
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 over 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.
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Summer registration NOW OPEN!
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
The Resident Theatre returns in August for our Summer Studio Series. Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie runs August 14-22, followed by a workshop of a new musical by Resident Artist Mark Burrows, The Affair of the Poisons, running August 28-30.





