At Platforms Theatre Company, we empower K-5th grade youth in greater Boston through process-based theatre education. Our programs prioritize creativity and social-emotional growth over performance. We foster an inclusive environment where every child can build confidence, discover a sense of belonging, and become an engaged member of their community.
Erin Roberts, Founding Director
Erin holds an MFA in Applied Theatre and an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College. She earned her BFA in Acting from New York University. Erin is a certified K-12 Drama teacher with an extensive background as a classroom teacher and teaching artist. She has worked with youth in South Carolina, New York, Georgia and Massachusetts. Notably, she has taught for the prestigious Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston.
Upcoming Events
Platforms is launching its first ever class series! Erin Roberts is teaching acting fundamentals for students in grades 3 - 5 every Sunday at the Foundry. In this introductory theatre course, young actors will build foundational acting skills through engaging drama activities including games, improvisation, and storytelling exercises. Students will begin to explore the Actor’s Toolbox—voice, body, imagination, and concentration—as tools for creative expression. Perfect for both new and budding performers, this class is a supportive, process-focused environment aimed at helping students develop confidence and creativity.
Please register in advance by emailing Erin at platformstheatrecompany@gmail.com.
Class is Pay-What-You-Can with a minimum of $5 per session.
Recent Events
Platforms Theatre Company was invited to present at the 2025 Foundry Festival! This free event is hosting multidisciplinary youth and adult classes themed in Resilience. Platforms is supporting the Festival with a youth improv class called Wits and Giggles, designed to tap into creativity and build resilience through laughter. Visit the Foundry’s website for more information on past and upcoming events.
