West Loop Classes-Grades 3 to 5

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students in Grades 3-5 push young artists to the next level of their craft. In classes exploring musical theatre, improv, and devising, young artists will hone their artistic chops, while acquiring life skills to confidently express themselves and collaborate with others. Each session features a mini performance for friends and family on the final day of class! 

Spring Fling Workshop: The Audition | Spring 2025
Runs May 7 - May 21, 2025

For grades 3-5 
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$130.50 | 3 sessions

Are you ready to take your acting game to the next level? In this advanced acting workshop, you’ll sharpen an essential theatre skill: nailing that audition to get your next big role. Through specialized instruction and monologue coaching from a professional theatre artist, you’ll build your onstage confidence and feel prepared for any audition. The last day of class will culminate in a mini audition showcase, where we’ll be joined by Chicago Children’s Theatre Artistic Director, Jacqui Russell.

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

 

 

 

Red Kite Workshop: Improv Games | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

For ages 10-15
No class April 20

Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Designed for young people on the autism spectrum, this lively theatre class will encourage you to take the stage as a confident and collaborative performer! Improvisation teaches students how to become un-scripted storytellers, develop listening skills, and communicate as an ensemble, all while stretching the imagination and having a ton of fun. In the final class, you will host your own mini-improv show right in your classroom!

 

 

 

Spring Fling Workshop: Stage Combat Intensive | Spring 2025
Runs May 20 - Jun 3, 2025

For grades 3-5 
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$130.50 | 3 sessions

Bam, pow, CRASH! This is your chance to join us for a special spring fling workshop where you’ll learn basic hand-to-hand stage combat techniques, taught by a theatre professional! Explore creative character choices, action-packed scenes, and serious skills as you gain confidence onstage.

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

 

 

 

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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.