Since 1995, The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts has been the cultural hub of historic downtown Middleborough. Offering classes in voice, piano, drums, musical theater, ukulele, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, musical theatre, acting, interview, public speaking, pageant preparation, on camera acting, modeling, play production, pop choir, Tiktok Mom and Me dance, virtual voices choir, hip hop, triple threat, production classes, audition technique, and more. All ages (including adults) are welcome. Productions will be in rehearsal for fall, winter, spring, and summer shows. A series of masterclasses will be held throughout the year.
The Burt Wood School offers in person learning from September to June. Summer lessons are also available.
The Alley Theatre offers a sophisticated space for events 48 weeks a year including: plays, concerts, musicals, seminars, fairs, benefits, birthday, and retirement celebrations, bridal / baby showers, bachelor and bachelorette events, engagement parties, celebrations of life, and training workshops, The Alley Theatre will leaves guests eager to return. Since 2020, over 80 free events per year have been offered to the community.
The team at The Alley has partnered with The Bartending Service of New England, The Central Cafe, and Main Ingredient to offer full course meals at events with a full bar service. The space provides a lighting and sound team for technical needs.
In 2020, The Patio (an outdoor space on campus) opened to continue programming outside. Both spaces provide cabaret style seating at tables and can accommodate up to 110 guests.
Owner and Artistic Director Lorna J. Brunelle has been in the arts and entertainment business since 1989. She looks forward to bringing your event to fruition, or seeing you at a show. Email burtwoodschool@aol.com for more information.
