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2022-2023 Annual Report and Season Highlights

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"25 first days of school with Randy Duncan, and 23 first days of school with Tim Tynan. I'm grateful beyond measure to have had the opportunity to work alongside these two beautiful human beings all this time."

Jason Patera
Head of School

More photos from the first day of school!
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The first day of school is complete! It was refreshing and invigorating to have students back in the building this week. We’re looking forward to an amazing year! More photos to follow.

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Dance for Life is an annual tradition in both the Chicago Dance and Academy communities. Since 1994, Randy Duncan, Dance Department Chair, has choreographed the Dance for Life Finale. This year’s closing piece, “Never Enough”, saw s

Our New Student Bootcamp was a success! Looking forward to seeing the great things that these artists do in their first year at The Academy. Welcome home!
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“The Academy was the perfect world to explore my interests.” Now a writer, poet, filmmaker, and graphic designer for JP Morgan Chase, Marissa Cameron (Media Arts, 2012) embodies the busy artist mentality. Follow the link in our bio to rea

“Provo” (@provofilm) the feature film directed by Musical Theatre alum Emma Thatcher (2010) and produced by Sarah Franke (Media Arts, 2011) has been selected for screening by the 2022 Chicago Underground Film Festival! The film will be sc

“Arayah loves that The Academy has been an institution of learning that’s like a home away from home. It’s a community — one that respects diversity and inclusion, and promotes artistry and personal growth.”

DeShonda Ly

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The Academy Summer Newsletter! Link in the bio to read more.

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Summer Program pictures Pt. 4!

The 2022 Academy Summer Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community the last two weeks. They worked extremely hard throughout the intensive, and their dedication and passion were

Summer Program pictures Pt. 3!

The 2022 Academy Summer Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community the last two weeks. They worked extremely hard throughout the intensive, and their dedication and passion were

Summer Program pictures Pt. 2!

The 2022 Academy Summer Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community the last two weeks. They worked extremely hard throughout the intensive, and their dedication and passion were

The 2022 Academy Summer Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community the last two weeks. They worked extremely hard throughout the intensive, and their dedication and passion were evident in the inspiring sketch

"A Chorus Line" Part 2! Photos by @thomasmohrphotography . More to come!

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Musical Theatre's "A Chorus Line" at @theaterwit! Congratulations to the cast and production team on a great show. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography. More to come!

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A few more from "Little Wars". Photos by @thomasmohrphotography . More to come!

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The Theatre Department's production of "Little Wars"! Photos by @thomasmohrphotography . More to come!

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Spring Dance Concert! Part 2. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography . More to come!

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Check out a few photos from May's Spring Dance Concert! Congratulations to the dancers, choreographers, and faculty on a great year-end performance. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography

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