The Curtain Rises -- we're gearing up to tour IN PERSON in 2022.

Registration is open!

​Head to our camp page for details on our summer theatre camps.

Your local students
+ 2 professional actors
​= an amazing musical in just one week!
​Get warmed up by exercising your creativity this winter!

Spring Classes at St. James announced!

Chicago kids' theatre classes are taught by staff teaching artists—the same Chicago actors who travel the country teaching theatre to kids across the USA!
 In Waukegan, IL, a row of kids in cheerful jester costumes raise their hands, preparing to bow as part of the play
Go from audition to performance in just one week at 
​summer camp!

Summer Theatre Camps in:
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Bedford, Indiana
Howards Grove, WI
Kohler, WI

Stretch your creativity and bravery muscles through rehearsals for an original Compass Creative Dramatics musical and classes like puppetry and character voices!

Camp is a full-day program (9am-3pm). Extended care is available in some locations from 8am-9am and 3pm-4pm.

Registration is open!
Bring the magic to your community!

Your local students
+ 2 Chicago actors
= an amazing musical in just one week!

Each year, thousands of students across the USA learn, play, and perform alongside two Chicago teaching artists.

Throughout their theatre week, students stretch their creativity and bravery muscles as they deepen their trust, respect, responsibility, 
​teamwork, and empathy.

Programs are available for students as young as 3K (Creative Play) up through 12th grade (Script Development and Performance).
We partner with:
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  • schools and parent-teacher groups
  • churches
  • performing arts centers
  • community theatres
  • community centers
  • after-school programs
  • arts councils
  • ​city governments
  • park districts
  • and any organization that supports community kids!
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If you know of an organization in your area that might be a great fit for a children's theatre week, we'd love to hear from you!