Musical Chairs Studio

Program Description

Join AMP Theater for Newsies Jr. This Fall!

Calling all future stars in grades 4–8 — AMP Theater is bringing Newsies Jr. to the stage this fall, and we want your child in the cast!

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies tells the true story of Jack Kelly and a scrappy band of New York newsboys who band together to stand up for what's fair — with unforgettable songs, high-energy dance numbers, and a message about courage, teamwork, and finding your voice.

Spots fill fast — register today to make sure your rising star has a place in the newsroom!Musical Chairs Studio presents a Musical Theater for students 4th - 8th grades who love acting, wish to advance their skills in preparation for additional theater opportunities and auditions, as well build a fun community of other theater kids.

This Fall we will be performing Newsies Jr!

Session dates: September 1 - December 8

Rehearsal Day and Time: Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00

Special Scheduling Days:

Team Building - Prop - Set - Design Day ! Sat. Oct 10th 10am-2pm

Optional Class on 11/24

Mandatory Tech Rehearsal - Tuesday November 17th. - 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday December 1st - 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Performance Day - Tuesday December 8th 4:00 - 8:00 pm (includes show @7pm)

Rehearsal Location: 2124 W Lawrence in the Performance Space of Borelli's Pizzeria

Tuition: $375

Bring a Friend! Refer a new family and for every completed registration, receive a $20 credit from Musical Chairs. Referral must enter your name while completing their registration.

Make-ups are not available for group classes. Students are expected to follow instructions from the teacher and be respectful at all times. Should discipline be an issue we will first reach out to parents. If a problem continues we may regretfully ask students to forfeit the remainder of the session to ensure quality of instruction for all students.

AMP Theater's Guiding Philosophy

Based in Lincoln Square and part of Musical Chairs Studio, we are a year-round, multi-school theater company built for busy kids with many interests — who still want a place on stage. We produce full-scale Fall and Spring musicals, complete with live music, costumes, and sets — all brought to life through the hands-on collaboration of our Company Kids. Our program is built on teamwork, friendship, and hands-on experience, giving kids a true theater home even when their schedules are packed.

Our Mission

Build real confidence — Every kid gets the chance to shine, whether belting a solo or commanding the stage in a big ensemble number.

Find your people — Musical theater builds friendships that go beyond the classroom and the school day, with kids from different schools and grades united by one great show.

Real training, real skills — Kids get hands-on vocal, acting, and dance instruction that builds a foundation for school choir, drama club, and high school musicals down the road.

A show they'll be proud of — Newsies Jr. is fast, fun, and packed with big group numbers, so every performer feels like a vital part of the story

About our Director

Hannah Silverman

Hannah Silverman is a Chicago-based voice and piano teacher with over seven years of experience as a teaching artist. Originally from Nashville, TN the daughter of acclaimed electric violinist Tracy Silverman and flutist Thea Suits, Hannah was highly encouraged to find herself with a career in the arts. She was encouraged to play and write music from a young age, and began dancing at 2 years old.

As a teen, Hannah starred in esteemed songwriter Marcus Hummon's new musical, The Piper, during which Marcus wrote a new piece for the show inspired by her voice. She was also featured in Nashville Arts Magazine for her work in Act Like A Grrrl with the Actor's Bridge Ensemble. After falling in love with musical theatre in highschool, she supported that passion with classical voice training.

Hannah obtained her Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude in Theater and Dance from Macalester College with a minor in Vocal Performance. While in college, She spent a formative semester at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia where she honed her acting skills.

This year, she directed the Musical Chairs production of Matilda the Musical at Queen of Angels school. Recent performances include Legally Blonde with Surging Theatrics, starred as Dianne in Million Dollar Quartet at the Metropolis Theater and this year toured in Poland with Trap Door Theater as an associate ensemble member.

Enrollment for Fall Production of NEWSIES is OPEN

Program Description

AMP Theater's Guiding Philosophy

Register for Newsies

About our Director

Hannah Silverman