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.
Registration for courses closes two business days prior to the first day of each course to ensure time for us to finalize the roster. Please email academy@huntingtontheatre.org with any questions.
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:
Age: 3-5
Instructor: Lauren Mennen
Location: The Huntington’s Administrative Offices, 560 Harrison Ave, Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Tuition: $100
Dates: Thursdays from 10-11am
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/6, 5/14
About the Course: Jump into the world of classic children’s stories with Storytime Drama! This course is an introduction to the world of theatre designed for children ages 3-5 years old. Each session, instructor Lauren Mennen will read a beloved story to the group before the students act out the story themselves! Stories will focus on topics such as emotions, inclusion, collaboration, and the importance of friendship. Storytime Drama will help students develop key vocabulary and learn how to embody a character.
Age: Adult (18+)
Instructor: Mark Rose
Location: Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Tuition: $75
Recommended Experience: No previous stage combat experience is required.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 12:30-3:30pm
About the Course: Led by fight choreographer, stunt man, actor, and Certified Teacher Mark Rose, this workshop is the perfect space to learn, explore, and practice stage combat techniques for the theatre. Students will learn the foundational skills of unarmed stage combat and learn how to stay safe when doing both contact and non-contact stage combat techniques. Gain practical skills such as finding the right angle when staging a punch, learning how to safely fall when reacting to a theatrical push, and making a hair pull seem real to an audience. Students will gain hands-on experience in unarmed stage combat, reinforcing the importance of communication and safety with your scene partners. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the “magic tricks” of stage combat and how to play with an audience’s perception of what is real.
Please note, this workshop qualifies as part of the 30 hours of training required for the Stage Combat Skills Proficiency Test in Unarmed stage combat.
“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
