IMPACT: Musical Theatre

January 2-6, 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
Naperville, IL

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Your Week at Impact

  • Vocal, Dance, and Acting classes taught by Broadway artists
  • Industry Sessions with leading talent agents and casting directors
  • Field Trip to Broadway in Chicago to see a musical
  • Parent Session with industry pros about careers in theater
  • Final Showcase for friends, family, and industry professionals

Location

Location

The Matrix Club
808 Illinois Rte 59
Naperville, IL 60540

Field Trip

IMPACT students take a field trip to Chicago to attend a Broadway musical!

Show announcements coming soon!

Our Faculty

IMPACT Teaching Faculty changes each session and brings some of Broadway’s best talent to Naperville to work with students on voice, dance, and acting masterclasses.

ACTING

CASTING DIRECTOR​

Hotel Accommodations

Students and families traveling to Naperville for IMPACT are eligible for a special rate at Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre, the only Forbes-rated, AAA Four Diamond hotel in Illinois outside of Chicago. The Academy of the Arts discount is 10 percent off the best available rate, and can be secured only by calling the Hotel Arista reservations department at 630-579-4100.

Daily Schedule

Previous Faculty

Chawntá Van

Professional Dancer
LIZZO

Taylor Louderman

Tony-Nominated Best Actress
MEAN GIRLS

Merri Sugarman

Broadway Casting Director
TARA RUBIN CASTING

Judith Franklin

Broadway Actress
TINA, SUMMER

Erika Henningsen

Broadway Actress
MEAN GIRLS

Justin Prescott

Broadway Actor
FUNNY GIRL

JJ Niemann

TikTok Star / Broadway Actor
THE BOOK OF MORMON

Galen J Williams

Broadway Actor
SLAVE PLAY, MOTOWN

Abby Mueller

Original Broadway Cast
SIX, BEAUTIFUL

Fana Tesfagiorgis

Broadway Dancer
MY FAIR LADY, AILEY

Samantha Pauly

Original Broadway Cast
SIX on Broadway

Zonya Love

Broadway Performer
BEETLEJUICE, THE COLOR PURPLE

Student Wins

Sammy was signed by one of Chicago’s biggest talent agencies after being seen in our showcase

Danny was able to take class with his idol, TikTok star JJ Niemann.

Layla was invited to audition for Les Miserables in NYC after working with a top casting director in our classes

Joshua was invited to join the cast of CHILDREN OF EDEN in Chicago

Giovanni was hand-picked to be seen by one of Chicago’s biggest talent agencies

Alex was signed by one of Chicago's top agencies.

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Early Bird Pricing Ends November 23rd