Programs
WCT provides a range of programs from musicals to vacation programs, and weekend workshops to afterschool projects. For an overview of the kinds of programs we offer, visit our ‘What We Do‘ page. View our current offerings below.
Summer Stage 2013
ArtVenturers I: Let’s Go to the Circus! (Gr K-2)
WCTV: Lights, Camera, Action (Gr 5-9) NEW!
Shakespearience: All the World’s a Stage (Gr 3-5) Full, contact WCT for waitlist
Broadway Live: Rock ‘n’ Roll (Gr 6-9)
ArtVenturers II: Adventures in Candyland! (Gr K-2) Full, contact WCT for waitlist
Summer Stage Extended Day (Grades K – 9)
Summer 2013 Voice and Piano
Summer Voice and Piano (Gr 4-Adult)
Spring 2013 Session
Spring Musical: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Gr 3-9) Registration Closed
Spring Junior Players: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Gr K-2) Registration Closed
Play Factory: Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Gr 3-5) Registration Closed
Page to Stage: Busytown (Gr K and 1) Registration Closed
From Booth to Stage (Gr 6-9) Registration Closed
Homeschool: Acting – Process and Performance (Gr 3-7) Registration Closed
April Vacation: Swingin’ Safari (Gr 1-5) Registration Closed
April Vacation: Gleek Out! (Gr 5-8) Registration Closed
WCT Apprenticeship Program (Gr 9- 12)
After School Enrichment Programs
Spring Private Voice Lessons (Gr 4-Adult) Contact WCT for waitlist
SUMMER STAGE 2013
(All grades indicate completed Fall 2012 – 2013 School Year)
ArtVenturers I : Let’s Go to the Circus! (Gr K-2)
Tuition: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21)
Dates: June 24 – 28, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performance: Friday, June 28, Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
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WCTV: Lights, Camera, Action! (Gr 5-9)
Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)
Dates: July 8 – 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performance: Friday, July 19, Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
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Shakespearience: All the World’s a Stage (Gr 3-5)
Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)
Dates: July 22 – August 2, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performance: Friday, August 2, Arsenal Center for the Arts
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
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Broadway Live: Rock ‘n’ Roll (Gr 6-9)
Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)
Dates: August 5 – 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performance: Friday, August 16, Arsenal Center for the Arts
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
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ArtVenturers II: Adventures in Candyland (Gr K-2)
Tuition: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21)
Dates: August 19 – 23, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Performance: Friday, August 23, Arsenal Center for the Arts
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
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Extended Day (Gr K-9)
Tuition: $100/week
Hours: 7:30-9:00 am and 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA
Registration: Extended Day enrollment must be arranged at least one business day in advance before students may attend. Payment of $100 for each one-week period is due upon enrollment. Regular attendance is not required; however, there is no pro-rating.
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SUMMER 2013 PRIVATE VOICE and PIANO
Summer Private Voice and Piano (Gr 4-Adult)
30-minute lessons held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 4:30-7:30
Two sessions:
• Session I June 17 – July 24, 5 half-hour lessons (no lessons the week of July 4th)
• Session II August 5 – 28, 4 half-hour lessons
Summer Voice/Piano Policies:
• The summer program is a separate program, not continuous with currently enrolled 12/13 voice students. Registration will be offered to all current and wait-listed students via email
• 30 minute lessons are for either Voice or Piano/Theory
• First come, first served enrollment
• No make-ups.
• All lessons are 30 minutes in length
• There is no pro-rating
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SPRING 2013 SESSION
Spring Musical: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Gr 3-9)
Tuition: $295 (Early Bird $280, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space
Required Orientation: Sunday, April 7
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Student Audition Orientation
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm Parent Orientation
Auditions: Wednesday, 4/10 & Friday, 4/12, 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Rehearsal Dates: April 21 – June 7 (No rehearsal 5/26)
- Wednesdays & Fridays 3:30 – 6:00 pm
- Sundays 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Final Rehearsals: June 9-13 (times TBA)
Performances: Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts
- Friday, June 14, 7 pm
- Saturday, June 15, 2 pm & 7 pm
- Sunday, June 16, 2 pm
Notice: To maintain our low tuition, parental assistance is required. For committee descriptions, read “Why are parents asked to volunteer for a committee?” on our FAQ page.
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Spring Junior Players: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Gr K-2)
Tuition: $195 (Early Bird $180, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space
Dates: April 22 – June 3 (No class 5/27)
Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm or 4:30 -5:30 pm
Required Parent Orientation: April 22, 3:30 – 4:30 pm or 4:30 -5:30 pm
Final Rehearsals with Full Cast:
- 3:30 pm class – June 10 and 12
- 4:30 pm class – June 11 and 13
*Performances: Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts
- 3:30 pm class – Friday, June 14, 7 pm & Saturday, June 15, 2 pm
- 4:30 pm class – Saturday, June 15, 7 pm & Sunday, June 16, 2 pm
Notice: To maintain our low tuition, parental assistance is required. For committee descriptions, read “Why are parents asked to volunteer for a committee?” on our FAQ page.
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Spring Play Factory: Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Gr 3-5)
Tuition: $195 (Early Bird $180, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space
Required Parent Meeting: March 28, 6-6:30 pm
Rehearsal Dates/Times: March 28 – May 9, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:30-6 pm (No rehearsals 4/4, 4/16, 4/18)
Additional Rehearsals: Saturday, 5/11, noon-4 pm; 5/13-16, 3:30-6:30 pm
Performances: Black Box Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts
- Friday, May 17, 10:30 am* (for visiting school group) and 7 pm
- Saturday, May 18, 1 pm
- Sunday, May 19, 1 pm
* Students will be required to miss one morning of school on 5/17 in order to perform on-site for visiting school groups.
Notice: To maintain our low tuition, parental assistance is required. For committee descriptions, read “Why are parents asked to volunteer for a committee?” on our FAQ page.
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Spring Page to Stage: Richard Scarry’s Busytown! (Gr K and 1)
Tuition: $90 (Early Bird $75, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space
Dates: April 6 – June 8
Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (no class 4/20, 5/4, 5/25)
Final presentation: Saturday, June 8, 11:00 am, Mosesian Theater
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From Booth to Stage (Gr 6-9)
Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Dates: April 6 – June 8, Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm (no class 4/20, 5/4, 5/25)
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Homeschool: Acting, Process and Performance (Gr 3-7)
Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Dates: Thursdays, April 25 – June 8, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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April Vacation: Swingin’ Safari (Gr 1-5)
Tuition: $295 (Early Bird $280, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Dates: April 15-19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Final presentation: Friday, April 19, Mosesian Theater, time TBA
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April Vacation: Gleek Out! (Gr 5-8)
Tuition: $145 (Early Bird $130, postmarked by March 7)
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts
Dates: April 15-19, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Final presentation: Friday, April 19, Mosesian Theater, time TBA
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WCT Apprenticeship Program (Gr 9-12)
From March to June 2013, WCT apprentices will be individually paired with mentors from WCT’s design team for 12 weeks to ensure a professional, high quality experience, apprenticing in one of four disciplines: directing, costume, lighting/sound or set/props design. Apprentices act as members of the WCT production team, and will work on designing both spring Play Factory production of Sideways Stories from Wayside School and Musical production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.! Now is your chance to see what it’s like to take your ideas and watch them come to life on stage!
Download the Spring 2013 WCTAP Application Here!
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 20, and can be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed to Watertown Children’s Theatre, ATTN: Apprenticeship Application, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown MA 02472 or opportunities@wctmail.org, subject line: WCT Apprenticeship Application.
For more information, contact opportunities@wctmail.org.
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After School Enrichment Programs
Ask your PTO or afterschool administration to contact us at programs@wctmail.org
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VOICE PROGRAM
Read our Voice Program Policies here (pdf).
Spring Private Voice Lessons (Gr 4 – Adult)
Tuition: $35/half-hour lesson
Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space
Days/Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Notice: WCT’s Voice Lesson Policy allows students to keep their assigned slots as long as they continue to register in consecutive terms.* As a result, new slots only become available at the transition between semesters when/if any ongoing students decide not to continue. People who are interested in having voice lessons with WCT are kept on a ‘waitlist’ to be notified as spaces become available. To be added to the waitlist, please contact voice@wctmail.org
*continuing student status does not extend to new students registering for summer session.
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