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Youth Theater

Youth Theater at the MAC

The MAC is pleased to announce its after school theater program for ages 9-12. Young actors in this interactive afternoon program will explore multiple facets of theater craft. Activities may include acting, improvisation, theater games, scene study and exploration, script analysis, and movement for the stage.

NEW in 2026: Additional one-hour scene study option
This longer class is a great option for students who wish to hone their scene study and monologue skills! In this final hour, students will dive deeper into these activities in this focused portion of the class.

Students should wear comfortable clothes each day.

After School Youth Theater

Instructor: Garrett Olson

Note: Sippican School students can come directly to the MAC for the program, but parents may need to provide release forms to allow independent walkers to walk to the MAC. Pick up is at 5:30pm.

MAC members at the Family level ($75) or higher receive a significant discount on tuition. Not yet a member? Joining the MAC is easy online through our membership page here! To find out if your membership is current, please call the MAC at (508) 748-1266 or email info@marionartcenter.org.

Winter Session 2026

After School Youth Theater (ages 9-12)
Mondays: January 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 9, 16 (6 weeks)
No classes Feb 16 or March 2
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NEW Options Available in 2026: Choose 2 or 3 hours!
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Youth Theater Class
3:00-5:00pm in the MAC Theater or Upper Gallery (2 hours, 6 weeks)
$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers
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Youth Theater Class with Scene Study Add-On
3:00-6:00pm in the MAC Theater or Upper Gallery (3 hours, 6 weeks)
$290 for MAC members | $330 for nonmembers
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Garrett Olson (he/him) joined the MAC as our ArtStart Music and Movement teacher in 2025 and served as our program director for our new summer camp, All Things Theater. He has also taught several acting workshops for adults at the MAC.
Olson is a professional working actor, director, screenwriter, film maker, song writer, seasoned fight director/stunt coordinator, intimacy director/choreographer captain and safety/accessibility consultant for stage and screen. He is currently the Technical Director and Associate Artistic Director for the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, co-founder and one of the managing/creative producers for Danu Pictures, and is the former Technical Director/acting coach/accessibility consultant for the Boston Zombie Apocalypse. An accomplished teaching artist and combatant instructor, Garrett’s classes in public speaking, acting, staged violence, and improv are crafted for students of all levels and abilities. Classes include adaptive programs to accommodate all abilities creating a truly immersive and inclusive opportunity for learning and growth.