The Vaudeville Hour!

A 10-week vaudeville training course dedicated to providing middle school performers with intensive skill building in the fundamental areas of acting, voice, and dance towards the pursuit of their craft . The Shedd Institute’s E. Y. Harburg Academy was established to provide a training opportunity for young performers, to further develop and hone existing skills in the core musical theatre disciplines of voice, acting, and dance. Over the course of 10 weeks, students will work under the guidance of professional coaches, production staff and guest artists from The Shedd and The Shedd’s Theatricals. The course culminates with its own vaudeville show, a concert featuring song, dance, clowning, acrobatics, comedy, and more!