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.
September 28 - December 14, 2026
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 5-8
No class on October 12 and November 23, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $300 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.
September 29 - December 15, 2026
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 4-6
No class on November 3 and 24, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $225 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Growl like Dragons, fly like fairies, sing like princesses, and become your favorite fairy tale character as we explore magical worlds together! Through multi-sensory drama activities, we’ll bring your favorite fairy tales to life, sing and dance, and use your imagination to travel to lands far beyond the classroom. Through reading and acting out fairytales you’ll…
- Using body and voice to play a characters
- Identifying and portraying emotions
- Working together as an ensemble to tell a story
…and more! On the final day of class, we will share our favorite fairy tale characters and stories with our family and friends!
September 29 - December 15, 2026
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 5-8
No class on November 3 and 24, 2026
This is a drop-off class—students attend without their caregivers.
Registration: $300 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Get ready to take the stage as a collaborative and confident performer! In this improv theatre 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! On the last day of class, friends and family will watch your mini-improv show right in your classroom!
October 4 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 1-4 with a caregiver
No class on November 29, 2026
Registration: $225 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Drop-In class options available for $25 plus fees
IN THE GARDEN (October 4 - November 1)
Grab your little one and join us as we dig into everything that thrives, grows, and visits our very own community garden! Through creative drama, music, and beloved storybooks, we’ll plant the seeds of imagination and grow right alongside the season, meeting curious garden critters, singing garden songs, and discovering a little magic in the small things along the way, incorporating characters and themes from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other wonderful stories. Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.
FOREST FRIENDS (November 8 - December 13)
Bounce like a bunny, scamper like a mouse, or hoot like an owl as we play in the forest together. Through creative drama you and your little one will explore woodland creatures, discover the mysteries of the forest, and sing songs all while expanding social-emotional and motor skills, and building confidence expressing your creative sides as you play together. Each Sunday a different book will be read including stories from Beatrix Potter’s collection like Peter Rabbit! Sunday Story Jams will help develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills, early literacy, and blossoming creative spirit.
October 4 - December 13, 2026
Sundays, 9:15-10:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 5-8
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
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 4 - 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: $225 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.
Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs.
If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact our Catherine Councell at cc@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8827.