The Jester's Courtyard

FALL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG ACTORS
Juggling, Make-Up, Performance......Round Out Your Theatre Skills

Acting provides a framework for lifelong communication skills, and builds a positive, confident self-image.  At the Jester's Courtyard, young actors will experience fun, confidence building activities, while learning to tune stage presence.  Students will learn stage techniques that improv listening skills, the ability to interact and work well with others, and will reap the rewards of creating programs to share with family and friends.   Join us this summer for fun and focused workshops where young actors find a sense of community, while learning valuable skills in small workshop environments.
Registration is as simply as via our shopping cart, or by call 630-879-5130 to register over the phone or for questions.

Meet The Workshop Leaders - Bios

JUGGLING - Basics and Advanced
Add to your performance arsenal!!!  Juggling is fun, exciting, a great way to improve hand-eye coordination, and impress your friends and family!!!A one week Boot Camp of Improv Fun!!  Anyone can learn regardless of age or gender.  Sign up today and learn how to make the crowds go wild!!  Sign up for Basics of Juggling and again for Advanced Juggling Techniques below:

Basics of  Juggling
Classes for three different age ranges
In the Basics of Juggling classes, students will learn the simple 3-ball pattern of juggling, commonly referred to as 'cascade.'   A set of three bean bags developed for juggling will be included in the cost of the workshop.  The first 45 minute session teaches these very basic skills, followed up by a 30 minute session a few days latter to allow students for work at home perfect the skills and then polish off the juggling presentation!  The students ages 10 - 17 will do a 15 minute presentation for friends and family at the end of the second session.
Class Min/Max:  8 - 15 students
BASICS OF JUGGLING
Ages 10 - 13  Session One
Meets Monday September 20 and
Thursday September 23
4pm - 4:45
Lead by Peter Geldes
$
20.00    
BASICS OF JUGGLING  
Ages 10 - 13  Session Two
Meets Tuesday September 21 and Friday September 24 6pm - 6:45pm
Lead by Peter Geldes
$
20.00    
BASICS OF JUGGLING
Ages 14 - 17   Session One
Meets Tuesday September 21 and Friday September 24  4pm - 4:45 pm
Lead by Peter Geldes
$
20.00    
BASICS OF JUGGLING
Ages 14 - 17 Session Two
Meets Wednesday September 22 4pm - 4:45pm
and Saturday September 25 1pm - 1:45pm
Lead by Peter Geldes
$
20.00    
BASIC OF JUGGLING
Ages 18 and up
Meets Monday September 20 and Thursday September 23
6pm - 6:45pm
$
20.00    

ADVANCED BEAN BAG JUGGLING

Students who progress to the Advanced Juggling sessions, or who already have basic skills, will learn a variety of different three ball patterns, and time permitting, will advance to four bean bags.

ADVANCED CLUB JUGGLING

Students will learn the basic 'cascade' pattern with clubs, and an easy trick or two to impress their friends.   Juggling Clubs for each students to take home are included in this program.
ADVANCED BEAN BAG JUGGLING
Ages 10 - 13   Session One
Meets Tuesday September 28 and Friday October 1 4pm - 4:45
$
25.00    
ADVANCED CLUB JUGGLING
Ages 10 - 13 
Meets Monday September 27 and Thursday September 30 6pm - 6:45pm
$
35.00    
ADVANCED BEAN BAG JUGGLING
Ages 14 - 17
Meets Wednesday September 29 4pm - 4:45pm and Saturday October 2 2pm - 2:45pm
$
25.00    
ADVANCED CLUB JUGGLING
Ages 14 - 17
Meets Tuesday September 28 and Firday October 1 6pm - 6:45pm
$
35.00    
ADVANCED BEAN BAG JUGGLING
Ages 18 and up
Meets Monday September 27th and Tursday September 30th 4pm - 4:45 pm
$
25.00    
ADVANCED CLUB JUGGLING
Meets Wednesday September 29 6pm - 6:45 pm and Saturday October 2 1pm - 1:45pm
$
35.00    
STAGE MAKE-UP 
Hand On Make-Up Workshops for Stage and Film
BEARDS AND CHARACTERS
Ages 8 and up
Saturday October 9th  2pm - 3:30pm

Students will learn how to create beards and facial hair using crepe hair and liquid latex to create an extremely natural appearance for either stage or film work.  Other uses for liquid latex, nose and scar wax and other products will be introduced for create the illusion of warts, extreme noses, and other distinctive character features.  Students will receive materials necessary for this workshop inlcuded in the registration fee.  Students should bring in their own personal make-up kits for the class.
Lead by Julane Sullivan
class Min/Max:  10 - 20
$
30.00    
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP
Ages 12 and up
Saturday October 16th 2pm - 3:30pm 
Learn how to create realistic bruises, burns, cuts, black-eyes and other special effects make-up illusions.  This is the perfect workshop for those pre-halloween ideas!!!  Supplies to create these illusions will be on hand for this workshop....to create make-up illusions for film, stage or just for fun!
Lead by Julane Sullivan
class Max/Min 10 - 20
$
30.00