Chicagoland Area

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    AFTER SCHOOL THEATER CLASSES

    Character Kids partners with elementary schools and recreation departments to bring quality theatre education right to your child’s school! In our fun-filled after school classes, students explore the wonderful world of theatre while rehearsing songs and scenes from popular Broadway shows. Classes typically meet 1 hour per week for 8 weeks.

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    SUMMER THEATER CAMPS

    We offer a wide variety of camps during summer and spring breaks at participating partner schools. Students learn the basics of acting, singing & musical theatre dance while having a lot of fun! Camps are typically half day (morning and afternoon camps offered, with lunch coverage available) and are 1-2 weeks long.

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    CREATIVE DRAMA ELECTIVES

    Character Kids offers customizable daytime drama electives perfect for your elementary school! Drama electives can be offered as a regular class, as a workshop or even as a full school assembly. Content ranges from improvisation and stage skills to script writing, and incorporates social and emotional learning through creative drama.

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“This is by far the best after school program my daughter has participated in!!” - parent in New Berlin, WI

“Character Kids day is her favorite day of the week.” - parent in Muskego, WI