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Musicant-Cohen Backstage

Take a field trip to Lyric Stage to explore backstage careers in theatre.

Lyric Stage’s Community Programs create a lifetime of opportunities for those interested in theatrical storytelling. 

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Lyric Backstage is FREE for all participating schools

Thanks to generous support from Myra Musicant and Howard Cohen, Backstage programs are available at no cost to school groups in the Greater Boston area. In addition to design presentations and performances for middle and high school students, Lyric Stage is able to provide financial assistance for transportation between local schools and the theatre.

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Lyric Backstage dates

Join us for Lyric Backstage – performances begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

High School

  • October 15 and 16, 2025
  • October 21, 22, and 23, 2025

Middle School

  • January 22, 2026
  • January 27, 28, and 29, 2026

To sign up or learn more, please email our team

Planning is already underway for our 2026-2027 Backstage programs. Be sure to let us know if you’re interested in learning more and joining us next season. 

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Pre- and Post-Show Elements

Teachers receive pre-visit educational materials and the option for post-visit follow-up sessions from the show’s director and a member of the design team. Both pre- and post-visit resources are designed to connect the experience to curricula. 

Lyric Backstage Benefits

Lyric Backstage aligns with Boston Public Schools Citywide Arts Standards 
in Theatre.

  • Learn basic fundamentals of how various aspects of design are used in the theatre.
  • Gain familiarity with the purpose of various areas of theatrical design and how technical theatre communicates, compliments, and frames a theatrical production.
  • Understand the designer’s role and the elements and principles which designers use to establish meaning in the mind of the audience.
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High School

Senior Year Project by Fabiola Decius

A teen dramedy in which a sports-focused senior and a valedictorian form an unlikely bond while discovering whether a relationship that starts as tutoring can become genuine.

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Middle School

Envy & Hope by 
Kristen Palmer

In a dystopian future ruled by virtual labor and earned credits, two digital workers’ lives are upended when a mysterious box awakens their curiosity and imagination.

High School Testimonials

Stories From 
Our High School Community

Fabiola Decius

Theatre Teacher at Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools

“I have been attending Lyric Backstage with my theater students the last two years or so and I really enjoy it and they do as well … The level of depth and understanding from students in regards to design elements after attending a Lyric Back Stage production versus other productions is a true testament as to how valuable this program is.”

Sara Goddu

Theatre Teacher at Randolph High School

“This is a fantastic program that opened our students’ eyes to some of the not super obvious jobs in theater! They LOVED it and can’t stop talking about it. We cannot wait for next year!”

Fabiola Decius

Theatre Teacher at Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools

“I have been attending Lyric Backstage with my theater students the last two years or so and I really enjoy it and they do as well … The level of depth and understanding from students in regards to design elements after attending a Lyric Back Stage production versus other productions is a true testament as to how valuable this program is.”

Middle School Testimonials

Stories From 
Our Middle School Community

Magalie Neff

Theatre Teacher at Henry Grew School, Boston Public Schools

“That was awesome!’ my students shouted at the end of the show. With limited resources, they don’t often get to experience all the different aspects of theater. This opportunity gave them something 
truly special — an experience they wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

Laurie Demarco

Theatre Teacher at Joseph Lee K-8 School, Boston Public Schools

“My 6th graders were thrilled! They really benefited from seeing the technical elements in action and enjoyed every minute of the play that followed.  We had a great debrief and reflection after and they were able to cite many examples from the show.”

Magalie Neff

Theatre Teacher at Henry Grew School, Boston Public Schools

“That was awesome!’ my students shouted at the end of the show. With limited resources, they don’t often get to experience all the different aspects of theater. This opportunity gave them something 
truly special — an experience they wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

Backstage is featured on WBZ/CBS Boston!

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