The MMAS ACADEMY has a line-up of theater & dance classes, certain to delight performers of all ages!
Upcoming Programs
FALL CLASSES, 2020 THE MMAS ACADEMY
The following courses are offered in a hybrid format. Students are welcome to attend in person
(10 students maximum) or if they prefer, the studio will be set up for virtual participation as well.
If Massachusetts was forced into quarantine at any point during this semester, all courses would
resume virtually and final performances will be recorded and streamed on the MMAS Facebook
page. Please view our in person class guidelines.
Musical Theater Production Numbers
Ages 12 – 17
Tuesdays: Sept. 8-Dec. 15, 2020
Led by: Dori Bryan-Ployer & Bobby Zupkofska Tuesday: 6:30-8:00
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual Limit: 10
Come and perform some of musical theatre’s most exciting production numbers like, Shoeless Joe from Hannibal Mo, (Damn Yankees) The Room Where It Happened, (Hamilton) Skid Row (Little Shop of Horrors), The Dance at the Gym, (West Side Story). Get a crazy workout and enjoy yourself at the same time!
Start and End Date: Sept. 8-Dec. 15, 2020
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $280.00 ($252.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $72.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Teen-Edge Rep: Red Tee
Ages 12 – 17
Auditions: Tuesday September 15, 4:00pm-7:00pm Tuesdays: Sept. 22-Dec. 15, 2020
Directed by: Dori Bryan-Ployer & Bobby Zupkofska Tuesday: 4:00-6:00
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual Limit: 10
Teen-edge Rep has two purposes. First, it was developed to train teenagers exclusively in the art of acting: focusing on voice, (breath, projection, diction, language) body, (presence, ensemble-work, character, stillness) intuition (listening, responding, mindfulness) and script scoring (objective, obstacle, environment, relationship, progression). Teen-edge Rep’s secondary purpose is to use ensemble-based plays of topical subject matter on which the participants can rehearse and perform their newly developed skills. In the Fall of 2020, students will be exploring Red Tee by Lindsay Price a play centered around themes of gender, traditions, and labels. This vignette play examines questions of identity and what happens when someone doesn’t fit in the way everyone expects them to, a topic that proved to be of great interest to our students during our summer 2020 Devised Theatre course.
Auditions for Red Tee will be held on Tuesday, September 15 between 4pm-7pm at 888 South Main Street, Mansfield. Students can also request a virtual audition. Students who will be coming in person should wear a mask face into the building and remove it only for their audition. Monologue options will be sent to students once they request and confirm an audition time. Please email Academy@mmas.org to schedule an audition.
Start and End Date: Sept. 22-Dec. 16, 2020 (2 additional rehearsals will be scheduled as cast availability allows)
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $280.00 ($252.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $72.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Broadway Kids: Let It Go
Ages 7 – 11
Sept. 9-Dec. 16
Led by Bobby Zupkofska Wednesdays: 4:00-5:15
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual participants: 10
Broadway Kids is an introductory musical theatre course targeted to students ages 7-10 and is recommended for students with 0-2 years of prior training/experience or returning students who enjoy the Broadway Kids format. This semester students will explore the kingdom and the characters of Arendelle with the hit Disney musical Frozen. Featuring songs such as “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” “Love Is An Open Door,” “In Summer,” and the iconic hit “Let It Go” students will work on projection and articulation, characterization and learning choreography.
Start and End Date: Sept. 9-Dec. 16, 2020
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $220.00 ($198.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $57.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Jr Performance Team: Giants in the Sky
Ages 10 – 14
Sept. 9-Dec. 16
Led by Bobby Zupkofska Wednesdays: 5:30-7:00
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual participants: 10
The MMAS Jr. Performance Team picks up the pace as it continues to challenge the young aspiring musical theatre performer. Targeted to students ages 10-14 with 2-3 years’ prior experience, this musical theatre course is designed to further develop and refine the three key areas of musical theater performance: singing, acting, and dancing while preparing participants for future local and regional theatre competitions. This semester Jr. Performance team will explore Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece musical Into the Woods.
Start and End Date: Sept. 10-Dec. 16, 2020
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $240.00 ($216.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $62.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Mastering Monologues and Scenes
Ages 12 – 17
Thursdays: Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 2020
Led by: Bobby Zupkofska and Alex Sweeney Thursday: 5:00-6:30
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual Participants: 10
Mastering Monologues and Scenes was specifically designed to offer students the opportunity to continue their training while adhering to all recommended health guidelines. Students will rehearse and prepare age appropriate monologues and scenes to be showcased live (if allowable) or via streaming.
Start and End Date: Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 2020
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $240.00 ($216.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $62.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Sr Performance Team: Performing Songs and Duets
Ages 12 – 17
Thursdays: Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 2020
Led by: Bobby Zupkofska and Alex Sweeney Thursday: 6:00-7:30
Class Minimum: 5 participants. Class Limit: 10 participants. Virtual Participants: 10
Sr. Performance Team: Performing Songs and Duets offers aspiring musical theatre artists an opportunity to hone their storytelling skills through song (yes, it is possible to do this activity safely). Performers will choose and/or be assigned age appropriate materials drawn from musical theatre’s extensive canon. From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lin Manuel Miranda, George Gershwin to Stephen Sondheim, Cole
Porter to Jason Robert Brown, students will learn the best practices of performing any musical style. Join us for this exciting course!
Start and End Date: Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 2020
Location: 888 South Main Street Studio
Final Performance: The final performance will be recorded and streamed on The MMAS Academy Facebook page. We will re-evaluate the possibility of a live performance as the semester progresses. Tuition: $240.00 ($216.00/10% discount)
Monthly Payments: (processed with a credit card.) $62.00/month Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
10% discount for members or 10% discount for siblings. Discounts cannot be used together, and discount only applies to full tuition payment.
Beginner Tap:
Tuesdays: 11:30-12:15
Instructor: Dori Bryan-Ployer
Sept. 8-Nov. 24
Tuition: $119 (member/family) $107.00
Class Minimum: 5 In-Person Limit: 10 Virtual Participation: 10
Beginner Tap is for students who have never tapped before or have very
little experience. Starting right from scratch, Beginner Tap lays down
the foundation of tap essentials that will help participants build confidence with traditional steps. If you have never tapped and have
always wanted to – this class is for you!
Intermediate/Beginner: Tap
Tuesdays: 10:00a-11:15a
Instructor: Dori Bryan-Ployer
Sept. 8-Nov. 24
Tuition: $145 (member/family $130.00)
888 South Main Street Studio, Mansfield MA
Class Minimum: 5 In-Person Limit: 10 Virtual Participation: 10 Intermediate/ Beginner is geared toward to tappers who have mastered
flap/shuffle/cramp roll/ball change and have practice with simple combinations. It introduces more challenging flap/shuffle combinations
practiced to slower and faster tempos. The class begins with a full body warm-up in preparation for stationary and across the floor drills. Each
week dance steps are added, culminating in an end semester routine.
Intermediate / Advanced Tap
Adult Class
Sep 12 – Dec 12
Sat 8:45 – 10
Led by Dori
Tuition: $145 (member/ family discount $130)
Class Minimum: 5 In-Person Limit: 10 Virtual Participation: 10
For the returning and experienced tapper, this workshop is perfect for the adult dancer looking for a fun workout in a supportive environment.
The class begins with a full body warm-up in preparation for stationary and across the floor drills. From there, participants learn a routine upon
which new combinations will be added each week, culminating in an
end semester routine. Intermediate/Advanced is as upbeat as it is
challenging. Join us and discover how fun exercise can be!
Body & Soul
Adults
Sep 8 – Nov 24
Tues 12 – 1:15
Led by Dori
Tuition: $145 (members / family $107)
Class Minimum: 5 In-Person Limit: 10 Virtual Participation: 10
Body and Soul for Adults is a workshop that combines simple
movement exercises with gentle stretching, mindfulness, and meditation.
Perfect for the participant who is looking for a thoughtful hour dedicated
to rejuvenation, ease of tension, and presence. (Participants are asked to
bring a yoga mat, water, and towel.)
Our Faculty
The MMAS Academy is extremely proud of their dedicated and talented faculty. The MMAS faculty cumulatively holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theatre, education, theatre pedagogy, music therapy, musical theatre, choreography, and dance pedigree. Our diverse teachers are committed to lifelong learning while bringing a wealth of skill, experience, passion, and joy to their students and classrooms.
MMAS Members are entitled to a 10% discount on classes (MMAS Membership costs $50, and is good for one year from date of enrollment) Members also get other discounts and perks such as discounts on theater tickets and preferred seating.
Non-members enrolling more than one sibling during the semester who pay full price for one sibling can get a 10% discount for other siblings.
Monthly payment plans (credit cards only) are often available, but are not subject to discounting. Discounts cannot be combined.
Please call MMAS Academy at (774)284-4025 or email with questions or to enroll for sibling discounts or monthly payments.
We are pleased to announce that MMAS is able to provide full and partial scholarships to income eligible families. Financial assistance is available through the generosity of the Mansfield Bank Charitable Foundation.
Call 774-284-4025 or email the MMAS Academy or if you wish to apply for financial aid. A financial aid form is available for download here.
The MMAS Academy thanks our Education Sponsors.
Hands-On Montessori School, a season sponsor of the MMAS Academy
Mansfield Bank Foundation for funding MMAS Academy program scholarships
