Theatre
Take a bow with us!
Musicals, straight plays, improv and more!
MoCo Arts’ award-winning Theatre Program offers students opportunities to participate in musicals, straight plays, and workshops.
Each Musical Theatre and Play class culminates in a fully produced performance. All students are cast in a role and are encouraged, but never required, to perform. They then work together to put on the production.
If your student is in 1st grade or younger, please refer to our Young Arts Program.
Please visit MoCo’s Parent’s Page for any in-class hand outs, rehearsal, costume, or tech week information.
Musical Theatre
Runs Fall & Spring Semesters only
- Students grades 2-5 participate in our “Elementary School” Theatre program.
- Students grades 6-8 participate in our “Middle School” Theatre program.
- Students grades 9-12 participate in our “High School” Theatre program.
Each Musical Theatre class rehearses once a week, working together to perform in a fully produced musical. All students are cast in a role and are encouraged (but not required) to practice and audition for specific roles. Students then work together with the directors learning elements of acting, singing, and dancing to put on the production.
Straight Play
Runs Fall & Spring Semesters only
- Students grades 6-8 participate in our “Middle School” Theatre program.
- Students grades 9-12 participate in our “High School” Theatre program.
Each Straight Play class rehearses once a week, working together to perform a fully produced play. This class differs from Musical Theatre as it doesn’t contain any singing or dancing. All students are cast in a role and are encouraged (but not required) to practice and audition for specific roles.
Students work together with the directors to develop character, learn stage direction, and memorize lines for each production.
Theatre Games
RUNS FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY
- Grades 2 through 5
Unleash your imagination, build confidence, and have a blast while learning the intricacies of theatrical expression. This class is perfect for elementary-aged students who are ready to dive into the world of drama through engaging games and interactive exercises.
Improvisation
RUNS FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY
Grades 6 through 12
Explore the world of improvisation! This is a form of live theatre where the plot, characters, and dialogue of a game, scene, or story is made up in the moment. This class will use theatre games and scene work that challenge students to use their creative energy while having fun. Improv Workshops will be held on Friday nights except during performance weeks. Note: There is no performance element to this workshop.
Adult Improv | Ages 18+
It’s never too late to let loose and explore the world of improvisational theatre! Join our Adult Improv class and discover the joy of spontaneous storytelling, quick thinking, and collaborative creativity. No experience is necessary – just come with an open mind and a willingness to have fun!
Theatre Workshops
MoCo’s theatre program includes several different workshops throughout the year. This includes:
- Vocal Workshops
- Technical Theatre Workshops
- College Aduition Workshops
and more!
Theatre
Thank you for joining MoCo Arts’ Theatre Program! Please use the tabs to navigate through ticketing, performance photos and videos, dress code and class etiquette.
Tickets
All tickets go on sale to the general public five weeks before the performance.
A presale is offered to the performer’s parents, for shows held in MoCo’s facility, one week before tickets go on sale to the public, to ensure each family secures a seat to their child’s show.
Tickets to performances held in MoCo’s black box, The Founder’s Theatre, can be purchased online, by calling MoCo Arts at (603) 357-2100 or visiting MoCo Arts at 40 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431.
Livestream tickets to MoCo performances in The Founder’s Theatre can be purchased through MoCo’s Eventbrite page.
Tickets to performances held at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College can be purchased by visiting their website, calling (603) 358-2168, or stopping by the Redfern Arts Center box office at 90 Wyman Way, Keene, NH 03431. Tickets for the Redfern Arts Center are exclusively available for purchase by credit card.
Performance Photos and Videos
Photos of MoCo Arts’ performances are available for purchase online through Scott Hussey Photography at https://scotthussey.com/moco
For photos of performances prior to the spring of 2023, visit Steve Holmes Photography’s website by clicking here.
Videos of MoCo Arts’ performances are available for purchase online. For phsyical DVDs, please email info@moco.org.
Dress Code & Class Etiquette
Dress Code:
- Please wear comfortable clothes for moving.
- In the theatre, students may wear street shoes but may be asked to take off their shoes in the event of inclement weather (rain/snow).
- Street shoes are not allowed in the studios; character shoes or bare feet only.
- No candy, gum, or toys.
- Students should come to class prepared with scripts, a writing utensil, and water.
Class Etiquette:
We are fortunate that many of our students are becoming directors in their own rights and we want to continue fostering that artistic creativity. However, when in productions, students are not the directors, music directors, choreographers, costumers, etc. If students have feedback, concerns, or ideas, they should wait until the beginning or end of rehearsal to speak privately with the director (unless it is made clear there is space for suggestions). All directors have the final say on creative decisions.
Theatre Program Guide
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