Rising grade

Internet Access

Music Studio

At Mudlark Theater, we believe in the power of theater to unlock the potential of every child. Our not-for-profit organization provides children with the opportunity to learn theater arts in a meaningful way. Through our residencies, classes, and camps, our students learn more than just theater skills; they develop life skills such as empathy, listening, public speaking, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our productions provide entertainment for audiences of all ages, while also helping to build confidence in our students.

At Mudlark, we take pride in creating an environment where every young person's story and identity is embraced and celebrated. We want our students to feel welcome and safe, so they can explore their own potential and develop skills that will help them succeed in any field they choose. Our program is designed to be an enriching experience that helps students grow academically and personally, preparing them to make a difference in the world.

Mudlark Theater is dedicated to equipping the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. Our unique approach to theater education combines life skills with theater arts, while also emphasizing the importance of honoring and celebrating all young people. We strive to create a space where students can learn, explore, practice, and grow, so they can make their mark on the world.

Dance

Theater/Drama

Music

Vocal/singing

Inexpensive

Experience the magic of theater-making in Mudlark Theater’s Play Lab! With the help of a seasoned Mudlark Teaching Artist, students will use acting and improvisation to create original scenes, skits, and sequences. Become a performer AND a creator in this unique class, designed to empower young artists to work together and imagine boldly!

This class builds on skills explored in Theater FUNdamentals and Story Squad, but neither is required to join Play Lab. All students are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!

Mudlark Theater: Play Lab

Join us for 5 fun-filled days of SPRING BREAK CAMP.  This year we'll spring into some creative fun, exploring the wide world of wild animals through theater games, activities, and projects.

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Mudlark Teaching artists partner with Evanston classroom teachers in this residency, and use their toolbox of theater skills and exercises to activate social emotional learning skills to create positive social change. With a goal to increase self and community awareness, teaching artists investigate the specific needs of each classroom and create theatrical events in conversation with these needs. Each classroom will pick a specific issue that they want to engage with. Teaching artists then lift up the student voice in order to create tangible social change in policy, awareness, and an increase in empathy in the Evanston community. The goal of this residency is to offer young people the tools and experiences to self-identify as an artist-activist and community member engaged in collective learning and change.

SOCIAL JUSTICE LEAGUE

Coed

Kids

Tweens

Mudlark Theater Company

Mudlark is a unique location. They produce authentic theater and treat children like artists.