Oil Lamp Academy

10/19/2026

FINAL CHANCE to register for our next three adult classes. These hilarious classes begin NEXT WEEK! Don’t miss out on your chance to master the art of improv or stand-up comedy.

Register today oillampacademy.org

10/15/2026

We want YOU to help us plan our summer offerings. Fill out our summer programs survey and you can unlock 15% off of summer classes when they go on sale! Tell us what kind of classes and camps you would like to see in summer of 2027.

https://tinyurl.com/mv5rhuhp

Artistic Growth for Every Age

10/15/2026

Meet one of our hard working teaching artists Tyler Fowler.

Join him on January 8th when he will be filming a new standup comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge! Tyler is a nationally touring comedian who expertly weaves relatable anecdotes to create a show you won't want to miss.

Come to Oil Lamp Academy to join Tyler for his “Continuing Standup” class to learn from a true stand-up professional! Registration is open, and classes begin October 26th!

Get tickets to see his standup: https://tinyurl.com/5bma74jw
Register for his class: https://tinyurl.com/2p7tx99a

10/13/2026

Come support several of our adult fall classes in their final showcases! You can laugh out loud at our Adult Improv showcase on October 15 and our Intro to Stand-up showcase on October 23 at Oil Lamp Academy, or hear engaging stories from our Storytelling students on October 21 on Oil Lamp Theater’s stage.

Get your tickets today!
Adult Improv: https://tinyurl.com/35mw2dzu
Intro to Stand-up: https://tinyurl.com/aj25ms6u
Storytelling: https://tinyurl.com/5234ybsm

10/08/2026

Winter break is just around the corner! Sign up for a fantastic camp for your kids where they will enjoy drama games, creating their own props, and a special Noon Year’s Eve countdown and celebration. Sign up today!

WINTER BREAK CAMP
🗓️December 28, 2026 - December 31, 2026 9am - 3:30pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🎭Grades K-2 https://tinyurl.com/3b28usc3
🎭Grades 3- 6 https://tinyurl.com/yyk9x5bd

10/06/2026

Join us for Adult improv, and do more than just laugh, but also learn! Come together and explore how to devise one of a kind stories. Give yourself permission to take risks, and watch as you grow in confidence and skill in both improv, storytelling, and acting!

ADULT IMPROV WITH JORDAN REICHARDT
Wednesdays October 28 - December 9, 7pm-9pm
Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
https://tinyurl.com/uh5r8bdv

09/30/2026

At Oil Lamp Academy we are teaching students more than just acting. As our parents attest, we are teaching how to interact with others, how to gain confidence, and how to build up critical skills!

09/29/2026

Spooky season is officially here and our Mystery Thriller Scene Study class taught by James Kelsey Nelson kicks off in a few short weeks! Dive into scenes from classic thrillers like DEATHRAP and WAIT UNTIL DARK and learn how to keep an audience on the edge of their seats with eerie, chilling acting skills. Plus anyone enrolled in this class will receive one ticket to DIAL M FOR MURDER with their registration!

Reserve your spot and register today!

SCENE STUDY MYSTERY/THRILLER
🗓️Thursdays October 22, 2026 - November 19, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
🕵️https://tinyurl.com/v4t5vdaj

09/28/2026

We had a blast working in the kid zone at Blocktoberfest this past weekend! Huge shoutout to all our volunteers for helping make this a great event.

09/24/2026

Oil Lamp Academy will be at Blocktoberfest this Saturday, September 26! We will have a special kid zone with fun activities. If you’re planning on attending, stop by our table!