Theatre Classes
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Training Artists for the Stage, the Screen and the Future
Whether you’re stepping onstage for the first time, sharpening your skills in acting on camera, or embracing the spontaneity of improv through the art of “yes, and,” Paramount School of the Arts offers programs for artists at every level.
Classes take place in our state‑of‑the‑art facility, featuring a professional black box theatre, acting‑on‑camera studio, recording studio, private classrooms, and more—all designed to mirror real‑world creative environments.
Our faculty includes industry professionals from Broadway and leading Chicagoland theatres, ensuring all students learn from the best of the best. Each class follows an enriched, illuminating curriculum that emphasizes process over product, guiding students through meaningful artistic growth every step of the way.
Creative Dramatics
Perfect for our youngest performers, Creative Dramatics is a joyful introduction to the performing arts for children who love to imagine, create, move, and play!
Kids take the stage
Does your child love storytelling, using their imagination, and performing for an audience?
Kids acting on Camera
Lights, camera, action! Acting on Camera Kids is the perfect class for young performers who dream of seeing themselves on screen.
Middle School Acting on Camera
Lights, camera, action! Acting on Camera: Middle School is the perfect class for students who want to build the skills to perform confidently on camera.
Highschool Acting on Camera
Lights, camera, action! Acting on Camera: High School is designed for students ready to take their on-camera performance skills to the next level.
Intro to Stage Management
Step behind the curtain and discover what it takes to make a production run smoothly in Intro to Stage Management for students in grades 6–12.
Kids Improv
Kids Improv is the perfect place for young actors to jump in, think fast, and have fun!
Middle School Improv
Improv Middle School is the perfect space for you to think on your feet, take creative risks, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Middle School Voice Over
Step into the booth and discover the exciting world of voice acting!
Kids Acting
Acting for Kids is the perfect class for students who are new to acting and ready to build confidence, creativity, and stage presence in a fun and supportive environment.
Middle School Acting
Step into the world of performance in Middle School Acting, a dynamic 14-week journey designed for students in grades 6–8 who are ready to explore and grow their acting skills.
High School Acting
Step into the world of performance in High School Acting, a dynamic 14-week journey designed for students in grades 9–12 who are ready to explore and grow their acting skills.
Technical Theatre Institute
Technical Theatre Institute invites you to step behind the curtain and explore the creative and production side of live theatre.
Musical Theatre Exploration
Step into the exciting world of Broadway with Musical Theatre Exploration, a dynamic course designed for students in grades 6–12 who are ready to experience musical theatre for the very first time.
Adult Technical Theatre
Step behind the curtain and explore the exciting world that brings live theatre to life.
Adult Voice Over II
Adult Voice Over II is designed for returning PSA students ready to continue building their skills and take their voice work to the next level.
Adult Acting
Adult Acting is the perfect class for adults who want to develop their performance skills in a supportive, creative environment.
