Education
Pocket Full of Tales Theatre Company presents brand-new, scripted original musicals as the leaping-off point for children’s theater classes at TCAN. Your child will have adventures in acting, dancing, singing, and teamwork, and will work with professional actors, musicians, and theater educators in a creative, supportive environment to stage a final show on the last day of class.


Summer Workshops
Full and half-day theater workshops at TCAN offer kids a rewarding and fun summer arts experience

Afterschool Workshops
Afterschool theater classes at TCAN provide a creative and supportive environment for young children

School Vacation Workshops
Single-week, full-day workshops are offered during both February and April school vacation weeks for ages 5-11

Kristy Pace is the Director of TCAN’s Theater Education Programs and founder of The Pocket Full of Tales Theatre Company. Her experience in teaching dramatic arts and directing children’s theater includes successful productions at the Worcester Children’s Theater, The Fiddlehead Theater Company, Kidstock Creative Theater Education Center, and dozens of theatre programs for pre-school, elementary and secondary school children in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Los Angeles.
Education Workshops
Stellaluna
A tale of bravery, friendship, and finding home
- When: Saturdays, January 17 – April 11
- All-in Price: $390 | Member discounts
Comedy Kids
Improvisation Classes with Audrey!
- When: Saturdays, January 17 – April 11
- All-in Price: $390 | Member discounts
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
A magical tale of dreams and bravery
- When: Mon, Feb 16, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
The Enchanted Flute
When music turns magic—and hearts are changed
- When: Mon, Apr 20, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
Strega Nona: Pasta Trouble
The one thing you must never do is touch the pasta pot
- When: Mon, Jun 22
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
Cloudy With A Chance of Cheeseburgers
Get ready for a chaotic food storm
- When: Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf: A New Point of View
The true villain isn’t always who you think
- When: Mon, Jul 6, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
James and the Giant Peach
Climb aboard for the adventure of your life!
- When: Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
Peter Pan
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
- When: Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am
- All-in Price: $440 | Member discounts
The Lorax: A Cautionary Tale
Be careful which way you lean…
- When: Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am
Princess Picky
A royal tale of taste, magic, and change
- When: Mon, Aug 3, 9:00am
Half Magic: A Twisted Tale of Trickery
A coin that only grants wishes by half
- When: Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am
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The Center for Arts in Natick is a regional community arts organization serving the cities and towns of MetroWest Boston.
Contact Us:
14 Summer Street, Natick, MA 01760
Phone: +1 (508) 647-0097
Email: info@natickarts.org
Box Office Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed






