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Dr. Gesundheit Clown Therapy Show mixes
physical comedy, eccentric dance, comic juggling,
wisecracks & wordplay, acrobatics, and ingenious
audience participation. Volunteers become the Dr.'s
partners in classic vaudeville and commedia routines.
Young audiences develop self-esteem by exercising
their creativity. This is Clown
Therapy. Craig Sjogerman has been performing
this show since 1979. (Grades K-8 & Families) |
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| Dr.
Gesundheit celebrates the cultural diversity of
America's greatest city, Chicago,
with stories of the past and the present. He
transforms himself into Jean Baptiste DuSable's best
friend, survivors of the Great Fire, and a
vaudevillian at the Columbian Exposition of 1892. He
has received special permission to dramatize Mike
Royko's story of seeing Jackie Robinson play at
Wrigley Field in 1947. Audience members participate in
the show, becoming the Sears Tower, Buckingham
Fountain, and some amazing blues musicians. (Grades
2-8) |
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| Captain
Moredough, purveyor of exotic species and
accessories, has a lot to learn about animals. Watch
as he gets transformed into amazing creatures like the
desert frog and king penguin. Witness his change as he
transports into the lives of flying amphibians and
grey whales. Masks, music and marvelous storytelling
make this tale of biodiversity special. Discover how every
animal has a special life and a place in the
web of the world. (Grades K-6 & Families) |
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| Questor
the Jester has to entertain a clueless Monarch.
Although he juggles, clowns, balances, and uses magic,
it is only through a fanciful improvised tale of
dragons and daring, told with the aid of his audience
members, that he succeeds in his Quest. Questor, and
the audience, learn the value of teamwork. An
exciting format based upon audience suggestions
guarantees that each show is a unique experience.
(Grades K-5 & Families) |
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Sweet and Bitter Fool explores the
Trickster character in stories from different
cultures - from Raven in Native American stories
to Zomo of Western African legends. Combining
storytelling with his dazzling physical skills,
Craig brings these stories to life for audiences
K-6. |
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| Joey
Ventura is a comic-juggling,
wisecracking, lounge lizard wannabe - with
attitude. Every show is a unique presentation,
since Joeys
alter-ego, Craig Sjogerman, does extensive
research and prepares customized material for
each event. Joey
can become your school's most infamous
graduate, your company's black sheep alumni,
or your boss' best friend from college.
Special rates offered for school districts,
police & fire departments, and other
not-for-profit groups. (Older Kids & Adults) |
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