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YOUTH PROGRAMS
for kids 8-18 years old

YOUTH VOICE LESSONS AND SCHOOL & SUMMER VACATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE

Theatre is for fun, friendships, and skill-building! Our youth programs for kids are a dynamic theater experience they'll never forget!

We are pleased to bring you...​​

Seussical KIDS
Introductory Youth Program: K - 5th Grade
September 2025 - November 2025
Lion King Jr.
Stage Ready Youth Program: 5th - 9th
September 2025 - December 2025
NAPA Company
Youth Program: 4th-9th
February 2026 - Late March 2026
Shrek KIDS
Introductory Youth Program: K - 5th Grade
January 2026 - April 2026
Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition
Elite Youth Program: 9th - 12th
February - May 2026
Legally Blonde Jr.
Stage Ready Youth Program: 5th - 9th
January 2026 - June 2026
Seussical KIDS

September 2025 - November 2025

Introductory Youth Program: K - 5th Grade

Tuition

$950

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$150

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

THU & FRI 4:15PM - 6:15PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Saturday, November 15 @ 7:00PM
Saturday, November 16 @ 1:00PM

MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus

50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

Production Team:

Director/Music Director: Stephanie Charlton
Production Manager: Holly Chin
Choreographer: Alanna Messier

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Seussical KIDS is great fun for the whole family.

Lion King Jr.

September 2025 - December 2025

Stage Ready Youth Program: 5th - 9th

Tuition

$1100

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$150

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

MON & TUE 4:15PM - 6:15PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Saturday, November 22 @ 7:00PM
Saturday, November 23 @ 1:00PM

MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus

50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

Production Team:

Director: Stephanie Charlton
Music Director: Holly Chin
Choreographer: Alanna Messier

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”

While performances of Lion King Jr. will take place on November 22 & 23, the program will continue through the end of December. Following the shows, rehearsals will shift focus to continued skills enrichment, allowing students to further develop their performance techniques, strengthen ensemble work, and explore new creative exercises in a supportive and engaging environment.


NAPA Company

February 2026 - Late March 2026

Youth Program: 4th-9th

Tuition

$460

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$460 (Tuition due at time of registration)

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

WED 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Wednesday, March 24 @ 5:30 PM

Community Performance Room (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Production Team:

Instructors: Holly Chin & Alanna Messier

ABOUT THE SHOW:

🎤 Join NAPA’s voice and dance troupe, COMPANY – Where Talent Takes Center Stage! 🎭

Wednesdays | January–Late March | 5:30–6:45 PM


Step into the spotlight with NAPA COMPANY, our high-energy singing and dance troupe for passionate performers grades 4th-9th. Company explores a variety of genres and themes through singing and dancing. Every session offers themes ranging from

Pop to Broadway to R & B and more! every session is packed with music, movement, and pure joy.


This is your chance to shine, grow, and cheer on your fellow artists in a fun, low-pressure environment that celebrates creativity and connection. Come as you are and bring your voice, your rhythm, and your heart. 💫

Shrek KIDS

January 2026 - April 2026

Introductory Youth Program: K - 5th Grade

Tuition

$950

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$150

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

THU/FRI 4:15PM - 6:15PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Friday, April 10 (Time TBD), Saturday, April 11 @ 7PM & Sunday, April 12 @ 1PM

Community Performance Room (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Production Team:

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.


Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition

February - May 2026

Elite Youth Program: 9th - 12th

Tuition

$1200

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$150

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

WED/SUN 7:00PM - 9:00PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Saturday, May 2 @ 7:00PM
Sunday, May 3 @ 1:00PM

MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus

50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

Production Team:

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Legally Blonde Jr.

January 2026 - June 2026

Stage Ready Youth Program: 5th - 9th

Tuition

$1,100

Tuition is due at the time of auditions.

Depost

$150

Deposit is non-refundable and is due upon registration.

Rehearsals:

MON/TUE 4:30PM - 6:30 PM

NAPA (1st Floor, Whitney Place at Salmon Health)

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Students must commit to the entire production schedule.

Performances:

Saturday, June 13 @ 7PM & Sunday, June 14 @ 1PM

MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus

50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

Production Team:

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical.


Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive.  As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

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Natick Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) is a non-profit focusing on beginner to intermediate acting and singing for adults and children. Through musicals, acting workshops, voice exercises, and movement, NAPA caters to individual strengths to spotlight each performer's talents and stretch potential.

"The stage offers a transformational gift. It enhances,

opens your mind, embraces and even dares you.

Every performer should have an opportunity to be

on the receiving end of that. The stage truly belongs to you!" 

- Natick Academy of Performing Arts

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©2023 The Holly Chin Natick Academy of Performing Arts (EIN # 88-4242901

Rehearsal & Performance Studio:

1st Floor

Whitney Place at Salmon Health

3 Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Set & Costume Design Workshop

30 North Main Street, Natick

Mailing Address:

7 Terrane Ave, Natick, MA 01760

Questions? Email.

Call. 508.816.1201

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