ShirleyArts

05/28/2026

Join us on June 6th on the historic Shirley Center Common.
Enjoy the free entertainment, plus craft and food vendors, and informational booths. Visit the ShirleyArts! booth to say hello, pick up a brochure, and purchase some candy and soft drinks.
BYO lawn chair and stay a while!
Well-behaved dogs are permitted on-leash.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Nathan - who played our Mayor of Munchkin City in The Wizard of Oz!

05/25/2026

Become a program sponsor!
We currently have 46 students signed up for Aladdin Jr! That means we will have extra-large audiences. Organizations, businesses, and individuals may use the link below to purchase an ad for the playbill.

Your sponsorship helps us cover the costs of production, and allows us to keep participation fees and ticket prices reasonable.

Become a 2026 Program Sponsor and help bring live theater, music, and free events to our community 🎭. Your support keeps tickets accessible, supports local performers, and helps us offer welcoming, all-ages productions all year.Each production requires costs for: royalties and rental materials; s...

05/19/2026

We have space for a few more vendors and informational booths. Contact Meredith for more information. [email protected]

05/12/2026

Congratulations to ShirleyArts! student Ruth on her nomination!
Let us know if your child has been nominated as well!

05/09/2026

Thank you to Phoenix Park for sponsoring an entertainer for ShirleyFest!
Our free community festival will take place on June 6 on the
historic Shirley Center Common from 11 am - 4 pm. Enjoy food, vendors, and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Learn from the information booths and support many local non-profit organizations.
Vendor and informational booth spaces are still available - contact Meredith at [email protected]. Also contact her if you are willing and able to help with setting up or cleaning up for this event.

05/04/2026

Thank you to Fidelity Bank for sponsoring a musical act for ShirleyFest 2026!
Our free community festival will take place on June 6th on the historic Shirley Center Common. Enjoy food, vendors, and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Vendor and informational booth spaces are still available - contact Meredith at [email protected]. Also contact her if you are willing and able to help with setting up or cleaning up for this annual community event.

05/02/2026

We all could use some LAUGHTER this weekend, so come to Shirley, MA to chuckle through our production of "Night Comes Early".

Visit www.shirleyarts.info to learn more and pre-order tickets.
Tickets will also be available at the door for cash, or by using our QR code to pay electronically.

05/01/2026

IT'S OPENING NIGHT!!!
Come spend a couple hours with the silliest cast, in the worst play you'll ever see!
Tickets are available in the lobby starting 45 minutes before show time. We accept cash, or you can use our QR code to pay with a credit or debit card.
Ayer/Shirley Middle School Auditorium and Lobby are fully accessible.