Apple Tree Arts’ theatre programs encourage individuals of all ages to explore their experiences and identities. We facilitate a safe and healthy environment for youth participants through an engaging and motivating curriculum led by educators and artists specializing in their fields.
2024-2025 Apple Tree Arts Student Handbook
Spring Session Registration Opens on February 1st!
In the Spotlight (GR 4-6)
In the Spotlight
In this after-school program, students will develop confidence and teamwork by exploring the theatre world through basic acting skills, stage direction, self-expression, gestures, and character development. This program culminates in a final performance of a skit for families at the end of the final class.
Winter Session
Millbury Street Elementary School
Dates MONDAYS: Jan 6 – March 17 (No class Jan 20, Feb 17, or Mar 10)
Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
North Street Elementary School
Dates WEDNESDAYS: Jan 8 – Mach 12 (No class Jan 29 or Feb 19)
Time: 2:30PM – 4:00PM
Spring Session
Millbury Street Elementary School
Dates: MONDAYS: March 24 – May 19 (No class April 21)
Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
North Street Elementary School
Dates: WEDNESDAYS: April 2 – June 4 (No class April 23 or May 14)
Time: 2:30PM – 4:00PM
Tuition: $160
Teacher: Brenden Bartlett
Financial aid applications are available here.
In the Spotlight at WCEC (GR 2-6)
In the Spotlight
“In the Spotlight” is an Apple Tree Arts theatre enrichment course that aims to be an intro to the theatre education program. Under the supervision of Brenden Bartlett, students will develop confidence and teamwork by exploring the theatre world through basic acting skills, stage direction, self-expression, gestures, and character development. This program culminates in a final performance of a skit for families at the end of the final class.
February 6-March 26 (7 weeks – no class Feb 20)
Tuition: $285
Teacher: Brenden Bartlett
Financial aid applications are available here.
One Act Wonders (Grades 3-6)
One Act Wonders
One Act Wonders is an opportunity for students grades 3-6 to do a short one act play ending with a final performance for families to view. Students will engage in acting games to help build confidence, learn character development, and enhance their improv skills.
SPRING SESSION
March 4th – April 10th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 p.m.- 5:30
Performance: Sat April 12th 7:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts
Tuition: $315
Teacher: Katie Vennard
Financial aid applications are available here.
Improv for Adults
Improv for Adults (18+)
Learn the basics of improv in this fun, supportive class taught by MB DeKara – teacher and performer at Improv Boston.
Level I: for beginners
Mondays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Spring Session
March 31- June 9 ( 9 weeks, no class April 21, May 26)
Level II: for folks who have some improv experience or have taken the Level I class
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Winter Session
January 8- March 12 (9 weeks, no class- Feb 19)
Spring Session
March 26- May 28 (9 weeks)
Location: Apple Tree Arts Great Hall
Instructor: MB DeKara
Tuition: $270
Financial aid applications are available here.
Register here!
SPRING SESSION