"Providing Quality Theatrical Education to the Chicago Suburbs"
FALL 2024
Enrollment is Closed for Fall classes
Enrollment for Spring Classes (all ages) will open 12/7
Session Dates: September 9th - December 8th
Final Performances will be held Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th
(specific schedule TBA)
When you are ready to enroll, just click on the Register button and you will be taken to our Parent Portal which is shared with our sister company, Sunshine Dance. If you currently have an account with us, you will be prompted to log in where you may then enroll into Bright Lights Theatre classes. New families will be prompted to first register into our system and then enroll into the Bright Lights classes of your choosing.
Once registered, you will click on “Find Classes” then select the “Add A Filter” button, choose "Sessions" and select Bright Lights Theatre 2024 Fall to see all classes being offered. Select your class, add the item to your cart and check out by clicking on your Billing & Payment tab.
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Some of our classes fill very quickly! If your desired class is full PLEASE add your student's name to the waitlist! If you do not see your desired class listed in your parent portal, this indicates that the class is full. Toggle the switch to see classes that are full, choose the class you want and then add your student to the waitlist. When an opening becomes available in a class, we take students from the waitlist in the order they have been added to the list.
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*Payment is required at time of enrollment
Drama playhouse: "Inside Out"
This class is an introduction into the theatre world for those young performers eager to get on stage! Each week will be a new adventure: acting out stories, talking in silly voices, exploring different styles of movement, and becoming new characters! The session will culminate in a short performance for family!
Ages: 5-6 years old
Classes are limited to 10 students
Cost: $185
Session Dates: 9/09/24-12/08/24
Location: North Avenue​
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Class #1 - Wednesdays: 5:10pm-5:55pm ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Performance for family on Sat. 12/7 @ 4:00pm
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Class #2 - Thursdays: 5:00pm-5:45pm ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Performance for family on Sat. 12/7 @ 5:30pm
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(no class on Halloween (10/31) or the week of Thanksgiving)
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* All tuition is non-refundable
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Acting & Improv: "Finding Nemo" & "percy Jackson"
Performers will have the opportunity to dive into a character and tell the story of a popular play! Students will each be assigned a role in a short scene from the class theme that they will perform at the end of the semester. Each week students will spend class time rehearsing their scene and also working with our teachers on educational activities that give students the basic foundations of acting. Students will increase their knowledge of theatre and learn what it takes to play a character on stage. Materials are geared toward beginning to intermediate actors. This session culminates in a performance for family!
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Ages: 7-9 or 10-12 years old
Classes are limited to 20 students
Cost: $260
Session Dates: 9/09/24-12/08/24
Location: North Avenue
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Class #1 (Finding Nemo - ages 7-9) - Tuesdays: 6:10pm-7:05pm CLASS IS FULL!
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Class #2 (Percy Jackson - ages 10-12) - Tuesdays: 7:15pm-8:10pm CLASS IS FULL!
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(no class on Election Day (11/5) or the week of Thanksgiving)
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Performance for family, both classes on Sat. 12/7 @ 2:30pm
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*All tuition is non-refundable
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musical medleys: "Annie" & "Taylor swift"
In this class, students will use their vocal and acting skills to perform a medley of songs surrounding a specific theme! Students will learn to sing in harmony, read music, and much more! Materials are geared toward beginning to intermediate students. This session culminates in a performance for family!
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Ages: 7-9 or 10-12 years old
Classes are limited to 20 students
Cost: $265
Session Dates: 9/09/24-12/08/24
Location: North Avenue
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Class #1 (Annie - ages 7-9) Mondays: 4:15pm-5:15pm ONE SPOT LEFT
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Class #2 (Taylor Swift - ages 10-12) Mondays: 5:20pm-6:25pm ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT
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(no class the week of Thanksgiving)
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Performance for family, both classes on Sat. 12/7 @ 6:45pm
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* All tuition is non-refundable
Broadway bootcamp
Performers will use their singing and acting skills to workshop and perform group scenes and songs from hit Broadway musicals! This class allows the more advanced student to dig a little deeper into character, scene development, voice, and movement. Materials are geared towards intermediate to advanced actors. This session culminates in a live performance for family!
Ages: 9-11 years old - CLASS IS FULL
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Class limited to 15 students
Cost: $275
Session Dates: 9/09/24-12/08/24
Location: North Avenue
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Thursdays: 5:50pm-7:10pm
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(no class on Halloween (10/31) or the week of Thanksgiving)
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Performance for family on Sun. 12/08 @ 2:00pm
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Audition Info: If your student is interested in auditioning for and participating in Broadway Bootcamp, please email brightlightstheatre.info@gmail.com for audition instructions. Auditions will consist of a virtual submission and be reviewed by our staff within one week, allowing you to know your enrollment status quickly. However, this class does have a strict capacity limit, so we encourage you to send in an audition now to secure your spot!
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*all tuition is non-refundable
Scene and Song
Performers will use their singing and acting skills to workshop and perform small group and duo/trio scenes and songs from hit Broadway musicals and plays! This class allows the more advanced student to dig a little deeper into character and scene development. Materials are geared towards intermediate to advanced actors. This session culminates in a live performance for family!
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Ages: 12 -16 years old - CLASS IS FULL
Classes are limited to 15 students
Cost: $295
Session Dates: 9/09/24-12/08/24
Location: North Avenue
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Thursdays: 7:15pm-8:45pm
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(no class on Halloween (10/31) or the week of Thanksgiving)
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Performance for family on Sun. 12/08 @ 7:00pm
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Audition Info: If your student is interested in auditioning for and participating in Scene & Song, please email brightlightstheatre.info@gmail.com for audition instructions. Auditions will consist of a virtual submission and be reviewed by our staff within one week, allowing you to know your enrollment status quickly. However, this class does have a strict capacity limit, so we encourage you to send in an audition now to secure your spot!
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* All tuition is non-refundable
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