Oil Lamp Academy

Oil Lamp Academy announces its largest roster of classes for all ages and experiences this fall! Register today for beloved theatre classes, expanded storytelling and adult offerings with fan-favorite teachers, and improv and comedy classes formerly held by our friends at The Laughing Academy.

Explore the options and register today at OilLampAcademy.org.

Expand your knowledge with classes taught by Chicagoland's best teaching artists, where full and partial scholarships are available.

Enroll today, and use the code EARLY10 for 10% off, now through June 30, 2026.

Are you ready for this summer camp coming in mid-June? “Princesses & Knights” is perfect for little ones with BIG imaginations! At Oil Lamp Theater’s creative drama camp for children entering grades Pre-K - 1, campers will learn about theater and being an actor, while exploring their own unique creative expression and imagination. The theme of “Princesses and Knights” will guide games and activities and serve as the inspiration for characters and dramatic play. At the end of the camp week, a showcase for all will celebrate a week full of fun and creativity!

🗓️June 15 - 19, 9am - 1pm
📍Oil Lamp Academy, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
⚜️https://www.hisawyer.com/oil-lamp-theater/schedules/activity-set/1765061?source=camps

Summer Camp registration is still open!

Camp is back for another exciting and adventure-filled summer, starting June 8. Oil Lamp Academy offers options for Pre-K through 8th grade with a variety of class styles for your theater-loving child, student, or neighbor. From medieval-themed camps to mysterious detective adventures, there is something creative and fun for everyone!

More information on the summer camps is available, along with scholarship information, at OilLampAcademy.org.

The Oil Lamp Academy Education Director Whitney Minarik talks all things happening, and a great addition coming this fall, at the Academy on WLS’s "Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas!” The interview begins at 18:05.

To register for summer camps or more information on the Academy go to OilLampAcademy.org.

Listen here:
https://omny.fm/shows/show-tell-with-andrea-darlas/show-tell-episode-206-the-randolph-street-market-oil-lamp-academy-andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play-and-the-golden-girls-the-lost-episodes-the-cheese-pyramid

Check out what our students are saying about Oil Lamp Academy! From the safe and welcoming environment to our top-tier teachers, we strive for Oil Lamp Academy to be your home for the performing arts!

Check us out today: https://www.oillampacademy.org/

to our Story Explorers class: Pirates and Mermaids class from last fall! Our talented youngsters played drama games, explored beloved stories of pirates and mermaids, and made their own sea-sational showcase!

We are so proud of all of our Storytellers who had their showcase on Oil Lamp Stage a few weeks ago! They learned incredible storytelling skills and shared meaningful, funny, heartfelt, and captivating stories with a sold out audience! Way to go to everyone in our Storytelling for Everyone class!

This could be YOU! Our next set of storytelling sessions begin on May 11 with Storytelling Journey and May 17 with our Story Lab Sunday! Step into the spotlight and learn to be a top notch storyteller.
https://tinyurl.com/3w9th4rk

to one of our most popular class themes: Lost in Time! This fall, students traveled through history-based musicals like SIX and NEWSIES to find inspiration for their own timeless production.

Lost in Time is BACK as a summer camp this year alongside 3 other camps! Explore all of our summer offerings today: https://bit.ly/26Camps