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In this behind-the-scenes look, Music Department Chair Rachel Brown shares how The Academy's Music and Theatre Departments worked together to bring this exciting production to the stage.
Karen Szczech, a dedicated violinist and first-generation American, graduated from the Academy's Music Department in 2017. Together with her sister Kasia, an alum from 2013, Karen co-founded Magical Keys, a versatile musical organization that includes performances, education, and community engagement.
Check out alum Akenya Seymour (Music ‘10) in the Chicago Reader’s podcast, The Sit Down, hosted by Shawnee Dez.
Celebrating 30 years of transforming young dancers, Randy Duncan received a feature in The Chicago Sun-Times!
The Student Leadership Conference & General Assembly took place from March 7 to 10, with 15 Youth and Government students representing The Academy in Springfield.
The Academy proudly congratulates alum Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre ’98) for being nominated for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards!
Read our interview with Academy Alum and 2023 Gala Emcee, Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre ‘17)
Read our interview with Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre ‘10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts ‘11)
The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.
The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.
The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.
Join the Music Department for their Winter Classical Showcase!
Join the Dance Department for their Senior-Choreographed Showcase!
Join the Dance Department for their Senior-Choreographed Showcase!
Join the Dance Department for their Senior-Choreographed Showcase!
Join The Chicago Academy for the Arts for a presentation and celebration of all six arts departments!
Academy Alumni
A chart-topping songwriter, Broadway actors, Grammy Award-winning artists, physicists, attorneys, and business people. The Academy is a blueprint for success.
