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The Huntington Academy

The Huntington Academy is a learning lab for people of all ages and experience levels. Courses, workshops, corporate training, and more will be added to The Academy’s catalogue throughout the season.

Academy courses provide an opportunity for students of all ages to explore playwriting and performance. Led by industry professionals, Huntington Academy students will also develop essential life skills through theater games, scene work, and performance. Discover and cultivate your acting skills, unlock your creative problem-solving skills, gain a deeper understanding of the theatre industry, and more in these courses.

Please note: The Education Department is open Monday to Friday, 10 am-6 pm.

“The Huntington brings fresh and original theater to Boston. It’s Academy offers the best training from experienced and working theater professionals across all crafts.”
-Participant from Fall 2025 Step Into the Scene: Adult Scene Study with Jesse Garlick

Course Offerings:

Artists in Conversation: Imagining Extreme Designs for Theatre and Opera with Logan Ellis

Age: 18+ 

Instructor: Logan Ellis 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuition: $175 

Recommended Experience: Previous theatre experience is recommended, however not required 

Dates: November 22 at 10:00am-1:00pm 

Description: 

Calling all directors, designers, producers, and theatre artists – don’t miss your chance to deepen your creative toolbox and put your design skills into practice! Led by Fun Home director Logan Ellis, this workshop is perfect for any theatre maker who needs help taking that brilliant spark of an idea and turning it into reality. In this workshop, you will tour select examples of large-scale live storytelling performances from around the globe and discuss the different types of production and artistic questions that serve as the foundations for these inventive spectacles. Then you’ll collaborate with your peers as you plant seeds for a dream project for the stage. Through inspiring exercises and group discussions, this is your chance to stretch your creative design muscles, expand your imagination, and build your performing arts industry network. 

This offer includes one complimentary ticket for Fun Home on Friday, November 21st at 7:30pm! 

REGISTER HERE

“This class was the highlight of my week. I think I really lucked out with Susan and the classmates I had because we all had great play chemistry. I spent every week laughing throughout the entire class and having so much fun. It was just the best. It’s had a really positive impact on my mental/emotional health.”

-Participant from Fall 2025 Discovering Your Inner Clown

Course Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policies 

Full payment is due at the time of registration. Please check each course description for pricing. The Huntington accepts debit cards and all major credit cards for payment. If you would prefer to mail a check, please email us at academy@huntingtontheatre.org before completing your purchase online.  

This course requires a minimum of 8 students to be registered 14 days before the first session. The Huntington will provide you a full refund of your tuition if the course does not run. If you cancel with at least 21 days’ notice from the start of the course, you will receive a 75% refund. If you cancel between 14-20 days prior to the start of the course, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel with less than 14 days notice, you will not receive a refund. 

Once you have completed the registration purchase, you will receive an email from The Huntington’s Education Department to complete all required paperwork for the course. Payment and completion of this paperwork is required to complete registration. The Huntington reserves the right to release your spot if registration is not completed within 7-days of purchase.  

If you have any questions, please email us at academy@huntingtontheatre.org 

“This course was exceptional. 11 stars out of 10. Jesse is hands-down one of the best acting coaches I’ve worked with. Moreover, the fellow actors in this class were great. It can be rare to get a class where everyone is talented, committed, and most importantly–fun! I genuinely hope to see them again.”

Participant from Fall 2025 Step Into the Scene: Adult Scene Study with Jesse Garlick