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Experienced artists will strengthen their actor’s tools, broaden their repertoire, and explore new ways of storytelling through different genres and performance opportunities. Our Teen Ensemble & Design Tech Intensive are designed to challenge and stretch our most experienced artists.
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
8-week sessions on Saturday & Sundays starting January 28 & 29 running through April 2nd. There are no classes on the weekends of 2/18, 2/19 & 2/25, 2/26 due to February school vacation week.
The Actors' Studio: Art of the Audition (Now Grades 8 - 12)
Online registration is closed. Please email wfted@bu.edu to see if space is still available in this program. In our Actors' Studio series, serious acting students will move deeper into developing their craft. The Art of the Audition guides students through the audition process from monologue selection and development to cold readings and understanding what happens in a “working audition”. Understanding the monologue is one of the essential skills of the actor. Building on foundational acting techniques, students will explore the nuances of both comedic and dramatic monologues. Students will also explore the practical side of the theatre industry by learning the ins and outs of audition self-taping, a ‘must-have’ skill for today’s actor. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Saturdays (Jan 28 - April 2) No classes 2/18 & 2/25 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Taught by: Alex Leondedis
Taught by: Alex Leondedis
Sundays (Jan 29 - April 3) No classes 2/19 & 2/26 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Taught by: Greg Allen
Taught by: Greg Allen
February Vacation Programs
Monday to Friday, February 20 – 24. February vacation is all about Musical Theatre! Students will attend our mainstage production of Make Way for Ducklings.
Jukebox Musicals of the 80's, 90's ,10's & Today (Grades 7 to 12)
An action-packed, one-week journey through scenes, song and dance numbers from some of the most well known Jukebox Musicals featuring popular music from the 80’s to today such as & Juliet, Jagged Little Pill, Head Over Heels and Moulin Rouge. With an emphasis on developing strong ensemble skills, this class engages all three of the student’s musical theatre skills: acting, singing, and dancing! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the final day of the program.
Tuition: $480
Monday, Feb 20 - Friday, Feb 24 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Brad Reinking, Stefani Wood
Taught by: Brad Reinking, Stefani Wood
Performance & Design Classes
Our multi-week performance-based programs are perfect for the young theatre artist looking to create characters and bring to life imagined worlds with a final show as the end result. Building on our processed oriented programs, these classes challenge students to continue to sharpen their actors’ & theatre design tools, while working as an ensemble to create a production for friends and families.
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April Vacation Programs
Monday to Friday, April 17 – 21. Our April Vacation week programs all invite students to adapt and perform original stories. Students will see our mainstage production of Bud, Not Buddy.
Summer Vacation Programs
Summer 2023 classes will be online and available for registration starting January 2, 2023.
Summer Vacation Programs
Please note, all grades refer to placement in the fall of 2023
Musical Theatre Showcase
This program is designed for teens in high school with prior musical theatre training and performance experience who are committed to deepening their skills as actors, singers and dancers. Through voice, dance, and character work, students will explore a variety of musical theatre styles and techniques deepening their knowledge and understanding of their craft. This program culminates in a musical theatre showcase at 8pm on the final Friday of the program on the WFT mainstage. Audition Required.
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Showcase will be asked to submit an audition video that contains the following information/material:
Audition materials should be submitted using the following Google Form . The program is accepting actors on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of March 31st.
Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Showcase will be asked to submit an audition video that contains the following information/material:
- Actor’s name
- Actor’s pronouns, if you choose.
- 1 to 2-minute monologue (Required)
- Cut of a musical theater song of your choice, sung with a backing/karaoke track, no longer than 1 minute. (Required)
- 1 minute of material that shows your dance/movement experience (Not Required but suggested).
Audition materials should be submitted using the following Google Form . The program is accepting actors on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of March 31st.
Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 12:00pm - 6:45pm
Theatre Design Intensive I
This program is a dynamic immersion in the theatre crafts that are vital to professional stage productions. This course balances theory with practical experience through the study of scenic, prop, costume, lighting, and sound design. Students will work with WFT’s professional technical staff during this three-week intensive, designing and building technical elements for a number of WFT’s Summer Productions such as Willy Wonka & Shakespeare on the Green. Work will be shared at the final performances of each production.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Saskia Martinez, Anika Nayak
Taught by: Saskia Martinez, Anika Nayak
Shakespeare on the Green: As You Like It
This program continues the tradition of Shakespeare in the Park with students performing an abridged version of As You Like It on the WFT@BU green. Students will decode the sometimes perplexing language of Shakespeare to find meaning, humor, and more behind the words. Students will delve into some of the Bard’s most famous scenes and characters, making connections with their own experiences. Families are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us on the green for this classic tale. The program culminates in a 6:30pm performance on the final Friday of the program.
About the show: Shakespeare's classic comedy of romance and mistaken identity. Frederick has usurped the dukedom from his older brother. Their daughters, Rosalind and Celia, are best friends, and when one is banished from court, they both flee to the Forest of Arden, disguising themselves as country folk. But they're not the only ones fleeing to the forest! Soon this refuge becomes a haven for the lessons of love, complicated by disguise and circumstance -- but ending happily despite everything.
About the show: Shakespeare's classic comedy of romance and mistaken identity. Frederick has usurped the dukedom from his older brother. Their daughters, Rosalind and Celia, are best friends, and when one is banished from court, they both flee to the Forest of Arden, disguising themselves as country folk. But they're not the only ones fleeing to the forest! Soon this refuge becomes a haven for the lessons of love, complicated by disguise and circumstance -- but ending happily despite everything.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Theatre On Tour: Dragons Love Tacos
This program gives experienced teen performers the opportunity to rehearse, tour and perform a show for the most discerning of audiences, children! For the first two weeks, actors rehearse the play Dragons Love Tacos, a fun and physical production then take the show on tour, performing for children and their families at The Boston Children’s Museum. This program will challenge experienced actors in creating performances that not only entertain but educate the next generation of theatre goers. Students will learn first hand what it takes to create a traveling theatre piece. *Audition Required*
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum July 29-Aug 2 with final performance at WFT on Aug. 18 at TBD
AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for Theatre on Tour: Dragon’s Love Tacos will be asked to submit an audition video that contains the following information/material:
Audition materials should be submitted using the following Google Form . The program is accepting actors on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of March 31st .Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
About the show: You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum July 29-Aug 2 with final performance at WFT on Aug. 18 at TBD
AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for Theatre on Tour: Dragon’s Love Tacos will be asked to submit an audition video that contains the following information/material:
- Actor’s name
- Actor’s pronouns, if you choose.
- 1 to 2-minute comedic and/or contemporary monologue. (Required).
- Actors will also need to upload a resume outlining their performance and applicable experience AND a statement of purpose on why they are auditioning for this program.
Audition materials should be submitted using the following Google Form . The program is accepting actors on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of March 31st .Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
About the show: You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Advanced Performance Intensive
This program is designed for teens in high school with prior training and performance experience committed to deepening their acting skills and knowledge of the craft. Through challenging exercises in vocal, movement, and character work and exploration of scenes from outstanding plays, students will experience the actor’s process in depth. This program culminates in an acting showcase at 8pm on the final Friday of the program on the WFT mainstage. *Audition Required.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for the Advanced Performance Intensive will be asked to upload a resume outlining their performance and applicable experience AND a statement of purpose on why they are auditioning for this program.
Materials should be submitted on the following GOOGLE FORM. Auditionees will then be contacted by the program directors to schedule a virtual or in person working audition. Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
AUDITION INFORMATION
Actors interested in auditioning for the Advanced Performance Intensive will be asked to upload a resume outlining their performance and applicable experience AND a statement of purpose on why they are auditioning for this program.
Materials should be submitted on the following GOOGLE FORM. Auditionees will then be contacted by the program directors to schedule a virtual or in person working audition. Have any questions? You can call a member of our Education staff at 617.353.2994 or email us at WFTED@bu.edu
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 12:00pm - 6:45pm
Theatre Design Intensive II
This program is a dynamic immersion in the theatre crafts that are vital to professional stage productions. This course balances theory with practical experience through the study of scenic, prop, costume, lighting, and sound design. Students will work with WFT’s professional technical staff during this three-week intensive, designing and building technical elements for a number of WFT’s Summer productions such as The Spongebob Musical and Theatre on Tour. Work will be shared at the final performances of each production.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Saskia Martinez, Anika Nayak
Taught by: Saskia Martinez, Anika Nayak
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