Mudlark Theater Company

Mudlark Theater is a not-for-profit organization where children are taken seriously as artists Mudlark's goal is to raise that expectation and keep it there.

Mudlark Theater is a not-for-profit organization where children are taken seriously as artists, and learn theater by making it. As a rule, the general public expects little of children’s theater. By holding children to a higher standard and empowering them to make strong artistic choices, we create the possibility for great theater—vibrant, funny, compelling shows that erase the boundary between youth and professional theater.

06/18/2024

😆PUT YOUR SPIN ON INTERNET TRENDS🤳

Create fun videos with other creative young artists to share with Mudlark Summer Camp in Viral Video! Week 4 (July 1-3) OR Week 9 (August 5-9) registration at the link in our bio!

06/17/2024

☀️THE SUMMER'S TALE IS THIS WEEKEND🎭

Join us at Kamen Park East for FREE Shakespeare this weekend! June 21st-23rd at 7pm. Pull up a picnic blank or a lawn chair and enjoy this season-specific, magical adaptation of The Winter's Tale. Tickets at the link in our bio!

06/12/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that we received a relief grant from the Nonprofit Relief Grant program! Public funding for the arts is critical to our community wellbeing, and this funding will help Mudlark continue to ensure every young artist has access to our programming no matter their financial background. Thank you to Cook County for your support of the arts sector across the suburbs.

06/11/2024

🎭CONNECT WITH YOUNG ARTISTS JUST LIKE YOU🤸‍♀️

Learn along with other young artists passionate about acting in Scene Study Week 7 (July 22-26)! Registration is still open at the link in our bio!

06/10/2024

☀️IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER CAMP!🐥

Enrollment is still open for some awesome programs happening through August 9th! Let's have an amazing Summer!

Photos from Chicago Friends School's post 06/07/2024

This school year ROCKED💙

06/07/2024

😎BIG GOALS FOR SUMMER 2024☀️

We need YOUR HELP getting the Education Team into a dunk tank by the end of the Summer!
Unconditional scholarships are always offered for Mudlark programs. This is made possible by donations from YOU! Donate today at the link in our bio!

06/06/2024

🎭FIND CONFIDENCE ON STAGE✨

Acting Studio: Monologues will you give the confidence you need for a great performance & your next audition! Join us Week 3 of Summer Camp (June 24-18)!

06/04/2024

💡BRING YOUR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS TO LIFE🎭

Does your young artists doodle new characters or write original stories? Bring those characters to life Week 6 (July 15-19) at Mudlark! Link to register in our bio

06/03/2024

☀️SUMMER CAMP IS ONE WEEK AWAY😎

Have you secured your young artist's spot in their favorite camps? Spots are filling up fast! Join us for an incredible Summer filled with fun on and off the stage! Link in bio!

Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 05/30/2024

✍️SHOUT OUT TO OUR AUTHORS🥧

Thank you SO MUCH to all of our wonderful authors, friends, and family that joined us to celebrate all things Mudpie! This ninth production wouldn't be what it is without the spectacular minds of our 2024 young authors!

Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 05/13/2024

🐥MUPIE WEEKEND 1🥧

Weekend 1 of MUDIE performances were a BLAST! Tickets still left for Thursday the 16th at 7pm, grab them before their gone at the link in our bio!

05/10/2024

🎇JULY 1ST-3RD😎

A special short week of camp before the holiday weekend will feature Viral Video & Intro to Clowning at Mudlark! Create your very own trends & embrace your silly side that week for a reduced rate!

05/09/2024

👻RECREATE YOUR FAVORITE HORROR MOVIE MAKEUP🎨

Does your young artist love all things spooky? Join us for Fantasy Makeup: Horror to learn how to recreate makeup looks from characters from the best scary movies August 5th-9th

05/07/2024

Can't wait to be at PEP Fest on Saturday, May 18th!

Thank you Mudlark Theater Company for being a PEP Fest Sponsor!! Mudlark Theater will be at PEP Fest on May 18th hosting a free activity. They have generously donated one week of credit towards a Mudlark Summer Camp, a Mudlark Theater t-shirt, and tote bag to our raffle!🎉

Please check them out and give them a like and a follow!

There is still time to join us at PEP Fest!
Please check out this link to get involved: https://ptaequityproject.com/getinvolved💜

Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 05/03/2024

🥳THANKS FOR CELEBRATING WITH US🥳

Thank you so much for everyone who came out to celebrate our 19th birthday at Rock Out Squawk Out!! A special thanks to Gigio's Pizza, British Wine Butler, Sketchbook Brewery & DadBand for helping us create such a fun & exciting party!

04/22/2024

🎈THIS IS US IF YOU DON'T COME TO ROCK OUT SQUAWK OUT🎉

Haven't gotten your tickets yet?? Hurry over to the link in our bio!!

Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 04/22/2024

🏴‍☠️SOLD OUT SAILING FOR TREASURE ISLAND🦜

We've had the best weekend of sold out performances for Treasure Island!! Be the first to know about Mudpie tickets and sign up for our newsletter!

04/18/2024

🎶DOES YOUR YOUNG ARTIST LOVE TO SING & DANCE?☀️

Join us for 1-Week Musical Theater Camp this Summer! Young artists from ages 10-14 will learn music and choreography from their favorite shows! Register today at the link in our bio!

04/17/2024

✍️DO YOU HAVE A PASSIONATE WRITER AT HOME?☀️

Learn from experienced playwrights at Mudlark this Summer with 1-Week Playwriting Camp! This program is perfect for those who enjoy storytelling and creative writing! Open to young artists ages 10-14, register today at the link in our bio!

04/16/2024

🎈10 DAYS UNTIL ROCK OUT SQUAWK OUT🐥

AND your chance to get dadband at one of YOUR events!! That's right, we'll be raffling off a very special DADBAND performance on Friday, April 26th! Get your party tickets & raffle tickets at the link in our bio under Upcoming Events!

Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 04/08/2024

🎉19 DAYS UNTIL OUR 19TH BIRTHDAY🐥

Check out our Mudlark Staff at 19 years-old!! Can you spot the lead singer of dadband ? Come celebrate with us and DadBand on April 26th! Tickets in our bio!

03/27/2024

🎭NEW THIS SUMMER: TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY☀️

Want to pursue acting outside of high school? Sign up for Teen Acting Conservatory this summer in order to crush your next college or professional audition and learn what a professional rehearsal space looks like. More info under Summer 2024 in our bio

Photos from Roycemore School's post 03/21/2024
Photos from Mudlark Theater Company's post 03/19/2024

🌱FAIRLY GRIMM TALES WAS MAGICAL🐻

Our first show of our Spring 2024 Season had a SOLD OUT RUN! To be the first to know when tickets go on sale for Treasure Island, sign up for our newsletter!

Photos from Cherry Preschool's post 03/19/2024

We loved working with these young artists!

12/20/2023

As we reflect on this past year, we are so grateful to be able to provide a space that allows young artists to imagine, belong, create, and grow.

Mudlark has never turned away a young artist due to financial circumstance. Your donation directly supports those young people participating in productions and educational programming.

Thank YOU for supporting us in our efforts to continue helping all young artists thrive💙

12/18/2023

❄️WINTER BREAK IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER⛄️

Send your young artist to Mudlark January 2nd-5th for awesome classes including Story Squad Adventure, Comedy Bootcamp, and League of Adventure! Sign up today to start the new year off right at mudlarktheater.org/winter-break-2024

12/14/2023

☀️SUMMER CAMP 2024 IS LIVE🐥

Find all the fun programs Mudlark has to offer this Summer at the link in our bio! AND get 15% off Summer Registration through December 31st with code EARLYBIRDSUMMER2024

12/05/2023

📣D65 HALF-DAY TOMORROW📚

Join us at Mudlark HQ tomorrow afternoon from 1pm-4:30pm after D65 schools’ half day! 5-7 year olds will explore Costumes & Characters: Magic Edition while 8-10 year olds will dive into Fantasy Makeup: Winter Wonderland! Register NOW at mudlarktheater.org/half-day-workshops

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