Acting Lessons Near Me

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a GOLDEN week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! This week long camp, inspired by the hit movie, K POP DEMON HUNTERS, combines the magic of performance with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Come one and all to The Great Prismatic Parade! This day camp will be sure to spark imaginations as we dive into songs, theater games, dress up, and crafts. Kiddos will be able to put on their very own parade come the end of camp, you won't want to miss it! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack (or2!). Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Happy Halloween! It's time to don a costume, light the candelabras, pick the music that makes us feel most alive, and dance in the full moon light. Everyone's invited: the zombies, witches, wizards, ghosties... and you! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack (or 2!). Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

*CPS Students will be back in school this week. Calling all Dancing Queens (and Kings)! Join us for this week-long musical theater camp featuring selections from the hit Broadway musical, MAMMA MIA, that is sure to help your camper develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their end of the week showcase that will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” with process art projects that introduce them to theatrical elements such as costumes, props, and sets. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by K Pop Demon Hunters will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Calling all aspiring mermaids! Welcome to Mermaid Lagoon, where the magic of theater meets the enchantment of the sea. Our Mermaid Camp combines the best of both worlds, offering young performers the opportunity to turn into their very own shimmering mermaid and dive into the world of theater. Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Join us for this fun-filled class where we strive to spread delight and wonder by infusing the love of imagination and storytelling with creative movement, beginning ballet, and other dance! Each week we will explore a new magical theme. All our dance classes are designed to encourage make believe and to allow children to create their own dances that live inside their hearts! We will frolic around in our favorite costumes using imagination-stimulating games to dance our ways through magical lands! Weekly Themes: TBD - coming soon! By purchasing this series, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly membership. You can purchase a standard or an unlimited membership - Standard Class Membership (one class/week) - $125/month Includes: - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) Unlimited Membership - $280/month Unlimited imagination all month long! Includes: - Unlimited weekly clubs/classes - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) - A Queendom Character meet and greet on last Sunday of each month Memberships are charged on the first of every month, and can be cancelled at any time. You may also purchase drop-in classes individually. No class the week of 11/23 - 11/27 No class the week of 12/21 - 12/25 No class the week of 12/28 - 1/1 *For months with less than 4 classes, memberships will be prorated accordingly

This class is for all our little ones who want to dive into their imaginations! Everything we do is centered in the importance of play. We will use the power of make believe to travel on many adventures! Every class includes costumes, characters, movement games, and magical pretend adventures, and most importantly time to explore the depths of each child’s unique ideas! Weekly Themes: TBD - coming soon! By purchasing this series, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly membership. You can purchase a standard or an unlimited membership - Standard Class Membership (one class/week) - $125/month Includes: - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) Unlimited Membership - $280/month Unlimited imagination all month long! Includes: - Unlimited weekly clubs/classes - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) - A Queendom Character meet and greet on last Sunday of each month Memberships are charged on the first of every month, and can be cancelled at any time. You may also purchase drop-in classes individually. No class the week of 11/23 - 11/27 No class the week of 12/21 - 12/25 No class the week of 12/28 - 1/1 *For months with less than 4 classes, memberships will be prorated accordingly Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Forget everything you know about monsters... Unless it's that's their favorite snack is stinky socks (the stinker the better), and that they love making new friends! Come play and meet some of our favorite monster friends! Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Get ready to nail next school year's auditions by joining us for a week of contemporary musical theater where we'll explore several famous methods of acting, brush up on scene study, character analysis, and vocal technique and deep dive into scenes and songs from the shows our middle and high school performers keep asking for (Heathers, Mean Girls, and Beetlejuice - just to name a few)! Campers will also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” and learning what it takes to create costume pieces, sets, and props! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have the opportunity to get outside, socialize, and build friendships! Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

*CPS Students will be back in school this week. Calling all Dancing Queens (and Kings)! Join us for this week-long musical theater camp featuring selections from the hit Broadway musical, MAMMA MIA, that is sure to help your camper develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their end of the week showcase that will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” with process art projects that introduce them to theatrical elements such as costumes, props, and sets. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Calling all aspiring performers! Come actively explore your dramatic side as you sing, dance, and act in a variety of musical theater songs, theater games, and other creative activities. Be ready to sing, move, imagine, create…and have fun!

Together we are golden in this KPop packed camp! Join us on a day excursion as we learn our favorite dances from the film, dress up and play pretend as our own unique characters, and sing to save the Honmoon! Grown-ups are invited back at the end of the day to see a fantastic performance to a favorite KPop Demon Hunters song! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack (or 2!). Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

1...2...Meow... BLAST OFF! It's time to take to space with our feline friends! There are planets to explore, treats to eat, and loooong no-gravity naps to take. We're looking for more for our crew, if you're up for the galactic adventure! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack (or 2!). Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Get ready to blast off into space! In this daylong camp, we will dive into pretend play that explores the magic of outer space. Come along as we adventure to the Solar System of Make-Believe Planets... this is a wonderful camp for kiddos who feel a connection to the stars and like to imagine worlds beyond our own! Drop off is from 9am - 9:30 and pick up is anytime between 3:30 - 4:00pm. Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Come along as we help the Queendom's faithful mail carrier, Pack Rat, with all of his magical mail deliveries! There are some familiar addresses, and some less familiar.. but he's never let a letter go undelivered and won't start now! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack (or2!). Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 12 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:4) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 16 & 18 - Lion King June 23 & 25 - Little Mermaid June 30 & July 2 - Trolls July 7 & 9 - Encanto July 14 & 16 - Frozen July 28 & 30 - Wicked August 4 & 6 - Superhero August 11 & 13 - Zootopia August 18 & 20 - Moana August 25 & 27 - Cinderella Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 12 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:4) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 16 & 18 - Lion King June 23 & 25 - Little Mermaid June 30 & July 2 - Trolls July 7 & 9 - Encanto July 14 & 16 - Frozen July 28 & 30 - Wicked August 4 & 6 - Superhero August 11 & 13 - Zootopia August 18 & 20 - Moana August 25 & 27 - Cinderella Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

Step into the magical story of Princess Elian, bringing to life an enchanting world filled with adventure, spells, and colorful characters. Campers embark on a theatrical journey through the world of "Spellbound," exploring acting, voice, movement, and stage presence. Each day blends fun, learning, and creativity as students develop their artistic skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork. The week concludes with an in-person performance for family and friends. Please send your child with a snack, lunch, and water each day.

Join us for this fun-filled class where we strive to spread delight and wonder by infusing the love of imagination and storytelling with creative movement, beginning ballet, and other dance! Each week we will explore a new magical theme. All our dance classes are designed to encourage make believe and to allow children to create their own dances that live inside their hearts! We will frolic around in our favorite costumes using imagination-stimulating games to dance our ways through magical lands! Weekly Themes: TBD - coming soon! By purchasing this series, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly membership. You can purchase a standard or an unlimited membership - Standard Class Membership (one class/week) - $125/month Includes: - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) Unlimited Membership - $280/month Unlimited imagination all month long! Includes: - Unlimited weekly clubs/classes - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) - A Queendom Character meet and greet on last Sunday of each month Memberships are charged on the first of every month, and can be cancelled at any time. You may also purchase drop-in classes individually. No class the week of 11/23 - 11/27 No class the week of 12/21 - 12/25 No class the week of 12/28 - 1/1 *For months with less than 4 classes, memberships will be prorated accordingly

This class is for all our little ones who want to dive into their imaginations! Everything we do is centered in the importance of play. We will use the power of make believe to travel on many adventures! Every class includes costumes, characters, movement games, and magical pretend adventures, and most importantly time to explore the depths of each child’s unique ideas! Weekly Themes: TBD - coming soon! By purchasing this series, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly membership. You can purchase a standard or an unlimited membership - Standard Class Membership (one class/week) - $125/month Includes: - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) Unlimited Membership - $280/month Unlimited imagination all month long! Includes: - Unlimited weekly clubs/classes - 10% off birthday parties - 5% off camps - Complementary admission to Saturday puppet shows (showing on the first and last Saturday of the month) - A Queendom Character meet and greet on last Sunday of each month Memberships are charged on the first of every month, and can be cancelled at any time. You may also purchase drop-in classes individually. No class the week of 11/23 - 11/27 No class the week of 12/21 - 12/25 No class the week of 12/28 - 1/1 *For months with less than 4 classes, memberships will be prorated accordingly Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.