Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students in Grades K-2 engage their boundless creativity and encourage the practice of collaboration, both onstage and off. Classes focus on building basic theatre skills and social emotional skills. Each session features a mini performance for friends and family on the final day of class!
October 25 - December 13, 2026 (no class 11/29)
Sundays, 9:15-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 5-8
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $210 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Calling all cute critters and creepy crawlies to the stage! Through multi-sensory creative drama, movement activities and songs you’ll hop with bunnies, burrow with mice, and find your special role in the ecosystem. Through reading stories together and bringing them to life, you’ll gain skills in:
- Performing confidently in front of others
- Using body and voice to play a character
- Identifying and portraying emotions
- Making friends
- Listening and teamwork
…and more! On the final day of class, we will share our imaginary adventures with family and friends.
October 25 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 10:00-11:30am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 8-11
No class on November 29, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $315 plus fees, financial assistance is available
You’re ready for the spotlight! Come share your unique voice and personality, and confidently say to the world: “This is me!” Level up your vocal technique and onstage confidence by diving into musicals that feature bold, brave, and unique characters - in the theatre world and beyond. On the last day of class, you will perform some favorite songs and scenes for family and friends.
In this class you will:
- Build a confident singing voice through lessons in vocal technique
- Expressing unique characters through body and voice
- Learn and perform group choreography
…and more! On the last day of class, you will perform your show stopping numbers for family and friends right in your classroom.
October 25 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
No class on November 29, 2026
Registration: $158 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Drop-In class options available for $25 plus fees
Designed for youth on the autism spectrum with a participating grown-up, this highly-interactive creative drama class will get the whole family moving and imagining! Bond with your little one through creative drama, music, and multisensory activities, while supporting your child’s motor development, communication skills, self-confidence, and blossoming creative spirit.
October 25 - December 13, 2026 (no class 11/29)
Sundays, 11:30-12:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 8-12
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $210 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Designed for youth on the autism spectrum, this actor’s workshop will focus on the basics of improv! During this class you'll learn that the best improv happens when everyone works together. Through improv games and ensemble work, you'll build skills in:
- Adding onto ideas with "Yes, And…"
- Performing short-form improv games
- Making bold character choices
- Active listening and supporting your teammates
…and more! In the final workshop, you’ll perform a mini Improv show for friends and family right in your classroom!
Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs.
If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact Catherine Councell at cc@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8828.