Actors Gymnasium Offers Unique Classes for Back to School
EVANSTON, IL- The Actors Gymnasium Circus & Performing Arts School resumes its full selection of class listings for Fall session on September 3. Classes include unique offerings in subjects such as Aerial Arts, Circus Fitness, Drama and Physical Theatre,Parent-Tot Circus, Parent-Tot Gymnastics, and Parkour.
Fall session also offers the first class in the Single Weapon Certification series, Unarmed Combat. This class will be taught by Chuck Choyl, President of the Society of American Fight Directors and concludes with a skills proficiency test that awards a certificate from SAFD if passed.
A Circus Arts class has been added on Thursday afternoons at 12:30pm for professional actors and others with night-time careers seeking exciting new skills.
The new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins September 3 and runs through November 10, 2013. No classes on Labor Day. Further course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Act Up & Dance, Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, Imaginastics, and Tumbling.
Registration for all Fall classes is now open at www.actorsgymnasium.org. Classes fill quickly and limited space is available.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, and creatively.
The Actors Gymnasium Introduces its Newly Redesigned Website
EVANSTON, IL - Thanks to a grant from the Arts Work Fund for Organizational Development, The Actors Gymnasium has announced the release of their redesigned website.
Created by the Wolko Design Group, the new look was crafted to improve customer satisfaction with a user-friendly navigation that reflects the communities needs, including up-to-date information on classes, camps, shows, and event entertainment talent.
The new home page is now a multi-functional hub that welcomes new visitors to learn more about the non-profit and provides efficient service to veterans of The Actors Gymnasium's offerings.
The website was created to attract visitors of varying knowledge of The Actors Gymnasium and the Chicago circus community in mind, and has created more content for returning visitors to enjoy.
New Features include:
A large slideshow featured on the home page highlighting imagery of performers bending and twisting on circus apparatus
A social media interface that allows non facebook and twitter users to follow The Actors Gymnasium's postings and stay up to date with its fast-paced community
New photo and video galleries for Event Entertainment, Shows, Classes and Teen Ensemble for visitors perusal
Scholarship, newsletters, benefit and past donation information for prospective donors
Returning users will find information on auditions, performance dates, camp registration announcements, extended photo galleries, images of students and performers, and more pages as The Actors Gymnasium continues to streamline and expand visitor's interactions to continue its growth within the Evanston and Chicagoland circus and performing art communities.
Interested parties can view the newly redesigned site here: www.actorsgymnasium.org
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally and creatively.
The Actors Gymnasium Presents Summer Circus Intensive Showcase Performance
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium prides itself on providing high quality circus and performing arts instruction. As part of that mission, we offer an innovative, six-week, intensive workshop for adults dedicated to the development of high-level physical performance and circus skills. The Summer Intensive Workshop culminates in the creation of an exciting, collaborative final performance.This one day only event performs on July 27, 2013 with shows at 4:30 & 7:30 pm.
This year's instructors include Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, David Catlin, Dean Evans, Oyuna Yadamjav and Joey Stone. The culminating Summer Circus Intensive Showcase Performance is open to all ages.
Tickets can be purchased through event's facebook page or through www.actorsgymnasium.com. There are a limited number of tickets available for each performance and tickets are first come, first served. Check early for the best selection. Tickets are available online only. After online sales are closed, the on location box office will be open 2 hours prior to the show start time.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
The Actors Gymnasium Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! to Raise Funds for Scholarships on July 20
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium has announced its Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! The 2013 gala, hosted by The Actors Gymnasium Board, features the emcee talents of Lindsey Noel Whiting, star of the runaway hit, Skooled: a Study in Circus, and David Catlin, Lookingglass ensemble member and director of the critically-acclaimed production, Lookingglass Alice.
The gala is designed to benefit the long running circus and performing arts school, The Actors Gymnasium, and help make scholarships possible for aspiring young circus artists. Last year's financial aid fund helped provide over 100 scholarships to students who otherwise may not have been able to attend The Actors Gymnasium's classes and camps. The Shipwrecked! gala takes place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue.
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Each year's benefit has a theme and this year's theme of Shipwrecked! calls on attendees to "Come to the rescue!" and offers the chance to "mingle with the crew and passengers of The Actors Gymnasium community!"
Admission includes alcoholic Scurvy Punch, tasty island fare, live circus arts throughout the night, a special activity area just for kids, amazing auction items for all ages, and fun for the whole family.
Early Bird Discount: $50/person or $150/family (At the door price is $65 per person/$165 per family. Family price applies to 3 or more people living in the same household.)
Tickets, priced at the early bird discount can be purchased online. $65 per person/&165 per family can be purchased at the door. For tickets or more information on how to donate, visit www.actorsgymnasium.com. Ticket price includes food, soft drinks, alcohol and entertainment. For more information, please call (847)328-2795.
Community members who wish to help out in other ways beside attendance can donate items to the auction such as travel miles, summer homes, gift items, hosting wine tasting or event parties. If interested, they should contact Jennifer Breen jennifer.breen@yahoo.com or Linda Slavik thannah6@yahoo.com
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
The Actors Gymnasium Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! to Raise Funds for Scholarships on July 20
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium has announced its Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! The 2013 gala, hosted by The Actors Gymnasium Board, features the emcee talents of Lindsey Noel Whiting, star of the runaway hit, Skooled: a Study in Circus, and David Catlin, Lookingglass ensemble member and director of the critically-acclaimed production, Lookingglass Alice.
The gala is designed to benefit the long running circus and performing arts school, The Actors Gymnasium, and help make scholarships possible for aspiring young circus artists. Last year's financial aid fund helped provide over 100 scholarships to students who otherwise may not have been able to attend The Actors Gymnasium's classes and camps. The Shipwrecked! gala takes place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue.
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Each year's benefit has a theme and this year's theme of Shipwrecked! calls on attendees to "Come to the rescue!" and offers the chance to "mingle with the crew and passengers of The Actors Gymnasium community!"
Admission includes alcoholic Scurvy Punch, tasty island fare, live circus arts throughout the night, a special activity area just for kids, amazing auction items for all ages, and fun for the whole family.
Early Bird Discount: $50/person or $150/family (At the door price is $65 per person/$165 per family. Family price applies to 3 or more people living in the same household.)
Tickets, priced at the early bird discount can be purchased online. $65 per person/&165 per family can be purchased at the door. For tickets or more information on how to donate, visit www.actorsgymnasium.com. Ticket price includes food, soft drinks, alcohol and entertainment. For more information, please call (847)328-2795.
Community members who wish to help out in other ways beside attendance can donate items to the auction such as travel miles, summer homes, gift items, hosting wine tasting or event parties. If interested, they should contact Jennifer Breen jennifer.breen@yahoo.com or Linda Slavik thannah6@yahoo.com
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Actors Gym Offers Most Popular Classes for Summer Session
EVANSTON, IL- The Actors Gymnasium School for Circus & Performing Arts has released class listings for Summer Session, which will include the most popular offerings in Circus, Aerial Arts and Gymnastics, alongside our perennially popular summer camp.
Summer session also offers the once-a-year, six-week intensive workshop for adults, dedicated to physical performance and act creation. Master teachers include David Catlin, Joey Stone, Oyunchimeg "Oyuna" Yadamjav and Sylvia Hernandez-Distasi. Fall session will mark the return to normal scheduling and the full catalog of classes.
The new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins June 17 and runs through August 10, 2013. No classes on July 4th. Course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, Imaginastics, and Summer Intensive Workshop.
Registration for all Summer classes is now open at www.actorsgymnasium.com. Classes fill quickly and limited space is available.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
The Actors Gymnasium Announces Circus in Progress Performers
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium announces performance acts for its May 18th show, Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work.
Chicago theatre and circus lovers of all ages delight in this popular sneak peek at some of Chicago's most exciting new works of circus art. This cabaret style performance series focuses on the development of new acts, showcasing many Chicagoland area circus and variety arts professionals as well as advanced students from The Actors Gymnasium's classes.
Further performer announcements will continue throughout May through the company's social media, but the following acts are confirmed: Dean Evans (solo clown), Anna Hartje (contortion), Jill Heyser (trapeze), Willem McGowan (diabolo juggling), Rackim Ramsey (lyra), The Actors Gymnasium Intermediate Aerial Class (rope & harness w/ silks), The Actors Gymnasium Teen Ensemble (silks w/ straps), Vox 3 (acapella choral song), Andi Wywiorski (lyra), Aerial Dance Chicago (sling), Kevin Brown and Jason Hanggi of Be The Groove (percussion).
Tickets can be purchased through event's facebook page or through www.actorsgymnasium.com. There are a limited number of tickets available for each performance and tickets are first come, first served. Check early for the best selection. Tickets are available online only. Once online sales are closed, 1.5 hours prior to the show start time, the on location box office will be open. For group reservations and general questions call 847-328-2795.
Two Performances Only! This one day only event performs on May 18, 2013 with shows at 4:30 & 7:30 pm.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
INDONESIAN CIRCUS STUDENT TRAVELS TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA FOR A UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
EVANSTON, IL - This week, The Actors Gymnasium's master circus teacher, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, welcomed Wawan Kuriawan, a circus student from Cilincing, an impoverished fishing village in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Kuriawan's four month tour of various circus schools, sponsored by The Red Nose Foundation, includes local organizations such as The Actors Gymnasium, who have volunteered their time and services to help Kuriawan achieve a higher level in circus skills and self-confidence. The Red Nose Foundation, a non-profit organization, uses social circus as a tool to engage with at-risk children and youth.
In Cilincing, families live on a few dollars a day in poor living conditions, which often force children to work rather than finish school.
This learning opportunity provides Kuriawan with a new set of circus skills which, upon his return to Jakarta, Indonesia, he can share with his fellow students at the Red Nose Foundation and actively contribute to the development of social circus within his own community.
Until May 5: Circus Mojo in Ludlow, Kentucky, with Paul Miller
May 6 - May 12: Kuriawan traveled to Chicago to train with Wolfgang Bientzle from CirqueExperiences, an 8-time world champion in wheel acrobats, in preparation for the 10th Wheel Gymnastics World Championships in July. Kuriawan will be the first Indonesian ever to take part in this international competition.
May 12-June 9: Circus Mojo in Ludlow, Kentucky, with Paul Miller
June 10 - July 14: Kuriawan returns to Chicago for classes at The Actors Gymnasium, MSA & Circus Arts, and CirquesExperience, and to compete at Wheel2013.
July 15 - August 3: Vancouver Circus School (VCS) with Travis Johnson
August 4 - August 16: Circus Smirkus in Vermont.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
About the Red Nose Foundation
The Red Nose Foundation (Yayasan Hidung Merah) is a non-profit arts and education organization active in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Foundation works at the grass roots level and supports the development of children living in underprivileged circumstances through basic education and circus arts.
The Red Nose Foundation, established in 2008, has five pillar programs:
The Arts and Education Outreach Program, the foundation's flagship program with centers in Cilincing and Bintaro-Lama;
The Hidung Merah Performance Troupe, made up of the most advanced RNF students;
Sponsorship and Scholarship Program, connecting sponsors with individual children to help fund their education;
School Renovation program, helping to rebuild public school facilities with the support of corporate sponsors;
Red Nose Relief, a performance group that travels to conflict or disaster-affected areas in Indonesia to provide "emotional relief" to children and families.
About Social Circus
Circus is multidisciplinary and offers something for everyone regardless of experience, physical ability, age, culture, language, and socio-economic status. There are no limits to who can benefit from circus arts and social circus.
Social circus uses physical arts to engage with at-risk youth and marginalized communities, but its effect and benefits stretch far beyond that and run deep into the field of personal development. Social circus teaches self-awareness, self-esteem, discipline, creativity, artistic talent, motor skills and physical fitness, teamwork and social skills.
Ultimately, circus is a fun and versatile tool that contributes positively to an individual and community's wellbeing and quality of life.
Dan Roberts, Founder and Executive Director
Dan Roberts established the Red Nose Foundation in 2008. Dan moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, with his family from the United States as a teenager and was a student at the Jakarta International School. Upon returning to the U.S., Dan studied Acting at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. After he discovered Circus and Physical Theatre, Dan spent a number of years working for different youth circus groups. In 2008, Dan became a volunteer for Clowns without Borders-USA and organized a 10-week solo circus expedition through Indonesia. During this expedition Dan made the decision to stay and establish the Red Nose Foundation. Since then, Dan has been the driving force behind RNF and continues to build the foundation and its programs and extend its reach in the villages in Jakarta.
Wawan Kuriawan training with The Actors Gymnasium master instructor Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi
The Actors Gymnasium Presents Spring Circus in Progress
EVANSTON, IL - Due to continued popularity, The Actors Gymnasium presents the eighth installment of the popular performance series, Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work. Chicago theatre and circus lovers of all ages delight in this sneak peek at some of Chicago's most exciting new works of circus art. This cabaret style performance series focuses on the development of new acts, showcasing many Chicagoland area circus and variety arts professionals as well as advanced students from The Actors Gymnasium's classes. Specific performer announcements will be made by The Actors Gymnasium throughout April and early May.
Tickets can be purchased through event's facebook page or through www.actorsgymnasium.com. There are a limited number of tickets available for each performance and tickets are first come, first served. Check early for the best selection. Tickets are available online only. After online sales are closed, the on location box office will be open 2 hours prior to the show start time.
Two Performances Only! This one day only event performs on May 18, 2013 with shows at 4:30 & 7:30 pm.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Skooled: A Study in Circus Joins Chicago Theatre Week
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium joins more than 75 of Chicago's finest theatres, taking part in the first ever Chicago Theatre Week. Chicago Theatre Week is presented by The League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago whose past projects include the hugely successful Restaurant Week.
As part of the inaugural celebration of Chicago's theatre scene, The Actors Gymnasium will offer discounted tickets to the opening weekend of Skooled: A Study in Circus, the latest production in its winter circus series.
Chicago theatre and circus lovers of all ages will delight in this spectacular that takes audiences on a journey of eccentric clowning, aerial acrobatics, live music, and devilish pranks.
Featuring the work of Chicago clown Dean Evans, Co-Artistic Directors Larry DiStasi, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and an amazing team of designers and performers, this circus production explores the school of hard knocks. Life's lessons come in many forms. And some people always end up in detention.
For opening weekend only, locals and tourists can purchase tickets at a special Chicago Theatre Week discount of only $15. Ticket prices for all Chicago Theatre Week performances are so low that theatre fanatics could see two shows for the price of one. Fellow participants include: Lookinnglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, Goodman Theatre and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.
Tickets can be purchased through the Chicago Theatre Week website or through the www.actorsgymnasium.com by using the discount code: THWEEK There are a limited number of tickets available for each performance and tickets are first come, first served. Check early for the best selection.
Performances run February 16 - March 23, with shows at 7:30 pm on Fridays, 4:30 and 7:30 pm on Saturdays and 3:00 pm on Sundays (No 4:30 show on 2/16).
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Skooled: A Study in Circus at The Actors Gym
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium presents Skooled: A Study in Circus. This year's winter circus spectacular takes audiences on a journey of eccentric clowning, aerial acrobatics, live music, and devilish pranks.
Featuring the work of Chicago clown Dean Evans, Co-Artistic Directors Larry DiStasi, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and an amazing team of designers and performers, this circus production explores the school of hard knocks. Life's lessons come in many forms. And some people always end up in detention.
Performances run February 16 - March 23, with shows at 7:30 pm on Fridays, 4:30 and 7:30 pm on Saturdays and 3:00 pm on Sundays (No 4:30 show on 2/16). Ticket prices range from $15-20. Tickets can be purchased online through www.actorsgymnasium.com or by calling the office at 847-328-2795. Please call the office for group ticket pricing and availability.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Actors Gym Offers New Opportunities for Song & Dance
EVANSTON, IL- This winter, The Actors Gymnasium School for Circus & Performing Arts will expand its class listings to include new offerings in Music, Drama and Dance. Veteran Actors Gymnasium teacher Kara Karstedt and Artistic Director of Programming Larry DiStasi developed these three new offerings together and are excited to expand the courses available to children ages 3 to 18. Descriptions for the three classes are as follows:
Acting the Song Offers kids a chance to really delve into the "acting" of a song. Students will look at the rise and fall of the pieces and use character work to express the emotions of the music. The result of the class is to build their acting skills and to walk away with a repertoire of songs usable for auditions.
Act Up and Dance Students go on "jungle safaris", dance with ribbons, dress up and act out different children's stories, create animal orchestras, and explore moving through the space in different ways. Imaginations and bodies are both exercised in this class.
Musical Theatre Mash-Up In the style of Glee, students will take music from two different musicals and "mash' them together, creating a whole new story, complete with singing and dancing. This process is completely collaborative and will result in a performance for parents on the last day of class. A new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins January 28 and runs through April 7, 2013. No classes on January 21 or March 25-31. Course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, Drama, and much more.
Open registration for all Winter II classes starts January 16 at noon at www.actorsgymnasium.com. Classes fill quickly and limited space is available.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Magic Show & Workshop at The Actors Gym
EVANSTON, IL - Back by popular demand, professional magician Sean Masterson will host his Magic Mastery Workshop and Vaudeville Magic Show. For young magicians who are looking to learn a few tricks, the Magic Mastery Workshop (December 1st, 3:30-5:30pm) will encourage them to use their imaginations to create their own presentational touches. Also, participants can purchase a ticket to the Vaudeville Magic Show taking place that night and the next afternoon at the reduced rate of $5.
For children of all ages, Masterson's Vaudeville Magic Show that weekend (December 1st at 7:30pm & December 2nd at 3:00pm) will include sleight-of-hand manipulation, audience participation and an amazing levitation.
The Chicago Tribune says:
"Prestidigitation for the Harry Potter generation, with a minimum of flash and a maximum of understated showmanship"
Tickets and registration are now available online at www.actorsgymnasium.com.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
New Drama Class at The Actors Gymnasium
EVANSTON, IL - A new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins November 12th at The Actors Gymnasium. Course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, Stage Combat, Parkour/Free Running and much more.
In addition, The Actors Gymnasium will also offer a new class in Drama/Physical Theater that teaches young actors to create and embody character with all of their physicality. By the end of the class, students will have developed a monologue with instructor's guidance. Instructed by Cole Simon.
Registration is now open online at www.actorsgymnasium.com.
The Actors Gymnasium is located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL - just off of the Noyes purple line 'L' stop. For additional information on The Actors Gymnasium's innovative programming, please visit www.actorsgymnasium.com or call 847-328-2795.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work
EVANSTON, IL - Get a sneak peek at some of Chicago's most exciting new works of circus art at The Actors Gymnasium's Circus in Progress! This exciting showcase features new acts by professionals from the Chicagoland circus community and advanced students from The Actors Gymnasium's own programs.
Three performances only! Last year's Circus in Progress shows sold-out, so don't wait!
Saturday October 13, 4:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday October 14, 3pm
The Actors Gymnasium at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Center in Evanston
Tickets, trailer and more information available online:
http://actorsgymnasium.com/now-playing.htm
For additional information about this show, or other aspects of The Actors Gymnasium's innovative programming, visit www.actorsgymnasium.com or call 847-328-2795.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Fall Session at The Actors Gymnasium
EVANSTON, IL - A new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins September 4th at The Actors Gymnasium. Course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, Stage Combat and much more.
For the first time, The Actors Gymnasium will also offer a class in Parkour/Free Running in which adults learn the new acrobatic art form by working indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), interacting with obstacles and architecture, to gracefully flow, leap and fly through the urban landscape.
The annual offering of Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) Actor Combatant Workshop begins at The Actors Gymnasium on October 9. The workshop provides a rare opportunity to test for SAFD without incurring the expense and hassle of out-of town travel. In this intensive workshop, students get the hours of experience required for testing while learning safe and effective methods that emphasize acting the fight.
Registration is now open online at www.actorsgymnasium.com.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Summer Circus Intensive Performance
Two Shows Only
EVANSTON, IL - The Actors Gymnasium Summer Circus Intensive Performance showcases students from The Actors Gymnasium advanced intensive program. The program is a six-week workshop for adults, dedicated to the development of high-level physical performance and circus skills, with the goal of creating an exciting, collaborative, final performance. Two performances only on Saturday July 21, 2012 at 4:30pm & 7:30pm.
Tickets are available now at www.actorsgymnasium.com
The Actors Gymnasium is located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL - just off of the Noyes purple line 'L' stop. For additional information on The Actors Gymnasium's innovative programming, please visit www.actorsgymnasium.com or call 847-328-2795.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Summer Session at The Actors Gymnasium
EVANSTON, IL - A new session of classes in Circus and Performing Arts begins June 11th at The Actors Gymnasium. Course offerings for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels include Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Contortion, Gymnastics, and much more.
Registration is now open online at www.actorsgymnasium.com. The extremely popular
Summer Camp and Summer Intensive programs have already filled past capacity.
The Actors Gymnasium is located at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL - just off of the Noyes purple line 'L' stop. For additional information on The Actors Gymnasium's innovative programming, please visit www.actorsgymnasium.com or call 847-328-2795.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
CORRECTION: Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award
Larry DiStasi and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi Honored
EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has awarded The Actors Gymnasium co-founders, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and Larry DiStasi, the shared title of Public Service/Non-Profit Person of the Year.
They will be honored at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 1 at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. A press conference will take place at 4:30pm followed by the event from 5:30-9pm.
The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts School is best known as a place where young people 'learn to fly' - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively. Founded in 1995 by theatre writer Tony Adler, Chicago actor Carlyle Coash, circus performer Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and Lookingglass Theatre ensemble member Larry DiStasi, The Actors Gymnasium was established to bring a new physicality to the American Theatre. For the past 17 years, as Co-Artistic Directors, Sylvia and Larry have been leading the programs of the School - developing curriculum, training teachers, and personally instructing thousands of children and adults in Circus Arts and physical theatre. They sometimes refer to the organization as "a think-and-do-tank for the performing arts."
The curriculum at The Actors Gymnasium fosters development - emotional, social, physical, and artistic - in kids and young adults through instruction in physical theatre, movement and circus arts. Over 1200 adults and kids from all over the Chicago region go through the programs each year. So much more than juggling, tumbling, aerial dance, trapeze, and unicycling - the personal rewards and interpersonal skills participants take with them after their time at The Actors Gymnasium are profound.
The Actors Gymnasium also produces high-quality, professional mainstage productions - new works created by Larry DiStasi - which feature some of the most talented and well-respected actors and circus performers from the Chicago area. These critically acclaimed productions continue to grow in popularity each season, bringing thousands of patrons to The Gym every year.
The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce will be held from 5:30 to 9 pm. Attendees can register on-line at the Chamber website, www.evchamber.com or by calling the Chamber at 847-328-1500.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.
Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award
Larry DiStasi and Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi Honored
EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has named The Actors Gymnasium co-founders, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi and Larry DiStasi, as Public Service/Non-Profit Person of the Year.
They will be honored at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 1 at the Hilton Orrington Hotel. A press conference will take place at 4:30pm followed by the event from 5:30-9pm.
The School of Circus & Performing Arts at The Actors Gymnasium is a place where young people 'learn to fly' - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively. Since 1996, co-artistic directors Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, a renowned choreographer and circus performer, and Larry DiStasi, a founding member of Lookingglass Theatre Company, have been leading the programs of the School - developing curriculum, training teachers, and personally instructing thousands of children and adults in the Circus Arts and physical theatre. They often refer to the organization as "a think-and-do-tank for the performing arts."
The curriculum at The Actors Gymnasium fosters development - emotional, social, physical, and artistic - in kids and young adults through instruction in physical theatre, movement and circus arts. Over 1200 adults and kids from all over the Chicago region go through the programs each year. So much more than juggling, tumbling, aerial dance, trapeze, and unicycling - the personal rewards and interpersonal skills participants take with them after their time at The Actors Gymnasium are profound.
The Actors Gymnasium also produces high-quality, professional mainstage productions - new works created by Larry DiStasi - which feature some of the most talented and well-respected actors and circus performers from Chicago and beyond. These productions are consistently lauded by theatre critics as top-notch; and their popularity continues to grow each season, bringing thousands of patrons to The Gym each year.
The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce will be held from 5:30 to 9 pm. Attendees can register on-line at the Chamber website, www.evchamber.com or by calling the Chamber at 847-328-1500.
About The Actors Gymnasium
The Actors Gymnasium is dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the American Theatre. Encouraging ground-breaking theatrical exploration, The Actors Gymnasium teaches circus arts, physical theatre and multi-disciplinary performance to children and adults; produces original, daring works of circus-theatre; and serves as a talent resource, providing performance opportunities to our students and innovative professional event entertainment for a wider audience. At The Actors Gymnasium, people Learn To Fly - physically, emotionally, intellectually and creatively.