There are still a few spots open for the Newton Youth Players’ summer production of “Oliver!”. Newton Youth Players is a wildly popular theatre program for elementary school children that boasts filled registration one year in advance for its school year programs. The summer play is especially delightful because of the extra time that can be spent on the preparation.

Rehearsals are from 9am – noon, giving ample time to work on choreography, scenery and props production. The first rehearsal will take place on June 27 th at Newton City Hall in the War Memorial Auditorium. Subsequent rehearsals and performance will be at Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby Street in Newton. The performance is July 17th. Please register at the NYP website.

For those looking for a full day of theatrical experience, Newton Youth Players offers a companion afternoon program, “Choices,” from 1pm – 3pm, June 27th – July 11th. Directed by Marlene Fereshetian and Ruth Housman, it is an original story-building program, using music, humor, magic, dance and art. This program will spend its opening day at Newton City Hall, and then continue to Franklin School. Registration and more information is on the NYP website.