The Huntington Academy
The Huntington Academy is open for students of all ages to learn, play, and engage with the theatrical arts. 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
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Tuition: $300
Dates: Two Weekends in December
12/7 9am-1pm, 12/8 9am-1pm, 12/15 10am-12pm with performance in the EPIC Festival 12/16 evening
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: Under the umbrella program EPIC: Empowered Performers in Conversation, this is a course for actors who are excited to develop their theatrical physicality, ensemble work, and creative writing. Students will work together to create an original piece of theatre utilizing devised theatre techniques taught by theatre industry professionals. Using external stimulus as inspiration, they will devise their own characters, text, and blocking as an ensemble with a strong focus on social activism. Theatre exercises will be used to encourage risk-taking, creative expression, and age-appropriate acting techniques. Students in this course will participate in the EPIC: Festival at the end of the semester, where they will perform their work and be in community with other EPIC: Festival participants.
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Tuition: $250
Dates: Mondays 3:00-4:00pm
1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
*No class on 1/20 for MLK Day or 2/17 for President’s Day
If The Huntington Academy is cancelled due to weather, these dates will be held as make-up classes: 4/7 & 4/14
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: This course is an introduction to storytelling, creative expression, and play. Throughout the semester, students will be encouraged to tap into their curiosity and wonder as they explore oral narration and folk tales. While focusing on self-expression, students will gather new skills to support them as they form their own ideas about how they want to create and share stories with their peers. This course is a fun and playful experience for first-time performers, curated and taught by theatre arts professionals. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in this program.
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Tuition: $250
Dates:Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
*No class on 1/20 for MLK Day or 2/17 for President’s Day
If The Huntington Academy is cancelled due to weather, these dates will be held as make-up classes: 4/7 & 4/14
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: Designed and taught by theatre arts professionals, this course provides opportunities for students to build their confidence, collaborate with their peers, and explore how they can use their bodies and voices to tell a story. Through theatre games and exercises, students will develop listening skills, sensory awareness, and focus. Using strategies such as Reader’s Theatre and improvisation, students will gain foundational knowledge in the performing arts, having lots of fun along the way!
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Tuition: $275
Dates: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
*No class on 2/18
If The Huntington Academy is cancelled due to weather, these dates will be held as make-up classes: 4/8 & 4/15
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: In this course, students will dive deeper into character development and build their skills in physicality and voice work. Students will practice listening and responding in character, learning new acting techniques along the way. Using improvisation games and theatre exercises, students will continue to build a relationship with acting and discover a wide range of performance styles. Led by theatre arts professionals, this is a great course for young actors seeking to hone their performance skills and begin thinking about theatre as a multi-disciplinary art form.
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Tuition: $300
Dates: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 3/31
*No class on 2/19, Monday performance on 3/31 for young audiences
If The Huntington Academy is cancelled due to weather, these dates will be held as make-up classes: 4/9 & 4/16
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: Under the umbrella program EPIC: Empowered Performers in Conversation, this is a course for young actors who are excited to develop their theatrical physicality, ensemble work, and creative writing. Students will work together to create an original piece of theatre utilizing devised theatre techniques taught by theatre industry professionals. Using external stimulus as inspiration, they will develop characters, text, and blocking as an ensemble. Theatre exercises will be used to encourage risk-taking, creative expression, and age-appropriate acting techniques. At the end of the semester, students in this course will create and perform a piece of theatre designed for elementary school students.
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Tuition: $375
Dates: Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
*No class on 2/20
If The Huntington Academy is cancelled due to weather, these dates will be held as make-up classes: 4/10 & 4/17
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: This course is designed to coach students preparing for college auditions and students who wish to hone their craft in a fun, focused, and supportive learning environment. With guidance from theatre industry professionals, students will develop their voice and style on stage as they develop their skills in monologue and scene work. Plus, they will strengthen their knowledge about the audition process, including learning how to write a resume, how to make a successful self-tape audition, and more!
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Tuition: $250
Dates: Mondays 6:00 – 8:00pm
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: This is an intensive course ideal for students who have a degree in performing arts or who have completed a professional theatre training program and are seeking further training. Students will work collaboratively and as individuals to develop their skills in script analysis, partner work, physicality, and voice work. This is an opportunity to freshen up and finetune acting techniques and work alongside your peers in a professional theatre setting.
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Tuition: $250
Dates: Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm
3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1
Location: 560 Harrison Ave Suite 504, Boston, MA 02118
Description: This course is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basic tenants and foundations of improvisation. Through laugh-filled exercises and improv games, students will gain new skills in a fun and welcoming learning environment. Led by improv professionals, this course is an opportunity for students to step into their spontaneity and theatrical playfulness.
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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
