Improv Playhouse
YOUTH COMMUNITY THEATER
PRESENTS
Summer 2023 IN-PERSON Classes
We are your child's ESSENTIAL arts community.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP HERE
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
IMPROV CLASSES
ACTIVE Improv Comedy Intensives
Achieving Comedy Through Improvisation Values Education (c 2017)
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A.C.T. SUMMERSTOCK DRAMA PRODUCTION

This program has 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. |
6th-12th Grades
$425
Around The
World in 80 Days
We are flexible with summer travel!
The story is about Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 (wager with a snobbish member of the prestigious Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days, joined by his new valet Passepartout and journalist Abigail Fix. |
Rehearsals
TUES/THURS
ALL DAYS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 6/13
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 8/03 - 8/04
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TEEN SUMMERSTOCK MUSICAL

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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6th-12th Grades
$575
ANASTASIA
Youth Edition
We are flexible with summer travel!
This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. |
REHEARSALS: TUES/WEDS/THURS
ALL DAYS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 6/13
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 8/03 - 8/04
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JR AND TEEN IMPROV
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Teen Improv Comedy
IN-PERSON LIBERTYVILLE
Thursday Nights
7th - 12th
7:30 - 9:00pm
SUMMER SESSION
MONDAYS
6/26 - 7/31
$295/Term
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Jr Improv Comedy
IN-PERSON LIBERTYVILLE
Thursday Nights
4th- 7th
6:00 - 7:30pm
SUMMER SESSION
MONDAYS
6/26 - 7/31
$295/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
Libertyville
Assessment
(Not Necessary for Returning Students)
Call us for info on assessments and referrals.
Summer
Wednesdays
3:30 - 5:30pm
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$395/Term
SUMMER SESSION
6/21 - 8/9 |
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BROADWAY & POPULAR MUSICALS
Grade |
Show |
Dates |
4th - 8th Grade

Step up your performance skills. Let our directors assess your strengths and weaknesses. Advance your training! Showcase last class! |
Triple Threat Workshop
Libertyville
IN-PERSON
$395
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
SATURDAY
10:00 AM- 12:00pm
Rehearsals: TBA
Showcase: TBA
Black Box theatre
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4th - 12th Grade

This is an Audition Only performance based program, emphasizing short, thematic, musical sets performed at various venues. The Traveling Troupe is open to students 4th-12th grade. Enrollment in current Improv Playhouse
programs not required. |
Traveling Troupe
Libertyville
IN-PERSON
$500 |
Libertyville
MONDAYS
6:00 - 8:00pm
Late winter session:
TBA
AUDITION ONLY
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1st-3rd
Grade

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
Libertyville
FALL TBA
IN-PERSON
$375
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
Rehearsals TUES/THURS
TUES: 6:00 - 7:30pm
THURS: 6:00 -7:30pm
First Rehearsal: TBA
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: TBA
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4th-7th
Grade

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
Libertyville
FALL TBA
IN-PERSON
$450 |
Libertyville
Black Box Theater
Rehearsals FRI/SAT
Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00p
First Rehearsal: TBA
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: TBA
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Set Design and Build Class
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00pm
STARTS: TBA
Material Fee: $75
Parent Help Discount: $65
Drop-In Fee: $10
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7th - 12th Grades

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
Libertyville
FALL TBA
IN-PERSON
$450 |
Libertyville
(7th - 12th)
Blackbox Theatre
Rehearsals
SUN/WEDS
SUN: 3:30 - 5:30pm
WEDS: 7:00 -9:00pm
First Rehearsal: TBA
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: TBA
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OTHER PRODUCTIONS
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Young Actors Workshop |
Acting Conservatory
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Productions |
SUMMER Drama Class
6th – 12th Graders
Black Box Theatre
$425
Around the Word in 80 Days
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TEEN SUMMERSTOCK MUSICAL
6th-12th Grades
$575
ANASTASIA
Youth Edition
We are flexible with summer travel! |
Dates |
Libertyville
Rehearsals TUES/THURS
ALL DAYS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 6/13
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 8/03 - 8/04
REGISTER NOW |
Libertyville
REHEARSALS: TUES/WEDS/THURS
ALL DAYS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 6/13
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: 8/03 - 8/04
REGISTER NOW |
Descriptions |
This program has 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. |
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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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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