Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students in Grades 6-8 challenge young artists to tell stories from their own experiences and from the world around them. In classes exploring multimedia, film, devising, and advanced acting, young artists build artistic and life-learning skills to engage with art, media, and their world thoughtfully and critically. Each session features a showcase for friends and family on the final day of class!
October 4 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 11:30-12:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 8-12
No class on November 29, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $300 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!
October 4 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 12:45-1:45pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 13-18
No class on November 29, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $300 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!
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, 12:30-2:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 11-14
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
An advanced acting intensive for students ready to deepen their craft. Students learn professional text analysis techniques, breaking down character objectives, given circumstances, and emotional beats, and apply them to fully realized scene work with a partner. Students build critical thinking, collaboration, and confident performance skills. The last day of class will culminate in a final showcase where they perform their scenes for family and friends.
Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs, and our current roster of Teaching Artists.
If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact Catherine Councell at cc@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8827.