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.

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. Throughout the class sessions, participants will develop and explore the fundamentals of performance (body, voice, mind, and imagination) by exploring technique, ensemble building, movement, voice, and working with basic text. We recommend students take this class more than once, to continue stocking their toolbox and keeping their tools sharp! 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): Acting, In Person |

Tuition: $270

Saturdays (9/21 - 11/2) 9:30am - 11:00am

Sundays (9/22 - 11/3) 9:30am - 11:00am

Musical Theatre Fundamentals

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: $270

Saturdays (9/21 - 11/2) 11:00am - 12:30pm

Sundays (9/22 - 11/3) 11:00am - 12:30pm