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About Wheelock Family Theatre

Celebrating over 25 seasons, the Wheelock Family Theatre is a non-profit, professional theater committed to bringing quality theater to adults and young people. Productions include family-oriented dramas, children's classics, musicals, and other original works.

While productions are created with families in mind, not all plays may be suitable for all ages. The theater recommends that children 3 and under not attend performances. If you are concerned about the age appropriateness of a particular production call 617.879.2235 to discuss with a theater professional.

Classes are available for kids ages four to 17. Offerings include Preschool Movement and Drama, Creative Dramatics, Musical Theater, Shakespeare, Character Study, Auditioning Intensives, Masks and Puppetry, and others. Some classes are offered on weekdays, but the majority are taught on Saturdays. The 9-week sessions are taught in the Fall, Winter, and Spring and run $225. When it comes time to cast Wheelock productions, those students who are enrolled in classes are given priority casting.

The theater also offers one-week acting workshops during the February, March, and April school vacations. Each one-week session runs from 9am-3:30pm and is $325. Kids are grouped by age: ages 5-7, 8-11, and 12-17. An extensive six-week summer program runs through July and August.

Parties: Families can take a group of kids to a production as part of a birthday celebration. Groups of 15 or more receive $3 off each ticket purchased.

Message from Wheelock Family Theatre
Wheelock Family Theatre is a non-profit, professional Equity theatre who's mission seeks to improve the lives of families and children through the shared of experience of live performance. Additionally, classes for youth and teens are supported by Wheelock College and designed to support a child's intellectual, emotional, creative, and social development through drama activities.

Tips

You may want to consider purchasing a season or flexible subscription. You'll receive a 15% discount on all WFT tickets and discounts at Children's Museum, Coolidge Corner Theatre, and the Museum of Science.

Getting There

It's a five minute walk from Fenway stop on the Green line. By car, WFT is easily accessible from Rt. 9, Rt. 2, Storrow Dr, Harvard St and Ruggles St. Early arrivers will find limited free parking in the campus lots on Pilgrim Road, and discounted parking at the Masco garage, 375 Longwood Avenue. Both are available on weekends only. The theatre is located at Wheelock College, between Longwood and Brookline Avenues.

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Parent Reviews (3 reviews)
Average Parent Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Rated by 3 parents

  • 5 out of 5 stars
    We have been Wheelock Theatre patrons for a number of years and we can still recall all the great performances we have seen there. This is an absolutely wonderful place for the whole family!
    [Submitted by Alexandra2/24/09
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    Great matinees for kids. We saw Lilly's Purple Pastic Purse and the performance was awesome. My daughter who is 5 1/2 was enthralled and loved Lilly. Great bargain!
    [Submitted by Aline4/20/08
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Chips a star in the making
    [Submitted by Anonymous2/12/07

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