ACTION RACKET LAB for the Young at Art

A theatre workshop designed especially for seniors brings participants of all experience levels together for an adventurous, self-empowering experience. Included:

• Gentle sound and movement warm-ups
• Building strength and stamina with easy-to-follow, low- or no-impact chair exercises
• Experiments with sound and rhythm
• Singing and use of simple, hand-held instruments
• Learning theatrical tools designed for people of all levels of ability, including cognitively challenged participants and physically challenged participants using wheelchairs and walkers
• Sharing ideas and feelings to develop thematic content and text, concentrating on a positive, fanciful and transformative focus

The workshop is given in single and multi-session formats. Family members, caregivers and staff are encouraged to attend and participate. Duration of each session: 60 minutes

ACTION RACKET LAB Storytelling Workshop for the Young at Art

Lois and Joanie share their storytelling expertise and encourage participants to share their observations and conclusions. They start with questions:

• What makes a good story?
• What is the difference between hearing a story and reading one?
• How do characters help to tell the story?
• How do suspense, conflict and humor make a good story even better?

Word games inspire participants to reveal the stories they've always wanted to tell.

The workshop is given in single and multi-session formats. Family members, caregivers and staff are encouraged to attend and participate. Duration of each session: 60 minutes