IMPROV PLAYHOUSE
YOUTH COMMUNITY THEATER and TRAINING CENTER
Spring 2025
We are your child's ESSENTIAL arts community.
IMPROV, MUSICALS, STAND-UP COMEDY
PLAYS, FILM MAKING AND ON CAMERA ACTING
Improv Playhouse production subject matter is adjusted for the appropriate age group.
Improv Playhouse has at its focus the personal integrity of its young performers and will not produce inappropriate material, that which is exclusionary and/or demeaning, or that which compromises the developmental focus of its community of young performers
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Mail: 116 W. Lake Street
Email: info@improvplayhouse.com
Fax: 847.968.4530
Phone: 847.968.4529
Lake Street Studio: 116 W Lake St, Libertyville
Black Box: 735 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
YOUTH TRAINING CENTER
Productions-Workshops-Classes
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| JR AND TEEN IMPROV
A blast for all the students, but more than learning the forms of “Whose line…” our students participate in the games of theater that nurture skills in character development, spontaneity, giving and taking focus and ensemble (team-work) building. Beginning through Advanced
Sections for Junior High and High School. |
TEEN IMPROV COMEDY
(7th-12th)
Libertyville
7:30 - 9:00pm
THURSDAYS
TBA
$295/Term
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SUMMER JR IMPROV COMEDY
(4th-7th)
Libertyville
6:00 - 7:30pm
THURSDAYS
6/19-7/31
NO CLASS on 7/3
$235/Term
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Advanced Comedy Teams & Ensembles
Instructor approval, referral
or audition.
Designed to give the intermediate/advanced Junior High, Teen and HS improviser expansive opportunities to develop and demonstrate their improv skills for diverse audiences and events. Students will be challenged by pushing the limits fo conventional games, train in sketch comedy, long form and other performance “tools” of the trade. Junior and Teen team members must be enrolled in classes to retain their position for performances.
Auditions will be held in the Fall and Spring. Tuition will be prorated should ensemble members be accepted during running term. Fall/Winter/Spring terms focus on different Chicago style improv formats. Youth Comedy Team members have gone on to the top performing arts universities, professional schools of improv and pro careers. |
TEEN COMEDY TEAM
(6th-12th)
Libertyville
Assessment
(New Students Only)
Call for assessments and referrals.
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$395/Term
SUNDAY
3/9 - 5/18
1:00pm - 3:00pm
NO CLASS SPRING
BREAK 3/23 - 3/30 & 4/20 |
JR COMEDY TEAM
(4th-7th)
Libertyville
Assessment
(New Students Only)
Call for assessments and referrals.
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$375/Term
SUNDAY
3/9 - 5/18
3:30pm - 5:00pm
NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 3/23 - 3/30 & 4/20
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BROADWAY & POPULAR MUSICALS
Grade |
Show |
Dates |
4th - 8th
Step up your performance skills. Let our directors assess your strengths and weaknesses. Advance your training! Showcase last class! |
TRIPLE THREAT
(4th-8th)
Libertyville
$395
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
SATURDAY
10:00 AM- 12:00pm
Rehearsals: 3/15
Showcase: 5/10
Black Box theatre
NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 3/23 - 3/30
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1st-3rd
The first steps of self esteeem and poise often begin on the stage in incremental stages. These classes are for kids who love to perform, who want to develop their musical theater skills or the shy ones who may want to come out of their shell. Age appropriate material is selected for the children who will be guided into solo or ensemble work. We strive that the environment remains nurturing and confidence building! Strengthen skills through exploration of acting technique, storytelling, singing and movement. Our Youth Community Theater component, BROADWAY BOUND, ends with a showcase or mini-junior production performed for family and friends. |
BROADWAY BOUND
(1st-3rd)
Libertyville
SPRING SHOW
ALADDIN
$425
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
Rehearsals TUES/THURS
TUES: 6:00 - 7:30pm
THURS: 6:00 -7:30pm
First Rehearsal: 3/11
Parent/Cast Meeting:TBA
Show: 5/7 - 5/8
NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 3/23 - 3/30
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4th-7th
Our Youth Community Theater component, SHOWSTOPPERS, is designed to raise the bar of customized performances that exhibit showmanship,solos, acting, choreography, voice and music theater pieces incorporating developmentally appropriate Broadway shows or films. SHOWSTOPPERS train toward and IP MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION Showstoppers productions are performed on public stages at area high schools or similar spaces. |
SHOWSTOPPERS
(4th-8th)
Libertyville
SPRING SHOW
WIZARD OF OZ
$525 |
Libertyville
Black Box Theater
REHEARSALS FRI/SAT
Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00p
First Rehearsal: 3/14
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 5/15 -5/17
NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 3/23 - 3/30
NO CLASS ON 4/18
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SET DESIGN & BUILD
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00pm
Material Fee: $75
Parent Help Discount: $65
Drop-In Fee: $15
RUNS WITH SHOWSTOPPERS
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7th - 12th
IP ELITE is a repertory ensemble of outstanding teen and high music theater school students from throughout the Lake County region. Members of IP Elite tend to be students who are passionate about musical theater and who wish to improve their performing skills while working with other serious musical theater actors seeking the challenge of developing their craft.
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IP ELITE
(7TH-12TH)
Libertyville
SPRING SHOW
BEETLEJUICE
$525 |
Libertyville
Blackbox Theatre
REHEARSALS SUN/WED
SUN: 3:30 - 5:30pm
WEDS: 7:00 -9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 3/16
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 5/22 - 5/24
NO CLASS SPRING BREAK 3/23 - 3/30
NO CLASS ON 4/20
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OTHER PRODUCTIONS
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Summerstock Musical
(6th-12th) |
YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP
(3rd-8th) |
Productions |
LIBERTYVILLE
Black Box Theatre
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
$675
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LIBERTYVILLE
Black Box Theatre
SPRING SHOW
RED VS WOLF
$345
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Dates |
TUES/THURS/WEDS
TUES: 7:00 - 9:00pm
WEDS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
THURS: 7:00 - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 6/10
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 7/31 - 8/01
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SUN/MON
MON: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
SUN: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
First Rehearsal: 3/16
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 5/23 - 5/24
Dates are subject to change
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Descriptions |
These programs have been designed to expose the youthful actor to a nurturing professional theatre experience with an emphasis in practical performance methods. From the audition process, to being cast as a player and crew member, to public performances, get ready for an incredible, dramatic journey! Comedies, dramas and developmentally appropriate pieces are chosen for public performances. |
These programs have been designed to expose the youthful actor to a nurturing professional theatre experience with an emphasis in practical performance methods. From the audition process, to being cast as a player and crew member, to public performances, get ready for an incredible, dramatic journey! Comedies, dramas and developmentally appropriate pieces are chosen for public performances.
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Youth Production & Class Policies
Voice Lesson Cancellation Policy |
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CONTACT US
Office/Studio: 116 W. Lake Street, Libertyville, Illinois 60048 • 847.968.4529
• 847.968.4530 fax •
Black Box Space - Theatre: 735 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
North Shore Training Space: 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, RLB, Illinois 60073 |
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