Holliston School For the Performing Arts

Specialties

The Holliston School for Performing Arts (HSPA) specializes in the education of music, theater, and dance, offering students of all ages a comprehensive, year-​round series of dynamic classes and workshops designed to meet the goals and aspirations of each participant. The environment is inviting and conducive to having fun, building self-​esteem, and building a collaborative and supportive community. Students from all towns are welcome!

The HSPA was founded by Chris and Alyson Roberts who have followed their vision to create a community-​based performing arts school that offers a diverse curriculum led by instructors who are passionate about the arts, their work, and their students. Since 2008, HSPA has grown from 12 students to 150+, currently employs over 15 instructors and offers a wide variety of programs and workshops.

History

Established in 2008.

Director, Chris Roberts, opened the school in the fall of 2008 to provide after school classes in dance, music, and theater. This family-​owned, community based school began offering performance opportunities for its students in 2009. The school continues to grow with over 15 faculty members and a wide variety of year round programs.

Meet the Business Owner

Chris R.

Business Owner

Originally from Medway, MA, Chris went to Philadelphia for his BFA from the University of the Arts. While at University of the Arts, he studied acting with Drucie McDaniel, Pete Pryor, and Helena White. Speech was studied under Neill Hartley and David Howie. Chris learned stage combat with Charles Conwell. While in Philadelphia Chris had the chance to work with award winning companies such as Pig Iron Theater Company, Enchantment Theater Company, Tribe of Fools, and Apparatus Dance Collective. Through a small company he created, Shady Lane Mask Ensemble, he produced & directed pieces for the Equinox Theater Festival (UArts), Intuitions Theater Festival (UPenn), and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. While at Naropa, for his MFA in Actor Created Physical Theater, he studied with Thomas Prattki and Amy Russell from the London International School for the Performing Arts. He was also very lucky to have trained under Jin Woo Yoo for movement and Giovanni Fusetti for red nosed clown (Direct

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