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summer maze

"MAZE was an awesome experience; getting to be behind the scenes of making a movie and traveling all over Boston was really cool too." -Peter S.

"I had a great time at MAZE!! I got to make a bunch of new friends AND make a movie! What's better then that?"
-Becca G.

"Both my daughters have participated in the summer MAZE program. In addition to working on their acting skills, MAZE encouraged them to develop in other dramatic areas as well. One has taken to directing, while the other likes screenwriting. Plus, the kids just have fun. My daughters love running around Boston, they love the other kids in the program, and who can't love Mervan? As a parent, I love seeing their proud smiles when they watch themselves on the big screen and then again on DVD at home. My daughters' independence and dramatic skills have been nurtured and developed at MAZE."
-Morgan B.

Making movies

The MAZE Summer Group brings together students of different ages for two weeks and involves them in the exciting process of filmmaking. Participants engage in script development, set design and on-location shooting. Prior acting or video-making experience is not necessary but energy, motivation and willingness to work together are all prerequisites. We will create and rehearse a script that will be videotaped at various T-accessible locations in Cambridge and Boston. in recent years, we've shot scenes at the Franklin Park Zoo, the Museum of Science, Boston Common, the Mount Auburn Cemetery and countless other locations.

View MAZE 2009's The Man With Plutonium Legs

View MAZE 2010's The Girl with the Serpent Tattoo

View MAZE 2011's Sister, Sister, Sister, Brother, Sister

"Both of my sons have participated in MAZE for many consecutive years. They have had a great time. The quality of the productions has been wonderful, and it is so great for them to learn how movies are made. They get to learn each step, and in the end they have literally produced and made a movie. It is a unique opportunity - and an awesome one!!!! They both adore working on the crew, and really enjoy the days 'shooting' and exploring the city through the camera's lens. It is also an excellent opportunity to work with kids in different ages/grades and form friendships. 4 stars from me!" - Susie M.

logistics

The summer session is held at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church from June 13th-24th, ending with a screening of our movie at the Brattle Theater. Hours are from 9:00am-2:45pm. Parents are required to pick up their children in the church parking lot at 2:45. Daily mid-morning snacks are provided and students need to bring their own lunches.
To enroll in MAZE 2011, email Mervan Osborne, call 617.653.7569 or download the enrollment form here.