West Loop Classes-Grades K to 2

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s classes for students in Grades K-2 engage their boundless creativity and encourage the practice of collaboration, both onstage and off. Classes focus on building basic theatre skills and social emotional skills. Each session features a mini performance for friends and family on the final day of class! 

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session I | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 26 - Mar 2, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

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.

 

 

 

Music & Drama: Jammin' in the Jungle | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Jan 27 - May 5, 2025

For grades K-2
No class Feb 17, March 24, and March 31

Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$348 | 12 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Roar with lions and play with monkeys in this fun-filled class for young music lovers! We'll bring our favorite stories of the jungle to life through song, movement, and plenty of jungle jams, all while learning foundational acting and music skills. The last day of class will culminate in a jungle jamboree performed right in your classroom!

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

 

 

 

Acting & Movement: City Stories | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Feb 4 - May 13, 2025

For ages 4+ in Pre-K and Kindergarten
No class Feb 25, March 25, and April 1

Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$348 | 12 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Calling all explorers to the concrete jungle! Through multi-sensory creative drama and movement activities, you will scale skyscrapers, travel on the train, and create your own city stories. On the final day of class, we will share our city adventures with family and friends in a mini performance!

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

 

 

 

Acting Adventures: Urban Explorers | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Feb 4 - May 13, 2025

For grades 1-2
No class Feb 25, March 25, and April 1

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$348 | 12 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Calling all explorers to the concrete jungle! It’s time to become your city’s heroes as you act out scenes, level up your stage skills, and imagine a city your own way. You’ll identify community issues, and use scene work and character creation to rehearse solutions. The last day of class will culminate in the opening (and closing) of your ensemble’s original city story performed right in your classroom!

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

 

 

 

Improv Adventures: Big, Bold Choices! | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Feb 5 - Apr 30, 2025

For grades K-2
No class March 26

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$348 | 12 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

Get ready to shake out the nerves and take the stage as a confident and collaborative performer! In this improvisational theatre class, you’ll learn to take action onstage with bold choices as you create characters, laugh-out-loud scenes, and confident unscripted storytelling. On the last day of class, the West Loop's newest improv troupe will host a mini improv show right in your classroom!

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

 

 

 

Red Kite Storyhoppers Session II | Winter/Spring 2025
Runs Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
No class April 20

Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$174 | 6 sessions
Register by 12/15/24 for a 15% discount!

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.

 

 

 

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.