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Developing artists will build foundational actor’s tools and explore storytelling through different genres: ensemble acting, musical theatre, and more! With a rich variety of course offerings students can deepen their skills while stretching themselves to try new artistic approaches, developing their own unique voice and style.
If you have questions about whether a program is the right match for your child or if your child needs accommodations to access any of our programming, please reach out to Jeri Hammond, Director of Education.
February Vacation Programs
Musical Mash-Up: To Oz and Home Again
During this week-long musical theatre experience, students will learn about three iconic musical adaptations of the classic story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: the MGM Movie musical The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked. Each version made its own mark on the world of Musical Theatre. In age groups, students will work on assigned scenes, songs, and dance numbers. By Friday, we will put it all together to tell a musical mash-up version of the story, which is sure to be wacky and wonderful.
Tuition: $525
February 16 - 20 9:00am - 3:30pm
April Vacation Programs
Page to Stage: T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C. Tales; Classics Reimagined
This class is currently full. CLICK HERE to be added to the program's waitlist. Please note, a member of our staff will be in touch if/when a space on the waitlist becomes available
Bring stories to life this school vacation! In this high-energy theatre arts program, students will explore acting, movement, and creative expression while working together to build characters, imagine worlds, and bring a story to life on stage.
Perfect for theatre lovers and curious beginners alike, this program emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and confidence-building while giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how theatre is made. Families will be invited to a sharing on the final day to celebrate the students’ work.
Students will watch a performance of Charlotte’s Web and enjoy learning how this classic tale is brought off the page and onto Wheelock Family Theatre’s stage! Please note, students will be divided into grade-level small groups for the week.
Bring stories to life this school vacation! In this high-energy theatre arts program, students will explore acting, movement, and creative expression while working together to build characters, imagine worlds, and bring a story to life on stage.
Perfect for theatre lovers and curious beginners alike, this program emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and confidence-building while giving participants a behind-the-scenes look at how theatre is made. Families will be invited to a sharing on the final day to celebrate the students’ work.
Students will watch a performance of Charlotte’s Web and enjoy learning how this classic tale is brought off the page and onto Wheelock Family Theatre’s stage! Please note, students will be divided into grade-level small groups for the week.
Tuition: $525
April 20 - April 24 9:00am - 3:30pm
Weekend Classes
Registration Closed
Summer Programs
Under the Big Top Grades 3 to 4
Come one, come all to the Greatest Show on Earth! We will kick off our summer program with a rousing week-long exploration of the theatrical world of the circus. Professional Boston area circus artists will lead classes each day in circus skills, such as clowning, juggling, tumbling, spinning plates, hula hoops, acrobatics, Chinese yo-yo, and more! In partnership with Cirque Us, students will learn the skill and storytelling involved in contemporary circus performance all together, making for a three-ring circus of an experience! Sharing for Family and Friends: Friday, June 26 @ 2 pm
Tuition: $525
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 9:00am - 3:30pm
Under the Big Top Grades 5 to 6
Come one, come all to the Greatest Show on Earth! We will kick off our summer program with a rousing week-long exploration of the theatrical world of the circus. Professional Boston area circus artists will lead classes each day in circus skills, such as clowning, juggling, tumbling, spinning plates, hula hoops, acrobatics, Chinese yo-yo, and more! In partnership with Cirque Us, students will learn the skill and storytelling involved in contemporary circus performance all together, making for a three-ring circus of an experience! Sharing for Family and Friends: Friday, June 26 @ 2 pm
Tuition: $525
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 9:00am - 3:30pm
Improv! Think on Your Feet, Laugh Out Loud Fun! Grades 4 to 5
This class is currently full. CLICK HERE to be added to the program's waitlist. Please note, a member of our staff will be in touch if/when a space on the waitlist becomes available
A high-energy week of games, creativity, and quick thinking where students build confidence, teamwork, and big laughs through improvisation. No scripts. No stress. Just creativity and fun! Big ideas, brave choices, and lots of laughs! Where imagination leads, and laughter follows.
There will be a final sharing on Friday, July 24th at 2:00pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage
Location: College of Fine Arts Studio
A high-energy week of games, creativity, and quick thinking where students build confidence, teamwork, and big laughs through improvisation. No scripts. No stress. Just creativity and fun! Big ideas, brave choices, and lots of laughs! Where imagination leads, and laughter follows.
There will be a final sharing on Friday, July 24th at 2:00pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage
Location: College of Fine Arts Studio
Tuition: 525
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 9:00am - 3:30pm
Broadway Song & Dance - 2 weeks!
Creating the Triple Threat! In this program, students will develop musical theatre technique through an exploration of scenes, songs, and dance numbers from musicals, exposing students to the many different genres and styles of musicals. Utilizing the musical theatre skills of acting, singing, and dancing, this two-week exploration of Musical Theatre is perfect for beginner and advanced musical theatre students alike. There will be a final sharing on Friday, August 7th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
Tuition: 1050
Monday, July 27 - Friday, August 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
Making a Musical: Playwriting + Songwriting + Performance - 2 weeks!
Create a musical from start to stage! Students will write, compose, and perform their own songs and scenes in this exciting two-week theatre experience. Students will learn the building blocks of musical theatre as they develop skills in playwriting, songwriting, and performance, culminating in an original musical showcase that highlights their creativity and teamwork. There will be a final sharing on Friday, August 7th.
Tuition: 1050
Monday, July 27 - Friday, August 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
Summer Programs
Our summer 2023 classes will be online and available for registration starting January 3, 2023.
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