ADULT CLASSES - Winter 2024 now open for registration!
NSMT is proud to offer classes for adults throughout the calendar year. From improv to tap dance classes, we have something for everyone. If you have any questions about our class offerings, we'd be happy to help. Please contact: education@nsmt.org | 978.232.7200 x7289
Class location: All classes are held in the NSMT rehearsal studios located in the Theatre Arts and Education Building behind the theatre.
NSMT is proud to offer classes for adults throughout the calendar year. From improv to tap dance classes, we have something for everyone. If you have any questions about our class offerings, we'd be happy to help. Please contact: education@nsmt.org | 978.232.7200 x7289
Class location: All classes are held in the NSMT rehearsal studios located in the Theatre Arts and Education Building behind the theatre.
WINTER 2024 CLASSES
Improv for the Stage: Short Form Improv and Theatre Games with James Turner
Mondays, 7pm - 9pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $200 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Join us for a night of fun and laughter! Through a series of theatre games and improv exercises, this class is a great way to strengthen your ability to stay in the moment and think fast on your feet. Local actor and educator, James Turner, creates a class environment that is unintimidating, fun, and has a great feeling of community.
Improv for the Stage: Intro to Long Form with Christine Cuddy
Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm, January 10th - March 13th
Cost: $250 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Improv is a great way to strengthen acting skills, become more resilient, stay in the moment and think fast on your feet. This class explores what it takes to successfully build a series of scenes with nothing but a one word suggestion and the support of your fellow performers. We’ll explore character work, object work, recognizing themes and patterns. A focus will be placed on finding what’s funny about a scene instead of manufacturing it. Teacher Christine Cuddy is a former actor/writer/instructor at both Improv Asylum and ImprovBoston. For two years, she served as the head writer for Banned In Boston, an annual performance starring local Boston celebrities benefitting Urban Improv. She trained and performed at the Second City and Annoyance theaters in Chicago as well as performed at comedy festivals all over the U.S. and Europe, including Boston's own Women In Comedy Festival, performing with SNL’s Rachel Dratch.
Beginner Musical Theatre Dance with Ellen Peterson
Mondays, 7pm - 8pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $160 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
This class is great for beginner dancers who have some prior movement experience. A basic understanding of jazz/musical theatre dance is helpful but not required. NSMT patrons may recognize teacher Ellen Peterson from many productions including A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and more!
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tap Dance with Ellen Peterson
Mondays, 8pm - 9pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $160 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tap is a great class for tap dancers who already know the basics. Students should have a a solid understanding of basic steps (shuffles, flaps, etc.). Some prior experience with time steps and intricate rhythms is helpful but not required. NSMT patrons may recognize teacher Ellen Peterson from many productions including A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and more!
Beginner Ballet with Chloe Castellano
Tuesdays, 7pm - 8pm, January 9th - March 12th
Cost: $200 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
This class follows a traditional ballet class structure, beginning at the barre, moving across the floor then to center. Prior knowledge of ballet positions is helpful but not required. Instructor Chloe Castellano has appeared in productions at NSMT's sister theatre, Theatre by the Sea in Rhode Island.
Beginner Tap with Chloe Castellano
Tuesdays, 8pm - 9pm, January 9th - March 12th
Cost: $200 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
If you are new to tap dance or are looking to brush up on the basics, this is a great class for you. Prior knowledge of basic steps (shuffles, flaps, etc.) is helpful but not required. Instructor Chloe Castellano has appeared in productions at NSMT's sister theatre, Theatre by the Sea in Rhode Island.
Improv for the Stage: Short Form Improv and Theatre Games with James Turner
Mondays, 7pm - 9pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $200 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Join us for a night of fun and laughter! Through a series of theatre games and improv exercises, this class is a great way to strengthen your ability to stay in the moment and think fast on your feet. Local actor and educator, James Turner, creates a class environment that is unintimidating, fun, and has a great feeling of community.
Improv for the Stage: Intro to Long Form with Christine Cuddy
Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm, January 10th - March 13th
Cost: $250 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Improv is a great way to strengthen acting skills, become more resilient, stay in the moment and think fast on your feet. This class explores what it takes to successfully build a series of scenes with nothing but a one word suggestion and the support of your fellow performers. We’ll explore character work, object work, recognizing themes and patterns. A focus will be placed on finding what’s funny about a scene instead of manufacturing it. Teacher Christine Cuddy is a former actor/writer/instructor at both Improv Asylum and ImprovBoston. For two years, she served as the head writer for Banned In Boston, an annual performance starring local Boston celebrities benefitting Urban Improv. She trained and performed at the Second City and Annoyance theaters in Chicago as well as performed at comedy festivals all over the U.S. and Europe, including Boston's own Women In Comedy Festival, performing with SNL’s Rachel Dratch.
Beginner Musical Theatre Dance with Ellen Peterson
Mondays, 7pm - 8pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $160 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
This class is great for beginner dancers who have some prior movement experience. A basic understanding of jazz/musical theatre dance is helpful but not required. NSMT patrons may recognize teacher Ellen Peterson from many productions including A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and more!
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tap Dance with Ellen Peterson
Mondays, 8pm - 9pm, January 8th - March 11th (no class 1/15 or 1/19)
Cost: $160 (8 classes)
REGISTER HERE
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tap is a great class for tap dancers who already know the basics. Students should have a a solid understanding of basic steps (shuffles, flaps, etc.). Some prior experience with time steps and intricate rhythms is helpful but not required. NSMT patrons may recognize teacher Ellen Peterson from many productions including A Christmas Carol, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, and more!
Beginner Ballet with Chloe Castellano
Tuesdays, 7pm - 8pm, January 9th - March 12th
Cost: $200 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
This class follows a traditional ballet class structure, beginning at the barre, moving across the floor then to center. Prior knowledge of ballet positions is helpful but not required. Instructor Chloe Castellano has appeared in productions at NSMT's sister theatre, Theatre by the Sea in Rhode Island.
Beginner Tap with Chloe Castellano
Tuesdays, 8pm - 9pm, January 9th - March 12th
Cost: $200 (10 classes)
REGISTER HERE
If you are new to tap dance or are looking to brush up on the basics, this is a great class for you. Prior knowledge of basic steps (shuffles, flaps, etc.) is helpful but not required. Instructor Chloe Castellano has appeared in productions at NSMT's sister theatre, Theatre by the Sea in Rhode Island.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
BY EMAIL education@nsmt.org | BY PHONE 978-232-7200 x7289
At NSMT, we believe a modern day actor should have a toolbox filled with true and steadfast techniques and methods used on the stage. Our conservatory style program concentrates on providing students the necessary tools to become a triple threat and well-rounded actor/actress. Students will hone their skills in acting, singing and dancing, while engaging with their peers, building on the areas critical to their development such as: critical thinking, collaboration, public speaking, time management and social development. We also believe that theatre should be accessible to any student who chooses to participate and encourage them to begin their artistic journey, regardless of their level of experience.
BY EMAIL education@nsmt.org | BY PHONE 978-232-7200 x7289
At NSMT, we believe a modern day actor should have a toolbox filled with true and steadfast techniques and methods used on the stage. Our conservatory style program concentrates on providing students the necessary tools to become a triple threat and well-rounded actor/actress. Students will hone their skills in acting, singing and dancing, while engaging with their peers, building on the areas critical to their development such as: critical thinking, collaboration, public speaking, time management and social development. We also believe that theatre should be accessible to any student who chooses to participate and encourage them to begin their artistic journey, regardless of their level of experience.
