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Natick arts roundup , October 2026 edition

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Natick is fortunate to have a lively arts scene, with various opportunities to engage with or make art at any given time. Check out a concert, theater performance, art gallery opening this month. Here are just a few events happening soon.

Don’t see your free or low-cost Natick cultural event listed? Contact natickreport@gmail.com for inclusion.

Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, season opener, “Musical Tales”

Wellesley Symphony OrchestraDATE/TIME: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2pm
LOCATION: MassBay Community College Auditorium, 50 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA
TICKET INFO here
DESCRIPTION: The concert begins with Elisabetta Brusa’s symphonic poem, Merlin, for orchestra, Op.20. Written in 2004, this describes one of history’s best loved legendary figures. Giovanni Bottesini’s Gran Duo Concertante, is dedicated to long-time WSO cellist and WSO board vice president Jan Schwaner, who passed away on July 22. Jan joined the WSO in 1994, and joined our board in 2006. A joyful presence in the orchestra, Jan was an important part of our outreach program as part of the WSO String quartet. You’ll find more about Jan here.

Saturdays at 4 Series: Children’s Concert: Peter & the Wolf!

Peter and the Wolf, WellesleyDATE/TIME: October 10, 4pm-5:30pm
LOCATION: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St.
DESCRIPTION: Join us for this free Children’s Concert featuring Prokofiev’s beloved Peter & the Wolf! With the professional Puppeteering Group, “Really Inventive Stuff” and Woodwind Quintet, this promises to be fun for the whole family.
REGISTRATION here

Natick Open Studios

Natick Artists Open StudiosDATES/TIME: Saturday, Oct. 17 & Sunday, Oct.  18, 11am-5pm
LOCATION: All Around Natick—participants and locations coming soon here.
DESCRIPTION: Meet and visit in informal settings with over 100 artists living or working in Natick to learn about their art and to purchase unique creations. Painters, printmakers, sculptors, potters, mosaic artists, jewelers, fiber artists, photographers, and mixed media artists. Some artists will offer live demonstrations during the open studio weekend which also include refreshments and live bands.

Wellesley Theatre Project presents “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Wellesley Theatre Project, Peter

Art exhibit at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

Broadmoor, Natasha Broude, artistARTIST: Natasha Broude
ON DISPLAY: through Oct. 31
LOCATION: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick, MA
DESCRIPTION: Natasha’s work includes watercolor paintings, as well as graphite and charcoal drawings. Natasha’s preferred subject is landscape. She expresses all the variations of light and shadow using the unique palette, texture, and transparency of the watercolor medium.

Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, presents “The British Have Come!”

DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 8, 2026 @2pm
LOCATION: MassBay Community College Auditorium, 50 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA
TICKET INFO here
DESCRIPTION: William Boyce, Symphony No. 4; Benjamin Britten,Four Sea Interludes; Ralph Vaughan Williams, Symphony No. 5. Please join the WSO for a reception after the concert. MassBay is minutes from Rt 95, easy to get to with free parking. Great dining and shopping is minutes away in nearby Wellesley Square. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.

Thoughtful Animals by David Parish

 

Broadmoor, Natick, photography exhibit
Yak, Bhutan, by David Parish

ON DISPLAY: through Oct. 21
LOCATION: Bacon Free Library through Oct. 21
DESCRIPTION: David Parish is a photographer and a long-term resident of Natick. He has been involved with several organizations in the town, including as Chair of the Broadmoor Advisory Board and, most recently, as Chair of the Bacon Free Library. David began his travels as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey and, when possible, has continued to travel with his wife, Shirley, hoping to observe animals in their natural settings.  His wish is that the photos on display will appeal to children, and perhaps even some adults.

Will cross street for art—Page Waterman Gallery

While you’re at the Bacon Free Library South Natick, checking out the David Parish exhibit, stop by Page Waterman Gallery, just across the street. The South Natick dam may be gone, but the gallery has an excellent inventory of dam paintings, and art is forever.

Flamenco Performance

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October, 7pm-8:15pm
LOCATION: Morse Institute Library, 14 E Central St, Natick
REGISTRATION for this event is suggested, but not required. Patrons who register will receive an event reminder and any updates about the event. Registration also helps us know how many chairs we need.
DESCRIPTION: Combining dynamic footwork, intricate guitar playing, and powerful emotional singing, flamenco brings together music, dance, and storytelling in a uniquely captivating way.
SPONSOR: This program is possible due to a grant from the Natick Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency and the Friends of the Library.

Gallery 01760—”Local Clouds”, miniature watercolors

 

Natick Gallery 01760, Nathalie Garfinkle
Nathalie Garfinkle

ON DISPLAY: through September
LOCATION: Gallery 01760, Adams St., Natick Center
DESCRIPTION: Nathalie Garfinkle’s miniature watercolor paintings of cloudscapes. Nathalie says, “Local Clouds is a collection of watercolor cloudscapes focusing on the magic of our everyday places.” The Gallery is devoted entirely to presenting small and beautiful gallery quality miniature art. The art space typically hosts shows lasting one month each. For all submission and show inquiries, email executivedirector@natickcenter.org

Beyond Wellesley

 

Boston Lyric Opera, outdoors

EVENT: Street Stage at Titus Sparrow Park
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 3, 4pm-5pm
LOCATION: Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square Boston, MA 02118
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: BLO’s Street Stage rolls into Boston’s South End. This delightful concert program showcases everything from opera classics to musical theatre, all performed by extraordinary professional musicians. Enjoy gorgeous views of Boston from the scenic amphitheater lawn, explore the newly renovated playgrounds and basketball courts, and admire the historic architecture and gardens surrounding this treasured urban green space. In partnership with The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy

Danforth Art Museum and School at Framingham State University

EVENT: Drop Into Art
DATE/TIME: Sunday, Oct. 11, 1pm-4pm
LOCATION: 14 Vernon Place on the Framingham Town Common
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: This popular, ongoing event encourages creativity for adults and kids alike. A variety of materials are provided. It’s free and no pre-registration is required. Just drop in!

Boston Book Festival

DATE/TIME: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10am-5pm
LOCATION: Copley Square, Boylston St. @ Dartmouth St. in Boston’s Back Bay
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: New England’s largest literary event brings 25,000 people from across the region to Copley Square for an outdoor marketplace of ideas, great stories, author visits and much more. This annual event culminates a year-round celebration of writers and the written word.

Vivo Performing Arts presents “Gravity & Other Myths”

DATES/TIMES: Friday, Oct. 23, 8pm; Saturday, Oct. 24, 2pm & 8pm
LOCATION: Boston Arts Academy, 174 Ipswich St., in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood
COST: $44-$98 including fees
DESCRIPTION: The old saw that one must spend 10,000 hours to achieve greatness in a particular gets put to the test when Australian contemporary circus group GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS brings its jaw-dropping human agility into a tale of impassioned dedication. Eight acrobats and one musician investigate physical skill—how it’s obtained and perfected, and how it transforms lives. Set to a driving musical score using live percussion/drums, Ten Thousand Hours is a love letter to human bodies and the amazing things they do.

 

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Arts roundup, August 2026: Outdoor concerts; Natick Nights; Art in Action; and more

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Natick is fortunate to have a lively arts scene, with various opportunities to engage with or make art at any given time. Check out a concert, theater performance, art gallery opening this month. Here are just a few events happening soon.

Don’t see your free or low-cost Natick cultural event listed? Contact natickreport@gmail.com for inclusion.

EVENT: Stacey Peasley concert

DATE/TIME: Aug. 4, 5:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATION: The lawn of the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St., Natick
DESCRIPTION: With energetic beats, catchy melodies, and soaring vocals, Stacey Peasley’s music and performances have been gathering accolades and fans for over a decade!

EVENT: Natick Nights—250th Anniversary of the United States and 375th Anniversary of Natick

DATE/TIME: Aug. 6, 5pm-8pm
LOCATION: Natick Common and around Natick center
DESCRIPTION: Music, food, activities, including historical interpreters.

EVENT: Art in Action

DATE/TIME: Thursday, Aug. 6, 5pm-7:30pm
LOCATION: Morse Institute Library lawn, 114 E. Central St., Natick
SPONSOR: Natick Art Association
DESCRIPTION: Art in Action affords visitors an opportunity to watch artists at work, ask questions, and in some instances, try their hand at creating their own art.

EVENT: Jammin’ With You

DATE/TIME: Aug. 7 & Aug. 21, 10:30am-11am
LOCATION: The lawn of the Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St., Natick
DESCRIPTION: Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. This program will be held outdoors, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees), it will be rescheduled.

Polly in the Colony, theater productionBeyond Natick, theater production, Polly In The Colony

DATES: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 7pm, 2pm.
LOCATION: Boston College High School, Bulger Performing Arts Center, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
AGES: Recommended for grades 3–6, teachers and families
Tickets $10 kids, $15 adults, teachers get in free. https://friendsofpolly.com/tickets

DESCRIPTION: A 250-YEAR-OLD DOLL WHO WITNESSED THE BOSTON TEA PARTY TAKES THE STAGE. “Polly in the Colony: A True Revolutionary Tale” — a new play for young audiences — makes its world premiere at Boston College High School Aug. 8 and 9, timed to America’s 250th anniversary.

She arrived in Boston on a tea ship in 1773 and was purchased off a shop counter on the very day colonists dumped the tea into the harbor. For more than a century since, she has sat behind glass at Boston’s Old State House, receiving handwritten fan mail from generations of children. Now Polly Sumner — a real, 250-year-old fashion doll — is stepping into the spotlight to tell her own story.

Multicultural Day, Natick EVENT: Multicultural Day 2026

DATE/TIME: Aug. 22, 11am-2pm
LOCATION: Natick Common
SPONSOR: Natick Center Cultural District
DESCRIPTION: This event highlights the diversity and cultures in the community. Visit a variety of cultural booths for fun activities and educational opportunities! To be a part of Multicultural Day, please fill out this Google Form here.

Bacon Free Library, artistEVENT: Art exhibit

DATES/TIME: July 30 – October 8, during library hours
LOCATION: Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St., Natick
DESCRIPTION: “Monotypes, Inspired by Nature,” by Lynda Goldberg.

Beyond Natick, Lyric Stage in Boston announces season line-up

VENUE: Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon Street, 2nd floor (accessible), Boston
PERFORMANCES: 
All My Sons—Sept. 18 – Oct 18
Peter Pan Goes Wrong— Nov. 13 – Dec. 31
Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d — Feb. 5 – Feb. 28, 2027
King James — March 19 – Apr. 11, 2027
Les Misérables— Apr. 30 – June 20, 2027
TICKETS: https://www.lyricstage.com/

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Natick arts roundup, July

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Natick is fortunate to have a lively arts scene, with various opportunities to engage with or make art at any given time. Check out a concert, theater performance, art gallery opening this month. Here are just a few events happening soon.

Don’t see your free or low-cost Natick cultural event listed? Contact natickreport@gmail.com for inclusion.

The Gallery at Broadmoor: Thoughtful Animals by David Parish

Broadmoor, Natick, photography exhibit
Yak, Bhutan, by David Parish

David Parish is a long-term resident of Natick. He has been involved with several organizations in the town, including as Chair of the Broadmoor Advisory Board and, most recently, as Chair of the Bacon Free Library.

David began his travels as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey and, when possible, has continued to travel with his wife, Shirley, hoping to observe animals in their natural settings.  His wish is that the photos on display will appeal to children, and perhaps even some adults.

David describes his working style as, “Push the button and hope for the best.”

David’s animal photography exhibition, Thoughtful Animals, will be on display in the Broadmoor Assembly Room now through September 4.

Afterimages at Bacon Free Library

Bacon Free Library, art exhibit
Photo by Bob Parlin

Bob Parlin’s photography exhibit Afterimages will be on display from now through July 29th.

Bob says, “My Afterimages photography exhibit centers on experiences, especially those tied to moments of beauty, where an image stays with you long after seeing it.  My favorite photographs capture creations of nature and humanity, revealing how truly breathtaking our world is.  I hope they give the viewer a sense of both wonder and joy.”

None of Bob’s images are altered in any way—not even cropped. Except for the canvases, every photo was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.

Will cross street for art

While you’re in South Natick, stop by Page Waterman Gallery, across the street from the Bacon Free Library. The South Natick dam may be in the process of removal, but paintings are forever.

Page Waterman Gallery, Natick
South Natick Falls Early Spring, by  Ryan Black, oil on linen panel
Page Waterman Gallery, Natick
South Natick Falls, Summertime, by T.M. Nicholas, oil on linen panel.

Art at the Morse Institute

The Morse Institute Library provides space for artistic displays and exhibits of an educational, cultural, civic, charitable or recreational nature. Currently, the main level features five artists, two of them Natick residents.

Morse Institute Library, art
Monica Septimio

Monica Septimio, Brazilian impressionist artist, author, and Natick resident, is healed and transformed by the power of art. She pours her soul into art, inspired by dreams, her childhood, faith, and culture. Her art has inspired the publication of four children’s bilingual books and one for adult readers entitled Joy, which are all a part of the Morse Institute’s collection.

Debra Sayre has lived in Natick since the age of 10. She started and continues to run the Natick Farmers Market for the Natick Center Associates/Natick Center Cultural District, as well as Kids Connect, Inc., a non-profit tutoring company serving Natick students in grades 1 thru 12.

In her art, she is drawn to stones and beads to make necklaces and earrings. Wood, metal, glass, ceramic, or stone all find their way into her studio and hopefully, onto someone’s neck or ears to add flavor to any outfit.

Be sure to head downstairs to the Lebowitz Meeting Hall for another opportunity to view art.

The Holly Chin Natick Academy of Performing Arts

Family friendly. Perfect for kids. Tickets here.

Into the Woods JR.—Be careful what you wish for as this cockeyed fairytale comes to life. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. Performances will be Friday, July 17 at 7PM and Saturday, July 18 at 1PM.

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.—Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Performances will be Friday, August 14 at 7PM and Saturday, August 15 at 1PM.

Natick Farmers Market and Natick Nights

There’s usually something artsy going on at the Natick Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9am-1pm on the Common) and at Natick Nights (the next one is Wednesday July 16). Mofe information from the Natick Center Cultural District.

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Natick Arts Roundup—now’s your chance buy original, local art; “Hello, Dolly!” at Walnut Hill; changes at Gallery 01760; and more

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Natick is fortunate to have a lively arts scene, with various opportunities to engage with or make art at any given time. Check out a concert, theater performance, art gallery opening this month. Here are just a few events happening soon.

Don’t see your free or low-cost Natick cultural event listed? Contact natickreport@gmail.com for inclusion.

Ceramics show at Page Waterman Gallery & Framing

Page Waterman Gallery, Amy SullivanEVENT: Art exhibit by ceramic artist Amy Drury Sullivan
DATES/TIMES: Friday, May 15, 9am-3pm; Saturday, May 16, 9am-3pm
LOCATION: Page Waterman Gallery & Framing, 57 Eliot St (RT.16), South Natick
DESCRIPTION: Following the warm response to her first show last fall, Amy returns this spring with another beautiful collection of handcrafted ceramics — thoughtfully made pieces that balance artistry, texture, form, and everyday usefulness. Amy’s work reflects a lifelong connection to the arts and to craftsmanship rooted in home, family, and tradition.

You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly

EVENT: Walnut Hill Theater presents Hello, Dolly!
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LOCATION: Perrin Theater, Keiter Center for the Arts
TICKETS here

The Walnut Hill Theater Department presents Hello, Dolly! for its spring musical. Based on the uproarious comedy The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, Hello Dolly! tells the story of widowed matchmaker Dolly Levi, who connects, meddles, and negotiates everyone’s perfect match. Featuring hit Broadway classic songs like Put on Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, and Hello Dolly by the team of Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart.

Art on the Common

Art on the Common, NatickEVENT: Art on the Common (overlaps with Natick Farmers Market)
DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026
TIME: 9am-1pm (Market); 10am-3pm (Art on the Common)
LOCATION: Outdoors on the Natick Common
DETAILS: There will be about a dozen local artists participating, in addition to dozens of Farmers Market vendors.

MetroWest Student Film Festival 2026

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 17, 1pm
LOCATION: TCAN Cinema Room, 14 Summer Street, Natick
COST: Pay what you can
DESCRIPTION: Showcases the talents and creativity of the region’s youth ages 14-19, by providing an opportunity for young filmmakers and production teams to explore and create stories through motion pictures. This special event recognizes the work of young filmmakers recognized as finalists in MetroWest Student Film Festival 2025. Category winners will be be awarded festival prizes in three categories: Outstanding Live Action Short Film, Outstanding Documentary Short Film, and Outstanding Animated Short Film.

Outdoor art show at Shaw Park

Art in the Park at Shaw ParkEVENT: Art in the Park at Shaw Park
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 7th 10am – 3pm
LOCATION: Shaw Park, 53 Eliot St., (that nice green space across the street from the Bacon Free Library)

DESCRIPTION: The Natick Art Association hosts its twice annual art fair! Art in the Park is a collection of amazing artists with various wares for sale. Come enjoy live music and shop the wide variety of media Natick Art Association artists work in. Past years have included everything from pottery to painting, jewelry to books, and more! This is a family and pet friendly event.

Disney’s Finding Nemo, KIDS

DATES: June 10-14
LOCATION: Wellesley Theatre Project Studios, 219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA
TICKETS coming soon

Micro Gallery—big news

Slack Tide Rebecca McGeee Tuck Gallery 01760Micro Gallery 01760 is undergoing renovations and will be relaunched later this spring.

The Gallery, located on Adams Street in Natick Center, is devoted entirely to presenting small and beautiful gallery quality miniature art. Previous exhibitors have included Rebecca McGee (found object sculptor); the CowMOOnity exhibit (miniature cows by multiple artists adorned in a multitude of themes and art mediums); and more. The art space typically hosts shows lasting one month each.

Going forward, management of Gallery 01760 will be coordinated by Public Art Natick, a group of artists, business leaders and art supporters functioning as a sub-committee of the Natick Center Cultural District.

For all submission and show inquiries, email executivedirector@natickcenter.org

Beyond Natick—”Something Rotten” at Lyric Stage, Boston

Lyric Stage, BostonSomething Rotten, playing at the Lyric Stage in Boston through June 7, is a high-energy, madcap musical comedy, a well-executed romp through the Renaissance. As the saying goes, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness,”—and then there’s Nick and Nigel Bottom. The two brothers find themselves perpetually stuck in the shadow of the era’s undisputed rock star: William Shakespeare. Desperate to knock the Bard off his lofty perch, the brothers set out to create something entirely new. Their solution? Writing the world’s very first musical.

However, the path to innovation is rarely smooth. A lesson—think twice before you rely on a psychic to help you steal Shakespeare’s future bestseller. As the Bard himself  said, “It is not in the stars to to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.”

The 2.5-hour play (including one intermission) has it all. Intellectual property theft. A brewing clergy scandal that just might take down the Puritans. Love at first sight, of which the grownups disapproved. Tortured artists. And plenty of zany. Audiences not only receive a scholarly explanation of the genesis of the musical (um, sort of?), but are caught up in the kind of drama only thespians can create. Filled with double entendres, jealous playwrights, and a relentless quest to be the greatest wordsmith in London, no matter the cost, Something Rottten is fresh as can be.

Under the direction of Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, the production moves with a frantic, infectious pace. Shout-out to the live (but behind-the-scenes) orchestra, which breathed life into the clever music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick.

Family heads-up—mild profanity and innuendo. Perfect for teens and up.

The Lyric Stage has  announced its 2026-27 line-up: All My Sons; Peter Pan Goes Wrong; Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d; King James; A Big, Beloved Musical.

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Natick Academy of Performing Arts and Whitney Place residents create a bond across generations

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After a successful performance of “Shrek” at Whitney Place, an assisted care and memory facility, students of the Natick Academy of Performing Arts gathered in a cast-party circle. 

Their instructor, Holly Chin, asked them, “What were some of your favorite parts?” 

With big smiles, the performers raised their hands and said how much they loved performing for the residents there.

The Natick Academy of Performing Arts, a non-profit theater company offering programs for students in kindergarten through high school, moved its center to Whitney Place last September and currently operates there, performing musicals and other shows for the residents.

Before each show, Chin said she tries to prepare them for what it really means to perform for an elderly audience. She said it’s important for the students to show patience and gratitude towards the residents who might be feeling lonely.  

“We’re able to teach great lessons with them that I think are honestly life changing for a lot of the kids,” Chin said. “It’s not often that you get this exposure to what senior living is like.” 

The Natick Academy of Performing Arts holds rehearsals for its performances in Whitney Place.
The Natick Academy of Performing Arts holds rehearsals for its performances in Whitney Place (Photo by Olivia Ruzic)

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SALMON Health and Retirement, the company that oversees Whitney Place, has a long-time Early Education Center in which the residents can play and read with pre-kindergarten children. However, Rachel Coveney, the move-in coordinator for SALMON at Natick, said the academy’s extension created a “complete shift” in the residency’s energy. 

“It’s pretty special,” Coveney said. “Holly is actually teaching the kids that everybody is different, and teaching the kids the perspective and talking, conversing with a different generation. Not everybody gets that opportunity in life.”

Chin said being located directly in the assisted living center has allowed for easier accessibility for the residents to attend and support the student performances. 

Next January, the academy will put on a joint performance of “Guys and Dolls” with the Whitney Place residents and the acting students. 

Chin said they want to give seniors an opportunity to perform, emphasizing that “there is no age limit to collaboration and continued growth.”

“You’re being taken care of, but there’s still that glimmer in there that you can absolutely access for [the seniors],” Chin said. “I want to be the person to help facilitate that for them.”

Joan Gatozzi, an 88-year-old Whitney Place resident, said she saw the academy perform “Dare to Dream Jr.” After the performances, the actors ran offstage to greet the residents who watched their show. 

Gatozzi previously acted in multiple productions with her husband before arriving at Whitney Place, her last show being “South Pacific.” She said that while watching the show, she could see a lot of talent in the students. 

“There’s a few young folks there that can go a long way with their personalities,” sGatozzi said. “Their voices, for the age that they are, are beautiful.” 

In addition to full performances, the academy holds special events, such as Christmas caroling and sing-alongs, for the residents. 

Gatozzi said the academy’s partnership with Whitney Place is “one of the most wonderful things” at the residency. 

“One of the things that brought me here was the fact that there was this group,” Gatozzi said. “Liking theater myself, I thought it was a good place to be.”

This story was produced through a partnership between Natick Report and Boston University’s Department of Journalism.

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