Thursday, December 3, 2015

Spaces Available for December Vacation Week Classes



Looking for a fun, enriching activity for your child during their December vacation? There are a few spaces remaining in the Wheelock Family Theatre’s December vacation week classes, held December 28, 2015 through January 1, 2016

Ranging from musical theatre to Shakespeare, WFT classes will teach your child new skills and help build their confidence on stage and off. Descriptions of the classes for each age group are below, or you can see a complete listing on our website.

If you'd like to register, you can do so online or call us at 617-879-1175. If you would like our help in selecting the best choice(s) for your child, please contact Lloyd Woodcock at 617-879-1175 or lwoodcock@wheelock.edu

Vacation Week Classes


Ages 5-6 Winter Animal Tales.
December Vacation Week: 5-day session. December 28 – January 1. 8:30am - 3:00pm.
Tuition: $450. No extended day.
Although some animals are hibernating, there are others out frolicking and playing in the snow. Students will create characters and stories based on the animals that thrive during winter.


Ages 7-8 Act Now!.

December Vacation Week: 5-day session. December 28 – January 1, 9:00am - 3:30pm.
Tuition: $450. Extended day 3:30-5:00pm, $75/week.
What are the essential skills any good actor must have? In this class, beginners and more experienced performers will explore and build upon the fundamentals of acting through movement, voice, and building a character.

Ages 9-11 Scene into Song: The Art of the Musical Theatre Segue.
December Vacation Week: 5-day session. December 28 – January 1, 9:00am - 3:30pm.
Tuition: $450. Extended day 3:30-5:00pm, $75/week.
Musical theatre is full of fantastic transitions. In this class, students will learn how to transition from a scene to a song, creating a believable shift that allows the audience to follow a character’s journey.

Ages 12-16 The Sound and Fury of Shakespeare.
December Vacation Week: 5-day session. December 28 – January 1, 9:00am - 3:30pm.
Tuition: $450. Extended day 3:30-5:00pm, $75/week.
Shakespeare’s words come to life as students explore the actions and tempo of the Bard’s writings. Using script analysis, movement techniques, and other acting tools, students will begin to unlock the power of Shakespeare’s plays.

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