Come play with us!

Now presenting:
Drama & Writing classes for kids in central Illinois!

Classes

Spark Academy of Morton Classes

Theater classes for ages 5-11 years old, and homeschool creative writing and storytelling! Click here to see more details!

2026 Mackinaw Theater and Writing Classes

Let your child shine on stage as they learn the art of acting and performance in a supportive and empowering environment. Click here for our upcoming schedule!

Piano and Voice Lessons

Take beginning piano or voice lessons with Miss Julia! Click here for more information

About Play School Presents
Play School Presents offers drama and creative writing classes for
students who are new to the world of theater!

About Director Cristi Lewis
Cristi Lewis began her creative journey as a child--writing, directing, and acting in her own plays every summer with her mother and friends. She brings that same imaginative, student-directed energy to her classes.

Cristi has 15 years of experience in education--in public and private school classrooms, as well as her own homeschool setting. She has had the opportunity to develop new theater programs for both schools and homeschool co-ops in Springfield and central Illinois. She has degrees in journalism and English literature with experience in writing and editing.

Cristi specializes in gentle introductions into the world of theater for beginning students... and in a full-circle moment often writes her own scripts to match the needs of her class. 

About Musical Director Julia Lewis 
Julia Lewis has her music theory degree from Eureka College and has almost a decade's experience performing in musical theater.  She owns her own music studio for beginning piano and voice students.  She has a passion for writing, working on both a young adult novel, and creating new music and songs for Play School Presents. 

Location
Play School Presents offers personalized homeschool classes in Mackinaw, IL, and partners with other educational programs such as Spark Academy of Morton, IL.

Schedule

Tuesdays

Summer 2026
Musical Theater Performance Group, ages 9+
2:30-3:30 p.m. Mackinaw (New Castle Bible Church), June-July 

Theater Games and Concepts, all ages
3:30-4 p.m. Mackinaw (New Castle), June 2-July 7

Creative Workshop, ages 10+ 
4-4:30 p.m. in June, Mackinaw (New Castle) 

Fall 2026
3-4 p.m. Theater Games for ages 9-11 (Sept-Dec)
Discovery Station Homeschool, Spark Academy in Morton

4-5 p.m. Center Stage Players at Spark Academy in Morton
Performance Group for ages 6-11 (December peformance)

Thursdays

Fall and Spring
12-2 Drama Classes and Rehearsals for Homeschoolers
Mackinaw (New Castle Bible Church) 
All ages 
The world's your stage!
Discover the world of theater! Let us know you are interested in joining us this summer!

General Interest Form

Are you interested in a Play School Presents class in Mackinaw, IL?  If so, please email playschoolpresents@gmail.com or fill out this online form.
  
If you are interested in a class that meets at Spark Academy, please register directly with their organization on their website. 

Questions?


 playschoolpresents@gmail.com

    • 19731 Dee-Mac Road, Mackinaw, IL, USA
    • Mackinaw classes held at above address Mailing address is separate