Drama Debut at St. Matthias School

Welcome to the magical world of Drama Debut at Musical Chairs Studio - where the storytelling comes to life for our youngest stars! 

This joyful program is specially designed for our mini-actors, celebrating their endless energy and vivid imaginations. Through a playful, games-based format, children embark on an exciting journey of self-expression, creativity, and confidence-building.

Inspired by beloved fairy tales, whimsical picture books, and toe-tapping musicals, each session invites children to step into a world of dramatic play. They’ll explore a rainbow of emotions, transform into playful animals and fantastical characters, and discover the pure joy of performing.

At Musical Chairs Studio, we nurture every child’s artistic spirit in a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment. Guided by our experienced and passionate faculty, Drama Debut is the perfect first step in your child’s theatrical adventure — where imagination soars and every child can shine!

Ages: Preschool Ages

Class Location: St. Matthias Elementary School, 4910 N. Claremont Ave.

Session dates:  January 9 - March 13

No Class on:  2/6 or 2/13

Days and Time: Fridays 3:00 - 3:45

Tuition: $160

A minimum of 4 students is needed to run each class. Classes will be limited to 8 children. Additional classes are available based on interest. 

Please Note: Make-up classes are not available for group sessions. Students are expected to follow teacher instructions and demonstrate respect toward classmates and staff at all times.

If any behavioral concerns arise, we will first communicate with parents to address the issue together. However, if the problem persists, we may, regrettably, ask the student to withdraw from the remainder of the session in order to maintain a positive and productive learning environment for all participants.

Alex is a Seattle born multi instrumentalist, band leader, and theatrical comedian who broke into the Chicago scene in 2018. He has been making music since memories could form, but began his formal education through his band program at 12. 

He continued his education through the Gonzaga Jazz program followed by further education through involvement with jazz festivals in Seattle and Chicago. He currently is a singer songwriter, band leader of an experimental funkadelic brass house group, and a community builder through organizing a long running series of interdisciplinary jams. 

In his theater experience, Alex is an improvisational comedian with over 10 years of experience at the Blue Door Theater, Jet City Improv, the iO theater, and the Second City Musical Conservatory. He has been in several independent stage plays through the Annoyance and Pocket Theater. 

Alex’s pedagogy is holistic and community oriented in nature. He believes that ultimately music, and performance as a whole, should be for people, by people, and with people. His philosophy of musical humanism is what fosters a supportive environment for students of all backgrounds to connect and learn from each other to advance the art to new vistas.

Alex leads several of Musical Chairs programs including Theater Improv Club, Drama Debut for our youngest budding actors and our outreach programs with the American Montessori Academy and Ladybug & Friends Daycare. Alex is also an experienced teacher for many intstruments including improv piano.