About the Grades 6 to 8 Programs
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Developing artists will build upon 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, at jerih@bu.edu
Weekend Classes
Actor's Toolbox
Taught by: Dev Luthra
Taught by: Beth Peters
Musical Theatre Comprehensive
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Let's Improv
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
February Vacation Programs
Our February Vacation week programs all invite students to adapt and create original stories. Inspired by our upcoming production of Make Way For Ducklings, a new adaptation of the beloved story.
Before care (8am to 9am) and after care (3:30pm to 5:00pm) will be available for all of our vacation programs for an additional fee. Families will be contacted the week prior to the start of the program to register for either/both options. You’ll have the option to purchase by day or for the entire week.
From Screen to Stage
All students participating in in-person programming must show proof of vaccination. Click here to review our current policies related to Covid-19.
April Vacation Programs
Spend your April vacation at WFT: There’s No Place Like Home! April vacation is all about Musical Theatre! Classes will be tied to the main stage production of The Wizard of Oz. All classes will attend a matinee performance of our production of The Wizard of Oz during the week.
Before care (8am to 9am) and after care (3:30pm to 5:00pm) will be available for all of our vacation programs for an additional fee. Families will be contacted the week prior to the start of the program to register for either/both options. You’ll have the option to purchase by day or for the entire week.
Reimagining Oz
Students in grades 4 to 8 will explore other musical theatre interpretations of the Wizard of Oz stories such as The Wiz and Wicked. Themes of self, friendship, and community emerge while students experience two different musical theatre styles. This program will provide an opportunity for students to learn how the concept, context, style, and perspective of an adaptation shift the storytelling experience. All students participating in in-person programming must show proof of vaccination. Click here to review our current policies related to Covid-19.
Multi-Week Classes
Teen Performance Ensemble
WFT’s Performance Ensemble program, for students in grades 6-12, is the opportunity for teen actors to deepen their skills as theatrical storytellers. Over a 10-week period students will further develop their actor’s tools while rehearsing for a culminating production of Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe by Eric Coble to take place on the WFT stage on December 17 & 18. Directed by Nick Vargas
Tuition $750 (Full-scholarships & tuition assistance available. Click here to submit a request.)
ABOUT THE SHOW: Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself — and us — that he’s not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Enter the world of Poe and check your heartbeat at the door.
Click here to view more information about the program including the full rehearsal schedule.
This program will take place in person, with actors being required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. We will follow Boston University’s Face Covering’s policy for all rehearsals. We anticipate sharing the final performance without masks with additional safety protocols in place. We will continue to monitor public safety recommendations and be prepared to adjust the structure and nature of our classes and performances as necessary to adhere to current guidelines and regulations. View all our policies and protocols here.
Semi Private Coaching
Semi-Private Acting Coaching, Grades 4 to 8 (Virtual)
Summer Vacation Programs
Please note, all grades refer to placement in the fall of 2022.
Before care (8am to 9am) and after care (3:30pm to 5:00pm) will be available for all of our vacation programs for an additional fee. Families will be contacted the week prior to the start of the program to register for either/both options. You’ll have the option to purchase by day or for the entire week.
Activate Your Voice
A final presentation for family and friends will take place at 2:30 pm on the last day of class.
Taught by: Esme Allen
Make 'em Laugh
A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Taught by: Neil Gustafson
Musical Theatre Production: Mary Poppins Jr.
Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!(from MTIshows.com)
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton, Todd Gordon, Laura DeGiacomo
Theatre Design Intensive, Session 1
Taught by: Amanda Fallon
Shakespeare on the Green: Title TBA
The program culminates in a Friday evening performance the final week.
Taught by: Dev Luthra, Jen Alison Lewis
Musical Theatre: Hollywood Blockbusters
Taught by: Zachary D McConnell, Lindsay Albert
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Taught by: Arlen Hancock
Shakespeare on the Green: Title TBA
The program culminates in a Friday evening performance the final week.
Taught by: Kayleen Honan, Arlen Hancock
Musical Theatre: Best of Broadway
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott, Lindsay Albert
Musical Theatre Production: Shrek Jr.
About the show: Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. (From MTIshows.com)
Taught by: Jeri Hammond, Annabel Wall, Alisa Cassola
Theatre Design Intensive, Session 2
Taught by: Amanda Fallon
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
Students will put their acting skills to work as they develop and rehearse short scenes with fellow classmates. Understanding the meaning and given circumstances of a scene, as well as their character’s objective, will be emphasized. Students will collaboratively create original work. Learning how to both give and take direction will be an important part of the work, as well. A final presentation for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Taught by: Dev Luthra
Playwriting
Under the Big Top: A High Flying Circus
Families are invited to join us under the big top at 2:00 p.m.on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning as we celebrate the end of another fun-filled summer at Wheelock Family Theatre!
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