Weekend Classes

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session 2 | Fall 2025
Runs Nov 9 - Dec 14, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
No class November 30
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$145 | 5 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

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.

 

 

 

Dance Lab: Rhythm Rebels | Fall 2025
Runs Oct 4 - Dec 13, 2025

For grades 3-5
No class November 29

Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$290 | 10 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

Calling all kids who are ready to find their power through dance! In Dance Lab, you’ll find your rhythm as you explore the essentials of dance through movement, music, and choreography exercises. Then, take it to the next level by creating an original dance routine that celebrates your unique style! Class will include skill building in:

  • Beginning musical theatre dance steps
  • Body awareness and alignment
  • Warm-up techniques
  • Learning and performing ensemble choreography

…and more! In the final class, you’ll perform a mini dance showcase for friends and family right in your classroom!

 

 

 

 

Teen Acting Lab: The Actor's Toolbox | Fall 2025
Runs Oct 4 - Dec 13, 2025

For grades 6-8
No class November 29

Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$435 | 10 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

From vocal warm-ups to scene study techniques, get ready to add some tools to your actor’s toolbox in this advanced acting class! Sharpen your acting skills by rehearsing monologues and scenes, guided and coached by a professional theatre artist. Elements of the actor’s toolbox that you’ll explore include:

  • Character physicality and body language 
  • Vocal technique and projection
  • Using text analysis to enhance scene work
  • Being an active scene partner

…and more! The last day of class will culminate in a showcase of original scenes and monologues right in your classroom. 

 

 

 

Acting Adventures: Fairy Tale Frenzy | Fall 2025
Runs Oct 5 - Dec 14, 2025

For grades K-2
No class November 29

Sundays, 9:15-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$290 | 10 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

Dragons, fairies, and queens, oh my! Through theatre games and dramatic play activities, you’ll battle beasts, befriend forest creatures, and add your own twists and turns to classic stories.  Class will include skill building in:

  • Performing confidently in front of others
  • Using body and voice to create a character
  • Creating stories with a beginning, middle, and end
  • Imagination development
  • Listening and collaboration

…and more! On the last day of class, you’ll perform your original fairy tale for family and friends in your classroom.

 

 

 

Triple Threat: Acting Through Song | Fall 2025
Runs Oct 5 - Dec 14, 2025

For grades 3-5
No class November 30

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$435 | 10 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

Are you the next Broadway star? Or is singing in the shower more your speed? Either way, Triple Threat will have you leveling up your acting and vocal technique. You’ll explore the ways musical theatre can tell a story as you practice:

  • Vocal technique and warm-ups
  • Expressing character through voice and body
  • Learning and performing ensemble choreography 
  • Developing your own unique acting and singing style 

…and more! On the last day of class, you will perform some favorite songs for family and friends in your classroom. 

 

 

 

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session 2 | Fall 2025
Runs Nov 9 - Dec 14, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
No class November 30
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$145 | 5 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

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.

 

 

 

Red Kite Workshop: Creating Characters | Fall 2025
Runs Oct 5 - Dec 14, 2025

For ages 10-15
No class November 29

Sundays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$290 | 10 sessions
Register by 8/1/25 for a 15% discount!

Designed for youth on the autism spectrum, this introductory acting class will encourage you to take the stage as a wide range of characters! Step into someone else’s shoes as you develop skills in: 

  • Performing confidently in front of others
  • Using body, gesture, and dialogue to create a new character
  • Communicating and listening as an ensemble
  • Making imaginative choices

…all while having a ton of fun! In the final class, you’ll show off some of your character creations to family and friends in a mini-performance right in your classroom.