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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. You’ll have the option to purchase by day or for the entire week.
SUMMER 2023
ENTR’ACTE
Join us as we kick-off the start of the summer with our two partnership programs, Under the Big Top & Puppet Academy! These popular classes are the perfect way for students in grades K to 8 to dive into the fun and creative worlds of circus and puppetry.
Week of June 26
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Under the Big Top
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist email wfted@bu.edu
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!
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.
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!
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Under the Big Top
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist email wfted@bu.edu
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!
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.
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!
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
2nd Grade
Under the Big Top
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. 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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
3rd Grade
Under the Big Top
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. 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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
4th Grade
Under the Big Top
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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Under the Big Top
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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Under the Big Top
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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
7th Grade
Under the Big Top
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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
8th Grade
Under the Big Top
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!
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.
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.
Tuition: $480
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 9:00am - 3:30pm
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering programming for this age group during this week.
Week of July 5
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Limited spaces available! Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Limited spaces available! Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
2nd Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Limited space available! Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
3rd Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Limited space available! Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
4th Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
7th Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
8th Grade
Puppet Academy: Dream it. Make it. Share it.
Dive into the wildly creative and interdisciplinary world of puppetry arts! This summer, students will learn the secrets of crafting extraordinary puppet characters and bringing them to life. In partnership with Puppet Showplace Theater, students will work with professional puppeteers, as they 1. create a puppet, 2. learn the skills involved in bringing the puppet character to life, and 3. share their creations with an audience. Join us for a fun and imaginative start to summer vacation!
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Families are invited to join at 2:00 p.m. on the last afternoon for a sharing of the week’s learning.
Tuition: $288
Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 9:00am - 3:30pm
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering programming for this age group during this week.
ACT ONE
Act One, our first 3-week session, is chock full of programs for everyone! Our popular multi-week performance programs (starting the week of July 10) are back, and feature stories that will take students into the worlds of Dr. Seuss, Greek mythology, Roald Dahl, Shakespeare and more! In addition to our multiweek classes, our one-week programs are designed to give students a fun intensive experience in a specialty area of theatre. From K to 12, students in every grade will be sure to find their spot center stage with us this summer.
Week of July 10
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Treasure Trunk Theatre: Jurassic Journeys
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. It’s positively prehistoric! Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects found in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new adventure each day using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey. Adventure back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth and let your imaginations travel. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
1st Grade
Treasure Trunk Theatre: Jurassic Journeys
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. It’s positively prehistoric! Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects found in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new adventure each day using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey. Adventure back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth and let your imaginations travel. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Characters Take the Stage: Pirate Adventures
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu Calling all Seafarers! A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Mini Musical: Seussical Kids
This program is sold out. To be added to a waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu This program is a fast-paced intensive for young people ready to take the stage. In three weeks, students will work together to perform a 30-minute version of Seussical. While working on this musical, they will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning more about production elements such as set, props, costumes, and sound and light design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:00p.m. on the final day of the program.
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
2nd Grade
Characters Take the Stage: Pirate Adventures
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu Calling all Seafarers! A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Mini Musical: Seussical Kids
This program is sold out. To be added to a waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu This program is a fast-paced intensive for young people ready to take the stage. In three weeks, students will work together to perform a 30-minute version of Seussical. While working on this musical, they will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning more about production elements such as set, props, costumes, and sound and light design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:00p.m. on the final day of the program.
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
3rd Grade
Characters Take the Stage: Pirate Adventures
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu Calling all Seafarers! A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Mini Musical: Seussical Kids
This program is sold out. To be added to a waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu This program is a fast-paced intensive for young people ready to take the stage. In three weeks, students will work together to perform a 30-minute version of Seussical. While working on this musical, they will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning more about production elements such as set, props, costumes, and sound and light design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:00p.m. on the final day of the program.
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
About the show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
Taught by: Sophie Rich, Lindsay Albert
4th Grade
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
Now for Grades 4 - 8! Limited spaces still available!! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by tales of mythic proportion! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
Limited spaces available! This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to a waitlist. This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of the musical Willy Wonka. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m.Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
5th Grade
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
Now for Grades 4 - 8! Limited spaces still available!! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by tales of mythic proportion! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
Limited spaces available! This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to a waitlist. This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of the musical Willy Wonka. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m.Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
6th Grade
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
Now for Grades 4 - 8! Limited spaces still available!! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by tales of mythic proportion! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
Limited spaces available! This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
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
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to a waitlist. This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of the musical Willy Wonka. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m.Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
7th Grade
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
Now for Grades 4 - 8! Limited spaces still available!! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by tales of mythic proportion! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
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
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to a waitlist. This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of the musical Willy Wonka. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m.Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
8th Grade
Playmakers: Pandora's Socks
Now for Grades 4 - 8! Limited spaces still available!! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by tales of mythic proportion! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
About the Show: Everyone knows the myth of Pandora: she opened up a box and released a ton of evils into the world. What was her motivation? Now we know: her feet were cold, and she was just looking for some socks! While she hunts for something to warm her feet, Pandora meets favorite characters from Greek mythology—including Midas, Icarus, Narcissus, Heracles, Prometheus, and the gods!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
Taught by: Stephanie Charlton
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
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Taught by: Matthew Brettschnider
Musical Theatre Production: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to a waitlist. This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of the musical Willy Wonka. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m.Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
About the Show: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. (from MTIshows.com)
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 28 (Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Alisa Cassola, Katherine Gustafson
Grades 9 to 12
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:
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). 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.
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:
Audition materials should be submitted using the following Google Form . The program is accepting actors on a rolling basis.
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
Week of July 17
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Music Movers: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Get ready to move and groove! Students will make their own music exploring rhythm and music dynamics such as loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow. Through creative movement inspired by different forms of transportation, students will fly, zoom and do the locomotion as they explore different ways of moving in a celebration of self-expression. In our Music Movers classes, dancing to the beat of your own drum is encouraged! The morning will be spent engaging in music-making and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Backstage Adventures: Seuss on the Loose
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the wacky imagination of Seuss, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that are whimsical and wonderful. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Music Movers: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Get ready to move and groove! Students will make their own music exploring rhythm and music dynamics such as loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow. Through creative movement inspired by different forms of transportation, students will fly, zoom and do the locomotion as they explore different ways of moving in a celebration of self-expression. In our Music Movers classes, dancing to the beat of your own drum is encouraged! The morning will be spent engaging in music-making and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
2nd Grade
Backstage Adventures: Seuss on the Loose
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the wacky imagination of Seuss, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that are whimsical and wonderful. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
3rd Grade
Backstage Adventures: Seuss on the Loose
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the wacky imagination of Seuss, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that are whimsical and wonderful. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
Taught by: Jennifer Duval White
4th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
Limited spaces available! In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
Limited spaces available! In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing & Acting
Limited spaces available! In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist email wfted@bu.edu. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
7th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist email wfted@bu.edu. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
8th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist email wfted@bu.edu. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
Taught by: Jenna Lea Scott
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering one-week programming for this age group during this week.
Week of July 24
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Story Explorers: Stories of Mo Willems
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. A week of creative play inspired by the imagination of author Mo Willems and characters such as Elephant and Piggie and a Pigeon who Drives a Bus! Students will work together and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside favorite storybooks. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Story Explorers: Stories of Mo Willems
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. A week of creative play inspired by the imagination of author Mo Willems and characters such as Elephant and Piggie and a Pigeon who Drives a Bus! Students will work together and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside favorite storybooks. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Into the Wild
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that invite you to Move-It, Move-It out in the wild, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
2nd Grade
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Into the Wild
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that invite you to Move-It, Move-It out in the wild, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
3rd Grade
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Into the Wild
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that invite you to Move-It, Move-It out in the wild, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
Taught by: Alex Brodsky-Benedetti
4th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
7th Grade
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
8th Grade
Stage Combat: On Camera Stunts
This program spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating fights and falls from favorite action movies. Students will work to create short action sequences that will be filmed and shared on the final day of the program. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for memorable clashes on the big screen! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 9:00am - 3:30pm
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering one-week programming for this age group during this week.
ACT TWO
ACT TWO, our second 3-week session, didn’t take an intermission this time! Our popular multi-week performance programs (starting the week of July 31) feature stories that will take students into the worlds of Frankenstein, Spongebob, under the sea and into the spicy dens of dragon’s who LOVE tacos! In addition to our multiweek classes, our one-week programs are designed to give students a fun intensive experience in a specialty area of theatre. From K to 12, students in every grade will be sure to find their spot center stage with us this summer.
Week of July 31
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Treasure Trunk Theatre: Lands of Make Believe
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Fantastical creatures in magical places await. Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects found in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new adventure each day using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey. Calling all dreamers: what lies over the rainbow, down the rabbit hole or where the sidewalk ends? It’s whatever you can imagine! The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Playmakers Junior: Kid Frankenstein
Limited spaces available! In this program students will develop characters through movement, and vocal exercises and bring to life this frightfully funny sci-fi fantasy Kid Frankenstein. In addition, they will learn about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a play as they design and create set pieces, costumes, and props! Family and friends are invited to a final performance demonstration at 2:00 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31- Friday, Aug 18(Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Treasure Trunk Theatre: Lands of Make Believe
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Fantastical creatures in magical places await. Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects found in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new adventure each day using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey. Calling all dreamers: what lies over the rainbow, down the rabbit hole or where the sidewalk ends? It’s whatever you can imagine! The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Characters Take the Stage: Mythical Creatures
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. If you could be a mythical creature, who would you be? A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
2nd Grade
Playmakers Junior: Kid Frankenstein
Limited spaces available! In this program students will develop characters through movement, and vocal exercises and bring to life this frightfully funny sci-fi fantasy Kid Frankenstein. In addition, they will learn about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a play as they design and create set pieces, costumes, and props! Family and friends are invited to a final performance demonstration at 2:00 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31- Friday, Aug 18(Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Characters Take the Stage: Mythical Creatures
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. If you could be a mythical creature, who would you be? A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
3rd Grade
Playmakers Junior: Kid Frankenstein
Limited spaces available! In this program students will develop characters through movement, and vocal exercises and bring to life this frightfully funny sci-fi fantasy Kid Frankenstein. In addition, they will learn about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a play as they design and create set pieces, costumes, and props! Family and friends are invited to a final performance demonstration at 2:00 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
About the show: Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair! When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31- Friday, Aug 18(Three Week Program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Taught by: Shamus Hunter McCarty
Characters Take the Stage: Mythical Creatures
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. If you could be a mythical creature, who would you be? A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Using fantastical tales as a jumping-off point to spark and support the creative process, the characters will fly off the page as students participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
Taught by: Alyse Clinton
4th Grade
Musical Theatre Production: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Limited spaces available! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of The Spongebob Musical. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m. Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Playmakers: Never Eat a Talking Lobster
Now for grades 4 to 8! Limited spaces still available! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by fairy tales that may or may not end happily ever after! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Musical Theatre Production: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Limited spaces available! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of The Spongebob Musical. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m. Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Playmakers: Never Eat a Talking Lobster
Now for grades 4 to 8! Limited spaces still available! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by fairy tales that may or may not end happily ever after! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
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 August 14 -17 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!
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum August 14 -17 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!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Production: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Limited spaces available! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of The Spongebob Musical. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m. Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
Playmakers: Never Eat a Talking Lobster
Now for grades 4 to 8! Limited spaces still available! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by fairy tales that may or may not end happily ever after! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
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
7th Grade
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 August 14 -17 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!
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum August 14 -17 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!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Production: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Limited spaces available! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of The Spongebob Musical. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m. Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Playmakers: Never Eat a Talking Lobster
Now for grades 4 to 8! Limited spaces still available! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by fairy tales that may or may not end happily ever after! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
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
8th Grade
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 August 14 -17 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!
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum August 14 -17 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!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Production: The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition
Limited spaces available! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3 week program, students will participate in classes on acting, dancing, singing, and puppetry each morning, while spending each afternoon applying those to the rehearsal of The Spongebob Musical. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. The program will culminate in a 7 p.m. Thursday evening performance the final week.
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
About the Show: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Playmakers: Never Eat a Talking Lobster
Now for grades 4 to 8! Limited spaces still available! In this program students will have a chance to experience the whole production experience from beginning to end! Students will design, produce, and perform a short, one-act play inspired by fairy tales that may or may not end happily ever after! Students will spend part of each day developing and rehearsing the one-act while also building individual and ensemble acting skills. In the afternoons, students will receive instruction from visiting theatre design artists and try their hand at technical theatre elements such as prop-making, set, and costume design. A final performance demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
About the Show: When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.
Tuition: $1290
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 18 (3-week program) 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4 9:00am - 3:30pm
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
Grades 9 to 12
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 August 14 -17 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!
Performances daily at the Boston Children’s Museum August 14 -17 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!
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
Week of August 7
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Music Movers: Bug Boogie
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. Get ready to move and groove! Students will make their own music exploring rhythm and music dynamics such as loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow. Through creative movement inspired by favorite crawly critters, students will go buggy as they explore different ways of moving in a celebration of self-expression. In our Music Movers classes, dancing to the beat of your own drum is encouraged! The morning will be spent engaging in music-making and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Music Movers: Bug Boogie
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email wfted@bu.edu. Get ready to move and groove! Students will make their own music exploring rhythm and music dynamics such as loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow. Through creative movement inspired by favorite crawly critters, students will go buggy as they explore different ways of moving in a celebration of self-expression. In our Music Movers classes, dancing to the beat of your own drum is encouraged! The morning will be spent engaging in music-making and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Backstage Adventures: Fractured Fairy Tales
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the world of Once Upon a Time, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that celebrate happily ever (never?) after. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Eva Murray
Taught by: Eva Murray
2nd Grade
Backstage Adventures: Fractured Fairy Tales
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the world of Once Upon a Time, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that celebrate happily ever (never?) after. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Eva Murray
Taught by: Eva Murray
3rd Grade
Backstage Adventures: Fractured Fairy Tales
This program is sold out. Email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. Who makes all those fabulous THINGS seen on stage? In this class, students will be introduced to some of the backstage secrets that result in onstage magic. Students will tour all of the behind the scenes spaces at the theatre and through hands-on experiences get to try their hands at design. Inspired by the world of Once Upon a Time, students will create costume, scenic and prop designs that celebrate happily ever (never?) after. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Taught by: Eva Murray
Taught by: Eva Murray
4th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480 *Early Bird Tuition (1/3-1/31): $430*
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480 *Early Bird Tuition (1/3-1/31): $430*
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. 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 jam-packed week is perfect for the beginner and advanced musical theatre student alike. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480 *Early Bird Tuition (1/3-1/31): $430*
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
7th Grade
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
8th Grade
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 9:00am - 3:30pm
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering one-week programming for this age group during this week.
Week of August 14
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- Grades 9 to 12
Kindergarten
Story Explorers: Stories of Matt de la Peña
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. A week of creative play inspired by the imagination of author Matt de la Peña and books such as Last Stop on Market Street and Milo Imagines the World! Students will work together and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside favorite storybooks. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
1st Grade
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Under the Sea
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that take you Under the Sea, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
Story Explorers: Stories of Matt de la Peña
This program is sold out. Please email wfted@bu.edu to be added to the waitlist. A week of creative play inspired by the imagination of author Matt de la Peña and books such as Last Stop on Market Street and Milo Imagines the World! Students will work together and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside favorite storybooks. The morning will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement and the second half of the day will be our Afternoon Arts Adventure: hands-on visual arts projects connected to the theme of the week. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
2nd Grade
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Under the Sea
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that take you Under the Sea, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
3rd Grade
Sing & Dance-a-Story: Under the Sea
This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, email wfted@bu.edu. Inspired by the stories and music from favorite musicals that take you Under the Sea, students will learn to “sing a story” by exploring the various voices that can be produced by using the appropriate vocal technique. Students will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement through improvisation to create vivid characters. They will “dance a story” by learning to use creative movement to bring a story to life. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class at 2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
4th Grade
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
5th Grade
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
Stage Combat: Famous Fictional Fights
Spotlights techniques for safely and realistically creating dangerous battles and heroic struggles. This class emphasizes the combination of physical and mental discipline needed for both armed and unarmed onstage fight sequences! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
7th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
8th Grade
Making a Scene: Devising, Directing, Acting
In this program 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 demonstration for family and friends will take place at 2:30p.m. on the last day of class.
Tuition: $480
Monday, August 14 - 18 9:00am - 3:30pm
Grades 9 to 12
We are not offering one-week programming for this age group during this week.
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