This is the THIRD time that Youth Theaters from different States of America and Canada are coming to Boston! This unique event brings together the best teenage and youth theatres that create performances for children and teenagers. This 2026 Festival will be held in two stages: The first phase is in Lexington, MA. The second stage is in the RSM camp, NH You can buy one ticket to one performance for $25, or buy one combined ticket to all Festival performances for $60. The choi

"I'm actually alive. I never realized it before, and if I did, I didn't remember it... I want to feel everything I can." May 16 at 5:00 PM Dandelion Elixir (based on the stories of R. Bradbury) premiere of the YOUTH Theatre A performance about the importance of being yourself, appreciating time and simple things, cherishing sincere human relationships and the memory of loved ones. This performance explores life through the eyes of children: open, pure, inquisitive, and ea

In a fairytale forest, On the banks of a real Milk River, A ripe apple rolled down a saucer straight into a fairy tale. And while it was rolling, He met Baba Yaga, and Kikimora, and Koschei the Deathless, and even the most real-real Tsar. Premiere Visiting a Fairy Tale MIDDLE group Youth Theatre Alma Mater May 9 at 5:00 PM A fun children's performance, "Visiting a Fairy Tale," based on E. Uspensky's story "Down the Magic River," featuring beloved childhood fairy tale char

We spent our February break truly out of this world — and that’s no exaggeration! We explored an entire universe! As part of our “space training,” we went through pre-flight preparation — because, as we know, even the bravest astronaut wouldn’t dare enter zero gravity without training. 🚀 We launched rockets in three different ways! We also explored the Solar System, peeked into a black hole, and traveled to the most distant galaxies.We searched for constellations in the nigh

🌞 Our Maslenitsa 2026! In this, our 15th Anniversary year, our Youth Theater decided: since we were going to bid winter farewell, we should do it in style! So we organized a Maslenitsa festival for nearly 100 theatergoers! The performers and parents had a chance to sled and ski down the hills—some gracefully, others very creatively (it is theater, after all!). In the evening, we warmed up with hot tea and pancakes, and played traditional and modern Maslenitsa games with the

March 27 at 7:00 pm March 28, 5:00 pm April 4 at 5:00 pm Alma Mater Youth Theater present to the new musical children's comedy the play " The Robbers of Cardamom " based on the story by Thorbjørn Egner. A hilarious musical comedy about the adventures of the townspeople of the fairytale town of Cardamom and the most unreal, not the luckiest, but very kind robbers. The performance is in Russian with English subtitles. will be of interest to children from 5 years old, teenagers

As part of the Alma Mater Studio STEM program, it participated in the prestigious Model Bridge Contest 2025–2026 , which took place on February 7 at the Wentworth Institute of Technology . This was already the 35th competition, which brought together about 100 teams who spent several months preparing their bridges for presentation to a professional jury. From the initial sketches and calculations to assembly, testing, and the final presentation, our students demonstrated no

Our school has just completed a New Year Card Contest, and we are happy to share the results from our Lexington and Acton locations. Thank you to all students for your participation, creativity, and holiday spirit! The works were expressive, bright, and wonderfully diverse ✨ ✨ Lexington: 🧒 Junior Group — Sasha Sh. 🧑 Middle Group — Dasha V. 👩 Senior Group — Yana P. ⭐ Teachers’ Choice Award — Alina I. ✨ Acton: 🏆 Mira Ch. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you t

With the arrival of winter, our STEM activities also shifted to a winter theme. 1.🔬 Artificial snow We learned about the unusual properties of absorbent materials and created artificial snow. While observing the changes in the artificial snow's volume, the children discussed how it differs from real snow and how similar materials are used in everyday life. From the resulting "snow" the children made snowmen, hares, and elements of the "Chinese Wall" - a true sculptor and art

We wish all our students, parents and their families a Happy New Year! May your homes always be filled with joy and children's laughter! See you in the new year 2026! Always yours Alma Mater Studio

In October, our studio hosted a competition and exhibition, “The Sinister Garden,” based on the works of E. Gorey. The works turned out to be so expressive and "ominous" that it was very difficult for the viewers to choose. So, the winners are: 🌟 Grand Prix - Sonya S. Senior group: 🥇 1st place - Anna U. 🥈 2nd place - Valentina F. 🥉 3rd place - Natalia I. Middle group: 🥇 1st place - Sophie K. 🥈 2nd place - Sasha Ch. 🥉 3rd place - Alisa L. Junior group: 🥇 1st place — Ly

STEM Program Report Since September, the studio has been offering STEM lessons, introducing students to science and engineering. Each lesson includes theory, creating a project, and testing it. In November, we talked about electricity, its purpose, and its uses in everyday life. We also examined the structure of a simple electrical circuit and tested how it works. The students built a small mini-project - a circuit made of a battery, wires, and a light bulb- and observed what

On November 16th, our studio returned to the long-forgotten, yet beloved by children and adults, games of "What? Where? When?" The studio once again gathered a group of intellectuals, the gong sounded, and debates broke out about the correct answers. This time, it wasn't just children who competed, but also two teams of adult players—Tigresses and Rhinos. The questions were challenging, but the teams handled them brilliantly, demonstrating their erudition and resourcefulness.

The past Creative Saturday in Acton turned into real magic! At our workshop, participants created panoramic lanterns and decorative plates using the decoupage technique - and what a talented group of guests we had! Each lantern told its own little story, and every pattern reflected the personality of its creator. Some chose gentle floral designs, others - mysterious city streets, and a few added a touch of humor. The Eiffel Tower, vintage cars, birds of extraordinary beauty,

Dear audience members! Alma Mater Youth Theater celebrates its 15th anniversary! We are delighted that, with your support, we have been able to create vibrant performances for our artists and audiences for so many years, becoming a vibrant part of the theatrical life of Russian-speaking Boston, and we look forward to continuing to serve our audiences! Alma Mater Youth Theater has a loyal following of fans who have already become our friends, and every year we gain new friend

Since September, Alma Mater Studio has been offering STEM classes for children ages 5–10. During the first lessons, our young scientists dove into the world of discovery and experimentation, learning the key aspects of real laboratory work: they learned about lab safety rules and proper behavior in the lab.– Practiced using pipettes, funnels, measuring cups, and microscopes.– Tried recording observations in tables, discussing results, and drawing conclusions. We discovered th

At Alma Mater Studio, classes are offered not only to schoolchildren but also to the very youngest. Our programs for children aged 2-5 include Russian language, speech development, basic math and logic, rhythm, STEM, and creativity. Everything is done in a playful way! We draw, dance, learn letters and numbers, learn to speak Russian, experiment, ask questions, and find answers together! Watch our video – we've accomplished so much this year! We learned letters and numbers th

Every year, Alma Mater invites Russian-speaking children over 5 years old to spend their holidays in a fun and productive way. In 2026, we have prepared as many as 4 programs! All programs are unique and not repeated, so your child can spend any vacation with us. February Break, Lexington and Acton February 17-20 Fairytale Art and Theatre Program During this program, we'll create a real performance for our parents and create several artistic masterpieces. Program theme: comin

Our long-awaited adventures with Alma Mater have begun! Last week we went to Animal Adventure Farm and had a blast! We enjoyed meeting our old and new friends and meeting the farm animals. We got to pet not only fluffy bunnies, but also a real alligator! And a charismatic ferret gave us a show of gymnastic tricks and demonstrated incredible flexibility. We fed goats and sheep right from our hands, heard owls “talking,” and watched a turtle make its slow but sure run. Thanks

This time, our warm and cozy art studio transformed into a magical pumpkin portal. Right before our eyes, ordinary pumpkins disappeared - and works of art appeared in their place! A little imagination, a touch of sparkle, and autumn inspiration turned each pumpkin into a story. Fantastic characters came to life on our tables: a glamorous pumpkin, a painted masterpiece-pumpkin, a four-eyed monster, Labubu, an owl, and even a pumpkin-dachshund. Thank you to everyone who joined