Workshops for Kids

No experience required. Register for three workshops, take the fourth one free. For more information contact training@questfest.org. Check back often. New Workshops are added daily.

Invisible Inventions – Physical Theatre for Children 7-12
Mollye and Kelly Maxner (Chimaera Physical Theater)
Saturday, Jan 14, 10AM-12PM, Towson University Center for the Arts

In this fun-filled class we will use the magic of our bodies and our imaginations to explore exciting worlds filled with astonishing objects and characters. From outer space solar storms, to kitchen appliances - from a miniature cookie factory, to the tail of a gigantic kite - there is no limit to where we can go or what we can become! Come experience the joy and thrill of physical theater! Please wear clothes in which you can move easily.
Admission: $15 Students
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Creative Movement, Creative Me! -- For children ages 7-13
Miriam Ganz and Luis Aguilar (Mosaic)
Saturday, Jan 14, 1-3PM, Towson University Center for the Arts

Theatre is movement and movement is fun! Learn about visual theatre through theatre games and exercises. A message, an idea, a relationship, and emotions … communicate all of this with just your body and facial expressions. We will explore gesture and physical movement as a way to investigate characters, animals, environments and in the process become better actors.
Admission: $15
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Acting Without Words – Visual Gestural Communication for Kids -- For children ages 8-13.
Tami Santimyer and Laurie Anderson (Rivers)
Saturday, Jan 21, 10AM-12PM, Towson University Center for the Arts

Use just your the hands and face to communicate without words. Through games and exercises you will learn to think in pictures, communicate with gestures, and become more comfortable using your face and hands. In this fun workshop you will develop valuable communication tools for the stage … and for life.
Admission: $15
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Visual Me! For children ages 5-12. Age-similar groups will be formed the day of the workshop.
Mosaic Cast
Sunday, Jan 22, 12-2PM, Towson University Center for the Arts

Explore your visual world! Use your imagination to produce fluid body sculptures that best describes you. Form environments and explore cultures. You are the sculptor and your fellow actors are your statues. Perform stories from fairy tales but without words. This workshop enhances creativity and jumpstarts imagination.
Admission: $15
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