About Us
About Next Page Production
Next Page Productions is Chicagoland’s newest Theatre for Young Audiences company, dedicated to bringing stories to life on stage. We create high-quality productions that engage, educate, and entertain, sparking imagination through innovative adaptations of beloved literature and timeless classics. By bridging the gap between classroom learning and live performance, we connect stories students know with the transformative power of theatre, inspiring a lifelong love of the arts.
Our Team
Andrew Swanson
(Owner/Executive Producer)
Andrew Swanson
(Owner/Executive Producer)
Andrew Swanson is a theatre professional passionate about bringing stories to life for young audiences. He earned a BA in Theatre Arts from Eastern Illinois University and has had the privilege of working with Broadway In Chicago, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and Alphabet Soup Productions, gaining extensive experience in marketing, production, educational outreach, and audience engagement. As Artistic Director of Alphabet Soup Productions, he produced numerous high-quality shows, introduced innovative new works alongside beloved classics, and expanded their outreach to over 50,000 audience members annually. Andrew looks forward to continued success and collaboration bringing Theatre for Young Audiences to the Chicagoland area.
Michael Potsik
(Artistic Director/ Associate Producer)
Michael Potsik
(Artistic Director/Associate Producer)
Michael Potsic is a Chicago-based performer, writer, and creative artist. As a performer he has been featured in productions at the Marriott Lincolnshire, Paramount Aurora, Theatre at the Center and Kokandy Productions. His directing and choreography credits include: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Elephant & Piggie, Sister Act, SpongeBob the Musical, The Addams Family Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, and Les Misérables. As a composer and lyricist, Michael’s work has been featured with Alphabet Soup Productions, Second City Training Center and his original musical Flight—based on the Greek myth of Icarus—continues its development. He also performs as Michael’s Music Machine, a children’s poprecording artist with two albums available on all streaming platforms.
Tya Programming
Programming overview
At Next Page Productions, our seasons are thoughtfully designed to engage students at every stage of their learning journey, blending entertainment with opportunities for critical thinking, literacy connections, and social-emotional growth.
For Our Youngest Audiences (Pre-K–1st Grade):
Playful, interactive productions adapted from favorite picture books that nurture imagination, creativity, and early literacy skills. (Pete the Cat, Elephant & Piggie, Cat in the Hat, Go Dog Go, etc).
Stories from the Page to the Stage (Grades 2–4):
Beloved works of children’s literature brought to life with engaging visuals and accessible storytelling.(Charlotte’s Web, James and the Giant Peach, Dairy of a Wimpy Kid, Junie B. Jones).
Family Favorites (All Ages):
Productions of timeless classics designed to bring communities, schools and families together. (The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Seussical the Musical, The Jungle Book, Shrek the Musical).
