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!
For ages 4-6
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$280 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Calling all tumblers, ring leaders, and circus animals! Through movement-based drama activities, you’ll inhabit your favorite circus performers, parade around the big top, and take to the flying trapeze (while keeping your feet on the ground!). Build confidence in expressing your creative side while expanding social-emotional and motor skills, and having a ton of fun while you’re at it! On the last day of class, you’ll share some of your favorite parts of class with family and friends.
For grades K-2
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$280 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Get ready to shake out the nerves and take the stage as a confident and collaborative performer! You’ll meet some quirky characters in this improvisational theatre class as we explore character creation, improv games, and laugh-out-loud 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!
For grades K-2
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$280 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
It’s a bird…it’s a plane… it’s Acting Adventures! Through theatrical explorations of superhero stories, you’ll act out scenes, play theatre games, and use your imagination to create characters in your own heroic journey. The last day of class will culminate in the opening (and closing) of an original story performed right in your classroom!
For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$112 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Designed for youth on the autism spectrum with a participating grown-up, this highly-interactive 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.
For grades K-2
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$280 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
The weather outside is frightful, but the Music & Drama’s delightful! In this lively class for young music lovers, you will sing, act, and dance while bringing the magic of frozen snowy scenery to life! The last day of class will culminate in an original winter tale performed right in your classroom.
For ages 4-7 with a caregiver
Sundays, 10:30-11:15am
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
$112 | Register by 11/30 for a 15% discount!
Designed for youth on the autism spectrum with a participating grown-up, this highly-interactive 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.