Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students in Grades 6-8 challenge young artists to tell stories from their own experiences and from the world around them. In classes exploring multimedia, film, devising, and advanced acting, young artists build artistic and life-learning skills to engage with art, media, and their world thoughtfully and critically. Each session features a mini performance for friends and family on the final day of class!
For ages 10-15
Sundays, 11:30am- 12:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 3/8/26 for a 15% discount!
Designed for young people on the autism spectrum, this theatre class will encourage students to take on the roles of both designer and performer. Get ready to move beyond sock puppets and explore more advanced and theatrical styles of puppetry! In this class where you get to do it all, you’ll build skills in:
- Creating distinct characters
- Planning and executing an artistic project
- Communicating with others in improvised scenes
- Making bold and imaginative choices
…and more! On the last day of class, you’ll have a mini puppetry showcase for family and friends right in your classroom!
For grades 6-8
Sundays, 12:30-2:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$261 | 6 sessions
Register by 3/8/26 for a 15% discount!
Practice your acting skills on the silver screen! In this advanced acting class, you will hone your on-camera acting through scene work and solo work. You will build skills in:
- Creating characters through voice, body, and facial expressions
- Using acting techniques specific to on-camera work
- Filming self-tapes for auditions like professional actors
On the last day of class, we’ll roll out the red carpet for an on-screen presentation of your work!
This class will be taught by Catherine Councell.
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, and our current roster of Teaching Artists.
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.