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Teen Studio

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A series designed for Chicagoland teens.

Starting September 2025

The Goodman's Alice Center for Education and Engagement

170 N. Dearborn St. - View on Google Maps

Explore your creativity and develop your voice in Teen Studio, a hands-on series that dives into performance, storytelling, and theater-making! Through FREE hands-on workshops, performance intensives, and mentorship from professional artists, teens can engage in dynamic learning experiences that cultivate their artistic skills and deepen their appreciation for theatre. Designed to be accessible and inclusive, Goodman’s Teen Studio series provide a space where all young people can discover the power of storytelling and artistic expression.

Workshops are FREE. Reservations are required.

WORKSHOPS

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The art of clown

Saturday, September 20

The Art of Clown is a free workshop for Chicagoland teens to dive into the wild, playful world of clown and physical performance.

Get ready to move, experiment, and laugh as you explore how humor, vulnerability, and imagination collide on stage. Through ensemble games and physical storytelling, learn how to embrace failure, take creative risks, and unlock new ways of expressing yourself. Fail big, get bold, and discover the joy of performing in a whole new way. Your stage. Your rules.

Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.

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broadway choreo LAB

Saturday, October 18

Broadway Choreo Lab is a free workshop for Chicagoland teens to explore the world of Broadway dance and performance.

Learn original Broadway choreography, build your confidence and discover new ways to express yourself through dance. Led by Stephanie Torns, American Musical and Dance Academy faculty member and Broadway performer (Waitress, Wicked), this workshop invites you to explore how choreography brings stories to life on stage.

Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.

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behind the mic

Saturday, November 15

Behind the Mic is a free introductory workshop for Chicagoland teens curious about the world of voiceover.

Discover healthy vocal techniques, explore recording equipment, and get an inside look at opportunities in theater, narration, commercials, and more. Led by Emmy Award–winning performer Abby Thompson, you’ll learn how your voice can bring characters, stories, and ideas to life.

Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.

RESERVE TICKETS

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AUDITION READY

Saturday, December 6

Audition Ready is a free workshop for Chicagoland teens to develop and practice the skills needed to step into every audition room with confidence.

Explore the building blocks of a strong performance—breaking down monologues, identifying beats and objectives and developing natural, conversational flow. Led by actor, educator, filmmaker, and local SAG-AFTRA President Charles Andrew Gardner, you’ll learn how to connect with an audience, showcase your skills and step into any audition process feeling prepared.

Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.

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THE WRITER’S ROOM

Saturday, January 17

The Writer’s Room is a free workshop for Chicagoland teens to dive into the art of playwriting and start bringing their own original stories to life.

Celebrate The Goodman’s New Stages Festival by exploring the process of creating original work—from generating ideas and shaping characters to crafting dialogue and building dramatic tension. Led by The Goodman’s 2025/26 New Stages Resident Playwright Lachrisa Grandberry, you’ll learn how to map out your stories on the page and develop your unique voice as a writer.

Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.

SPONSORS

List of sponsors for Goodman Theatre's 2025/2026 Education and Engagement programs, organized by program and support level, with sponsor logos at the bottom.