Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage STS is dedicated to providing meaningful artistic experiences that will enrich the lives of our students, and create memories to last a lifetime.

STS workshops teach the basic skills of musical theater - singing, dancing, and acting. Acting or theater experience is not required, just a willingness to work and learn. “The stage is our classroom” and our final presentation, the performance, is our way of showing what we have learned. Our unique philosophy is one of inclusion. We attempt to provide as many opportunities for as many actors as

possible. Because our program emphasizes the ensemble, we strive to make all the actors aware of their importance to the group. Every child benefits from the instruction. Theater teaches dedication, responsibility, and encourages self-esteem. It also helps children to experience collaboration and to realize how important each one of them is to the result. It is not our intention to create stars; it is our mission to prepare them. The rehearsal process is, and always will be, the focus of our program.

Registration is now open for Broadway Babies and our fall Hamilton Bootcamp! Visit our website for details:
08/05/2026

Registration is now open for Broadway Babies and our fall Hamilton Bootcamp!

Visit our website for details:

Setting the Stage is dedicated to providing meaningful artistic experiences that will enrich the lives of our students, and create memories to last a lifetime. Through quality programs and a dedicated staff, we provide the training necessary to strengthen self-confidence. We strive to instill lifel...

FALL BOOTCAMP ANNOUNCEMENT:In honor of the 250th anniversary of America, this fall we have our eyes on history, and hist...
07/31/2026

FALL BOOTCAMP ANNOUNCEMENT:

In honor of the 250th anniversary of America, this fall we have our eyes on history, and history has its eyes on you! That's right, Setting the Stage presents the songs of Hamilton!

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.

https://www.settingthestage1996.com/fall-2026

Big announement coming soon!
07/29/2026

Big announement coming soon!

Cancellation Policy: A $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition.  Workshop tuition is refundable (minus the $50 deposit) ONLY IF YOUR SPOT CAN BE FILLED FROM THE WAITLIST up to one week before the workshop begins.  You may also opt to get a full credit towards a future production up u...

This summer we are offering a directing class for actors interested in assistant directing! Check out more details below...
04/28/2026

This summer we are offering a directing class for actors interested in assistant directing! Check out more details below.

Back by popular demand, STS is offering a class for our littlest actors who are 4-7 years old! Learn songs, scenes, and ...
04/17/2026

Back by popular demand, STS is offering a class for our littlest actors who are 4-7 years old! Learn songs, scenes, and dances from your favorite musicals including The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, and High School Musical! Our final day will include a showcase for our family and friends to see what we have learned.

https://www.settingthestage1996.com/summer-26-ages-47

Summer is almost here and we have so many programs to offer:-full musical production for actors enter grades 2-12-assist...
04/14/2026

Summer is almost here and we have so many programs to offer:

-full musical production for actors enter grades 2-12
-assistant director class for students entering grades 8 and above
-STS Junior for our littlest actors ages 4-7

Registration opens Sunday, April 19 at 8am. Visit our website for more details.

Setting the Stage is dedicated to providing meaningful artistic experiences that will enrich the lives of our students, and create memories to last a lifetime. Through quality programs and a dedicated staff, we provide the training necessary to strengthen self-confidence. We strive to instill lifel...

STS University is back with an 8 week tech class!We will meet one hour every Tuesday to help design the set and costumes...
01/31/2026

STS University is back with an 8 week tech class!

We will meet one hour every Tuesday to help design the set and costumes for our Winter/Spring 2026 production of Beetlejuice Jr!

Registration opens today, January 31, at 9am!

https://www.settingthestage1996.com/stsuniversity

As we finish up our summer in Oz, it's time for us to look to our next session! Dates/times are up on our website. We wi...
08/06/2025

As we finish up our summer in Oz, it's time for us to look to our next session! Dates/times are up on our website. We will be announcing the next production at our shows this weekend and will email the rest of our mailing list shortly after.
Stay tuned!

On our first day of rehearsal we will hold auditions. Each actor will have a role no matter what, but auditions are an opportunity for the actors to learn about the audition process and for the directors to get to know the them better. Audition packets will be emailed about a week before rehearsal b...

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Arlington Heights, IL
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