Our program exists to bring fame to the name of God by building a community of performers and crew to serve our patrons, sponsors and community, through excellence in theater arts.
Theater Arts Homepage
Patrons, participants and partners… find all the information you need about classes, shows, events, sponsorships, order forms, social media and much more.
The theater is an amazing community where any talent and interest can be used and displayed across grade levels, curriculum and departments; from art, technology, engineering, production, and many more. We perform and serve together for an audience of one.
Michelle Strissel, Director of Theater Arts
Questions?
Contact The Theater Arts Team
hcatheater@harvestchristianacademy.org
847-214-3500 x 3332
Upcoming
Spring Musical...
Show Times
- Thursday, March 16 @ 7:00 PM
- Friday, March 17 @ 7:00 PM
- Saturday, March 18 @ 10:00 AM
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Location:
Harvest Bible Chapel, Worship Center
Concessions
Concessions, souvenirs and raffles will be available for purchase.
Donations are welcome and appreciated. All proceeds go straight to the Theater Arts Department, to help us continue to offer amazing classes and theater opportunities for our students.
INTERNS WANTED!
We are currently accepting interns! Alumni, College and Upper School students are welcome. Join our fun and exciting team! Contact Michelle Strissel today: mstrissel@harvestchristianacademy.org
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- Dance
- Directing
- Hair & Makeup
- Production & Sound
- Photography
- Stage Management

Stage Guild Membership
Harvest Christian Academy has established a bold goal to become the premier student performing arts center in the Elgin area. This includes long-term plans for a modern Performing Arts Center that will house a versatile stage for multiple productions, a state of the art infrastructure to deliver great performances, and a dedicated classroom to train and equip our aspiring young actors and actresses.
We welcome business and community members who have a love for theater and desire to support their local, aspiring actors. There is a level for all types of supporters.
Review the list of sponsorship levels to choose the best level for your contribution. Your financial support of the HCA Theater Department will have a compelling return on investment.
What an Amazing Show!
Thank you to all our patrons and cast !
Cheaper By The Dozen was a great success!


Show Synopsis
Frank and Ernestine are members of a large and unique family. Now grown, their memories seem dear to them than ever before.
As the siblings reminisce, they are transported back to a time when their father, one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency, applies his unorthodox methods to his family of 12.
The results are terribly embarrassing, funny, and extremely effective! To their older sister Anne, however, the main outcome is that they seem ridiculous to everyone else at school—especially to the boys! Despite pushback from his children, Dad forges ahead with better organization for his large and delightful family. While the situations are often hilarious, there’s an urgent and serious reason for Dad’s organizational persistence.