prize. As Neverland’s diverse characters come together for the games, a sudden problem arises, and they must unite to save the day. This treasure hunt-inspired story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and the magic of collaboration, proving that when everyone works together, anything is possible.
Act 1 (grades 4-6)
Showtimes
Friday August 8, 2025 2:00 PM
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:00 AM
Sunday August 10, 2025 11:00 AM
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Act 2 (grades 7-9)
Due to popular demand, this production will have two casts.
BLUE Showtimes
Friday August 8, 2025 5:00 PM
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00 PM
Sunday August 10, 2025 2:00 PM
RED Showtimes
Friday August 8, 2025 8:00 PM
Saturday August 9, 2025 5:00 PM
Sunday August 10, 2025 5:00 PM
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – Bye Bye Birdie captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
Act 3 (grades 10-12 & ’25 grads)
Showtimes
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:00 PM
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Sunday August 10, 2025 8:00 PM
Legally Blonde The Musical
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
For Act 3 students (Entering Grades 10-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 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 6, Monday to Thursday, for pickup as late as 4:30pm at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham.
Single Week: $120
Four Week Bundle: $400
Young Company’s Broadway Bootcamp is a high-energy, 4-day intensive program designed to give students the skills and confidence they need to shine in auditions. Participants will receive personalized audition preparation and take part in exclusive masterclasses led by industry
professionals/Summer Festival staff and special guest artists. If you are looking to nail your next
audition and elevate your craft, Broadway Bootcamp is the program for you!
Dates: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25
Location: Greater Boston Stage Company
Morning Session (students in Act 1&2): 8:30am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session (students in Act 2&3): 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $325
Greater Boston Stage Company requires a minimum capacity of six students per session in order for this program to run.
Registration opening December 15th!
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, 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 $400 deposit is due to register. Upon completing the registration, you will be able to choose payment plan option. All tuition tiers are eligible for payment plans.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 15
A $400 deposit is due to register. Upon completing the registration, you will need to fill out a Financial Aid Form, LINK HERE. The priority Financial Aid application deadline is January 15. Secondary Financial Aid application deadline is March 15.
No payment beyond the $400 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 $400 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 2026 participate in 2-week sessions culminating in a sharing performance of an original short musical.
For students entering Grades 4-12 in Fall 2026 & 2026 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 sessions for students in Grades 1-4 are July 6-17 and July 20-31 from 8:30am-2:30pm. A final sharing-style performance is scheduled for the final Friday of each session.
This program runs July 6 – August 9 for students in Act 3 and July 13 – August 16 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 13). Audition information will be provided to all registered families closer to the start of the festival.
In casting, we take several things into account:
1. Information we have gathered during auditions and callbacks.
2. The technical requirements of each role.
3. The learning goals of each actor and how this young performer can grow.
4. Rehearsal and performance conflicts.
5. Attitude towards staff, fellow actors, and the space.
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.
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, extended day, or want to find out how to get involved in the future please reach out to education@greaterbostonstage.org.
