Theatre with a Twist, Inc.

08/22/2023

Bald faced hornets! Here's a big one. Though wasps and hornets are nature's natural pest control when you get a nest this size in your front yard it may be cause for provocation! Time to act!

08/20/2023

Naming ceremony! One step closer to our first journey! With Paul Bourget

08/11/2023

Mary Poppins at TWT this weekend. Come see the show! Tonight 7 pm
Saturday 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm.
Tix at the door.
Www.theatrewithatwist.org
278 Great Road Acton MA

Registration:  Now Open (use dropdown to select Adult or Youth)Rehearsals will begin after school is out in July.Rehearsals will be 2 nights per week, and you will not be required to attend all rehearsals.

06/30/2023

Get ready for disney 2024

Recording studio Twist ...
Getting ready for our trip to Walt Disney World next week !

06/21/2023

RENT
School Edition
This weekend
Theatre with a Twist, Inc.
Friday 6 pm
Saturday 4 pm
Sunday 2pm
Tix at the door.
278 Great Road Acton MA

Come see the show!!!

06/20/2023

RENT
School Edition
This weekend
Theatre with a Twist, Inc.
Friday 6 pm
Saturday 4 pm
Sunday 2pm
Tix at the door.

06/15/2023

Come see CATS, the junior edition. CATS is now in our 14th year and going strong.
At
Theatre with a Twist, Inc.
This weekend.
Tix at the door
Friday 6 pm Saturday 4 pm Sunday 2pm

06/05/2023

help us win best not for profit..... see the attached and vote for Theatre with a Twist!

06/02/2023

The first Broadway show I ever saw! A blackbox... gee what a great idea!!!

We're saddened to hear that Robin Wagner, original set designer for A Chorus Line, has passed away. 🤍 Robin worked on the set with Director Michael Bennett throughout the musical's journey to Broadway:

“We started with big things for visualizing scenes, and as we went through the show’s workshop period, they got smaller and smaller. And then we knew we needed a black box, which represents theater, and that we needed the mirrors, because they represent the dance studio.”

Read his full obituary here: https://nyti.ms/3OKrcCP

06/01/2023

CATS the junior version.... at Theatre with a Twist, Inc. ACTON,MA
June 16, 17,18.
Still going strong after 14 years. Tix info: [email protected]

THIS WAS OUR CAST BACK IN 2009.

01/14/2023

Come see Heather's, the Teen Edition at Theatre with a Twist.
This weekend
Saturday 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm
Tix at the door or call/text 978-302-0985

12/06/2022

Shrek, junior at Theatre with a Twist, inc..Inc... this weekend.
Www.theatrewithatwist.org

09/14/2022

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH NEURODIVERSE YOUNG ADULTS

Acton, Mass. (September 14, 2022) — Theatre with a Twist, Inc of Acton, a not-for-profit theatre organization and the Northeast Arc Adult Autism Support Center, a not-for-profit organization that helps adults with Autism become full participants in the community, are participating to bring theatre to neurodiverse adults in a unique theatrical experience.
Mary Spinosa, Owner of the theatre is a drama therapist, educator, case manager and experienced psychiatric nurse. She will be working with Andrea Green, music therapist and playwright of Philadelphia, to develop a unique therapeutic program and fun experience for neurodiverse young adults ages 18 - 35.
Mary is offering an opportunity for INDEPENDENT STUDY students or interested adults in the field to participate and assist with the program. She is seeking interested individuals in the field of occupational therapy, music therapy, special education, social workers, drama therapy, teaching, psychology, dance, dance therapy, and/or expressive therapy. The opportunity will be available to 5 participants. Mary will interview anyone who is interested in participating in the program. The 12-week program will begin in November and a final production will commence in early Feb 2023.
Please email Mary directly at [email protected] if interested and request a private appointment to discuss with Mary.
The focus of this program for participants will include, but is not limited to, helping those participants improve interpersonal skills, promote positive behavioral changes, integrate physical and emotional well-being, improve overall quality of life, and have fun! The 5 assistants will be able to use their skill and arrange with Mary an independent study that can be used in your college, university or certificate program if required. A participant may also be eligible to participate just for the unique opportunity to work with some great young adults. Please reach out to Mary if you can help and are interested in getting involved with this group.

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About Theater with a Twist
THEATRE WITH A TWIST Theatre with a Twist, Inc. is ABOUT family. It is about education, and it is about the well-being of self and others. We are a group that promotes education in many different facets. We teach from young-to-old, from old-to-young, and among peers. We learn from the process of theatre, to get along with others and be accepting individuals. We learn to play and have fun, and we learn to be respectful. Executive Director Mary Spinosa has been involved with many theatre groups for over 35 years. Her goals are simple in that she wishes everyone to be positively influenced by the joy and art of creative dramatics in all its form, from musicals to drama, to storytelling and improvisation, including singing and dancing as an example of other forms of expression.

About The Northeast Arc
Northeast Arc (NeArc) changes lives for people with disabilities — and children at risk of developing them — and their families. The agency, which opened the Center for Linking Lives at Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers in 2020, serves thousands of people in nearly 200 Massachusetts cities and towns each year. NeArc is the largest Arc in the state of Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. Services include: Adult Family Care, the ArcWorks Community Art Center, Autism Services, Black Box Theater, Breaking Grounds Café, Continuous Care Nursing Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, The Learning Center Childcare and Preschool, parcels retail store, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential, Shared Living and Transition, and Skilled Intermittent Home Health Care. Learn more at www.ne-arc.org.

Northeast Arc helps people with disabilities become full participants in the communities north of Boston, while also providing support for their families.

08/06/2022

Getting to know.. Sound of Music
Today at 4
Tomorrow at 2
Theatre with a Twist
Air-conditioned!
Tix at the door :)
Step away from this heat and come enjoy the show!

06/20/2022

Theatre with a Twist presents
CATS ....Young Actors Edition

Our 11th year of CATS!

Join us......
Fri. June 24 7 pm
Sat June 25 4 pm
Sun June 26 2pm

Tickets at the door

278 Great Rd...Acton

Call 978-302-0985
For more Information.

03/30/2022

Another great weekend at

Theatre with a Twist-
Acton, MA.

Matilda, Jr.

Friday 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm SOLD OUT
Sunday 2pm

To reserve your tickets
email
[email protected]

03/23/2022

Matilda, Jr at Theatre with a Twist. ACTON, MA. This weekend and next weekend. Tix limited. 2 shows are already sold-out. If you want a tix ask a cast member or email [email protected]

02/20/2022

Weekend one work done. AVENUE Q. Block the date to come see the show...
Mother's Day weekend

02/20/2022

Working on puppet making for Avenue Q. Save Mother's Day weekend to see our show!

09/10/2021

FAME, JUNIOR
DRAMA CLUB KIDS PERFORMAMCE..

Theatre with a Twist
278 Great Road Acton

Tonight 6pm Sept 10
Tomorrow 4pm Sept 11
Sunday 2pm Sept 12

Tix at the door... outside performance.

Bring a sweater, bug spray and your memories of this great show...

More info call 978-302-0985.

08/28/2021

RENT, THE SCHOOL EDITION.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
THEATRE WITH A TWIST
ACTON MA
FOR TIX TEXT 978-302-0985

08/27/2021

RENT, The School Edition.
TONIGHT -
Theatre with a Twist 278 Great Road, Acton
6PM.
Bring your bug spray and enjoy this OUTDOOR show. Well worth the mosquitoes.

08/24/2021

RENT the school edition
At Theatre with a Twist
When....THIS WEEKEND!!!
For more information and tickets email
[email protected]

08/14/2021

Theatre with a Twist presents....
Friday Aug 27, Saturday Aug 28, Sunday Aug 29.
For tickets and more information please email: [email protected].
This is an outdoor performance.
Don't forget sunscreen or mosquito spray!
This show is not recommended for young audiences. Language .

06/21/2021

What am amazing weekend at Twist.

06/17/2021

The Cast!

06/01/2021

CATS

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' by T.S.Eliot
come see the show

Outside!

Friday June 18 6pm
Saturday June 19 4pm
Sunday June 20 noon

Tickets are available via cast members or by requesting seats through our email at theatrewithatwist@gmail org

It our 10th anniversary show. It's is spectacular. Come join the fun and experience this unique show.

Where: Theatre with a Twist
278 Great Road
Acton, MA.

Directed and choreographed by Robin Wilson

10/01/2020

Moana, junior. Come see the show! Text 978-302-0985 for Tix or email: [email protected]

10/01/2020

Come see
Moana, Junior
at
Theatre with a Twist in Acton this weekend. 278 Great Road Acton, MA
Yes an outside performance
Sat 2pm and 5 pm Sunday 2pm-
Tix are limited but available - email twist at [email protected] or text at 978-302-0985 to reserve your Tix.

09/17/2020

Please help the theatre. Am currently setting us up as a charitable foundation with Facebook, but that process with FB takes 3 - 4 weeks. We are a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit community theatre serving Boston and Boston, Metro West. Please read and consider a donation. Thank you ahead of time...

Here is a copy of a letter I sent out to parents and friends the other day. Maybe you can help or share this note with others that you know - theatre helps so many people - in so many ways - young and old. Please consider a donation with my thanks.

As we come to the fall of 2020, we find ourselves in an interesting and difficult position. First, we thank you for your continued support and dedication that have made our theatre organization a growing success over these past few years. Because of this, when Covid-19 hit, we were able to sustain ourselves for several months. Robin was able to take the concepts of virtual teaching into her hands and make Zoom a reality for many of our students. She has quadrupled the amount of work she does to get us where we are right now.

We anticipate getting together this fall to begin phasing in the existing theatre programs that should have performed earlier this year. We anticipate smaller shows with a smaller cast to keep our cast members and families safe in response to the limited number of individuals allowed in one space.

Covid-19 has had quite an impact on our theatre. Our 4 week summer camp programs were cut in half, our spring, summer and fall productions have been delayed, or cancelled, and the theatre has spent thousands of dollars, in addition to regular expenses, to get our building updated to comply with the state and CDC standard guidelines.

This included having a consulting agency, that specializes in recommendations to facilitate the Covid-guidelines for continued work, assess and recommend adaptation of the theatre’s programs and facility. The theatre also brought in professional companies to clean and sanitize ventilation air ducts, deep clean surfaces and install new bathroom sinks, as well as many other needs. Costs were also incurred as the theatre worked to make our outside play/performance areas usable, purchased required- fire-rated tents, cleaned out the costume and props rooms, removed old and unused sets, painted other high-usage set pieces, and established sanitation and social distancing areas throughout the theatre.

Through this all, there is still rent, electric, gas and insurance expenses, royalty costs for present shows, town permit fees and much more. Our overall costs have gone up dramatically. And, while summer camp staff were paid, Robin and administrative staff have graciously accepted a furlough of pay until further notice.

Together, we have accomplished so much more than is noted above. We are in a new normal but we should not allow this to get in the way of children and adults using our space to grow, learn about social skills, become better public speakers, build confidence and a team spirit, and have fun. We understand things have changed and we are striving to make the theatre better for all, including a future for updated, inclusive programming for youth and adults who require a different sensory environment for their growth in arts and culture; many of whom are actively involved in our ongoing productions as a result of receiving the positive attention that our programming provides. We find the arts do so much for the growth of everyone who participates - young and old.

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to help our youth, and all of our other programs, grow in their arts, culture, and theatre endeavors. We are not at year end, but the future of our program needs assistance to sustain its existence right now, during the pandemic. The theatre is self -sustaining and did not qualify for the recent SBA loan programs because of its not-for-profit status. We ask that you please consider Theatre with a Twist, Inc. in your philanthropy. Also, if your company wishes, they sometimes can provide a matching gift to your donation as well.

Theatre with a Twist is a 501 (C) (3), tax deductible, non-profit public charity community theatre organization. Our tax-ID is 80-0598867. As we move into the fall, we want to be conscientious that you, your families, your employment and our environment has not been compromised. We foresee some of our pricing to be increased slightly but it all depends on sustaining donations at this point. The theatre strives to minimize our costs and asks for your help and consideration in this.

Donations can be made with a credit card via PayPal through our website www.theatrewithatwist.org.

Checks are also greatly appreciated and can be mailed to Theatre with a Twist, Inc. 278 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

09/12/2020

THEATRE WITH A TWIST
FALL SHOW OPTION # 3
ESPECIALLY FOR Little Stars GRADES k - 6

Show: A Pocketful of Rhyme

K - through grade 5/6 with directors approval

casting 8 per any group MAX. See website for details

This is a wacky r***e, mixing well-loved folk songs with a crazy collection of melody and fun, introducing Mother Goose to a whole new generation of audiences. Classic nursery rhymes are set to a catchy contemporary score as Mother Goose teaches her young friends a variety of lessons.
Show date: - Spring 2021 Registration opens 9/15/2020

For more information please go to www.theatrewithatwist.org

09/12/2020

THEATRE WITH A TWIST
FALL SHOW OPTION #2
The All Night Strut Musical review -

Show: The All Night Strut
casting 13- per any group MAX
upper elementary school, Junior high and High school ( grades 5/6 with directors approval from through grade 12) This is a musical review.
The All Night Strut! A Jumpin' Jivin' Jam is an expanded cast show that moves through the Depression, World War II and the post-war boom in a two-act musical celebration of the 1930s and 40s, filled with jazz, blues, bebop and American songbook standards. Dancers and story move from World War II to musical theatre's heyday... Presenting their stories with various styles of dance, including jazz, contemporary and musical theatre tap. It's the perfect blend of engaging dance, colorful characters and well-known music. With each major section being somewhat unique in dance and music style.

Show date: - Spring 2021
Registration opens 9/15/2020

For more information please access the website:
www.theatrewithatwist.org

09/12/2020

THEATRE WITH A TWIST
FALL SHOW OPTION #1
Readers Theatre Peter Pan -

Show: Peter Pan.
casting 10- per any group MAX
Grades 6 - 12: This is a play...... NOT a musical. No singing No dancing.
junior high school, upper elementary grades and teens-
Take a script or story and tell the tale - You read from scripts on a music stand during the performance and actors play multiple characters - using your voice and actions, and personal props. Story telling theatrically speaking. Great for stage presence and public speaking. Perfect opportunity to work on building confidence and social presence.
Peter Pan - cast of 33 - people play multiple roles.
Registrations opens 9/15/2020

For more information go to www.theatrewithatwist.org

03/20/2020

Emerson Hospital has asked me to get the word out.

While Emerson Hospital currently has inventory to support our healthcare workers in the short term, we are planning for a high volume of patients in which our inventory of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will begin to deplete rapidly. If you know anyone that might have access to supplies either personally, our through their place of work, we are currently seeking donations of PPE and other items. Current needs include masks (surgical & N95 any version), gowns, Tyvek suits or similar, and eye protection (face shields of any kind). Please reach out to Karl Kussin, Emerson’s Chief Philanthropy Officer and Vice President of Development at 978-287-3080 or email [email protected].

Emerson happens to be a 501 (C) 3 non-profit.

You can also check out their C-19 resources and response below.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/articles/coronavirus-need-to-know?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=alert-bar

03/17/2020

Informational Update 17 March, 2020
from Jon Kerr, ED MWCOC

State Actions:
The Baker-Polito Administration continues to take steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts.

Utility Shutoff Moratorium:

The Department of Public Utilities has implemented a moratorium on gas/electric utility shutoffs until further notice. More information is available here.

Registry of Motor Vehicles:

The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will extend the renewal timeline of certain credentials to reduce the need for customers to physically visit an RMV service center for in-person transactions. Full text of the order.

Unemployment Assistance:

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), in coordination with the US Department of Labor (USDOL), are taking a series of actions to assist workers and employers.

For current unemployment claims:

All requirements regarding attending seminars at the MassHire career centers have been suspended.
Missing deadlines due to effects of COVID-19 will be excused under DUA’s good cause provision.
All appeal hearings will be held by telephone only.

Gatherings and Restaurants:

Governor Baker has issued an emergency order limiting gatherings to 25 individuals and prohibiting on-premises consumption of food or drink at bars and restaurants, beginning Tuesday, March 17 and effective until Monday, April 6. Full text of the order.
Health Care:

MDPH has issued the following guidance:

All commercial insurers, self-insured plans, and the Group Insurance Commission are required to cover medically necessary telehealth services related to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Insurers must do this without requiring cost-sharing of any kind – such as co-pays and coinsurance – for testing and treatment. Full text of the order.
All assisted living residences are to restrict visitors to protect the health of residents and staff. Full text of the order.
All hospitals are to restrict visitors. Full text of the order.
Hospitals must cancel non-essential elective procedures. Full text of the order.
Licensed pharmacies may compound and sell hand sanitizer over the counter. Full text of the order.
The Board of Registration in Nursing has updated its policies to expedite the processing of reciprocal license applications for nurses licensed in another jurisdiction to allow those applications to be processed in one business day. Full text of the policy

State Office Closures:

Governor Baker directed that all non-emergency Executive Branch employees should not report to their workplace today or Tuesday, March 17th. During this period, the administration will work to expand alternative work arrangements for the executive branch workforce and further develop plans to continue to provide essential state government services.

Trial Court Closures:

Court leaders have closed the Trial Courts to for today and tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th.

School Closures:

The SEOC is aware, via reports from local officials and the media, of approximately 178 school districts with at least one school closure as of today (3/16). Governor Baker has ordered a 3-week suspension of school operations for educational purposes at all public and private elementary and secondary (K-12) schools in the Commonwealth (not including residential and day schools for special needs students), beginning Tuesday, March 17 and continuing until Monday, April 6. The suspension of educational programming would not necessarily affect the availability of school buildings for the provision of food or other essential non-educational services.

03/16/2020

Do NOT show up at the theatre for MOANA auditions. Please let us know at [email protected] if you would like to be informed about video audition options. If you were in Into The Woods or Annie, you do not need to perform an audition for Moana; please just note your involvement in your registration. We are only accepting online registrations and payments at this time, for Moana.

online registration and payments can be done via the main page of our website.

http://www.theatrewithatwist.org/

Providing experienced theater programming for thespians of all ages and skill levels; from beginner to veteran, young to mature.

03/12/2020

Sadly, the Annie show has and will be POSTPONED for

March 13,14,15.- ALL SHOWS


We based this decision on the closure of the Acton Boxborough school district's decision to shut down for a week.
Please notify friends and family to hold onto tickets and we will make a note on our page and website to this decision and postponement
I need to consult with our board of directors as to a date that we can perform YOUR shows. I also need to confer with the royalty company about this update. This will take some time so please be patient with us.

The kids have worked really hard and I am determined to give them the opportunity to perform.
I DO NOT KNOW THE RESCHEDULE DATE but will let you know as soon as I know.

Tech for tonight is cancelled .

Be in touch soon.
The board of directors