West Loop Classes – Pre-K

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students ages 4+ in Pre-K encourage young artists to embrace their innate imaginations and acquire basic performance skills through creative drama. In classes exploring creative drama, movement, and song, young artists build artistic and life-learning skills that will have them confidently expressing themselves and collaborating with others.

Drag Storytime | Winter 2025
Runs Feb 8 - Feb 22, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Saturdays, 10:00-10:45am
Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 22, 2025
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$30 | Ticket includes admission for one adult and one child

Step into a world where glitter meets storytime for the kiki of the season! Join us for a dazzling Drag Storytime extravaganza, where iconic drag king and teaching artist PJ will tell timeless tales while leading interactive drama and music activities for you and your little one. Get ready to be charmed and entertained in the most fabulous story circle ever – because every story is better with a touch of glam!

Register for one or all of these spectacular storytimes with Drag King PJ. 

PJ The Drag King is a Chicago-based performing artist. Although this is only his first year performing in drag, he has taken the scene by storm. PJ recently won the Gaggy Award for Best Newcomer Drag King and was nominated for the Chicago Reader's Best Of 2024 list for Best Drag Performer. When he's not in drag, you can find PJ going by the name 'Teacher Jack', teaching at Chicago Children's Theater in the education department! They are so excited to be entertaining your families through the powerful expression of Drag.

 

 

 

Sunday Story Jams: Frosty Folktales | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 26 - Mar 2, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

The weather outside is frightful, but these frosty tales are delightful! Through engaging multi-sensory activities, you and your child will experience the wonder of winter as you dance, sing, and act out a variety of enchanting stories. Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session I | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 26 - Mar 2, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 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.

 

 

 

Sunday Story Jams: Dino Dance Party | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
No class April 20

Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Is that the thump of a groovy beat or a T-Rex coming our way? Through multi-sensory activities both huge and tiny, this playful class will have you and your child singing songs, reading stories, moving your body, and engaging in creative play. Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.

 

 

 

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session II | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
No class April 20

Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 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.

 

 

 

Acting & Movement: City Stories | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Feb 4 - May 13, 2025

For ages 4+ in Pre-K and Kindergarten
No class Feb 25, March 25, and April 1

Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$348 | 12 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Calling all explorers to the concrete jungle! Through multi-sensory creative drama and movement activities, you will scale skyscrapers, travel on the train, and create your own city stories. On the final day of class, we will share our city adventures with family and friends in a mini performance!

CCT offers free after-school pick-up from Skinner West Elementary School and Intercultural Montessori.

 

 

 

COVID Policy

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to abide by CCT Education’s COVID policies. Please carefully review our latest policies on our Education Policies & FAQs page. 

Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs.

If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact our Education & Community Programs Manager, Sivan Spector, at sivan@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8828.