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- 2:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$261 | 9 sessions
Register by 12/7/25 for a 15% discount!
Designed for young people on the autism spectrum, this lively musical theatre workshop will encourage you to find the music within you! Throughout class, you and your ensemble will build skills in…
- Building a confident singing voice
- Expressing character through body and voice
- Identifying and portraying a variety of emotions
- Practicing and performing group choreography
…and more! In the final workshop, you’ll perform a mini musical theatre showcase for friends and family right in your classroom!
For grades 6-8
Sundays, 12:30-2:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$392 | 9 sessions
Register by 12/7/25 for a 15% discount!
Acting is a team sport! Sharpen your acting skills by building a strong ensemble and rehearsing scenes, all guided and coached by a professional theatre artist. Through collaboration and exploration, you'll discover how to create compelling performances with your scene partners. Class will include skill building in:
- Developing clear and complex characters
- Analyzing text to enhance scene work
- Exploring staging choices to strengthen your storytelling
- Using objectives and tactics to become a dynamic scene partner
…and more! The last day of class will culminate in a showcase of scenes right in your classroom.
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.