Chicago Children's Theatre

Created, composed and starring Henry Golden-Starr 

Featuring Shannon Golden-Starr as Shannon

and Lydia House as Mitten

Chicago’s elevated trains are the heartbeat of the city. It’s more than just public transportation: riding a CTA El train is a chance to connect to new sounds, new neighborhoods and yourself. Take the Brown Line with Henry Golden-Starr on this super-fun musical commute. Get on board at Washington and Wells, press play and head north to Kimball Avenue – you never know what you’ll see or who you’ll meet on your way!

Is there anything more Chicago than turning a 100-year-old elevated train line into a park that connects several different diverse neighborhoods? Well... maybe the Chicago flag! Learn about both as you walk along on a Daddy/Daughter adventure with our narrator and her father as they learn about Chicago’s past and present through all the wonders of its best known urban trail: The 606!

Created by J. Sebastian Fabál and Jessica Fabál

recommended for ages 6 and up

Written and performed by:  Nicholas Davio and Jyl Fehrenkamp

Sound Design, Music and Mixing by Charlie Malave

Longtime pals Jyl and Nick take a trip into Welles Park to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Come along for the ride and learn a few fun facts about the park's 150-year history as you flex your mind and bend your brain!

Take a breath in the Observation Station, strike a pose in the Gazebo and move mindfully into the mulch of the Nature Play Space.

Nick and Jyl provide a series of suggestions on this gently guided journey that includes musical moves and natural grooves.

by Sean Kelly and Dennis Watkins

Sharpen your best pencil and grab your favorite notebook! Join our narrator at the corner of Dearborn and VanBuren streets in downtown Chicago as she remembers the day her godmother helped her discover the art all around us.  And that’s only the beginning of our adventure - The Magic Envelope: a Downtown Walkie Draw-ie!

Starring Harper Merrill and Cooper Merrill

Created by Shawn Pfautsch and Jessica Ridenour

Montrose Point is famous for so many things like beaches, nature, and sports - all on the Lake Michigan shore... It is such an important part of living in Chicago that it feels like this beautiful spot has been there forever. But Montrose Point was born in 1934. In people years, that’s pretty old. But in nature years, that makes Montrose Point basically a kid! So who better to tell you about what makes Montrose Point so interesting… than Montrose Point themself! From subway rocks to an army base, from a Magic Hedge to a fishhook pier… Welcome to... Montrose Point!

Written, Directed and Performed by Gaby Yuen-Morales

Produced by Shawn Pfautsch

Eat your way around Chinatown under the expert guidance of Gaby Yuen-Morales. Starting in Chinatown Square, you’ll learn about the history of Chinese immigration and cuisine in Chicago, visiting three delicious locations, ending along the river in historic Ping Tom Memorial Park. Along the way, you’ll also hear stories from Gaby’s interviews with her own expert in Chinese food and history: her mom!

An audio walking tour of Chinatown.

To learn more and view the walking map, visit https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/walk-through-food-chinatown/

Written, Directed and Performed by Sophia Mohammad and Kay Kron

Produced by Shawn Pfautsch

“Se Kainouria Varka Bika (I Got a New Boat)”, traditional Greek; performed and arranged by Jake Selah

Artemis, who has been stuck in the Elysian Field for eternity, finally meets 9-year-old Sophia who has offered to show her around the West Loop. The only issue is that Artemis, impressed by the grandeur of the West Loop, keeps on confusing the West Loop with the Wondrous City of Olympus. Together Sophia and the Greek Goddess Artemis explore the wonders of the West Loop. Join them as Sophia takes Artemis to the Greek Town, Mary Bartelme Park, Skinner Park, Chicago Children’s Theater, WNDR Museum, West Loop Public Library, Restaurant Row, and the Time Out Market.

An audio walking tour of the West Loop. 

To learn more and view the walking map, visit https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/you-say-olympus-i-say-west-loop/

Written, Directed and Performed by Leslie Ann Sheppard

Produced by Shawn Pfautsch

Ten-year-old Wisconsin-native Mary Jane and her parents go on her first adventure to Chicago. Listeners are encouraged to picnic with MJ in Palmer Square Park, tasting local favorites from sandwiches and empanadas (TropiCuba) to frozen, sweet treats (Mikos and The Freeze)!

An audio walking tour of Palmer Square.

To learn more and view the walking map, visit https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/mjs-palmer-square-picnic-adventure/

Written and Directed by Lomai

Featuring Claire Fluff Llewellyn, Celia Valerie and Jess Ridenour

Produced by Shawn Pfautsch

After reluctantly taking a trip with her Mother to Unity Park in Logan Square, a Young Girl befriends an eccentric Tree Keeper who teaches her the history of the area, while simultaneously engaging her imagination.

An audio walking tour of Logan Square.

To learn more and view the walking map, visit https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/logan-learnin/

performed by: Javid Music Party

produced by: Javid Music Party

written by: Gregory Qaiyum

Only one thing you need to know about Sonic Love Experiment #312: Listen to your heart. Join. Dance. Celebrate. RISE.

An audio walking tour of Grant Park.

To learn more and view the walking map, visit https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/grant-park-sonic-love-experiment-312/