All classes and educational events are free, pay-what-you-can, or have scholarships available.
Call (773) 628-3526 to learn more or email info@AmericanBluesTheater.com.

We offer a variety of classes for all ages.  Learn an instrument, improve your public speaking, refresh your audition monologue and resume, or sharpen your writing skills. All our incredible instructors are Ensemble members, Artistic Affiliates, or staff members. Classes are self-paced, individual instruction for the curious beginner, the industry insider, student, or the continuing-education adult. The location (in-person, via Zoom, email, or phone call) will be decided by your needs.

Course offerings take place 2x year and shared on our website and socials.

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We adapt the most popular children’s book checked-out from the Budlong Woods Public Library annually.
Though the book must be in public domain, don’t let the age fool you!
Our artists will take the story from page to stage, showcasing it’s relevance.

The adaptation will be presented as an audio play with Foley sound FX and live score atop our holiday set of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!

We offer a limited-number of free school matinees throughout the year for students of all ages.

Students receive complimentary study guides, in-class visit from educators and select artists, and opportunity to participate in a post-performance discussion with the actors.

If you are interested in learning more, contact info@AmericanBluesTheater.com.

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Our educators, using Illinois standards for civics, social studies, creative writing, and public speaking, will engage 5th-8th grade students during in-classroom instruction for an experience they won’t forget. Students will choose an event ripped from today’s headlines and write a short play.

Selected plays will be performed by professional actors in the annual Ripped Festival.