“BWSPA and its staff are amazing! BWSPA is more than a performing arts school with an exceptionally talented staff. They are an amazing group of people who foster each and every students’ talent, individuality, and self-esteem with always a positive approach. Children learn through example and the staff at BWSPA are great role models!

The Summer Arts Festivals produced by BWSPA are always amazing and top-notch. The students work hard and enjoy every moment. The festival builds a great sense of comradery. We have participated in 4 festivals, and they have all been a very positive experience.”
- Pamela Oliver Stephenson

 

"I liked the Burt Wood summer festival because it was fun. It was the best summer of my life because I met new friends and learned how to dance. I also loved being on stage with all my friends!"
Lily Jeswald* (written with help from MOM)
Age 9, Lakeville, MA

"Now that I'm older and more mature, I now look back and see that the ten years I have been at Burt Wood have drastically changed my musical theatre acting, dancing, and singing skills. Everything about the Burt Wood atmosphere is comforting and warm. We are a true family! Even though I came a week late, my fellow principles and the rest of the cast welcomed me with the biggest hugs ever! It was one of the best experiences of my life and thank you Burt Wood for allowing me the privilege of being the Scarecrow and for keeping the spirit of the theatre alive!"
- Hannah Record, Summer Arts Festival 2009 THE WIZ

"Today, I was doing Meghan Redpath's eyeshadow, and I wanted her to relax her eyes and not squint so that i could put it on evenly. So I told her to lean her head back and pretend she was at the spa or the beach or wherever her favorite place was. Then I asked, 'Where is your favorite place to be?' And she said, 'Well, my favorite place to be is HERE.'" - Valerie Amaral, Burt Wood staff member Summer Arts Festival 2009 THE WIZ

"Hello Ladies,
Its Cam, just wanting to check in. How are all of you? Whats new over there? Well I have some exciting news from my end. I got selected to the senior district chorus and we just had our concert. It went wicked good. Also in Coyle's spring musical Bye, Bye Birdie I got the part of Mr. Macafe. The performances are April 16-19 fyi! I just also want to say thanks so much for last summer I learned so much and all of this would not have been possible without what I learned at Burt Wood!" Cam McDonough

"Miss Lorna and the entire staff,
Thank you so much for your time, patience and incredible talent in producing "Millie."  This was our first experience with the Burt Wood School and I was so impressed with the high level of professionalism and attention to detail from the entire staff and musicians.  What a joy it was to watch such an outstanding performance in a local venue!  My daughter is already missing her new friends at Burt Wood School and can't wait to see everyone again next summer! 
Thanks again for a fun and well-spent July," Marybeth

"Bravo to The BurtWood staff, cast and crew - What can we look forward to next summer!"
Jane Lopes, Editor, Middleboro Gazette
Review of ~ "The Wizard of Oz"

"Any of Lorna Brunelle's students who have come to audition are far better prepared and have greater acting skills than any other child actors from the Boston area."
Angela Peri, CEO, Boston Casting ~ Boston

"Your professional and caring staff make each child feel like she's a 'star!'  After working just two years with Miss Melissa and Miss Lorna, Hannah's performance level has improved so much!  She is more equipped with the tools she needs to feel confident with each go-see she gets called to.  Thank you for providing her with so many opportunities to shine!"
Jen Miller-McEachern, MIT Women's Gymnastics-Head Coach

"The teachers are really nice! I have been going to Burtwood for three years and I really like it! I am very excited to start private voice lessons next year!"
Emily Ellis, Student at The BurtWood School ~ age 9 

"I think Burtwood is a great place for children to be creative, express themselves and obtain confidence.  I especially like the "it's about what's on the inside" attitude.  So many things that our children see today are based on appearance.  Burtwood encourages working hard and having fun at something you love.  That's what life is... and should be about! Cassidy loves to sing... 24 -7.  And I was so worried about enrolling her into a program that would be overstructured and squash her interest in singing.  Thank you for keeping her interest, making it fun and encouraging her to love it more! We love you guys."
Pauline and Cassidy McGrath

"Thank you very much for providing such a wonderful opportunity for Kailyn this summer. She has not stopped smiling --or singing and dancing for that matter--since the day she started the Summer Arts Festival! I know that this will lay the foundation for many years of acting to come! It is so wonderful to watch Kailyn enjoy and put time and energy to something so positive!
Keep up the great work and thanks again!"
Nicole Pennini, Parent

"Miss Lorna and the Burtwood School have really cared about me and helped me to believe in myself more which helped me achieve my goal in becoming the National American Miss Jr. Pre-Teen 2005!  I love everyone at the Burtwood School and I'm so happy I'm a student!" Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado, Student

"The Burtwood School has made a huge difference in my child's life.  She is more confident than she has ever been.  Not only does she get to be creative and express herself, she also gets support and love from the wonderful Burtwood School staff.  The combination is terrific!"
Cathleen Travassos, Parent

"It gets better and better every day. It goes by so fast! I'm doing it again next year."
Tristan Roberts, Cast Member, 1999 - 2003

"Pageant preparation classes with Lorna have given me the skills necessary to walk onto the stage with confidence in my ability to express my own opinions eloquently and let my personality shine through."
Valerie Amaral, Teacher at The BurtWood School ~ Miss Cambridge 2006 

"I like making new friends, being in a play and spending the summer with people that like to do what I like to do."
Molly Whalen, Cast Member, 1996 - 2003

"I look forward to the summer every year when I have the chance to perform with some of my favorite people - all of the BurtWood crew!"
Aly Levy, Cast Member 1997-2005 and Teacher at the BurtWood School

"Working with Lorna in Pageant Preparation has made me progress to a much better competitor. I feel more confident in my abilities in every phase of the pageant. The Team at The BurtWood School has made me feel like a part of the family and created an environment in which I can thrive."
Karen Hammel, Miss Bay State 2006

"Heidi is in her 9th year ( I think) at Burt Wood. Burt Wood is so much more than voice class for Heidi. Burt Wood is frienship, support and a safe place to grow up.When we had to stop for a short time due to family circumstances, Heidi's response was, 'Mom I NEED Burt Wood!' It is better than therapy when she is depressed and she loves to share her accomplishments with everyone there because she knows that you will respond with sincere encouragent and or praise. As she came home this weekend from PCC she was rather homesick. Her words were: she liked her music teacher but she wasn't Mr. Scott, She liked her choreographer, but she was definitely NOT Miss Lucy and the director was fun and good but he surely wasn't Miss Melissa. She misses Burt Wood terribly! I am hoping that this week is better for her and I am glad that she will have the opportunity to do the documentary on Thursday. "
Charlene Fiore, Parent