About the Program

Wakefield Repertory Youth Theatre is a six-week theater program devoted to teaching children about theater from on stage singing, dancing and acting to the behind the scenes magic of set design, lighting and costuming while putting together a spectacular musical theater production.

The program is open to students entering grades 5 through 9. All students are encouraged to audition. No prior theater experience or preparation is necessary. Any student who auditions and wishes to participate in the production will be cast. Casting decisions are based on talent, regardless of age, gender or previous participation in the program. A select number of crew roles are available to children who wish to get involved behind the scenes.

The program generally runs from the last week of June until the production goes up the first weekend in August. In general, hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 2:00pm, except during the last two weeks. For the past two seasons, the program has been held at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School. In addition to rehearsing the show, the students will participate in group warm-up activities and workshops.

WRYT has a long and illustrious history of fabulous children’s theatre. Past productions of Willy Wonka, The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, The Hobbit, Pinocchio, Annie, Cinderella, and Ellis Island have begun to build a strong theatrical foundation for area youths with an appreciation & interest in the arts.