YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAMS
Does your student love the stage? Are you looking for opportunities outside of school for your student to perform? Check out these local youth theatre programs that offer performing opportunities during the summer and school year:
Other Stages
These theatre companies in the Chicago area produce shows that are meant for young audience. Not all productions are appropriate for all ages, so please consult the theatre's website before attending a performance:
This website combines all listings for shows for student audiences in Chicago:
ONLINE STAGES:
This link connects you to other performances that you can view online on various company's websites. Not all productions are appropriate for all ages. The dance sites and Chicago Children's Theatre will probably be the most interesting to students:
SD73.5 WALL OF FAME
Check out former SD73.5 students who are still involved in performing arts!
**Please note that not all performing arts projects may be appropriate for elementary school students, so consult the website of any productions/shows you may be interested in attending or watching with a student.**
Clara Wong - The I-Land (TV series) and numerous other projects-- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5202772/
Shelby Coleman - Print and runway model-- https://www.wilhelmina.com/talent/shelby-coleman-31021
Tommy Montgomery - Just finished This is Our Youth (stage production)-- https://www.newcitystage.com/2019/08/19/wasted-on-the-young-a-review-of-this-is-our-youth-at-quarry-theatre/
Sebastian Torgus -Musician
Joey Debettencourt - Stage Actor with Griffin Theatre -- https://griffintheatre.com/joey-debettencourt/
Will Boersma - playwright with three publications (so far) https://www.youthplays.com/play/animals-by-will-boersma-142
Joe Boersma - Stage Actor with Windy City Playhouse https://windycityplayhouse.com/joe-boersma/
Mike Wesolowski - Author and Improv/Stand-up comedy http://www.newleafliterary.com/people/mike-wesolowski/
**Please note that not all performing arts projects may be appropriate for elementary school students, so consult the website of any productions/shows you may be interested in attending or watching with a student.**
Clara Wong - The I-Land (TV series) and numerous other projects-- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5202772/
Shelby Coleman - Print and runway model-- https://www.wilhelmina.com/talent/shelby-coleman-31021
Tommy Montgomery - Just finished This is Our Youth (stage production)-- https://www.newcitystage.com/2019/08/19/wasted-on-the-young-a-review-of-this-is-our-youth-at-quarry-theatre/
Sebastian Torgus -Musician
Joey Debettencourt - Stage Actor with Griffin Theatre -- https://griffintheatre.com/joey-debettencourt/
Will Boersma - playwright with three publications (so far) https://www.youthplays.com/play/animals-by-will-boersma-142
Joe Boersma - Stage Actor with Windy City Playhouse https://windycityplayhouse.com/joe-boersma/
Mike Wesolowski - Author and Improv/Stand-up comedy http://www.newleafliterary.com/people/mike-wesolowski/
Do you know about former SD73.5 students who are still working on performing arts projects? If so, let us know about them by filling out this "SD73.5 Alumni Update" Google form: