What We Do

Fresh Theatre Arts is an educational theatre company whose mission is to introduce, educate and encourage youth to participate in performing arts programming while strengthening their creativity, self-esteem, and social skills. Our goal is to provide professional instruction in the areas of technical theatre, acting, dance and voice. Fresh Theatre Arts is currently serving communities in New Jersey.

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April 2026
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Teaching Artists

We are a most loved Acting Program

Testimonials

  • Parent
    I wanted to express my heartfelt reaction to how special this class was. Miss Nava was so amazing with the kids and they did such an amazing job!! They all visibly had such a great time each of these 6 weeks. Today was so special and sweet and my daughter just had an absolute blast - she was so proud all day. Thank you all for setting this up and much thanks to Miss Nava for making it such a fun, energectic, and exciting experience for the girls.
    Parent
  • Both my children have absolutely loved their time spent rehearsing and performing with Fresh Theater Arts. Tova and her team host fun and creative rehearsals, bringing together a group of 40 kids with mixed age, experience, and talent levels to work together, practicing numerous songs and choreographed dances. The final performances are always enthusiastic and fun productions of well-known musicals, and the kids shine getting the opportunity to perform for a large audience. My children beg to sign up semester after semester! Thank you, Tova, for offering this unique program!
    Erika
  • The kids cant stop talking about their experience learning from Miss Tova, Fresh Theatre Arts Founder. She came into our after school program and taught a musical theatre workshop. We wish we could have theatre every day!!
    GBCS Director
  • We were so pleased to have Fresh Theatre Arts as part of our artistic team. The teaching artist really knew how to write appropriate work to ensure the success of our cast as a whole. After all three of our performances, we received countless accolades. In addition to her outstanding choreography, the teaching artist interacted with the kids really well. Thank you, FTA, for providing us with a professional artist to help bring our production to the next level.
    Music Director, Manville HS
  • Being involved in the HPYTC is an experience that I’ll remember for as long as I live. While participating in this program, I have learned so many things. My confidence level has grown and I have become a more determined person.
    Student
  • AWESOME PROGRAM!!!!! Tova gets amazing people to teach her students!
    Rhonda Malkin, Professional Dance Coach
  • Awesome programs Tova is so professional and her team is great .
    Parent
  • I've worked with FTA for 3 years. FTA brought dynamic education and music classes to my local synagogue. Professional, entertaining, talented, engaging...a joy to work with!
    AA Youth Director
  • We worked together with fresh theater arts at our studio and the kids and parents loved the professionalism that Tova Halpern and her company provided! We also enjoy the master classes she brings in from NYC ! Looking forward to doing more work together!! This company is top notch and one of a kind
    Kaye Lynn Dance, Studio Director
  • My toddler son and I loved the mommy and me program that Nikole ran. She was enthusiastic, energetic, fun, and engaging. Nikole geared the class to the specific needs of the group and was open to ideas to make the class even better. Highly recommend!
    Jumpin' Jellybeans Parent
  • We had FTA do our daughters birthday party. All the kids were entertained the entire time! Was the easiest birthday party (for the parents) that we have ever been a part of. Thanks again FTA! Cant wait to work with you again soon!!!
    Parent
  • My name is Maya and I have participated in 5 productions with FTA. I have learned and grown so much through these programs. Tova and Avi are so supportive and really make everyone feel special, no matter what their role is. From working with Tova and Avi, I have gained confidence in my singing/acting/dancing abilities and in who I am. I recently took part in the Little Mermaid with FTA, and I looked forward to rehearsals every day, and I miss it a lot now that it's over. Tova, thank you so much for always pushing me to do my best and for making every part of the rehearsal process so much fun, and Avi, thank you for helping me expand my vocal range and always supporting us. I can't wait to work with you again soon!
    STA Student
  • Miss Fola ran a double ballet birthday party for my seven-year-old daughter and her friend, and it was great! Miss Fola was so creative and graceful, energetic and patient! All the girls had a blast! I highly recommend!
    Parent
We are so excited to begin a new musical theatre adventure in partnership with @blackrivercsd led by #freshtheatrearts #teachingartist @katelyn_loss and @avademary 🎭 stay tuned for more educational theatre moments because… #wereallinthistogether
Happy World Theater Day! Thank you to all our partner organizations, our amazing students and their awesome guardians for allowing us to create and tell stories in your communities! We appreciate you! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷 #freshtheatrearts #worldtheatreday #youththeater
SWAMP IS COMING TO HPHS. 💚🔥

The **HPHS Drama Club** is turning the Highland Park High School Auditorium into a full-on fairy tale takeover with **Shrek The Musical** — and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

✨ Big vocals
✨ Bigger laughs
✨ 100% ogre-the-top talent

📅 April 24 & 25 at 7PM
📅 April 26 at 3PM

Grab your crew. Wear the green. Lose yourself in the swamp.

🎟 Tickets at hpdrama.wixsite.com/drama

#hpdrama #shrekthemusical #freshtheatrearts #njthespians
TONIGHT! February 24th at 7 PM! 

The blizzard may have postponed us, but it never stopped us. ❄️🌊
Come see this incredible cast and crew who kept rehearsing, pushing forward, and pouring their hearts into this show, even through the storm. Their dedication, teamwork, and spirit truly prove that the show must go on.

Join us tonight as they set sail and show just how far they’ll go. 🌺✨

📸 pictures taken by RKYHS alumna: @navatehilaphoto 

#moana #theshowmustgoon #blizzard #snowstorm #theatre #freshtheatrearts #thesekidsrock
Early Valentine’s Day vibes 💚🍬
Because nothing says theater love like green candy for our Shrek crew 🟢💚
Spoiling the actors AND techies of Shrek with a little ogre-themed sweetness to say thanks for the hard work, heart, and hustle you bring every day.
Feeling the love at @highlandparkdrama 💕🎭
#shrekthemusical #theaterteacherlife #hpdrama #actorsandtechies #valentinesday
January = reflection ✨
Looking back on the programs, performances, and people that made Fresh Theatre Arts so special. These moments remind us why we do what we do—and get us excited for what’s ahead 💫
#freshtheatrearts #januaryreflections #ftafam #artseducation #creatingconfidence
We’re super excited to be offering recreation dance classes at greenhouse loft this winter! Join us for some fun with #teachingartist @megmidgley 🪩🩰#freshtheatrearts #njdance
2016…. shrek, little shop, Aladdin and everything in between 🎭 #2016 #freshtheatrearts #hpytc #hpdrama #youththeater
And just like that, #techweek is over!! We can’t wait to take you back to the renaissance this week with the #hpytc performance of #somethingrottenjr #freshtheatrearts #theatrekids pictures by @chaimzvi
It’s a musical. About musicals. (You’re welcome.) 🎶
See the actors and techies of Highland Park Youth Theatre Company bring Something Rotten! JR. to life.
Sat Jan 10 at 7pm
Sun Jan 11 at 3pm
Free admission | $5 suggested donation 
#hpytc #youththeater #njthespians #highlandparknj #freshtheatrearts
We had the best time at our second annual @highlandparkdrama #alumni get together! We missed our friends who could not make it. It’s so nice to check in with our former students. Through the good and the bad, you’ve always got a place to come home to… with a side order or Starbucks! Love you all! #freshtheatrearts #hpdrama
What an unforgettable show weekend🧚💫

Our cast & crew would like to say a huge thank you to our families, friends, teachers, and community members who joined us for Peter Pan & Wendy.

Your support empowers these young performers and keeps the spirit of student theatre alive. 💚🎭✨

#freshtheatrearts #peterpanandwendy #showweekend #thankyou #youththeatre #highlandparkdrama
Our @highlandparkdrama seniors are ready for YOU to see Peter Pan & Wendy this Saturday & Sunday in the Highland Park High School Auditorium. This is one show you don’t wanna miss. Get your tickets ASAP!!🎭🎟️ 

#freshtheatrearts #techweek #rehearsal #peterpanandwendy #openingnight
Thank you @boarock96 for an awesome #stagecombat workshop! Our @highlandparkdrama students are preparing to take flight in #peterpanandwendy in just two weeks! Your fight #choreography will take our show to the next level! Come watch #peterpan fight with #captainhook on December 6 & 7 🪝🦋💚🌊🎭 #freshtheatrearts #hpdrama