Who: Out of the Box
What: Ready to trade the day job for the stage? You haven't forgotten how to act; you just haven't practiced in a while. Every great athlete, musician, and performer knows this truth: Practice. Practice. Practice. Then practice some more. Think of it like your favorite phone app: you're good at it because you use it every day. Acting is the same. You don't just improve by performing once a year; you improve by showing up, practicing, and learning from a team. In this 6-weeks journey, you will: Train like a pro (scenes, improv, technique). Build confidence through deliberate, daily practice. Turn rejection into a superpower. Who is this for? Open to anyone 18+ ready to take their craft seriously. No auditions, no interviews—just a room full of hard-working actors and a coach who cares about your growth.
Where: Somerville, MA
When: Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9
Cost: Unlisted
Who: Actors' Shakespeare Project
What: Discover the foundational principles of Viewpoints, a movement-based approach to ensemble theater. Through guided exercises, instructor Jennifer Rohn (Elliot Norton Award nominee for ASP’s How I Learned To Drive) will help you explore space, time, shape, and gesture, developing greater physical awareness and collaborative skills essential for dynamic stage presence.
Where: Watertown, MA
When: May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2026
Cost: $150-$325
MICHAEL CHEKHOV WORKSHOP & FESTIVAL
Who: The Michael Chekhov Association
What: Join us for a transformative 5-day training that awakens the inspired actor within you! Dive deep into the Michael Chekhov technique and connect with a vibrant community of fellow artists. With 24 hours of training, we will be exploring the actor's imagination with atmosphere, radiating & receiving, and qualities of movement. Our morning sessions will focus on the fundamentals of the Michael Chekhov Technique, and in our afternoon sessions, actors will have the opportunity to explore and play with application. Whether you’re new to this method or have been a long time explorer, this experience is designed to connect your embodied imagination to impulsivity and artistic expression, all in service of awakening your creative individuality and sense of craft.
Where: Boston, MA
When: June 25- 30
Cost: $900
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: STATE OF BIPOC THEATRE
Who: Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
What: Join NAAC and some of Boston’s most talented theater trailblazers of color for a compelling conversation around the state of BIPOC-led Theatre. What does it take in 2026 to head a theater organization built around marginalized communities? How do you build an audience around a diaspora while keeping a welcoming environment for everyone? How do you maintain funding during cuts to DEI-centered programming? What do arts administrators emerging and seasoned in the theater field need to know? What has changed in the work and what are we envisioning for the future? Hear this and more from leaders from Front Porch Arts Collective, CHUANG Stage, Teatro Chelsea and The Theater Offensive at the Calderwood! Anacks and drinks will be provided!
Where: Boston, MA
When: May 19, 2026 at 7pm
Cost: Free, but registration is required
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