Teen Ensemble

Ages 13-16

Attention, aspiring performers and technicians! Welcome to CREW, a dynamic theater-based program tailored exclusively for young artists. At CREW, our mission goes beyond teaching theater; we aim to empower you to become confident, creative, and responsible leaders both on and off the stage.

Collaborate with Creativity:

Immerse yourself in the heart of theater arts, where collaboration is not only encouraged but also celebrated. In CREW, you’ll collaborate closely with passionate peers, experienced mentors, and esteemed teachers. Together, we’ll unlock the boundless power of teamwork and creativity, crafting unforgettable productions and forging lifelong friendships.

Embrace Responsibility:

Seize control of your own narrative and master the art of responsibility. CREW instills the values of dedication, discipline, and accountability in every facet of theater production. As part of our team, you’ll support teachers, counselors, and staff, leading and guiding groups of campers through various camp activities. These experiences will provide you with valuable leadership skills applicable to any endeavor.

Fuel Your Enthusiasm:

Let your passion for the performing arts burn even brighter! Through immersive workshops, interactive sessions, and engaging activities, CREW will ignite your enthusiasm and help you uncover your unique talents and interests. You’ll explore various facets of fine art, music, dance, and theater.

Cultivate Willingness:

In CREW, we celebrate an openness to new experiences and challenges. Be prepared to explore diverse roles, both on and off the stage, broadening your horizons and shaping you into a versatile theater enthusiast. Your willingness to learn and grow is the key to unlocking your full creative potential.

CREW Offers:

Hands-On Experience:

Gain practical experience in real productions, from designing captivating lighting schemes to managing the backstage chaos. You’ll learn by doing, experiencing the magic of bringing stories to life while making cherished memories along the way.

Confidence Boost:

Develop confidence as you step into leadership roles, guiding groups of campers and supporting counselors. Your newfound confidence will extend beyond the stage, empowering you in various aspects of your life.

Friendships and Fun:

Forge enduring friendships within our vibrant, inclusive community. CREW is more than just a program; it’s a family where you’ll bond over shared passions, collaborate on creative projects, and have a blast together. Anticipate fun-filled activities, laughter, and a profound sense of belonging that will make your CREW experience genuinely unforgettable.

About the Space

The Brooks Studios and Stages Program provides participants with a variety of activities and spaces that no other local camp can equal. Participants will have access to our 270-acre campus. The newly constructed Center for the Arts opened its doors to students, faculty and staff for use on October 30, 2018. The $28 million facility has transformed the school, bonding the visual, musical, and performing arts together and placing them on display at the center of campus.

Performances, teaching, and community gatherings have a spacious, comfortable home in the theater, with 387 seats. Its stage connects to a scene shop and a 1,200-square-foot Black Box theater, which provides flexible teaching space and an additional performance venue. A costume shop, changing room, and green room are also included.

A Typical Day

Ensemble rotates through acting, music, and dance each day. In these time blocks, students collaborate with one another, professional instructors and a teen intern team to learn their lines, notes, and choreography. There are breaks built into the day (including some outdoor time during lunch) to allow students to re-group and socialize. At the end of the day, students participate in tech time where they gain skills in technical theatre including costume, props, and lighting.

8:30-9:00	Drop-Off
9:00-9:10	Morning Meeting
9:10-9:45	Creative Block 1
9:50-10:25	Creative Block 2
10:25-10:30	Snack
10:30-11:05	Free Swim
11:10-11:45	Creative Block 3
11:50-12:20	Lunch
12:30-1:05	Skateboarding
1:10-1:45	Gymnastics
1:45-1:50	Snack
1:50-2:25	Creative Block 4
2:30-3:05	Explorations
3:10-3:45	Creative Block 5
3:45-4:00	Afternoon Meeting
4:00-4:30	Pick-Up

Backstage mirror with large lights around its perimeter

Program Team

Meghan Hill

Producing Artistic Director

Megan grew up training horses on a farm in southern Mississippi before graduating magna cum laude with her BA in Theatre Studies and Dance from Wheaton College in Norton, MA where she was recognized for Excellence in Acting and awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. Hill also received a Certificate in Performance Studies and Movement from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia. As a freelance director, actress and coach, she spent several years teaching communication and performance skills to young artists across America and then traveled to Istanbul, Turkey for five summers where she created and managed the performance arts portion of the Robert College Summer Program. Prior to joining Brooks School, Hill served as the producing artistic director of Watertown Children’s Theatre and the Mosesian Center for the Arts youth programs, where she developed educational theater programming and high-quality productions. When she’s not in the theater, Hill enjoys spending time with her family, giving new life to old furniture, and learning about holistic healing modalities.

Sarah Spollett

Art Technical Director

Sarah Spollett grew up in the neighboring town of Andover, doing hobby carpentry with her dad and community theater with her mom. She combined her love of both when she attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Fine and Performing Arts, Music, and Theatre. Sarah then spent numerous years doing freelance carpentry for many regional theaters, including stints at the Weston Playhouse, Barnstormers Theatre, Tufts University, and the Watertown Children’s Theatre. She was a carpenter and then shop foreperson at the Tony Award-winning Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, before turning to education. Most recently, Sarah taught technical theatre and carpentry at Emerson College. When she’s not in the theater, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children in Cambridge, Mass., where they live, and working on their service project: making meals for people experiencing homelessness.

Peter Moccia

Aquatics Supervisor

Peter Moccia grew up in Haverhill and studied chemistry at the University of Connecticut. Pete Moccia is a science teacher at Brooks School and lives on campus with his family. Pete oversees the aquatics programs during the summer. He has a vast knowledge of swimming pools and lifeguarding, having been working in pools since he was 16 years old. Pete is lifeguard certified as well as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO). Pete works closely with the facilities team to ensure the pools operate safely. Pete loves seeing how the campus transforms in the summer into a vibrant camp community.

Kenya Jones

Activities Supervisor

Kenya leads the sixteen activity teams to ensure a welcoming, positive camp environment focused on the development of independence, leadership, healthy risk-taking. For over twenty years, Kenya has been actively involved with the Brooks School Summer Programs as an activity counselor and LIT 1st and 2nd-year Coordinator. Kenya has been part of the Brooks School faculty since 2007, where he has held several roles, including form dean, psychology teacher, and coach, and now serves as the Director of Multicultural Affairs and Assistant Director of Admission. Kenya holds a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a concentration in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies. When not on campus, Kenya enjoys traveling, cooking, playing trivia, and rooting for all New York teams.

Nicole Belisle

Logistics Supervisor

Nicole has a passion for the food service industry. As part of the Brooks School Summer Programs, Nicole supervises the logistics team to ensure all programs remain in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and North Andover Board of Health. For almost twenty years, Nicole has been involved in school-based nutritional services. She holds industry certifications in ServSafe, Allergy Awareness, CPR, and First Aid. During the academic year, Nicole leads a team of youth development professionals in North Andover’s after-school program. Her hobbies include softball, tennis, and gamming. Nicole lives in North Andover with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.

Melissa Donais

Health Care Consultant

Melissa Donais, RN, FNP-BC, joined Brooks in the fall of 2021 as the Director of Health and Wellness. She is also an assistant coach for the Brooks boys and girls cross country teams. She is a 2002 graduate of Phillips Academy Andover and 2006 graduate with distinction from Yale University, where she was awarded the Lily Rosen Prize in Women’s Health for her senior thesis on the Female Athlete Triad, now known as RED-S syndrome. In 2010, Donais obtained her master’s degree in nursing at Boston College. For eleven years, she worked as a primary care family nurse practitioner at North Reading Medical Associates, affiliated with Winchester Hospital. An accomplished runner, she competed in cross country and track in high school and college, and continues to enjoy competing in local and regional events. Donais lives in North Andover, Mass., with her husband Nate, two young children Brennan and Audrey, and her brittany spaniel Uta.

Alison Cambridge

Health Services Supervisor

Alison directs all aspects of the health center’s operation in accordance with state and local regulations and collaborates with our Health Care Consultant. Alsion strives to ensure that all participants have a healthy and safe experience. She is committed to community health and health care equity. Alison has worked as a pediatric nurse for 17 years and has been a member of the Brooks School Summer Programs since 2018. During the school year, she works with local pediatrician’s offices and as a school nurse. Alison is the mother of three children who enjoy the outdoors. Her family is passionate about camping and boating in the summer and skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

Juli Morse

Camp Nurse

Juli Morse has spent ten years in the field of healthcare administration. After graduating from Providence College in 2011, she spent ten years working in healthcare administration. Juli returned to school to pursue a degree in Nursing and currently works as a medical-surgical RN at a local community hospital and Brooks School. During camp, Juli creates a welcoming environment focused on wellness and safety. In her free time, Juli loves to explore the outdoors with her husband, their two kids, and their golden retriever. She especially loves to swim, play tennis and go camping!

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