Classes & Camps

“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that [they are] someone today.”

- Stacia Tauscher

Here at the Young People’s Theatre of Chicago, we believe that young artists should be seen as the professionals they are TODAY, and have the opportunity to train as such. Our classes and camps provide a supportive environment where your performers can hone their skills alongside industry professionals. Choose from a variety of adventures as your child takes the next step in their theatrical journey:

2026 Summer Spotlight Series

  • Summer Storylites (Ages 6-10)

    YPT’s Summer Storylites is a foundational program where students aged 6-10 have the opportunity to develop confidence in their performance skills while exploring the fun of theatre. Storylites will dive into introductory acting, singing, and dancing technique with a focus on games/play before applying their newfound skills to a fully produced show in YPT’s Downstairs MainStage Theatre. This year’s production: “Moana JR.”

    TUITION: $1250

    DATES: June 29th - July 24th, Monday - Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Final performances take place on July 23rd and 24th for the general public.

    HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration form linked below to secure your spot. In order to ensure personalized attention and growth in our programs, the YPT Summer Storylites will accept no more than 15-20 campers, so we recommend you register early.

    For any additional questions, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to kira@yptchi.org.

    Register

  • YPT School's-Out Conservatory

    The YPT School’s Out Conservatory is an advanced program for students aged 11+ looking to take their performance skills to the next level. Conservatory members will explore daily acting, singing, and dancing masterclasses before applying their elevated skills to a fully produced show in YPT’s MainStage Theatre. This year’s production: “HADESTOWN.”

    TUITION: $1750

    DATES: June 29th - July 24th, Monday - Friday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Final performances take place on July 23rd and 24th for the general public.

    HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration form linked below to secure your spot. In order to ensure personalized attention and growth in our programs, the YPT School’s-Out Conservatory will accept no more than 15-20 campers, so we recommend you register early.

    ADDITIONAL INFO: Once students have registered, they will receive an email with details regarding the audition process. All students must submit an audition self-tape regardless of their desired role. Auditions are part of the educational process of putting on a production from beginning to end. All students are guaranteed to perform.

    For any additional questions, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to kira@yptchi.org.

    Register