Wheelock Family Theatre is an award-winning, professional Equity theatre located on the campus of Wheelock College since 1981.

Wheelock Family Theatre (WFT) creates intergenerational and multicultural productions that provide a shared experience for the whole family. Among increasingly few institutions, we are committed to serving and supporting families of all kinds. Indeed, our productions celebrate the diverse range of families found in the world today and seek to unite them in the shared experience of live theatre. We are especially dedicated to those who are historically under-served: people of color, people with disabilities, and low-income families. We know that it is not only children who are “at risk” in our society– but entire families and communities.

We are devoted to the ideal of complete access and reject the notion that the arts should be available only to audiences of privilege. Our play selection, casting policy, affordable ticket prices, education programs, and access provisions for people with disabilities reflect an unwavering commitment to inclusive, community-based theatre. We believe theatre is a crucial element of human experience. It is both a means of self-revelation and a basis for empathy with others; it inspires both individualism and responsibility through the giving and the receiving of human experience.

• All Performances are Open Captioned, and Infrared Assisted Listening Devices are available for use at any seat.
• Selected performances interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for the deaf.
• Selected performances audio-described for visually impaired patrons, with a live pre-show introduction and live audio-description.
• Braille and Large Format programs are available upon request.
• Sound enhancement devices available.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• We make every attempt to honor special seating requests.

The Wheelock Family Theatre seats 650 in a comfortable, raked auditorium. The 21 rows provide intimacy with the actors on stage, and there is excellent visibility, with no obstructions, from all seats.

All persons, including infants must have a ticket to enter the theatre. WFT does not encourage attendance by children under 3 years of age. Each production is directed to appeal to both young people and adults. WFT recognizes that each play may not be suitable for every age. You know your child best. However, should you have any questions regarding the content of any play, or wish our recommendations of age appropriateness, please contact us as indicated.