"Imagine... Quality School performances and outreach activities that are educational, entertaining and relevant."

School Matters!

"Educates, Inspires and Entertains."

(45-60 minute School performance for grades K-12)

This celebrated motivational performance can be presented for grades K-12. The level of the subject matter is based on the grade level(s) of the audience. In the performance Kenny Ahern heralds the importance of school, studying and asking for help, even in driving the career of a physical comic. No matter what you choose to do in life, all must realize that "School Matters!". A fully self contained show; sound, lighting and set is provided.

Through the Eyes of a Fool

"Good clean fun!"

(45-60 minutes School performance for grades K-12)

In this delightfully whimsical performance, Kenny Ahern blends the variety arts and theater into a wild stew of comedy antics and skillful artistry. The performance is designed with both students and teachers in mind, with an emphasis on creative movement and cooperation. A fully self contained show; sound, lighting and set is provided.

Motivation Through Clown Antics

"Using the circus arts to instill self-esteem and life skills."

(Full day intensive for grades 4-5)

Taking his skills as a communicator from the stage to the classroom, Kenny Ahern has created a highly successful educational and motivational program for students grades fourth through fifth. The goal for this intensive day residency & performance is to use the clown arts as a facilitator in building self-esteem and motivate learning. This grant proven program is built around a close encounter of fun and education.

Specific Aim: Utilize the "Art" of the Clown as a building block for boosting confidence and self-esteem in children. The participants are a specifically selected group of 12 youth. They are selected through written essays or educator referral. The program works equally well with At-Risk Youth, Gifted and Talented and of course, a General Population mix.

What will be learned? How to kick start your imagination, improvisation, juggling, balancing, costuming, skit development, make-up, creative movement, and a little clown history.

What will be learned, and not readily realized? Goal setting, trust, comradeship, improvement of motor skills, creativity, self awareness, responsibility, sharing and respect.

Background: This unique outreach program has been presented across the United States. Ahern created the program in 1990, with a commission from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Technical provided: Full costuming, set, sound and lighting are provided for the school performance. Each child in the program receives a professional clown make-up palette. The school receives a clown arts book, a set of juggling scarves & bean bags and a balloon kit. These school items are to be made available for check out in the school library.

Middle School and High School Theater Student Workshops

(60-120 minutes sessions)

Comedy Movement, Physical Comedy, Facial Imagination, Clown Arts, Comedy Development, Intuition & Character.

Creative Awareness, Focus and Timing

Middle School and High School Theater Student Residency Programs

(half week or one week)

Physical Comedy, Intuition & Character

Clown Arts, Creative Movement

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