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.
Course Offerings:
Age: Adult (18+)
Instructor: Chris Grace
Tuition: $175
Recommended Experience: No previous performance/theatre experience is required.
Date: Sunday, October 19, 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: The Maso Studio at The Huntington Theatre
Description:
Comedian Chris Grace (Superstore, Sardines, Dropout’s Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson) goes back to the basics in this comedy workshop which welcomes beginners to long-form scenic improv. In one fast paced and riotous evening, you’ll learn how to apply the principle of “yes, and…” to create spontaneous theater and story with your classmates – with hilarious results. You’ll learn basic concepts, collaboration, listening, reinforcement, and getting out of your own damn way to unleash your unconscious creativity. Come experience the joy of improv with one of the best in the business!
Age: Adult (18+)
Instructor: Jalyse Ware
Tuition: $325
Recommended Experience: No previous performance/theatre experience is required.
Dates: Mondays 6-8pm
10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Description:
Ready to loosen up, laugh out loud, and think on your feet?
Led by dynamic theatre artist and performer Jalyse Ware (recently seen in Boston Ufot Family Cycle play #5, Kufre n Quay, at Boston Arts Academy), this high-spirited introduction to improvisation is perfect for anyone curious about the art of making it up as you go. Through various games, creative challenges, and laugh-until-you-snort moments, you’ll build the core skills of improv — listening, collaborating, trusting your instincts – and, yes – discover the joy of saying yes, and….
Whether you’re an actor, a comedian, a curious creative, or just someone looking to shake things up and have some fun — all are welcome. No script, no problem. Let’s play!
Age: 16-25
Instructor: Caroline Murrah
Tuition: Pay What You Can, starting at $5
Please contact us at academy@huntingtontheatre.org if you need further financial assistance
Recommended Experience: No previous performance/theatre experience is required.
Date: Wednesday November 12, 5:30-7:00pm
Description:
Calling all young adult performers and vocalists – time to give your voice the star treatment. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, Caroline Murrah, a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist from Tufts Voice Care, will help you build your very own “Vocal Health Toolkit” – you’ll discover how to protect, strengthen, and celebrate your voice through fun vocal warm-ups, lively discussion, and insider tips, you’ll create your own vocal health toolkit to keep your voice healthy, strong, and sounding your best. Learn how to manage tension, bounce back from vocal strain, and feel confident navigating those vocal “ups and downs” using science-backed techniques — get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your voice!
Age: Adult (18+)
Instructor: Oliver Rizzo
Tuition: $350
Recommended Experience: No previous performance/theatre experience is required.
Dates: Thursdays 6-8pm
10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Performance on 12/15
*No session on 11/27 for Thanksgiving
Description:
Under the umbrella program EPIC: Empowered Performers in Conversation, this course is for actors ready to explore their physicality, ensemble work, and creative writing! Using current events as inspiration, you’ll collaborate with peers to create an original theatre piece using devised techniques—with a focus on social activism.
Together, you’ll craft characters, text, and blocking, all while pushing your creativity and taking bold risks. At the end of the semester, you’ll perform your work at the EPIC: Festival, celebrating your creations alongside fellow performers!
Ready to create something EPIC? Let’s get started!
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
