Theatre Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Community Theater Guild (CTG) is committed to education. This summer the Chicago Street Theater is offering classes for both beginners and experienced artists. They are now taking registrations! Classes offered this summer feature:

  • Improvisation Fundamentals For Children
  • Shakespere Workshop for Teens
  • Improvisation Fundamentals For Adults

Improvisation Fundamentals For Children (Grades 5-8)
Is your child spontaneous, energetic, and humorous?  Would your child like to be?  In this introduction class, your child will learn basic improvisation exercises which build self-confidence, spark creativity, and sharpen listening & communication skills.  Students experience proven exercises under the supervision of an improvisation professional.


Tuition: $50.00 (Only $10 per class!) + $5.00 Membership Fee
Session Dates: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4
Sprouts 2 (Grades 5-6) 4:00-5:00 pm
Buds (Grades 6-8) 5:00-6:00 pm

Summer Shakespere Workshop (Ages 12-17)
This intensive workshop will focus on Tom Stoppard’s, The Fifteen Minute Hamlet.  Students will be cast in roles and will learn all aspects of production, along with iambic pentameter, use of language, historical references to clothing, style and behavior.  A “Yard Show” will also be a part of the production, giving students the opportunity to re-create the atmosphere of The Globe Theatre of Shakespeare’s time, by performing as jugglers, clowns, and vendors.

Tuition: $250.00 + $5.00 Membership Fee
Limited enrollment of 12
Mondays & Wednesday, 1:00-4:00 pm
Session Dates: June 22, 24, 29, July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
Tech Week: July 20-24 (1:00-4:00 pm)
Performances: Sat, July 25 at 2:00 & 4:00 pm & Sun, July 26 at 7:00 pm

Improvisation Fundamentals For Adults (18+)
In this introduction to the art of improvisation, you will have fun time while exercising your mind and stretching your creativity in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment.  While learning the basics of improvisation, your 'people' skills will sharpen as well as your sense of collaboration and creativity.

Tuition: $50.00 (Only $10 per class!) + $5.00 Membership Fee
Session Dates: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 - 6:15-7:30 pm

Click here to download registration forms and fax to (219) 462-6164. For more information, email Chicago Street's Director of Education, Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano at lisafp@chicagostreet.org.