Rafters Company (7th – 8th grade)

Combining theater and the social issues of the day, this troupe is designed to support spirited young teens over the transition from middle to high school.  Providing a safe environment and good modeling by young instructors are primary goals while the focus of this program is on more advanced skill development. Improvisation is used as a tool to foster the development of a more cohesive group at this age level and scripts are carefully chosen to provide opportunities for discussion of characters and themes of particular interest such as, racism, peer pressure and love.

Fall

Bye Bye Birdie

Meets Ten Thursdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM plus Three Tech Rehearsals
Location The Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College (50 Goddard Ave., Brookline)
Starts Thursday, October 6, 2011     (No rehearsal on November 24)
Tuition $525

Tech rehearsals Friday, December 9, Tuesday, December 13 and Friday, December 16

Performances Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 18 at 4:30 PM

Spring

Better Days

Meets Ten Thursdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM plus Three Tech Rehearsals
Location The Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College (50 Goddard Ave., Brookline)
Starts Thursday, January 19, 2012     (No rehearsal on February 23)
Tuition $525

Tech rehearsals Friday, March 23, Tuesday, March 27 and Friday, March 30

Performances Saturday, March 31 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 1 at 4:30 PM