Acting Lessons Near Me

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. This is an outdoor class from 10:30am-11:15am on Saturdays, located at the Lincoln Common Plaza, 2345 N Lincoln Avenue. RAIN PROTOCOL: In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled via email by 9:00am. Summer 2026 Class Schedule: June 27 - Hamilton July 11 - Frozen July 25 - The Lion King August 1 - Moana August 15 - Wizard of Oz RAIN DATE: Saturday, August 29

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

** For Rising Grades 2-4! NO EXCEPTIONS! In this exciting capstone week, students become young innovators as they learn how to clearly and confidently create and pitch an idea to a live panel of key communication members! Students will: - Create their own product or idea (toy? Game? tool? Even pitch their book?) - Learn the fundamentals of PERSUASIVE PITCHING - Learning how to create and structure an ELEVATOR PITCH - Practice explaining ideas clearly, confidently, and engagingly - Learn how to ANSWER QUESTIONS from a panel and think on their feet - Work COLLABORATIVELY to strengthen presentation skills - Build CONFIDENCE presenting to new audiences 🎉 End-of-Week Event: “Pitch and Product” Showcase! Students will present their ideas to a friendly panel of key community members (teachers, business owners, and more), who will watch, encourage, and provide positive, age-appropriate feedback! This will truly be a fun and powerful confidence-building experience! 🧠 Daily Camp Structure (3 Hours) Part I (1–1.5 hours): Icebreaker activity Lesson of the day Practice through games or structured speaking assignments (small groups) Break (20 minutes) Please bring a snack and drink. Students remain indoors and use our break room or watch an age appropriate show/video/movie. Part II: Group discussion and reflection Continued lesson Additional practice through games or structured assignments Wrap-up and celebration of progress 🎁 Why Parents Love Ultimate Speak! - Tons of speaking practice — not just lectures - Supportive, FUN, and encouraging coaching - ONLY Professional Coaches and 2-4 coaches per class (max class 22 students) - Confidence that carries into school and life - Kids leave proud, energized, and excited to speak on a DAILY basis! ✨ Give your child the gift of confident communication this summer — while they have a blast! ** Camps are for beginners as well as our experienced students. We work from each student’s baseline to ensure value! Each Camp week is independent! You do NOT need the camps before to proceed to another week!

Unleash your creativity in a unique setting at the "In the Dark Art Camp," where young artists are invited to explore the mysterious and captivating world of glow-in-the-dark and UV-responsive art. This immersive art experience encourages campers to step out of the conventional light and dive into techniques that flourish in the dark, stimulating their artistic senses in new and unexpected ways.

Defy gravity and discover what it means to be “changed for good” at this week long camp inspired by the magic, music, and unforgettable moments of Wicked. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, and acting their way through the land of Oz, focusing on their favorite moments form both hit films and building the skills every performer needs to be "Wonderful!" 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). They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and prop.! 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. If your child is ready to work hard, have fun, and take their talent to the next level, 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.

Our Tiny Tots class covers improv, storytelling and live music! 🥁✨ It is drop-in style and a great stepping-stool for toddlers to socialize and work on public specking, focus and listening while having fun! Ages 2-4

Step into the vibrant world of Zootopia, where campers bring lively characters and exciting stories to life through theater. Each day is filled with fun, creativity, and hands-on exploration as students dive into acting, character work, voice, movement, and stage presence. In a supportive and engaging environment, campers build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while expressing their creativity. The week concludes with a fun final performance where students showcase what they’ve learned for family and friends.

This fun and supportive camp helps kids build confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills through improv games, storytelling, and role-play. Campers practice thinking on their feet, using humor, and engaging an audience with voice, body language, and expression. Each day blends learning and play as students develop communication skills and stage presence in an encouraging environment. The week concludes with a light-hearted showcase where campers demonstrate their new skills through a recorded performance shared with families.

Let your imagination run wild at the Rainbow Jungle! This day is all about exploring an imaginary world of exotic creatures and hidden treasures. Your kid will explore this colorful place while working together with old and new friends to uncover the magic of the jungle. Come join us for a day of imaginative play and endless fun! 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. On our final day, join us at 3pm for a special show! 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 the Funky Divas & Dudes this summer at our Creative Drama & Dance camp! Campers engage in specialized activities that encourage self-confidence, socializing, fitness and creativity. Activities include dance classes, make a music video, acting, arts & crafts, cheek art, scavenger Hunts, relays, dress up for theme days & more! We’ll have a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp, and a video will also be emailed to families after the week of camp. Come ROCK OUT with us!

Join us for a day with Prince Milo in the Rainbow Jungle where tigers come in all stripes and colors. Campers will get to transform into magical tiger characters and together we will go on a pretend play adventure through the wild jungle. This magical day of feline fun includes mask making, theater games, park time and a puppet show! Please remember to pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch and a yummy snack. Masks are optional. Drop off is from 9am - 9:30 and pick up is anytime between 2:30 - 3:00pm. 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.

🔵 Week 3: Communicate & Collaborate Capstone Team Communication • Collaboration • Presentation 📅 August 10–14, 2026 ** MUST be Rising Grades 5-8 to Participate! NO exceptions! Our Final Camp Week focuses on communication and collaboration as part of a team or partnership ! These are key elements of FCPS’s and LCPS’s Portrait of a Graduate! Students work daily in rotating teams on creative speaking challenges using multiple public speaking formats, including: Persuasive speaking & pitching Storytelling Informative speaking Students learn how to: Collaborate effectively so every student contributes Develop and enhance social skills Communicate with new peers and find common ground Lead, listen, and build on others’ ideas Master team presentation dynamics, including smooth transitions and unified delivery 🎉 End-of-Week Team Showcase Teams present a final collaborative presentation! 🎥 Parents receive a video of their child’s final team presentation. 🎯 Why Parents Choose This Bundle Daily speaking practice …no sitting on the sidelines! Combines writing, impromptu speaking, and teamwork! Builds confidence for middle school presentations and group projects Explicit focus on communication, collaboration, and leadership ONLY taught by Professionals! Aligned with FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skills! Professional showcases + take-home performance video! ✨ A powerful summer experience that builds skills students will use all year and MUCH beyond!

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.

This class is for all our little ones! You and your kiddo will get to immerse ourselves into our enchanted Bunny Burrow for interactive storytelling, puppets, songs, and play. Every week we'll read a different story (or two), spend some time with our puppet friends, sing, and use our imaginations. We'll close out class with some free play! 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.

Ready for a camp that is ONE-OF-A-KIND, NO CATEGORY? Welcome to Summer at Stages with SIX! From powerful vocals and dynamic choreography to character work and storytelling, campers will participate in music, blocking, and dance rehearsals as they prepare for their final showcase on the last day of camp. 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 you’re channeling your inner queen or discovering your voice for the first time, Summer at Stages with the Queens is the perfect place to shine, collaborate, and rule the stage! 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.

Step into a world of gods, monsters, and epic quests at our Percy Jackson-inspired Theater Camp—created just for middle schoolers! Whether you're a demigod-in-training or brand new to the stage, this action-packed camp is the perfect place to explore your creativity and unleash your inner hero. Campers will explore the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the hit Broadway musical The Lightning Thief by working on exciting scenes full of adventure, humor, and heart. From battling mythical creatures to discovering hidden powers, students will develop acting skills while diving into these beloved stories. Campers will collaborate, build confidence, and have fun as they step into the roles of heroes, gods, and legendary creatures. The experience wraps up with a final showcase performance where family and friends are invited to see these young demigods in action! Grab your sword, claim your cabin, and get ready for a theatrical adventure worthy of Mount Olympus!

Get ready to Defy Gravity this summer with everyone's favorite witches! Don't wait to enroll, this week is going to be POP-U-LAR! This week long camp, inspired by the hit musical WICKED and its iconic movie adaptation, combines the magic of musical theater 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.

Join the Funky Divas & Dudes this summer at our Creative Drama & Dance camp! Campers engage in specialized activities that encourage self-confidence, socializing, fitness and creativity. Activities include dance classes, make a music video, acting, arts & crafts, cheek art, scavenger Hunts, relays, dress up for theme days & more! We’ll have a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp, and a video will also be emailed to families after the week of camp. Come ROCK OUT with us!

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 10 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 & July 9 - Encanto July 14 & 16 - Frozen 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. *ADD ON Thursdays and/or Session 2 using "Extras" to receive discounted pricing.*

It's a tale as old as time, join this summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Beauty & the Beast! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Beauty & the Beast 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.

Time to sing and dance and hug and hug and dance and sing this summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Trolls! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Trolls 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.