Category Archives: CTWS Classes

Jr. High/HSR: Dancing Musical Theatre/Character Dance

Jr High/HSR: Dance: Musical Theatre Dance/Character Movement It’s important for actors to develop all their tools- and that includes DANCE! Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, this class will focus on techniques specific to musical theatre dance. Learn important skills like basic dance terminology, how to work with an ensemble, proper foundations all…
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Register Now for CTWS Spring Classes!

Register online for Spring 2023 Classes! Register Now for CTWS 2023 Come join us for wonderful classes, amazing shows, and all kinds of excitement at the Children's Theatre of Western Springs. Please note: Beginning 3 weeks prior to classes, you should start to receive email communications. If you do NOT, please contact the office.  Spring…
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K-2nd Acting: Bedtime Books Theatre

K2 Acting: Bedtime Books Theatre Some of the most beloved and dynamic characters exist in our favorite nighttime stories. This class will use classic children’s literature to explore imagination, creativity, and characters. Some favorite tales such as Where the While Things Are, Goodnight Moon, The Giving Tree and many more will be used as a…
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Jr High Improv: Improve Your Improv

 Jr High Improv: Improve your Improv Students in this class will learn how to harness their improv to assist them in their character and scene work. Develop characters, fine-tune emotional response and learn to be “in the moment” with advanced improvisational work and exercises. Whether comedic or dramatic, learning how to harness the truth in an…
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