The Stage School

The Stage School offers drama, dance, and singing for children ages four to sixteen. Its programs include acting, singing, dance, creative drama, sketch comedy and improvisation, Musical Theatre Singing, Broadway Juniors, and Broadway Workshop. The Company includes one hour of acting, one hour of singing, and one hour of dance, and ends with a showcase on the last day of term.

Programs

• Premier Program — 4-6 years · 90-minute class; term ends with a performance
• The Company — 6-16 years · Meets every Saturday or Sunday; each student attends one hour of acting, one hour of singing, and one hour of dance; students perform a showcase on the last day of term · $495
• After School Classes — 5-12 years · Meets in Park Ridge; Fall 2026 classes listed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays · $155
• Summer Camps — 4-16 years · Week-long camp; culminates in a performance
• Creative Drama — 5-8 years · Fall Term 2026: Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm · $155
• Sketch Comedy and Improvisation — 9-14 years · Fall Term 2026: Mondays, 5:15pm-6:15pm · $155
• Musical Theatre Singing — 5-14 years · Fall Term 2026: Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm (ages 5-8 years) and Tuesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm (ages 9-14 years) · $155
• Broadway Juniors — 5-8 years · Fall Term 2026: Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm · $155
• Broadway Workshop — 9-14 years · Fall Term 2026: Wednesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm · $155

At a glance

• Ages: 4–16 years old
• Price range: $155–$495
• Current session: Fall Term 2026 (Sep 12–Nov 18, 2026); Fall Term 2026 (Sep 13–Nov 15, 2026); Fall Term 2026 (Sep 14–Nov 16, 2026); Fall Term 2026 (Sep 15–Nov 17, 2026); Fall Term 2026 (Sep 16–Nov 18, 2026)
• General schedule: Part-time training in the performing arts; classes and camps for children ages four to sixteen; The Company meets every Saturday or Sunday; after school classes meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; Fall Term 2026 dates are listed for specific classes.

About the provider

The Stage School says it is committed to developing a child’s full potential through drama, dance, and singing. It is in proud partnership with the Park Ridge Park District.

Students may switch between morning and afternoon class up until the fourth week of the term if space is available; no previous experience in the performing arts is required; shy children are welcome.

What families say

“We absolutely love The Stage School. Having time to spend on dance, music, and drama and then integrating it all into a performance has been a great learning experience and confidence builder for my daughter. She looks forward to The Stage School each week!” — Parent of a 7 year-old student

“This is my son’s favorite three hours of the week! We love the experience and enthusiasm of all the teachers and everyone involved. It is well organized and the students all get along very well. We are very thankful for this experience!” — Parent of a 12 year-old student

Last updated August 23, 2026.