Fall 2012
September 17-December 1 (No class 11/12, 21-24 due to Veterans Day and the Thanksgiving Holiday)
Please see our Camps Page for a listing of our 1-week drama camps all summer long.
Our weekly classes will be held at Chase Park this fall. Please visit our Chase Park page for our weekly class schedule for students ages 2-18.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN CLASS: As always, Dream Big specializes in tailor-made camps and classes for your group of five or more. Choose from the following list of class descriptions, or create your own. Tell us your preferred day and time and we will create a class around your group of 5 or more.
Spotlighters
(2 years old)
This one of a kind class is designed for you and your child to explore dramatic play, creative movement, and music together. Have fun singing, dancing, playing games and more, while building upon your child’s natural creativity and imagination.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Mini Showstoppers
(3-5 and 4-6 years old)
Love to sing and dance? In this class, songs inspire creativity, dramatic play and, of course, DANCE! In addition to drama games that foster creativity, self-expression and teamwork, students will explore the joy of musical theatre classics. We’ll have fun singing and dancing to some of our favorite show tunes and share a sampling at an end of the session informal performance for family and friends.
Moving Stories
(3-5 and 5-7 years old)
Jump into a storybook and into character! We will read and act out stories with minimal props and unlimited imagination! We will also have lots of fun playing drama games that center around our stories’ themes. This class builds reading comprehension skills as well as fosters creativity, self-expression and teamwork.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Creative Drama
(3-5 and 5-7 years old)
In this class, students will have fun playing drama games that foster creativity, self-expression and teamwork and will act as a foundation for future drama activities. They will also work together to dramatize stories as well as create their very own. Creative drama activities will incorporate acting, music and movement. An informal performance of a student-created original show will culminate this ensemble-building experience.
Broadway Kids
(5-7 years old)
If you love musical theater, this class is for you! Come explore the foundations of theater with fun theater games, acting, improvisation, music and movement. This class encourages a positive self-image and helps students take risks on stage while building confidence on stage and off. An informal musical performance will culminate this ensemble building experience.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Broadway Bound
(7-11 years old)
This class builds upon all of the skills introduced and explored in Broadway Kids. Students in Broadway Bound will be challenged to create multi-dimensional characters who use musical theatre songs to genuinely express emotions and tell a story. Skills developed in this class will assist in audition preparation as well as build confidence for the stage.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Dream Big Improv Troupe
(8-12 and 13-18 years old)
Get ready to act up! Improvisation is a fun (and funny) way to help develop characters and scene work by working together and thinking quick on your feet. Learn to make it up as you go along while you follow your creative instincts using improvisation formats that encourage imagination and teamwork. An informal performance of some of our favorite improvisation games and exercises will culminate this ensemble building experience.
Audition Prep Class
(8-12 and 13-18 years old)
Preparing a monologue for that next audition? Our staff of highly-skilled professional actors will share the ins and outs of auditioning as you build necessary skills to nail that next audition. Whether trying to get into a High School Fine Arts program or break into professional theatre, learn from the best to breathe life into your character and give you the confidence you need to give it your best shot.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Music Performance Class
(11-18 years old)
This class is a great way to prepare for that next audition or just build confidence singing in groups and independently. Have fun learning musical theatre songs, performing in front of each other as well as an audience and benefiting from group and individual vocal coaching.
*Let us know your preference of days and times and we will build a class around you.
Payment Options
We accept payment in the form of cash, check or credit card online.
Please make checks payable to:
Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop (or Dream Big PAW)
1717 W. Summerdale, Chicago, IL 60640
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