Chicago Senior Clown Troupe

Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Classes on FRIDAYS at 2:00pm
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington 10/13/22 ANNOUNCEMENT: In-person classes are BACK!

Classes are open to new members: PLEASE JOIN US! This page is dedicated to our class "The Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Class" taught by Karen Hoyer and to the touring group: The Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, which performs all over Chicago mostly in senior centers, nursing homes, and hospitals. We meet from 2:00-3:00pm every FRIDAY, each month at the Chicago Cultural Center's Renaissance Center, 78

East Washington. The classes are free. We warm up with improv and theatre games, work on specific clown skills such as juggling, music, puppetry and magic. We develop our make-up skills and create costumes and props. We learn performance skills such as stage presence, character development, partnering, and gag writing. We write and rehearse original group gags and develop solo performance schtick. The schedule may adjust to every other Friday, allotting time for rehearsing skills and gags for upcoming performances. For information on how to join the program, call 312/744-4550. Our sponsor is the City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services and Elizabeth "Ellie" Baum is our supervisor at Renaissance Court. HISTORY: Founded in 2007 by Joyce Gallagher, it started as a FREE class in the Art of Clowning for fun-loving seniors "60 and better." The class branched out to become the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, performing for senior centers, nursing homes, and as featured performers for Senior Fest at Millennium Park. Claire Wedermeyer was the first teacher, Karen Hoyer is the current teacher, Elisha Walters was the Troupe Leader (Boss Clown) for many years when the group went out to perform.

** Executive Director of the City of Chicago Area Agency on Aging and the Chair of the Illinois Ageism Committee.

We've done our duty, now we just wait and pray.
10/30/2024

We've done our duty, now we just wait and pray.

THIS FRIDAY, 11/1/24: Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Class 2-4pm Renaissance Court... MAKEUP and COSTUMES! We know that jus...
10/28/2024

THIS FRIDAY, 11/1/24: Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Class 2-4pm Renaissance Court... MAKEUP and COSTUMES! We know that just a red nose and your creative clown soul is all you need but... it is fun to enhance your work by adding make up and a costume!

It's about time to fly! Happy (almost) Halloween!
10/22/2024

It's about time to fly! Happy (almost) Halloween!

Chicago Senior Fest back after a long break, such a great party - fun for all of us to get together and play, in and out...
09/20/2024

Chicago Senior Fest back after a long break, such a great party - fun for all of us to get together and play, in and out of costume!

PUPPETS! Our class on Friday July 19 will be CLOWNING WITH PUPPETS! Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, 1st & 3rd Fridays 2-4pm...
07/17/2024

PUPPETS! Our class on Friday July 19 will be CLOWNING WITH PUPPETS! Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, 1st & 3rd Fridays 2-4pm Chicago Cultural Center Renaissance Court.

Hats & Noses. A gathering of clowns: Rainbow Lily, Shorty, Salty, Liz, Fuchi, Dot, and Jelly - Hiccup was there too! We ...
04/06/2024

Hats & Noses. A gathering of clowns: Rainbow Lily, Shorty, Salty, Liz, Fuchi, Dot, and Jelly - Hiccup was there too! We play every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.

We had a great St. Patrick's Day at The Levy Center -- here's Lovey, Lizzie, Shorty, and Hiccups sending you lots of Lov...
03/21/2024

We had a great St. Patrick's Day at The Levy Center -- here's Lovey, Lizzie, Shorty, and Hiccups sending you lots of Love & Luck! Thank you to Erica and all the Chicago Northeast Senior Center staff for hosting us last Friday!

12/26/2023

RED NOSE for the NEW YEAR! Happy New Year from The Chicago Senior Clown Troupe!

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78 E Washington Street
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 2pm - 4pm

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+13127444550

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