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Teen Cohort Schedules
Class will meet Saturdays 9:45am-1:00pm on the dates listed below.
Every “off” week, you will schedule an independent check in time with a teacher to meet one on one online.
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You will begin scheduling virtual check ins with instructors immediately after program acceptance.
2025 - 2026 Dates for IN PERSON classes at 4448 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago (scroll down to see 2026-2027 dates).
1st Semester:
August 23
Sept 6
Sept 20
Oct 4
Oct 18
Nov 1
Nov 15
(break - wrap up all filming for pre screens and meet individually for any callback materials)
2nd Semester:
Jan 17
Jan 31
Feb 14
Feb 28
March 14
SPRING BREAK
April 11
April 25
May 9
May 16 - tech rehearsal for showcase (TENTATIVE)
May 18 - showcase (TENTATIVE)
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2026 - 2027 Cohort Dates:
First semester:
August 15
August 29
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 7
November 21
(break - wrap up all filming for pre screens and meet individually for any callback materials)
Second Semester:
January 16
January 30
February 13
February 27
March 13
SPRING BREAK - tentative
April 3
April 17
May 1
May 15 - tech rehearsal for showcase (TENTATIVE)
May 17 - showcase (TENTATIVE)
Questions? Contact downstagearts@gmail.com or call (920) 379-3073