At Wheelock Family Theatre, we believe every child deserves access to stories that inspire curiosity, empathy, and connection. Your support helps bring accessible, affordable, professional theatre experiences to thousands of children, families, educators, and community members across Greater Boston each year.
Make an Immediate Impact
Gifts to the Wheelock Family Theatre Fund provide flexible support for productions, education programs, accessibility initiatives, student matinees, and community engagement efforts.
These contributions help us respond to the evolving needs of our audiences and artists while ensuring theatre remains accessible and affordable for all families.
Open Doors for Young Artists
The Corner of the Sky Scholarship Fund helps eliminate financial barriers for young artists and ensures students of all backgrounds and abilities can participate in Wheelock Family Theatre programs.
Scholarship support helps provide:
- tuition assistance
- inclusive educational opportunities
- accessibility accommodations
- expanded programming for teens and young adults with disabilities
As a mom, I can’t express how deeply grateful I am for Wheelock Family Theatre and the immense impact it’s had on both my son and me. WFT has been more than just a place for him to explore his love of drama; it’s been a place where he can truly thrive, express himself, and grow with confidence. The scholarship we were awarded has made all the difference, allowing him to fully immerse himself in this incredible program without the weight of financial stress.
-Wheelock Family Theatre Parent
Become a Family Sustainer
Family Sustainers are a dedicated community of monthly supporters who help Wheelock Family Theatre plan boldly, invest in long-term growth, and expand access to transformative arts experiences year-round.
Monthly giving is flexible, affordable, and makes a lasting impact on children and families across Greater Boston.
Your Monthly Gift Makes an Impact
$25/month
Opens the door for a young person to discover their voice through the arts.
$50/month
Helps bring a classroom of students to their first live theatre experience.
$75/month
Keeps theatre accessible and affordable for families across Greater Boston.
$100/month
Ensures Wheelock Family Theatre remains a welcoming and inspiring home for future generations.
Celebrate & Support Wheelock Family Theatre
Giving Day
Wheelock Family Theatre is deeply grateful to our extraordinary community for showing up in such a powerful way on Boston University Giving Day.
Because of you, 90 generous supporters came together to raise more than $34,000 in support of our programs—far surpassing our original goal. This incredible outpouring of support reflects the strength, passion, and shared belief in the transformative power of theatre that defines our community.
We are especially thankful to our alumni, parents, students, artists, educators, staff, and friends who championed this effort—whether by making a gift, spreading the word, or encouraging others to get involved. Every act of support helped amplify our impact.
Your generosity ensures that Wheelock Family Theatre can continue to provide meaningful, accessible, and inspiring theatrical experiences for young people and families across our community.
Thank you for making this Giving Day such a remarkable success.
Magic in the Wings
Magic in the Wings brings together artists, educators, families, alumni, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate the transformative power of theatre and invest in Wheelock Family Theatre’s future.
Our most recent Magic in the Wings benefit was a memorable evening of storytelling, performances, recognition, and community as we celebrated 45 years of impact and honored individuals whose leadership and service have enriched the lives of children and families throughout Greater Boston. Through the generosity of our guests, sponsors, and donors, the event raised critical support for our productions, education programs, accessibility initiatives, and affordability efforts.
Thank you for helping keep the magic alive—on our stage, in our classrooms, and throughout our community.
Checks may be sent to:
Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University
Gift Processing
c/o JPMorgan Chase & Co.
P.O. Box 22605
New York, NY 10087-2605
Donations to Wheelock Family Theatre may be tax deductible.
