The New England School of Performing Arts

05/12/2026

Ready for Fall 2026? So are we! Check your inbox because we are launching TODAY! Join us for an amazing season which is “A little bit twisted and a whole lot of fun!”.

04/15/2026

Did you know that NESPA hosts unforgettable birthday parties? Led by Bridget Briere, each 90-minute celebration is fully customizable and designed around the birthday child’s interests.

Whether they dream of a high-energy K-pop music and dance party or enjoy creative improv and theatre games, we bring their vision to life. Our team works closely with you to craft a truly unique and exciting experience that your child—and their guests—will never forget.

Let us show you just how special and one-of-a-kind your birthday celebration can be! Message us for more details.

03/10/2026

Join us on Monday, April 13th for a musical theatre masterclass with Broadway performer Andrew Stevens Purdy.

Learn how to approach not just singing a song, but how to truly bring it to life while staying fully connected to your character. Andrew will share techniques for combining acting and singing to create a compelling musical theatre performance.
The masterclass will conclude with a Q&A where students can ask questions about life as a working actor, living in New York City, and what it’s like to audition for and perform on Broadway.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a Broadway performer with real-world experience that you won’t want to miss!
Andrew Stevens Purdy is a NYC-based actor and educator, currently making his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon as a member of the ensemble and the understudy for Elder Cunningham. Regional theatre: Newsies (The Gateway), Jesus Christ Superstar (A.C.T. of CT), Hair (Forestburgh Playhouse). Film: Meet Cute, Unidentified Objects. Proud alum of Elon University and the Walnut Hill School for the Arts.
Andrew is a firm advocate for the importance of arts education. Currently, he runs his own musical theatre coaching business, and has served as a guest instructor at institutions worldwide, such as Drake University, The Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project, and several performing arts studios across the northeast. He is so excited to be working with the students at The New England School for Performing Arts! For more information, visit www.andrewstevenspurdy.com and follow him on Instagram !

01/18/2026

Snow day at NESPA. Stay warm and we will see you next week! Perfect day to study your material! 😊

01/01/2026

Registration is open! Visit our website and plan your Summer 2026!

12/21/2025

Such an adorable show to celebrate the season! Bravo to the cast and crew for an excellent production.

12/15/2025

Come and support North Andover High School and their upcoming performance of Grease! Visit for the ticket info!

12/10/2025

We need your help! Summer is launching on January 5th and we want to hear from you! Here is a survey on potential themes for our minis (ages 5-10). Which ones do you love? Tell us here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXW3cRTsMhgh-i2Y8iSOVNDqJAf4vqHaYsPjxWkS8YEAb1pw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107022207905847589077

12/08/2025

Just loved our double feature of Peter Pan today at NESPA!
Our younger Play Production group showcased their emerging acting skills, learning about projection, character development, and stage presence. Meanwhile, our teen group took a deeper dive into script analysis, character development, and advanced acting techniques.
We are so proud of our Play Production students and the unique program that gives actors of all ages a supportive environment to grow, explore, and shine.
And coming up next session… we’re diving into Shakespeare!
Can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them next.

11/18/2025