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.
October 25 - December 13, 2026 (no class 11/29)
Sundays, 9:00-9:45am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For ages 1-4 with a caregiver
Registration: $158 plus fees, financial assistance is available
Drop-In class options available for $25 plus fees
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 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, 10:30-11:15am
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.
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.