"Providing Quality Theatrical Education to the Chicago Suburbs"
Winter/Spring 2026
Enrollment opens 12/13 at 9am!
Enrollment for 2026 summer camps opens in late January!
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Session Dates: February 16th - May 17th
Final Performances will be held Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th
(specific schedule included below)
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 2026 Winter/Spring 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.
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.
*Payment is required at time of enrollment
Drama playhouse: "The Magic of Disney"
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: $195
Session Dates: 2/16/26-5/17/26
Location: North Avenue
Thursdays: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Performance for family on Sat. 5/16 @ 4:00pm
(No class the week of 3/30-4/3 for Spring Break)
* All tuition is non-refundable
Acting & Improv:
"Wizard of Oz" & "High School Musical"
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. Singing/music are not a part of this class. Materials are geared toward beginning to intermediate actors. This session culminates in a performance for family!
Ages: 7-9 or 10-12 years old
Classes are limited to 20 students
Cost: $265
Session Dates: 2/16/26-5/17/26
Location: North Avenue
Class #1 (Wizard of Oz- ages 7-9) - Tuesdays: 6:10pm-7:05pm
Class #2 (High School Musical - ages 10-12) - Tuesdays: 7:15pm-8:10pm
(no class the week of 3/30-4/3 for Spring Break)
Performance for both classes on Sat. 5/16 @ 2:30pm
*All tuition is non-refundable
musical medleys: "Frozen" & "Wicked"
In this class, students will use their vocal and acting skills to perform songs from a beloved musical! 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!
Ages: 7-9 or 10-12 years old
Classes are limited to 20 students
Cost: $275
Session Dates: 2/16/26-5/17/26
Location: North Avenue
Class #1 (Frozen - ages 7-9) Mondays: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Class #2 (Wicked - ages 10-12) Mondays: 5:20pm-6:25pm
(no class the week of 3/30-4/3 for Spring Break)
Performance for both classes on Sat. 5/17 @ 6:45pm
* All tuition is non-refundable
Scene & 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!
Ages: 12-17 years old - by audition only
Class limited to 15 students
Cost: $375
Session Dates: 2/12/26-5/17/26
*Begins one week earlier than other classes*
Location: North Avenue
Wednesdays: 7:30-9:00pm
(No class the week of 3/30-4/3 for Spring Break)
Performance for family on Sun. 5/17 @ 7:00pm
Audition Info: If your student is interested in auditioning for and participating in Scene & Song, please submit your email address in the form below and audition instructions will be automatically sent to you (check your promotions or spam if the email does not go directly to your inbox). Auditions will consist of a virtual submission and be reviewed by our staff. All audition submissions are due by Monday, January 5th and submissions will be reviewed after that date. Please note, this class does have a strict capacity limit, so if we do not receive a submission by January 5th, there may not be any spots available. You are welcome to submit an audition after January 5th provided there are still spots available.
*all tuition is non-refundable
