The 9th Annual
Chicago Youth TheatreFest
January 17, 2026
Columbia College Chicago
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Bringing students from the City of Chicago together to observe, present, improve, and celebrate works of student theatre all while creating connections to college and career opportunities in the theatre arts.
Bringing students from the City of Chicago together to observe, present, improve, and celebrate works of student theatre all while creating connections to college and career opportunities in the theatre arts.
The Chicago Youth TheatreFest is an adjudicated event that brings students from Chicago Public Schools together to observe, present, and celebrate student theatre works and connect students to college and career opportunities in theatre arts. It is run entirely by the CYTF Committee (comprised of CPS teachers), and arts partners.
The Chicago Youth TheatreFest is an adjudicated event that brings students from Chicago Public Schools together to observe, present, and celebrate student theatre works and connect students to college and career opportunities in theatre arts. It is run entirely by the CYTF Committee (comprised of CPS teachers), and arts partners.
Any CPS school is welcome to bring students grades 6-12 to Theatrefest. There are two divisions: High School (9-12) and Middle School (6-8). Students will be exposed to college-level theatre programs, professional theatre organizations, virtual theatre workshops, and they will receive feedback from theatre professionals on their performances.
Any CPS school is welcome to bring students grades 6-12 to Theatrefest. There are two divisions: High School (9-12) and Middle School (6-8). Students will be exposed to college-level theatre programs, professional theatre organizations, virtual theatre workshops, and they will receive feedback from theatre professionals on their performances.
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