Wellesley “Pick” of the week: Monkey Boogers

Here’s your chance to get in on a play during the formative stage: Wellesley Theatre Project will present a workshop of the musical Monkey Boogers on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7PM, Friday, Oct. 25 at 2PM and 7PM. All workshop performances will take place at the Wellesley Theatre Project Studio, 98 R Central Street, Wellesley.  Tickets are priced $5 for adults, students, and seniors, for Saturday performances, and $25 for Friday’s performance and following reception. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wellesleytheatreproject.org in advance, or at the door.

WTP has been selected by the writers and producer of Monkey Boogers, to be the first group of young performers to workshop the family-friendly musical. MONKEY BOOGERS premiered in NYC for industry professionals in May 2014 and is in the process of creating not only the stage show, but also television, movie, live touring and CD opportunities under the same brand.

Cast members of the MONKEY BOOGERS workshop are between the ages of 9 and 16, and reside in Wellesley and neighboring communities, Framingham, Needham, Natick, and Waban. 

Wellesley Theatre Project is an arts academy and a Wellesley nonprofit devoted to providing students (PreK – 12th Grade) with the opportunity to study and experience theatre and performing arts through year round classes, staged productions, workshops and summer camps.