This fall, prepare for an artistic adventure like no other! We are delighted to launch our vibrant performing arts programs in collaboration with AHM Youth Services, featuring the beloved “Story to Stage: Grumpy Monkey” for our K-2 grades and the electrifying “Broadway Boot Camp” for 3rd-8th graders. These dynamic offerings are designed to inspire, ignite creativity, and boost confidence, ensuring every young performer shines bright! Join us on Monday afternoons and let the magic of theater bring your child’s imagination to life!
Grades K-2
Description: Join us on an imaginative journey with Jim, the chimpanzee, who finds himself in a terrible mood for no good reason. In this engaging class, young artists will explore emotional literacy, express their feelings, and collaborate to create a performance highlighting friendship and empathy. Each student will shine like the “chimp-ion” they are during our Share Day, where they will demonstrate their newfound skills. Plus, they’ll take home a copy of “Grumpy Monkey” as a memorable keepsake. Don’t let your child miss this opportunity to “monkey around” this fall — secure their spot today!
Mondays, 4:15 - 5:00pm
Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/2/, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 (no class on 10/14 or 11/11)
Minimum 8 / Maximum 14 participants
Tuition: $100
Grades 3 - 8
Description: Step into the spotlight with an exciting class designed to cultivate your singing, dancing, and acting skills! This program invites students of all levels to participate in interactive warm-ups, exercises, and engaging games that build confidence and stage presence. Participants will master essential performance techniques through dynamic routines from popular musicals, culminating in an exhilarating showcase of their talents. Plus, a special masterclass with a celebrated Broadway performer will offer unique insights and inspiration. Don’t miss the opportunity to let your Broadway dreams take flight — join us and unleash your inner star today!
Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/2/, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 (no class on 10/14 or 11/11)
Mondays, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Minimum 8/Maximum 16 participants
Tuition: $125
JULIE BORSOTTI is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and Communication. She has been acting, singing and dancing for many years now, and has a passion for Musical Theater and Choreography. Recent credits include ECT's GUYS AND DOLLS (Adelaide) and LTM's LEGALLY BLONDE (Brooke Whyndam). She has choreographed two professional ICCA a cappella competition sets, Musical Theatre dance intensives, a middle school drama production, and various camp showcase musical theater hip hop numbers. She works at the Hartford Stage Box Office as well as runs various after-school and dance programs through the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation department. She is also a Theatre and Dance instructor at the Glastonbury Music and Arts camp. As a Teaching Artist, she hopes to be able to continue to inspire her students to continue to love and pursue the arts just as much as she does!
KEVIN CRONIN (née Barlowski) is a multi-disciplinary creative artist and change agent committed to empowering individuals of all ages and abilities through education and the arts. Currently, as Director of Education and Outreach at Playhouse on Park, Kevin is enthusiastic about inspiring thinkers, dreamers, and doers with essential, transferable, 21st-century skills. A theatre educator with over 15 years of experience, he has taught with esteemed organizations such as Hartt School of Music, Hartford Performs, Bay Path University, The Miracle League, the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, Unified Theatre, and West Hartford Public Schools. As a director, music director, and actor, he has long focused on crafting and performing in productions that resonate with younger audiences, adhering to the belief that if they can see it, they can be it. His educational background is rich and varied, including an M.S. in Education Administration from Bay Path University, an M.A. in Shakespeare and Education from the University of Birmingham, a certificate in Musical Theatre Performance from Circle in the Square Theatre School, and a B.A. in Theatre Education and Directing from Emerson College. Kevin is a staunch advocate for creating brave and inclusive spaces, decolonizing curriculum, and promoting lifelong learning. He is committed to fostering a vibrant educational landscape where every learner feels empowered to explore their passions and realize their full potential. He looks forward to welcoming you into his “collaboratory” soon!