Oil Lamp Academy

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Training For Life Through The Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Academy is the bold new chapter for arts education at Oil Lamp Theater—a welcoming, professional-led space where high quality performing arts instruction shapes confident individuals.

Are you wanting to tell engaging stories with audiences holding on to every word? Our storytelling classes are the perfe...
08/27/2026

Are you wanting to tell engaging stories with audiences holding on to every word? Our storytelling classes are the perfect spot to up your public speaking skills AND become a master of captivating storytelling! Whether you are a storytelling pro or a beginner ready to embark on their first storytelling journey, we have classes for you!

Storytelling For Everyone is the perfect, entry level course, focusing on developing skills and unlocking the power of personal narrative. Or join Story Performance where storytellers can take risks, find their rhythm, and refine their storytelling skills.

STORYTELLING FOR EVERYONE
🗓️Thursdays September 3 - October 15, 6pm - 8:30pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
📖https://tinyurl.com/2huahxb9

STORY PERFORMANCE
🗓️sundays September 27 - October 18, 3pm - 6pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
📖https://tinyurl.com/yhtybusv

08/26/2026

Do you want your kids off their phones, making friends, building confidence, AND having a blast? Oil Lamp Academy is the place to be! With offerings for students of all ages and experience levels, there is something for everyone! Explore classes and register today at https://www.oillampacademy.org/

You can’t stop the beat in our Teen Musicals class! Students will “Bop To the Top” as they devise their own teen musical...
08/23/2026

You can’t stop the beat in our Teen Musicals class! Students will “Bop To the Top” as they devise their own teen musical inspired by beloved shows such as HAIRSPRAY, MEAN GIRLS, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, GREASE and more! Get ready to hand-jive through the halls as students develop characters and grow their acting, singing, and dancing skills. Secure your child’s spot for the big show today!

TEEN MUSICALS SUNDAYS
🗓️Sundays September 13 - November 22, 4pm - 6pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎤https://tinyurl.com/ycxphckm

Get ready to put creativity to the test by making hilarious scenes in our Adult Improv class! As a part of an ensemble o...
08/19/2026

Get ready to put creativity to the test by making hilarious scenes in our Adult Improv class! As a part of an ensemble of performers, you will come together to devise and perform unique stories featuring complex, interesting characters in exciting, unusual situations. And you’ll do it all in real-time, bringing scenes to life on the spot, never to be told the same way again. Master the skills of improvisation in this fun and entertaining class. No previous experience required! Our Adult Improv class on Thursdays is SOLD OUT, but there is still space in our Adult Improv Wednesday class!

ADULT IMPROV
🗓️Wednesdays September 9 - October 14, 7pm - 9pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎤https://tinyurl.com/3vvpk3x6

Give your child an unforgettable experience while building life skills and having a laugh with our Improv for Grades K-2...
08/17/2026

Give your child an unforgettable experience while building life skills and having a laugh with our Improv for Grades K-2 class! Through group improv and team building games, students learn to work collaboratively, develop self-confidence, and express their creativity. It’s never too early to start improv and this is the perfect class for the kiddo in your life!

IMPROV GRADES K-2: PUTTING THE YOU IN TEAM
🗓️Tuesdays September 8 - November 17, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎤https://tinyurl.com/4a94upyf

We want to give a huge “Thank you!” to The Home Depot Foundation and to all of our volunteers for helping us get new f...
08/12/2026

We want to give a huge “Thank you!” to The Home Depot Foundation and to all of our volunteers for helping us get new flooring at Oil Lamp Academy. This has been one of our goals since opening up the space and now our studios are even better equipped for classes and rehearsals. Thank you The Home Depot Foundation

Are you dreaming of becoming the next John Mulaney or Ali Wong? Do you think you have what it takes to make a room full ...
08/10/2026

Are you dreaming of becoming the next John Mulaney or Ali Wong? Do you think you have what it takes to make a room full of people laugh? Fine tune your comedic powers in our “Intro to Stand-Up” class, taught by The Laughing Academy’s Tyler Fowler. Register today!

🗓️September 14, 2026 - October 19, Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎤https://tinyurl.com/mrxcu7kr

Have you been enjoying a Greek myth-filled summer as much as we have? From The Odyssey to the Hadestown pro-shot, Greek ...
08/07/2026

Have you been enjoying a Greek myth-filled summer as much as we have? From The Odyssey to the Hadestown pro-shot, Greek myths are taking center stage. This fall, your child can step into some of these iconic legends in our Olympians Ignite the Stage class. Students grades 2-4 will learn about some of the great myths and larger than life characters. Then, alongside professional teaching artists, they will create a play featuring their own characters and tales of adventure. Sign your child up for the ultimate quest today!

🗓️September 10 - November 19, Thursdays, 4:15-5:45pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎭https://tinyurl.com/mu6npex3

It’s time to learn the art of improv! Through group improv, team building activities, and performance games inspired by ...
08/05/2026

It’s time to learn the art of improv! Through group improv, team building activities, and performance games inspired by Second City, your child will develop the confidence, collaboration, and creativity to “yes and” with their fellow ensemble members. Secure your kid’s spot in Youth Improv grades 3-5 now!

🗓️September 9 - November 18, Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4:15-5:45pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎭Wednesdays https://tinyurl.com/mr35uk47
Thursdays: https://tinyurl.com/3c98jp6b

08/03/2026

Mia can’t believe it, but you sure can! Oil Lamp Academy is offering fall classes for students ages 4 years old to adults focusing on a wide variety of topics like musical theatre, playwriting and improv! Registration is open now. Explore all of our offerings and sign up today at OilLampAcademy.org.

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1009 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL
60025

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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