Middle School Ensemble

Our middle school ensemble works on complex material and relishes a challenge. From Greek Myths to Shakespearean Histories to classics of American Theater, we love a great play. Students inspire each other and do work that is brave, specific and nuanced.

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Something Rotten Jr

$1216 For the Semester

Sundays Starting Sept 20, 2026

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music & Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Class culminates in a live performance on the last day of class!

Classes meet 4:45p-6:15p on Sundays, from Sept 20 – Jan 10.

Tuition is $1,216 for the semester and can be paid in full or 3 installments. Payment plans are available at checkout.
Limited need-based scholarship spaces are available first-come first-served to BIPOC students and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the community. Please fill out this form if you need financial assistance and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Contact us with any questions.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY.
(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

  • Ages: Grades 6-8
  • Dates: 09/20/2026 - 01/10/2027
  • Time: 4:45p-6:15p Sunday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Twelfth Night

$1224 For the Semester

Tuesdays Starting September 15, 2026

“If music be the food of love, play on!”

When shipwrecked twins are lost among lovelorn aristocrats, mistaken-identity and romance ensues.  Throw in some misbehaving servants, a clown and a do-gooder and you have a comedy that delights and also tugs at the heart-strings.

Classes meet Tuesdays from 5:10p-6:40p, September 15 – Jan 19. The performance will be Tues, Jan 19 at 5:30p.

Tuition is $1,224 for the semester and can be paid in full or 3 installments. Payment plans are available at checkout.
Limited need-based scholarship spaces are available first-come first-served to BIPOC students and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the community. Please fill out this form if you need assistance and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Contact us with any questions.

  • Ages: Grades 6-8
  • Dates: 09/15/2026 - 01/19/2027
  • Time: 5:10p-6:40p Tuesday
  • Address: 121 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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