Theater Critiques

We ask the drama students to see one LIVE performance per semester (that is two a year if they take drama for the full year). If this is a problem, please feel free to email Mrs. Fine or Ms. Speed to discuss other possibilities. There are a number of opportunities within the school system, as well as free in-school performances.

Below is a list of the requirements of theatre critiques, as well as a list of places where students could consider seeing a production.

Please be advised that some professional or community theater plays and musicals may not be appropriate for younger audiences. If you or your child is concerned about this, please come see us and we can discuss the nature of the show.

There are two types of theatre critiques: One is for if you have seen a show and one is for if you have worked on a show, either in the cast or crew. You will need to fill out ONE critique before the end of the semester. Be sure to fill out the correct critique! Links for the critiques are below.

Seen a Show Worked on a Show

What Counts for a Theatre Critique?

Must have seen this semester
Being in a show (cast or crew)
Must have a story of some kind
- Ballets, operas count; dance revue/recital does not
About an hour in length, at least
Any community theatre production, including Wellesley Public Schools
Questions? Ask Ms. Speed or Ms. Fine!

**If there is a financial concern, please see your teacher!**

Family-Friendly Theater Companies

Wellesley Middle School
Wellesley Theatre Project (Wellesley, MA)
LINX Theater (Wellesley, MA)
Boston Children’s Theater
Wheelock Family Theater (Boston - Fenway Area)
Easton Children’s Theater (Easton, MA)
Watertown Children’s Theater (Watertown, MA)
Weston Drama Workshop (Weston, MA)

Sometimes Family-Friendly Theater Companies

**Check with the theater for each show!**

Wellesley High School - Check here for upcoming events
TCAN Players (Natick, MA)
Needham Community Theatre (Needham, MA)
Weston Friendly Society (Weston, MA)
Footlight Club (Jamaica Plain, MA - the country’s oldest community theater!)
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts (Concord, MA)
Goldstar - Discount Ticket Seller for Boston events
Broadway in Boston - touring productions of shows that were recently on Broadway
Lyric Stage Company (Boston, MA)
SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA)

Huntington Theatre Company (Boston, MA)
Boston Playwrights Theatre (Boston, MA)
Longwood Players (Cambridge, MA)
Riverside Theatre Works (Hyde Park, MA)
American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA) - many shows that go to Broadway have their world premieres here!
Arlington Friends of the Drama (Arlington, MA)
Milton Players (Milton, MA)
Vokes Theatre (Canton, MA)
Concord Players (Concord, MA)

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