A Wonderous Trip to Boston’s Wang Theatre
On a warm sunny day in May, the Kynock Foundation brought more than 30 students from Esperanza Academy in Lawrence to Boston’s Wang Theatre. The students came to see the historic, highly acclaimed African-American Dance Theater perform in heart of the city.
On entering the magnificent Wang Theatre, one student asked: “Is this Cinderella’s house?”
The students were able to watch the diverse set of dancers take the stage for a two-and-a-half-hour performance. The students left the amazing display of storytelling smiling and excited. Some said they would remember the day for a very long time.
“The kids are still talking about it,” said Esperanza Academy education partner Savannah Armstrong days after the trip. “Thank you so much [to the Kynock Foundation] for all of [its] dedication to bring this opportunity to life for our students!”
In addition to the students from Esperanza Academy, the Kynock Foundation welcomed its first student board member Liam Fitch (BC High ’25) on the trip. Liam will spend the next year helping support the Foundation’s work as a volunteer board member throughout the 2024-2025 school year.