The Theatre School at DePaul University, home to Chicago's leading children's theatre, is renowned as one of the top theatre training conservatories in the United States. It is here that talent, passion and drama connect to spark fun and dynamic theatre experiences unlike any other. See a show at The Theatre School and discover a treasure in the heart of Chicago's thriving theatre scene.

Founded as the Goodman Children's Theatre in 1925 and recognized as a pioneer of theatre for families, Chicago Playworks welcomes more than 30,000 students and families to our highly-celebrated productions each season. Today we are dedicated to reflecting our audience's experience in an urban, contemporary and multi-ethnic environment.