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!
For grades 3-5
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$280 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Lights, camera, action! Using theatre design skills, movie making technology, and your imagination, you and your classmates will work together to make a never-before-seen short movie. You’ll create original stories, make backdrops, act your stories out, and film them. On the last day of class, you’ll have a red carpet premiere right in your classroom!
For ages 8-15
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$140 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Designed for young people on the autism spectrum, this lively theatre workshop 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 workshop, you will host your own mini-improv show right in your classroom!
For grades 3-5
AUDITIONS DECEMBER 13TH
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Shows Friday March 15th, 7pm & Saturday March 16th at 2pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$700 | Need-based financial assistance available
Elementary Ensemble is a selective theatre program for students in grades 3-5 seeking to take their performance skills to the next level. Ensemble members will learn advanced acting techniques and then work together to create an original show. Join us for two shows that ensemble members perform in CCT’s Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
For grades 3-5
Sundays, 10:00-11:30am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$378 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Are you the next Broadway star? Or is singing in the shower more your speed? Either way, Triple Threat will have you leveling up your movement and vocal technique through singing, dancing, and acting your way through classic and contemporary musicals. On the last day of class, you will perform some favorite songs and scenes for family and friends.
For ages 8-15
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$140 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Designed for young people on the autism spectrum, this music workshop will get you beatboxing and making music with your whole body in no time! Build confidence in expressing your creative side while practicing social-emotional skills (and having a ton of fun)! In the final workshop, we will share some of our favorite parts of class with families.
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.