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A bold summer theatre intensive for Chicago teens!

Ages: 13-18

Dates: June 8-28

 

Join us at Pulaski Park for a beginner-friendly theatre camp!

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This dynamic summer theatre program invites teens to create, collaborate, and perform in a three-week intensive focused on storytelling and theatre for social change. No prior theatre experience is required!

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Participants will receive:  hands-on training in acting, improvisation, dance, movement, as well as technical theatre like makeup & costume, set carpentry, and light & sound, all while working with professional artists and guest instructors.

 

Students will gain real stage experience with three performance opportunities, along with a professional headshot and two complimentary tickets for family or friends to attend the final performances.​

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The full program is offered at a $50 cost to participants and is made possible through the generous support of the Crossroads Foundation and Free Street Theater, whose commitment to youth arts and community storytelling helps make this opportunity accessible to the next generation of theatre makers. 

Audiences gather to watch a performance

Youth Program Submision

Program Timeline

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Student Information

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Campfire Repertory Theatre celebrates artists of all backgrounds. This question helps us understand the diversity of our community and ensure inclusive programming. Responses will not impact acceptance. Select all that apply.

How do you identify? Select all that apply.

Campfire Repertory Theatre celebrates artists of all backgrounds. This question helps us understand the diversity of our community and ensure inclusive programming. Responses will not impact acceptance. Select all that apply.

Please choose ONE of the prompts below and write a short response (about 5–7 sentences). This is your chance to help us get to know you better. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to hear your voice and learn about your interest in theatre.

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Tuition is $50 if accepted. Thanks to support from the Crossroads Foundation, limited scholarships are available to cover half of tuition. If your household would benefit, please select a scholarship option below when completing the application.
No, my household can pay the full $50 tuition if accepted.
Yes, my household would benefit from a 50% scholarship.
I am unsure and would like more information about the scholarship.

Campfire Repertory Theatre celebrates artists of all backgrounds. This question helps us understand the needs of our community and ensure inclusive programming. Responses will not impact acceptance.

Week 1 

Creation

The program kicks off with an exciting week of creativity, collaboration, and bold storytelling. Participants will explore Theatre for Social change while shaping the themes that will guide the work we create together. Christian Alexander leads a dynamic workshop in puppet making and storytelling, bringing imagination and craft together onstage. Gina Cioffi energizes the room with improv and collaborative storytelling, helping the ensemble discover their voices and build powerful stories as a team. 

Week 2

Laboratory

This week invites participants to experiment, explore, and deepen their creative work in a collaborative theatre laboratory. Gina Cioffi guides participants through etudes and movement-based storytelling through dance. Christian Alexander leads acting sessions exploring monologues and scripts, helping performers bring character, voice, and emotional truth to the stage.

Week 3

Program Begins

This week brings the work together as participants refine their pieces and prepare for performance. Workshops include set, makeup and costume design, community outreach, and lights and sound. Participants will also explore the business of theatre and professional development. The week culminates with rehearsals, tech, and full run-throughs as the ensemble prepares to share their work.

June 26-28th 2026

Final Performanes

The program culminates in an exciting week of final performances, where participants share the original work they have created throughout the program. After weeks of workshops, collaboration, and rehearsal, the ensemble takes the stage to present stories that reflect their voices, creativity, and vision. These performances celebrate theatre as a tool for social change. Audiences are invited to witness a bold showcase of new work brought to life by the next generation of artists.

Nicholas Ivanoff

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