BOSTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE AND KEYS FOR KIDS PARTNER TO BRING MUSICAL THEATRE AND DANCE WORKSHOPS TO METROWE

Award-winning Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) and established music school Keys for Kids are partnering to offer expanded drama and dance programs to the MetroWest area. Designed to complement the school’s extensive music instruction program, the drama and dance workshops will be taught by veteran BCT instructors and will be open to students ages 4 – 15 years old. Classes begin September 13 at Keys for Kids, 1050 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA and registration is now open.

According to BCT Executive Director Toby Schine, the partnership is a perfect fit for both the programs and the families in the area. “Our two arts organizations share a passion for high quality arts experiences for young people, and we both provide first rate training,” said Schine. “We know the challenge of finding high quality arts programs close to home and our partnership with Keys for Kids is the ideal way to bring our popular Boston theater and dance programs to the area. We are very excited about the concept and look forward to developing and growing the program to meet the needs of local families.”

The BCT class offerings will include introductory to intermediate acting and dance workshops, creative drama, Broadway scene and song study, and musical theater performance. Classes will be held weekly from September through June.

“By collaborating with Boston Children’s Theatre, we are able to provide our students with even greater access to the arts,” said Inga Magid, Keys for Kids founder. “In addition to being a school for mastering instrument playing, we also take great pride in introducing our students to a broad spectrum of music education and art experiences. Boston Children’s Theatre’s acting, dance and musical theater workshops add a wonderful creative dimension to our growing programming at Keys for Kids.”

For a complete description of BCT Fall workshops at Keys for Kids, visit www.keys-for-kids.com.

About Boston Children’s Theatre

For over 60 years, Boston Children’s Theatre has served as one of the region’s premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children’s Theatre, BCT’s mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children’s Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world, as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England. www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org

About Keys for Kids

One of the area’s well-respected music programs for nearly two decades, Keys for Kids is a vibrant, multi-discipline school for music training, theater and dance. Keys for Kids offers a wide array of private music lessons and group classes, including Keys for Kids’ signature group piano classes that introduce students ages three and older to diverse musical skills including note reading, ear training, rhythm, music theory, and ensemble and piano solo performance. The Lexington-based school excels in providing students of all ages with professional instruction in piano, voice, guitar, orchestra instruments, percussion, dance and musical theater. From novice beginners to performance-level musicians and actors, students at Keys for Kids flourish in the exciting and interactive environment designed to spark and nurture imagination and creativity. For more information about classes and programs, visit www.keys-for-kids.com or call 781-274-9729.