Spring & Summer Camps
Each Winter, Spring, and Summer, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers a variety of one and two week-long camp experiences for children ages 5–13.
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A Commissioned CCT Classic |*Ideal for Ages 6 & Up
Opens Jan. 25 |In the Pritztker Family Studio Theatre @ Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S. Racine
Public Performances |Saturdays & Sundays @ 9:30am & 11:30am
School Schools |Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10am
Run Time |65 Minutes (Subject to Change)
Helen builds miniature cities with books, toys, and household objects. When Helen gets a boyfriend, Brandon, her devoted, little sister Philomena's world falls apart. Even worse, the youngster is expected to make friends with Brandon's son, Lucas: the most annoying boy in the world. Philomena retreats into building the biggest tiny city ever: a magic city only for her. Then, one night, Philomena's city of found objects comes to life, and she finds herself trapped inside. Will Philomena find her way out—and will she let her new family in?
Brought to life through Manual Cinema's magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, and live music, “The Magic City” encourages us to build bridges rather than walls.
Winter/Spring 2025 Classes
Runs Jan 20 - May 30, 2025
Join us this Winter & Spring and explore our wide selection of unique weekly classes for theatre novices, accomplished performers, and everyone in-between. Led by experienced and enthusiastic teaching artists, our classes help students gain confidence, develop their artistic voices, and build lasting friendships. Financial Aid is available!
Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkies are fun, totally original audio experiences families can listen to together while exploring different Chicago neighborhoods. Each episode was commissioned by Chicago Children’s Theatre and created by a different local theater artist, resulting in a fun and educational new audio series that children and families can enjoy together while learning more about the …
Education Programs
Winter/Spring Classes
Chicago Children’s Theatre offers a wide selection of unique weekly classes for children of all ages and experience levels.
School’s Out Day Camps
During CPS non-attendance days for students, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers affordable, high energy day camps for children grades K-5.
Show Time Ensemble
Show Time Ensemble is a selective program for students in Grades 6-8 looking to take their performance skills to the next level. Ensemble members will learn advanced acting techniques before…
CCTv: Virtual Theatre & Learning
CCTv is the YouTube Channel that we launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to help us stay connected with our audience and community during this strange time.
Our Community
Since our formation in 2004, Chicago Children’s Theatre has served more than half-a-million students and families with innovative productions, classes, and camps, including groundbreaking programming for children on the autism…
Education Programs Overview
Our Education Vision The Education Department of Chicago Children’s Theatre aims to empower the next generation of performers, innovators, and collaborators. Through theatre education, we not only foster students’ artistic…
The Red Kite Project
The Red Kite Project at Chicago Children’s Theatre is a series of unique and innovative programs for youth on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as initiatives and…