Soul Possibilities

Soul Possibilities is a series of programs in music, theater, and the arts for children and adults in South Boston and surrounding communities. Rooted in the belief that creativity is a vital part of human life, these programs offer opportunities to learn, create, and express through the arts in welcoming and supportive spaces.

Our goal is to make arts education and artistic experiences accessible to anyone who desires them, regardless of financial concerns. By removing barriers to participation, Soul Possibilities seeks to nurture imagination, build confidence, and strengthen community through shared creative practice.

Register

Register online or in person on Monday, January 12, 5:30 pm at the church, 340 Dorchester St. South Boston

You can also pay online or in person. See below for more details.

Register for Spring 2026 classesPay here
A student sits at the piano playing at the recital as Miss Irena watches

A student plays at a piano recital as her instructor, Miss Irena watches.

Miss Kathy and her students pose in costume for their final dance recital.

16 kids and one grown-up dressed in various fairy tale costumes such as Red Riding Hood, princes and princesses, and a cow pose in front of theater curtains and a huge clock

The cast of teen theater’s “Into the Woods Jr.” pose in their fairytale costumes.

2026 Classes

Mainstage Theater: All Star Revue

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:45 pm

Ages 5+

Burns Stanfield, Alison Slade, Sarah Cooper, Janine Warrington

Rehearsals begin April 7

Performances June 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm

$90

Teen Theater: Mary Poppins Jr.

Rehearsals already in progress

Performances June 19 and 20

Crafternoon

Wednesdays 4:15-5:30pm

Ages 4+

Janine Warrington

April 8-June 3

Final art exhibit June 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm (during the performances of All Star Revue)

$10 for a drop-in class or $70 for the full session

Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Private half-hour voice lessons for beginners and advanced students. Conclude with recital on June 14.

Voice Lessons

Ages 5+ | $270 | Concludes with a recital.

Lessons begin week of April 6. Schedule your lesson slot with the instructor, Alison Slade.

Piano Lessons

Ages 5+ | $250 | Concludes with a recital.

Lessons begin week of April 6. Schedule your lesson slot with the instructor, Miss Irena.

Please contact instructor before registering for the class to ensure we can accommodate your schedule.

Adult art classes

Private one-hour lessons for beginners and advanced students.

Oil Painting:
A primer on the basic materials, color theory and techniques of painting with water mixable oil paints. Each lesson builds upon the previous to the completion of a single masterpiece by the end of the session.

Drawing:
An intro to the fundamentals of drawing materials, skills and techniques. We will practice drawing from life and imagination in class and at home.

Lessons begin week of April 6. Schedule your lesson slot with the instructor, Sara Theophall.

Ages 18+ | $250

Spanish Conversation group

On hiatus

How do I pay?

We accept cash, check, or credit card.  Payments can be made at the in-person registration or online.  Please pay full tuition upon registering for courses. 

You can pay online using the link below:
Pay using PayPal, Venmo, or credit card

Pay here

You can mail a check to us:
Fourth Presbyterian Church
340 Dorchester St.
South Boston, MA 02127

Make checks out to “Fourth Presbyterian Church.”

You can also pay via cash or check to the instructor of the class during the first class session.

Is financial aid available?

We want to make music and art programming available to anyone and everyone. Payment plans and/or financial aid are available upon request.  Arrangements must be made with Janine Warrington or Burns Stanfield at the in-person registration or prior to the beginning of the session.  For more information, contact janine.warrington@fourthboston.org or 617-466-9534.

Register

Register online or in person on Monday, January 12, 5:30 pm at the church, 340 Dorchester St. in South Boston.

Register for Spring 2026 classesPay here
 
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