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- Latest Updates
- The Community Corner
- SPOTLIGHT: Boston Compass Network (BCN) “Defining Leadership”
- Upcoming Events
Latest Updates
July Flew By!
July has come and gone! Our July programming has been so fun! This also means that we have completed Act One of our programming. We’ve had multiple one-week programs such as Stage Combat and Music Movers, and our three-week programs like Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, that just put on their shows! July 17 – 21 Music […]
Great Kick Off to Summer 2023
SUMMER 2023 IS OFF TO A GREAT START! Our first three weeks of our summer program have been completed! There has been so much amazing work being done by our students, interns, and teaching artist. We have students juggling, making puppets, and making their own shows. WEEK 1: Under the Big Top: This summer began […]
Juneteenth, 2021
Juneteenth is almost here! While we know there is much work to be done, we are proud to be part of a larger organization that took the critical step to acknowledge Juneteenth as an official Holiday. To quote the BU Center for Antiracist Research led by Anti Racist leader, Ibram X. Kendi, Juneteenth “has long […]
How to Talk to Your Children About Racism
Experts in child psychology say it’s important for parents to talk with their children about racism broadly, and about the Chauvin trial specifically. The WFT Team has compiled the following resources in an effort to support these conversations: RESOURCES USA TODAY: How parents can talk to their children about the Derek Chauvin verdict Good […]
Walking the Tightrope Blog Post #2: Meet the Stage Manager, Sam Knox
Hello Readers! Welcome back to the world of Walking the Tightrope! This past week has been filled with a lot of excitement at rehearsals, as we’ve been finishing up staging and playing around with the shadow puppet work in the show. As promised in my last post, today you will get to meet our wonderful […]
Walking the Tightrope Blog Post #1: What in the world is a dramaturg??
Hello Readers! Welcome! My name is Erin Davis and I am the dramaturg for Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Walking the Tightrope! Walking the Tightrope is a collaboration between Wheelock and Boston University’s School of Theatre! I am a current junior Theatre Arts major at Boston University. I’m originally from Georgia; but I currently live in the Boston area. As the dramaturg on […]
WFT Student Spotlight Series: Jacobus Kwaak
My first semester working for WFT marked two years since my last foray into live theatre. Growing up on Cape Cod, my summers mainly consisted of camp classes at the then-Harwich Junior Theatre, now Cape Cod Theatre Company – home of the Harwich Junior Theatre. At these summer workshops, I learned the basics of acting […]
Women’s History Month, 2021
We have compiled a running list of resources in honor of Women’s History Month. If you would like to submit events or resources, please email Jenna, jcorc@bu.edu. WATCH: Disney on Broadway’s Original Leading Ladies Reunite in Special Medley | The View READ: Backstage: 10 Landmark Plays by Women You Should Know READ: Boston Public Library: […]
Protect Asian Lives
Dear Wheelock Family Theatre Community, We acknowledge that Tuesday’s attacks in Atlanta are part of a rise in racism, violence, and harassment directed toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) since the beginning of the global pandemic and a part of a much longer history of discrimination and xenophobia in America. We condemn these and all acts of intolerance and oppression. We […]
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SPOTLIGHT:
PRIDE Month
PFLAG: Parent, family and school support for LGBTQ people
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.
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Events and resources will be added throughout the month. If you would like to submit events or resources, please email Jenna, jcorc@bu.edu.
SPOTLIGHT: BeanZ & Co.
We all have the power to create a more inclusive world. Our friends at BeanZ & Co. share how we can do so one employer, one employee at a time in their TEDx Hartford talk. Watch it here.
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If you would like to submit events or resources, please email Jenna, jcorc@bu.edu.
Upcoming Events from our Community
Abilities Dance Presents: Firebird
Firebird is a reimagined, unique rendition of Firebird that celebrates intersectionality, highlighting disability culture as well as the various cultures and identities of the members of the company. This inclusive ballet redefines antiquated views around dance, showcasing the talents of a diverse, passionate company of performers. A unique score was also composed by Director of Music Andrew Choe with the various identities of the dancers in mind, enhancing the performances and giving a distinctive feeling to the ballet.
Abilities Dance’s production will include original choreography by Director Ellice Patterson, meticulously crafted to accentuate the movements of all dancers of diverse identities within and outside of the disability community. Guest artists include Antoine Hunter and Zahna Simon from Urban Jazz Dance Company in CA.
Learn more and register today at ticketstripe.com/adbfirebird2021.
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