FALL, WINTER, & SPRING PROGRAMS
BAM offers a wide variety of educational theatre programs throughout the school year for students of all ages and experience levels. From full-scale productions and competitive training programs to classes and personalized private lessons, our offerings are designed to help students build confidence, develop their skills, and grow as performers in a supportive and engaging environment. Learn more about BAM's school-year programming below and click on the images to discover how you can get involved.
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Looking for summer opportunities? BAM also offers an exciting lineup of summer productions, camps, and classes. Click here to learn more about summers at BAM.
BAM produces full-scale musical theatre productions throughout the entire year. Our Fall and Spring Broadway Kids Productions are at the heart of our season, offering age-appropriate productions across three divisions: Broadway Minis (Grades K–3), Broadway Kids (Grades 3–6), and Broadway Teens (Grades 7–12).
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We also produce additional musicals through other performance programs, including the BAM Conservatory Ensembles, an advanced competitive training program, the BAM Summer Mainstage, and others.
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Across all of our productions, BAM’s Crew Club provides hands-on training in stage crew, costumes, lighting, sound, and more, giving students the opportunity to learn what happens behind the scenes of a full-scale production.
Learn more about each program below!
BROADWAY KIDS SERIES - A vibrant musical theatre program designed for kids and teens who have a passion for the spotlight. During the Fall and Spring seasons, students participate in full-scale musical productions organized into age-based divisions: Broadway Minis is for Grades K - 3, Broadway Kids is for Grades 3 - 6, and Broadway Teens is for Grades 7 - 12. Sessions have a dedicated rehearsal day (either Saturday afternoons or a weeknight).
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We also offer Broadway Kids Summer Edition, which produces a full-scale musical in the summer season, open to students entering Kindergarten through 9th Grade. Summer rehearsals take place on weekday evenings, offering an exciting and focused performance experience.
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Across all seasons, Broadway Kids gives students the opportunity to grow in confidence, build skills, and shine on stage in a supportive, high-energy environment.
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CREW CLUB - Ever wanted to know what happens behind-the-scenes? BAM's Crew Club works alongside BAM's productions, and provides hands on experience to students looking to expand their backstage theater experience.Led by industry professionals, participants gain hands-on training in set construction, lighting design, sound engineering, prop management, and stage management.
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BCE is an award-winning and nationally recognized program devoted to providing the highest level of musical theatre training to students wishing to deepen their performance practice. Approximately 30 students are accepted into each level of this competitive program every year. Students take part in exclusive classes, workshops, productions, and have the opportunity to travel and participate in the internationally acclaimed Junior Theater Festival or other similar competition!
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We are excited to announce BAM’s newest competitive program, Showstoppers, an audition-based vocal performance ensemble for students in Grades 4–12 who are passionate about singing, movement, and performance. Blending the energy of show choir with the storytelling of musical theatre, Showstoppers provides advanced training in vocal technique, choreography, musicianship, and ensemble performance. Students will also have the opportunity to travel and perform at an out-of-state competition, such as NPAF, as part of their performance experience.
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BAM provides a diverse range of classes throughout the academic year, each rooted in one of the three fundamental principles of musical theater: Acting, Singing, and Dance. Classes are offered in 8-week terms, with each class meeting once a week. Age requirements may differ for each class. We encourage students looking for classes in the summer season to check out BAM's Summer Camps!
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BAM offers private lessons in voice, acting, beginning piano, and beginning guitar. Private lessons are invaluable for developing performers as they provide personalized guidance and feedback tailored to each individual's unique vocal abilities and challenges.
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BAM is proud to partner with over 20 schools in the Chicagoland area to bring performing arts right to their own buildings! We believe that the arts play a pivotal role in a child's social and emotional development. Our programs are designed to cultivate confidence and offer a secure and nurturing environment where children can freely express themselves.
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