Wheelock Family Theatre553

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 $235. 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 $350. 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.