Special Programs for Kids

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Below are our regular youth programs.

Special plays and programs are often added throughout the year, so be sure to check our event schedule for more!

		Youth Drama Classes The Park hosts drama classes for 1st through 12th graders during the fall, winter as well as the summer. The classes provide a wonderful introduction to theatre, as well as expansion of theatre knowledge. There is nowhere better to learn the in's and out's of theatre than on the Park's classic indoor stage. A few of the topics covered include: creative dramatics, improvisation, pantomime, script work, stage direction, terms and techniques, as well as enunciation and projection. Material is geared towards each student's ability.
"A Christmas Carol" Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, this show will not be presented this year. However, we look forward to it's return! It is impossible to pinpoint why this show is so good. Could it be the classic story "A Christmas Carol" that we all know and love? Could it be the hilarious improv comic talents of the two performers? Is it kid after kid getting picked from the audience to fill the numerous rolls? Or is it one of the many other elements that make this laugh out loud hit great time and time again?
	Festival of the Gnomes - 35th Annual! Saturday, December 3, 2011 Learn about the legends and lore of the wee folk who do good works for man and nature. Two live theatre performances at 1:00 and 3:30 pm. Tickets are just $5.00 for all ages. Come enjoy the live music, "gnomemade" crafts, gnome doll raffle and more. Have a gnome hat? We have 'em here! Every year, receive a complimentary tassel! for your hat. Reservations recommended.

201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435 - (815) 724-3760