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Musical Theatre Camp

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YOUR CHILD HAS A STORY TO TELL!

ChiTheatreCamp doesn't just allow kids to sing and act, they build the confidence necessary to own the stage. This is a program for pre-professionals and theatre enthusiasts alike. With performance opportunities and the chance to work under industry professionals, each camper will develop and hone their acting skills. Through a curriculum rooted in the fundamentals of musical theatre, young actors will transition from students to artists. Each camper will find a community of supportive peers who are all building the agency, discipline, and creativity that stay with a child long after the final curtain call.

From the Director: As a teaching artist with over a decade of experience bringing musical theatre training to young people around the city and suburbs of Chicago, I’ve seen how theatre transforms each of my students in real time. At ChiTheatreCamp, my goal isn't just to produce a great show, it's to mentor the next generation of storytellers. In the writing room, at the piano, and on the stage, I’m dedicated to providing a space where your child feels like a real artist from day one.

SEE WHAT ChiTheatreCamp HAS TO OFFER

The First Draft

Summer Session

• Ages 9 - 14

• Dates: Saturdays, June 13th - August 15th, 2026 (no camp July 4th)

• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Tech: Friday, August 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• Showcase: Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $500

The First Draft

Fall Session

• Ages 9 - 14

• Dates: Saturdays, September 12th - November 14th, 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Tech: Friday, November 20th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• Showcase: Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $500

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The First Draft

Winter Session

• Ages 9 - 14

• Dates: Saturdays, January 2nd - February 27th 2027

• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Tech: Friday, March 5th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• Showcase: Saturday, March 5th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $500

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The First Draft

Spring Session

• Ages 9 - 14

• Dates: Saturdays, March 20th - May 22nd 2027

• Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Tech: Friday, June 4th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• Showcase: Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $500

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Day Off Bootcamps
For the days your child is off school, but you need to be at work

Audition Bootcamp

CPS Professional Development Day

• Date: Friday, September 25th 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $135

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Triple Threat Bootcamp

CPS Professional Development Day

• Date: Wednesday, November 11th 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $135

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Cast Recording Bootcamp

CPS Professional Development Day

• Date: Friday, January 29th 2027

• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $135

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Classic vs. Modern Broadway Bootcamp

CPS Professional Development Day

• Date: Tuesday, February 23rd 2027

• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $135

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Soloist in the Spotlight Bootcamp

CPS Professional Development Day

• Date: Tuesday, April 6th 2027

• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

• Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

• Tuition: $135

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Hunter strikes that rare, perfect balance: my daughter respected him as a pro, but loved him because he made rehearsals super fun. He doesn't just teach songs or theatre; he gives kids the professional foundation to really grow as artists.

Heather Benveniste

- Parent

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