AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES - PARK RIDGE

Looking for a perfect after school class for your budding performer? The Stage School offers a variety of fun classes in drama, singing, and dance for all levels of experience! All after school classes meet at the Centennial Activity Center located at 100 S. Western Ave in Park Ridge.

Enrollment for the Spring Term will open March 4 for Park Ridge residents and March 8 for non residents. Families register through the Park Ridge Park District. If you are interested in joining us for any of our after school classes this Winter, click on the “Contact Us” box and we will follow up with you to assist with completing your enrollment through the Park Ridge Park District.

Audition Technique-NEW!

Ages 9-14 years

Looking to prep for that next audition? Join us for this brand new class offering for Spring 2024! Students will learn the tools and preparation needed to go into auditions with confidence. We will cover a variety of different types of auditions including cold readings, monologues, on camera, musical theater, and more! Whether you are auditioning for the school play, professional theater, or a feature film, this class will leave you prepared to nail that next audition!

Spring TERM 2024

April 3 - May 22 Wednesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm Tuition: $120


Creative Drama

Ages 5-8 years

.Give your child’s imagination a boost! In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of drama through engaging games, imaginative play, and storytelling. Your child will develop core skills such as speaking clearly in front of an audience, vocal projection, using their imagination on stage, concentration, and teamwork.

Spring TERM 2024

April 1 - May 20 Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Tuition: $120


Sketch Comedy and Improvisation

AGES 9-14 Years

Learn the art of Sketch Comedy and Improv! Your child will work with a professional teaching artist to develop and rehearse a combination of classic and original sketch comedy pieces! Students will also dive into the art of improv through engaging games, scene work, and improvisational exercises.

spring TERM 2024

April 1 - May 20 Mondays, 5:15pm-6:15pm Tuition: $120


Musical Theatre Singing

AGES 5-8 Years, 9-14 years

Students will work with a professional voice instructor to fine tune their singing skills. We will work on a variety of musical theatre vocal styles, from classic to contemporary. Students will improve their pitch, rhythm, harmonization, and vocal range while working on solo and group singing exercises. We will perform a showcase of their work on the last day of the session.

Spring TERM 2024

April 2 - May 21 Tuesdays, 4:15pm-5:15pm (ages 5-8 years) Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm (ages 9-14 years) Tuition: $120


Musical Theatre Dance

Ages 5-8 years

Students will work on a variety of dance styles used in musical theatre, including modern, jazz, hip hop, ballet, folk, plus many more! We will learn choreography from a variety of classic and contemporary Broadway musicals and present a showcase of our work on the last day of the session.

spring TERM 2024

April 3 - May 22 Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Tuition: $120