Education: Grades 4-5 – Wheelock Family Theatre

About the Grades 4 to 5 Programs

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Developing artists will build foundational actor’s tools and explore storytelling through different genres: ensemble acting, musical theatre, and more! With a rich variety of course offerings students can deepen their skills while stretching themselves to try new artistic approaches, developing their own unique voice and style.

If you have questions about whether a program is the right match for your child or if your child needs accommodations to access any of our programming, please reach out to Jeri Hammond, Director of Education, at jerih@bu.edu

Weekend Classes

Actor's Toolbox: Fundamentals of Acting

The Actor’s Toolbox engages students in the creative process and supports their growth as actors, individually and in ensemble. Over the course of 9 classes, participants will assemble and polish the fundamentals of performance (body, voice, mind, and imagination) by exploring technique, ensemble building, movement, voice, and working with basic text. At the final class, students will share what they’ve learned. We recommend students take this class more than once, to continue stocking their toolbox and keeping their tools sharp!

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade | Type(s): Acting, In Person |

Tuition: $405

Saturdays (9/23 - 11/18) 9:30am - 11:00am
Taught by: Alex Leondedis, Gabi David

Sundays (9/24 - 11/19) 9:30am - 11:00am
Taught by: Jen Lewis, Isabel Molettieri

Fundamentals of Musical Theatre

Explores the fundamentals of musical theatre. Participants will develop characters within the context of a musical scene, explore various musical styles, and develop songs, scenes, and numbers from various musicals. Through solo, small-group, and ensemble work, students will learn how to transition from scene to song, creating a believable shift that allows the audience to follow a character’s journey. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of class.

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade | Type(s): In Person, Musical Theatre |

Tuition: $405

Saturdays (9/23 - 11/18) 11:00am - 12:30pm
Taught by: Zoe Nadal, Isaac Leaverton

Sundays (9/24 - 11/19) 11:00am - 12:30pm
Taught by: Annabel Wall, Jordan Oczkowski

Theatre Design: Make-Up for Stage & Screen

A dynamic immersion into the world of makeup design. Makeup is an essential final step for any actor, whether they are on stage or in film and television, to complete a character’s look. From old age and fantasy to cuts and bruises, students will learn some of the fundamental techniques of creating characters through makeup design. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of class. We will provide some makeup basics to start the class but families may need to supply additional materials as the class continues.

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade | Type(s): In Person, Theatre Design |

Tuition: $405

Saturdays (9/23 - 11/18) 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Taught by: Alyse Clinton

Sundays (9/24 - 11/19) 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Taught by: Annabel Wall