Peace as a mandate: A message from Executive & Artistic Director Elena Velasco
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Rehearsal for Life, through the programming of Urban Improv and the Freelance Players, uses theater as a vehicle for social change, empowering young people through creativity, dialogue and performance. We have proudly served over 80,000 young people in Boston and beyond with our dynamic, interactive social and emotional learning programs.
OUR PROGRAMS

COVID-19 UPDATE
In response to COVID-19 developments and school closures in spring 2020, we have pivoted to virtual programming to serve our remote learners.
You are invited to:
- “Attend” April 2020’s Virtually Banned in Boston for uplifting and inspiring content, including songs and photos from past Banned in Boston events;
- Engage with Urban Improv‘s Classroom Care Packages, designed to open and deepen virtual-classroom discussions;
- Register for our virtual fall season of Freelance Players, and explore our spring season of live musical theater creatively adapted to the small screen; and
- Stand with our students, and help us to best respond to their changing needs, by making a generous donation now. Your help is needed now more than ever.
Our transformative work would not be possible without your generosity and support. Make a difference in the lives of thousands of young people in Greater Boston and beyond.