Who: Liars & Believers
What: In this workshop we’ll focus on being entirely in the moment. Our exercises will include easy improvisation, problem solving in Clown logic, exploring the body, and some simple weight sharing. Come prepared to be active and silly. Wear loose clothes and sneakers. If you already own a Clown nose, please bring it. If not, we’ll provide for you.
Where: Boston, MA
When: Sunday, Sep 21 from 6-9pm
Cost: $5-25
For: Performers
Who: Jacques Cabaret
What: This workshop is for queer and trans vocalists, singers, and performers, No prior experience needed, non-judgmental environment, and trans centered but not exclusive.
Where: Boston, MA
When: Monday, September 29th from 8-9pm
Cost: Free
For: Performers
“Thank you, Ten!” Workshop (Ten Things to Know about Ten-Minute Plays)
Who: Boston Playwrights’ Theatre
What: This workshop will explore all the various aspects of crafting a ten-minute play, from structure to author’s intent and audience appeal. You’ll read, do some writing, and analyze the form to discover how to make it work for writers as artists and theatres as producers. This workshop is designed for writers of any age who are less experienced in the ten-minute form and who live in New England.
Where: Brookline, MA
When: Tuesday, October 1, from 6-9 p.m. on Zoom
Cost: Free, but spots are limited!
For: Playwrights
Who: Puppet Showplace Theatre
What: Puppet Showplace Theatre has a selection of puppetry classes running this Fall, including:
Puppet Jumpstart: Creating Short Performance — Virtual Class with Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets
Puppet Improv: Class with Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion
Beginner Hand Puppetry Techniques: Workshop with Chad Williams of WonderSpark Puppets
Advanced Hand Puppetry Techniques: Workshop with Chad Williams of WonderSpark Puppets
Marionette Fundamentals: Workshop with Emmanuel Elpenord
Where: Brookline, MA
When: Most classes start in September
Cost: Ranges, single classes are $65-100 and multi-week classes are $275-400
For: All Theatre Artists
Michael Chekhov Acting Intensive with Yana Gladkikhy ✷
Who: The Treehouse Collective
What: Study with guest artist Yana Gladkikh to sharpen your skills, and ignite your passion for acting. Learn the revolutionary technique of Michael Chekhov - one of the most transformative approaches to acting. Unlike other methods that rely on personal memories or emotional digging, Chekhov’s technique offers a creative, repeatable process to build characters, embody emotions, and shape the entire world of the play - without draining your psyche.
Where: Needham, MA
When: October 14-19th, 2025
Cost: $269
For: Actors
First Steps: Introduction to Scene Study
Who: The Treehouse Collective
What: Curious about acting? Acted before but have taken a break? Thinking about auditioning for a play? “First Steps” is a welcoming, no-pressure introduction to acting through scene work. Join us for this 6-week course led by Boston-area director and Treehouse founding ensemble member Katie Swimm.
Where: Somerville, MA
When: Wednesdays 7-10pm (10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3)
Cost: Tiered Pricing: $250 | $325 | $375
For: Actors Performers
Living The Scene: Advanced Scene Study for Theatre Actors
Who: The Treehouse Collective
What: What happens when you give a great scene the time it truly deserves? In “Living the Scene,” actors will dive deeply into one theatrical scene from a published play, layering in character work, detailed text analysis, and the rehearsal discipline required for compelling live performance. Join us for this 6-week course for advanced actors led by Boston-area director and Treehouse founding ensemble member Katie Swimm.
Where: Somerville, MA
When: Tuesdays 7-10pm (10/21, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2)
Cost: Tiered Pricing: $250 | $325 | $375
For: Actors Performers
Explore the Triple Threat: Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
Who: The Treehouse Collective
What: Sign up for this 6-week program—led by Boston-area director, Ashley DiFranza—for your chance to practice your acting, voice, and movement skills in a supportive and empowering environment designed to help you grow.
Where: Somerville, MA
When: Thursdays 6-9pm (10/23, 10/30, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/4)
Cost: Tiered Pricing: $250 | $325 | $375
For: Actors Performers
Who: The Huntington Academy
What: In partnership with The Click, this course aims to support performers in connecting and expressing their inner emotions and thoughts through physicality, dance, and devising. Students will explore how movement qualities and rhythms can convey relationships, characters, and stories.
Where: Boston, MA
When: Tuesdays 6-8pm (10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18)
Cost: $300
For: Actors Performers Dancers
Who: The Huntington Academy
What: 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. Students will work together to experience the joy and freedom of improvisational play alongside other performers, artists, and playmakers.
Where: Boston, MA
When: Mondays 6-8pm (10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8)
Cost: $325
For: Actors Performers
Who: The Huntington Academy
What: 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.
Where: Boston, MA
When: Thursdays 6-8pm (10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11) Performance on 12/15
Cost: $350
For: All Theatre Artists
Monologues & Physical Acting Workshop
Who: Studio Playground
What: Led by Matthew Bretschneider, this class integrates fundamental concepts for script analysis with movement games and physical theater. Over two days, participants explore techniques designed to promote range and flexibility as they apply physical acting exercises to material from contemporary theater, film, and television.
Where: Boston Center for the Arts
When: October 25-26, 2025 (1-6pm both days)
Cost: $95
For: Actors Performers
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Teatro Chelsea & Apollinaire in the Park Festival ✷
Who: Teatro Chelsea & Apollinaire
What: Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Apollinaire! The entire Chelsea Theatre Works building, along with the surrounding street and park, will come alive with Free Performances, a Beer Garden with Local Food and Craft Vendors, Live Music, Art Exhibitions, Youth Activities, Bilingual Programming, Workshops, a Squirrel Fashion Show and two Free theater-themed Escape Rooms. The marquee event of this festival will reunite actors from across Apollinaire’s three decades to collaborate on an original play created and performed within just 48 hours!
Where: Chelsea, MA
When: September 20-21, 2025
Cost: Free!
For: All Theatre Artists
Macbeth + BATA Theatre Community Night
Who: BATA & Actors’ Shakespeare Project
What: Join us for a theatre community night at ASP’s production of Macbeth! Come a bit early, we’ll be gathering at Branchline to celebrate together. Use the code MACBATA to access tickets.
Where: Watertown, MA
When: Sunday, October 5th, 7pm
Cost: $25 for side, $45 for center
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