The Resident Theatre
The Resident Theatre produces family-friendly shows across genres, featuring new and veteran Chicago theatre artists, often alongside our students. Celebrating over a decade of classic and contemporary productions!
Professional-calibre theatre in our Edgebrook community
Theresa Rebeck’s BERNHARDT/HAMLET runs March 28-April 13. TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
The Language Archive has been nominated for four Jeff Awards for the 2024 season. Read more about this recognition for excellence in Chicago theatre.


The School
At the Edge of the Wood theatre school young people, ages 4-18, have been trained in acting, improv, speech, movement, and musical theatre – for nearly 25 years.
Everyone gets into the act at Edge of the Wood
Our inclusive philosophy means every student gets to perform in front of an audience, building discipline, self-confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.