Studio Playground

Studio Playground Studio Playground fosters individual growth & empowerment for children in our community by using the performing arts. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Our classes explore the benefits of laughter through movement, performance, and playful improvisation. Studio Playground teaches acting classes for all ages based in clowning and physical theatre. We invite students to come as they are, play ferociously, and celebrate themselves! info@studioplayground.org
www.studioplayground.org

Adult Classes: studioplayground.org/clownclass
Youth Classes: studioplayground.org/storytelling
Virtual Classes: studioplayground.org/virtualstorytelling
Intensive for Middle and High School: studioplayground.org/intensive
Summer Camp in Lincoln Woods: studioplayground.org/summercamp

There is something special about teaching clowning and physical theater for both children and adults. For actors in trai...
10/27/2025

There is something special about teaching clowning and physical theater for both children and adults. For actors in training, we focus on giving more value to our enthusiasm than our inner critic. That’s often when I see actors experience empowerment. For children (and for adults) empowerment comes from being seen, heard & accepted. If we can bottle that feeling and bring it onstage, hundreds of people won’t stop dreaming about the characters we play.

Boston Center for the Arts

Monologues & Physical Acting
Instructed by Matthew Bretschneider
Boston Center for the Arts
October, 2025

Our weekend workshop at Boston Center for the Arts is 3 weeks away! This class is for actors and performers seeking to a...
10/03/2025

Our weekend workshop at Boston Center for the Arts is 3 weeks away! This class is for actors and performers seeking to apply concepts in physical acting to monologues and audition techniques. The class is limited to 16 participants. There are still a couple open spots! Our classes for adults occur at Boston Center for the Arts and AS220 in Providence.

This class is instructed by Matthew Bretschneider, artistic director of Studio Playground and adjunct professor for Boston University School of Theatre. Matthew has performed with the Huntington Theatre Company (Tartuffe, Romeo & Juliet, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Common Ground: Revisited, the Lehman Brothers), Kitchen Theatre Company (Seminar, Peter and the Starcatcher), and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (Deal Me Out, Beast’s). Television appearances include The Path and Law & Order: SVU.

To register, visit: studioplayground.org/boston

Photo: Matthew Bretschneider & Frank Wood, Common Ground: Revisited, Courtesy of Huntington Theatre Company, Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Introducing our dance class for ages 11–14 instructed by Alexander Crespo Rosario! Not an experienced dancer? No worries...
09/29/2025

Introducing our dance class for ages 11–14 instructed by Alexander Crespo Rosario! Not an experienced dancer? No worries! This class is for everyone, whether it’s their first movement class or they want to expand their acting and movement skills. Students explore multiple styles of dance in a supportive environment. Check out our winter classes! Acting classes for kids between ages 4-8 take place Saturdays. Our dance class for ages 11-14 takes place Mondays after school. Classes begin January 26. To register, visit studioplayground.org.

Our fall classes begin tomorrow! There are still a couple open spots for our after school program for ages 8-12. Classes...
09/24/2025

Our fall classes begin tomorrow! There are still a couple open spots for our after school program for ages 8-12. Classes for ages 4-8 begin Saturday. Register at studioplayground.org/providence.

After 5 years, we realize this is more than just a summer camp. It’s a community. We saw our students take brave little ...
09/22/2025

After 5 years, we realize this is more than just a summer camp. It’s a community. We saw our students take brave little steps, followed by giant leaps of growth. For some, we saw the transition from elementary to middle school. It has been an honor and a privilege to watch them grow up over 5 summers. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Keep it in your body! Our classes for adults at Boston Center for the Arts and AS 220 in Providence are coming up! Each ...
09/10/2025

Keep it in your body! Our classes for adults at Boston Center for the Arts and AS 220 in Providence are coming up! Each weekend dives into a specific area of physical theater providing opportunities for actors and performers to deepen their craft and explore exercises that develop flexibility, expand range, and hone our ability to connect. Our workshops are also for non-performers seeking to explore the benefits of laughter through movement and playful improvisation.

Sign Up: studioplayground.org/boston

Monologues & Physical Acting
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 25-26
Time: 1:00-6:00 pm
Location: Boston Center for the Arts

Theater Education
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 6-7
Time: 1:00-6:00 pm
Location: AS 220 Providence

Movement
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 24-25
Time: 1:00-6:00 pm
Location: AS 220 Providence

Matthew Bretschneider is artistic director of Studio Playground and an adjunct professor for Boston University. He has performed with the Huntington Theatre Company, Theatre Row & the Flea Theater. Alexander Crespo-Rosario has performed with Trinity Repertory Company, Rhode Island Latino Arts, Burbage Theatre Company & Arts on Site.

“Matthew gently encouraged us to expand into the full range of emotions. There is a surprising feeling of comfort in exploring those edges and allowing them to breathe.” -Student Testimonial

Creating Characters (ages 4-6) and Storytelling (ages 6-8) begin soon! Classes occur on Saturdays in Providence. Student...
09/08/2025

Creating Characters (ages 4-6) and Storytelling (ages 6-8) begin soon! Classes occur on Saturdays in Providence. Students learn about the health benefits of laughter and the actor’s tools of voice, body & imagination. Classes integrate core concepts for social-emotional learning. There are a few open spots for each class!

Register: studioplayground.org/providence

Our after-school Play Creation class begins Sept 22! This class for ages 8-12 occurs in Providence on Thursdays, 4:30-6:...
09/04/2025

Our after-school Play Creation class begins Sept 22! This class for ages 8-12 occurs in Providence on Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm. Students invent characters, create props & costume pieces, and perform for friends & family in an original show.

More Info: studioplayground.org/play-creation

Join Studio Playground for a class that combines visual & performing arts on Thursdays after school!

Our theater camp served over 80 students this summer. A substantial number of scholarships were awarded thanks to suppor...
08/28/2025

Our theater camp served over 80 students this summer. A substantial number of scholarships were awarded thanks to support from our sponsors, board of directors, and generous individuals who helped us achieve our 2025 scholarship fund goal.

Thank you to Jessie’s Dream Fund for providing scholarships for 5 students this summer! Thank you to RISCA for supporting our Craft & Create program directed by Filipa Estrela and thank you to everyone who participated in our online auction! We are grateful to our sponsors Hercules Pizza Works & Flatbread Company Providence
who provided full scholarships for a student to attend camp and to Chris Bayes & Pandemonium Studio
for hosting his Laughing Club fundraiser which provided 2 full scholarships! And thank you to the local businesses who donated items for our auction & raffles.

Our mission is to foster individual growth for children in our community by using the performing arts to promote acceptance & empowerment. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Studio Playground is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible. To make a donation, visit: us.givergy.com/studioplayground

Many thanks to Riffraff Bookstore and Bar for their generous donation to our scholarship fund! You can bid on a $75 gift...
08/23/2025

Many thanks to Riffraff Bookstore and Bar for their generous donation to our scholarship fund! You can bid on a $75 gift certificate to Riffraff and support our students at the same time!

To bid on this gift certificate from and other prizes, visit our online auction: us.givergy.com/spauction

You can also buy a shirt or a Studio Playground notebook! Proceeds support our scholarship fund providing opportunities for children to attend their programs. Thank you for supporting access to the performing arts for kids in our community. Studio Playground is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Our performing Arts in Libraries Program was made possible by the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Touris...
08/23/2025

Our performing Arts in Libraries Program was made possible by the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism. Many thanks to Community Libraries of Providence for our partnership, and to Alex Hornstein and for designing and creating this beautiful wooden backdrop.

There is still time to bid on amazing items in our online auction! By participating in the auction or making a donation, you provide opportunities for children to experience our programs. Let’s encourage self-acceptance and empowerment for children in our community. Let’s fill our community with hope and laughter. Thank you to our sponsors, our board of directors, and the generous individuals who have supported our scholarship fund in 2025.

Visit us.givergy.com/spauction to make a donation, buy a shirt, or participate in our online auction. Proceeds support the our scholarship fund. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Our 5th annual theater camp concludes this week. So we got merch to celebrate! Studio Playground notebooks, tote bags & ...
08/18/2025

Our 5th annual theater camp concludes this week. So we got merch to celebrate! Studio Playground notebooks, tote bags & t-shirts are available in kids & adult sizes.

Visit us.givergy.com/spauction to make a donation, buy a shirt, or bid on amazing items in our online auction. Proceeds support our scholarship fund.

Thank you to everyone in our community for supporting access to theater education for children in Rhode Island. laugh. sing. make a beautiful ruckus.

Many thanks to .marksthespot for the high-quality products and flawlessly implemented designs. Jake’s work is amazing for those of you who don’t know about him.

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