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.

Read about Spanish Teacher Lauren Rovin's experience as a Fulbright Scholar!

Check out Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) in W Magazine!

Check out alum Akenya Seymour (Music ‘10) in the Chicago Reader’s podcast, The Sit Down, hosted by Shawnee Dez.

Kevin Miles (Theatre ‘08) and The Academy on ABC 7 News!

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!

See Justin Tranter on NBC Chicago’s new series “It’s OK to Ask Questions”.

Check out Jason Patera and Zachary Jeppsen (Dance ‘18) featured in Chicago Tribune!

Read our interview with Academy Alum Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)!

Read our interview with Academy Alum and 2023 Gala Emcee, Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre ‘17)

Read our interview with current Musical Theatre student Ava Baldassari.

Read our interview with Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre ‘10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts ‘11)

Read our interview with Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts ‘09)

Read our interview with Morgan Clune (Dance ‘18)

Check out Jason Patera in the Chicago Tribune!

Interview with Marissa Cameron (Media Arts ‘12)

The Academy Newsletter: Summer 2022

Hear from the Class of 2022!

Pictures from the 2022 Summer Program!

Hear from the Class of 2022!

Hear from Academy seniors!

Hear from Academy seniors!

Hear from the Class of 2022!

Check us out on WGN and ABC7!

An interview with Academy alum DeMone Seraphin