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Walnut Hill Summer Theater develops theatrical ability, skills, and knowledge through rehearsal, performances, and daily studio classes.

The Summer Theater Intensive is a fully residential program taking place on the Walnut Hill School for the Arts campus in Natick, MA, outside of Boston.

Stay tuned for application information. Current Walnut Hill students are not eligible to apply.

JuNE 21–JULY 20, 2025

Natick, MA

Ages 13–17

Tuition: $8,000
(Includes boarding)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Walnut Hill Summer Theater develops theatrical ability, skills, and knowledge through performance and classroom work for further study in school and college. The program consists of three productions in four weeks (two plays and a musical). Each student is cast in one play and all are cast in the musical, with each show performed on consecutive evenings. Daily classes in acting, musical theater, and dance are an integral part of the program, and strike a balance between process and performance. Classes, rehearsals, and musical performances take place in the Keiter Center for the Performing Arts. This space includes a 350-seat proscenium theater and the 75-seat Riggi Black Box Theater. The program also has use of other large rehearsal and dance spaces. Play performances take place in Walnut Hill's Delbridge Center for the Arts, a multi-arts facility that houses a flexible performance space with seating for up to 170 and multiple dance studios.

Students live in dormitories, enjoying the use of our campus facilities and easy access to Boston. On the weekends, the residential staff organizes trips to the city's iconic landmarks, allowing the students to experience Boston's rich history. Past summer excursions have included Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Harvard Square, The Museum of Fine Arts, and, when possible, performances at professional theaters across the city. 

After spending a summer studying at Walnut Hill, theater students leave with new friends, stronger performance skills, a heightened sense of accomplishment, and a confidence that applies to all facets of their lives. 

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Current Walnut Hill students are not eligible to apply.

AUDITION DETAILS

Applicants should submit a video of themselves performing:

  • one monologue from a published play, no longer than 2 minutes
  • one 16–32 bar section of a song from the musical theater repertoire, no longer than 2 minutes

Applicants should also include a 1-2 minute video explaining why they want to participate in the Walnut Hill Summer Theater Intensive.

Current Walnut Hill students are not eligible to apply.

Meet the Summer Theater Intensive Faculty

Brian Jones

Brian Jones

Theater Faculty
Nicole Soriano

Nicole Soriano

Theater Faculty

Walnut Hill School for the Arts reserves the right to cancel a course that fails to meet the required minimum enrollment. All payments are due in full at the time of registration and non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued in the event of program cancellation due to low enrollment.