Folk & Fairytale students during a game

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New year, new creative opportunities! With classes for all ages in acting & theatre, dance and technical theatre & design, there's something for everyone. Winter/spring semester starts this week!

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Circus Variety Show returns to Carroll Plaza with Peter Cannizzaro, FREE for all ages, on Saturday, February 1 as a part of Downtown Worcester Winter Festival.

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New to The Hanover Theatre? We cultivated this guide to answer common questions among first-time visitors and to ensure a great experience before, during and after your visit.

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Welcome to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Your dynamic downtown destination where all people can experience the transformative power of the performing arts.

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The Conservatory

The conservatory cultivates individual attention, ignites creativity and inspires confidence though arts education. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training with industry professionals allows students to gain real-world experience in the performing arts field.

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Young Ballerina at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory
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The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Acting Company presents Rock of Ages June 2023
Youth Acting Company

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