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- Beforecare (8am to 9am) is available for $10/day or $50/week.
- Aftercare (3:30pm to 5:00pm) is available for $15/day or $75/week.
Summer 2026 Classes
Programs that start June 22nd
Overture: Under the Big Top (with Cirque Us)
June 22 – June 26
Join us as we kick-off the start of the summer with our partnership program, Under the Big Top. This class is the perfect way for students in grades K to 6 to dive into the fun and creative world of circus.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
Act One
ACT ONE
June 29- July 17
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
Broadway Song & Dance - 2 weeks!
Creating the Triple Threat! In this program, students will develop musical theatre technique through an exploration of scenes, songs, and dance numbers from musicals, exposing students to the many different genres and styles of musicals. Utilizing the musical theatre skills of acting, singing, and dancing, this two-week exploration of Musical Theatre is perfect for beginner and advanced musical theatre students alike. The final sharing will be on Friday, July 10th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
Peter Pan 2-week Performance Intensive
Rehearse and perform a one-act play in just 2 weeks! In this program, students will develop and expand the tools in their actors’ toolbox as they dive into the given circumstances of a piece, develop believable characters, make strong choices, and collaborate with an ensemble of fellow actors to get to the heart of a piece. The final performance will be on Friday, July 10th
About the Play:
Peter Pan, adapted by Jon Jory
In the world of Neverland, Peter Pan is king until he meets his match...a female Captain Hook. Experience a theatrical and inventive Peter Pan like you never have before!
Musical Theatre Production: Honk! Jr. - 3 weeks
Take to the stage! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3-week program, students will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning the importance of community and the role of the ensemble in a production. Students will apply these skills to the rehearsal of the musical Honk, Jr. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. Auditions for roles within the production will take place during the first week of the program.
About the Play:
Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Theatre On Tour: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - 3 weeks!
Let’s take this show on the road! 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 musical Winnie the Pooh, and then take the show on tour, performing for children and their families at The Boston Children’s Museum. This program will challenge experienced actors to create performances that not only entertain but also educate the next generation of theatregoers. Students will learn firsthand what it takes to create a traveling theatre piece. Weeks 1 and 2 will take place at Wheelock Family Theatre. Week 3 will take place at the Boston Children’s Museum (2 performances daily).
Theatre Design & Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Broadway Song & Dance - 2 weeks!
Creating the Triple Threat! In this program, students will develop musical theatre technique through an exploration of scenes, songs, and dance numbers from musicals, exposing students to the many different genres and styles of musicals. Utilizing the musical theatre skills of acting, singing, and dancing, this two-week exploration of Musical Theatre is perfect for beginner and advanced musical theatre students alike. The final sharing will be on Friday, July 10th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
Peter Pan 2-week Performance Intensive
Rehearse and perform a one-act play in just 2 weeks! In this program, students will develop and expand the tools in their actors’ toolbox as they dive into the given circumstances of a piece, develop believable characters, make strong choices, and collaborate with an ensemble of fellow actors to get to the heart of a piece. The final performance will be on Friday, July 10th
About the Play:
Peter Pan, adapted by Jon Jory
In the world of Neverland, Peter Pan is king until he meets his match...a female Captain Hook. Experience a theatrical and inventive Peter Pan like you never have before!
Musical Theatre Production: Honk! Jr. - 3 weeks
Take to the stage! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create dynamic musical characters. In this 3-week program, students will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning the importance of community and the role of the ensemble in a production. Students will apply these skills to the rehearsal of the musical Honk, Jr. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. Auditions for roles within the production will take place during the first week of the program.
About the Play:
Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Theatre On Tour: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - 3 weeks!
Let’s take this show on the road! 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 musical Winnie the Pooh, and then take the show on tour, performing for children and their families at The Boston Children’s Museum. This program will challenge experienced actors to create performances that not only entertain but also educate the next generation of theatregoers. Students will learn firsthand what it takes to create a traveling theatre piece. Weeks 1 and 2 will take place at Wheelock Family Theatre. Week 3 will take place at the Boston Children’s Museum (2 performances daily).
Theatre Design & Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Acting the Song: Sondheim - One-week Master Class
Location: College of Fine Arts Studio
Theatre On Tour: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - 3 weeks!
Let’s take this show on the road! 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 musical Winnie the Pooh, and then take the show on tour, performing for children and their families at The Boston Children’s Museum. This program will challenge experienced actors to create performances that not only entertain but also educate the next generation of theatregoers. Students will learn firsthand what it takes to create a traveling theatre piece. Weeks 1 and 2 will take place at Wheelock Family Theatre. Week 3 will take place at the Boston Children’s Museum (2 performances daily).
Theatre Design & Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Acting the Song: Sondheim - One-week Master Class
Location: College of Fine Arts Studio
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
This class section is sold out; check other age groups, weeks, or session times for availability.
Treasure Trunk Theatre: Land of Make Believe
Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new daily adventure using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey.
Story Explorers: Silly Stories
A week of creative play! Inspired by well-loved storybooks, students will work together and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside their favorite storybooks. The day will be spent engaging in creative drama and movement as well as hands-on visual arts projects connected to the stories of the week.
Music Movers: Jurassic Jive
Creative Arts Immersion: Wizarding Worlds, II - 2 Weeks!
In this two-week interdisciplinary theatre arts program, students will use their creative imaginations to enter and experience Wizarding Worlds.. Through story drama, students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to create big, bold characters such as wizards, dragons, and magical creatures. Through exploring the essential elements of a story, students will collaboratively create an original play set in a wizarding world of their devising. Finally, artistic imaginations will come out to play as students design and create simple props, costumes, and scenery to complete their magical world. There will be a final sharing on Friday, August 7th
Mini Musical: Lion King KIDS - 3 weeks!
Let’s put on a show! 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 The Lion King. While working on this musical, they will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning more about production elements such as sets, props, costumes, and sound and light design. The performance will be on Friday, August 14th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
About the show: Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”
Broadway Song & Dance - 2 weeks!
Creating the Triple Threat! In this program, students will develop musical theatre technique through an exploration of scenes, songs, and dance numbers from musicals, exposing students to the many different genres and styles of musicals. Utilizing the musical theatre skills of acting, singing, and dancing, this two-week exploration of Musical Theatre is perfect for beginner and advanced musical theatre students alike. There will be a final sharing on Friday, August 7th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
Dorothy in Wonderland 2-week Performance Intensive
Rehearse and perform a one-act play in just 2 weeks! In this program, students will develop and expand the tools in their actors’ toolbox as they dive into the given circumstances of a piece, develop believable characters, make strong choices, and collaborate with an ensemble of fellow actors to get to the heart of a piece. The performance will be on Friday, August 7th at 2:00pm in the Wheelock Family Theatre studio space.
About the Play:
The worlds of Oz and Wonderland collide in this fantastically fun romp, cleverly and carefully adapted from the works of L. Frank Baum and Lewis Carroll.
Making a Musical: Playwriting + Songwriting + Performance - 2 weeks!
Musical Theatre Production: Madagascar- A Musical Adventure Jr. - 3 weeks!
Take to the stage! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create
dynamic musical characters. In this 3-week program, students will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning the importance of community and the role of the ensemble in a production. Students will apply these skills to the rehearsal of the musical Honk, Jr. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. Auditions for roles within the production will take place during the first week of the program. The performance will be on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
About the Musical:
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Theatre Design and Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Bring a show to life from concept to execution. 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 the Musical Theatre Production of Madagascar- A Musical Adventure, JR. Work will be shared at the performance of the production on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm.
All Shook Up Musical Theatre Intensive - 3 weeks!
About the Musical:
ALL SHOOK UP is a hilarious and heartfelt musical, loosely based on Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT. It’s 1955, and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis® catalogue, this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Broadway Song & Dance - 2 weeks!
Creating the Triple Threat! In this program, students will develop musical theatre technique through an exploration of scenes, songs, and dance numbers from musicals, exposing students to the many different genres and styles of musicals. Utilizing the musical theatre skills of acting, singing, and dancing, this two-week exploration of Musical Theatre is perfect for beginner and advanced musical theatre students alike. There will be a final sharing on Friday, August 7th at 2:30pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
Dorothy in Wonderland 2-week Performance Intensive
Rehearse and perform a one-act play in just 2 weeks! In this program, students will develop and expand the tools in their actors’ toolbox as they dive into the given circumstances of a piece, develop believable characters, make strong choices, and collaborate with an ensemble of fellow actors to get to the heart of a piece. The performance will be on Friday, August 7th at 2:00pm in the Wheelock Family Theatre studio space.
About the Play:
The worlds of Oz and Wonderland collide in this fantastically fun romp, cleverly and carefully adapted from the works of L. Frank Baum and Lewis Carroll.
Making a Musical: Playwriting + Songwriting + Performance - 2 weeks!
Musical Theatre Production: Madagascar- A Musical Adventure Jr. - 3 weeks!
Take to the stage! This program focuses on coordinating the instruments of voice and body to create
dynamic musical characters. In this 3-week program, students will advance their acting, singing, and dancing skills while also learning the importance of community and the role of the ensemble in a production. Students will apply these skills to the rehearsal of the musical Honk, Jr. This program is open to anyone interested in deepening their musical theatre experience. Auditions for roles within the production will take place during the first week of the program. The performance will be on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm on the Wheelock Family Theatre Mainstage.
About the Musical:
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Theatre Design and Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Bring a show to life from concept to execution. 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 the Musical Theatre Production of Madagascar- A Musical Adventure, JR. Work will be shared at the performance of the production on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm.
All Shook Up Musical Theatre Intensive - 3 weeks!
About the Musical:
ALL SHOOK UP is a hilarious and heartfelt musical, loosely based on Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT. It’s 1955, and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis® catalogue, this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Playwriting & Devised Theatre - 1 week master class!
Raising the Bar: The Advanced Performance Intensive - 2 weeks!
Theatre Design and Tech Intensive - 3 weeks!
Bring a show to life from concept to execution. 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 the Musical Theatre Production of Madagascar- A Musical Adventure, JR. Work will be shared at the performance of the production on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm.
All Shook Up Musical Theatre Intensive - 3 weeks!
About the Musical:
ALL SHOOK UP is a hilarious and heartfelt musical, loosely based on Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT. It’s 1955, and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis® catalogue, this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”












