Beautifool Process
Welcome to the magical high wire between the circus ring and the writer’s desk. Create and identify images, characters, settings, and entire stories through connections between the written word, spoken word, and movement. Playshops work toward moments of revelation, emotional connection and a sense of wonder for the content we’re exploring. Gain self-confidence through newfound skills, and a sense of belonging through collaboration.
Online Playshops
The Midway Carousel
Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Zoom • $20
Step aboard the carousel that only appears midweek! Explore object-based storytelling, emotional map-making, theatrical games, creative writing, gentle clowning, and movement-based poetry. Each session sparks creativity and invites curiosity. Every ride is a new adventure in delight and absurdity, designed to spark your imagination and make the middle of the week less monotonous and more melodious. You can hop on for one session, skip the next, then hop on again later. Check the event calendar to before you buy to make sure the date you want is available. Please put a note in your payment which date(s) you will be joining. Or, send me an email to let me know which dates I'll see you in class.
In Person Offerings
Inject a burst of curiosity, laughter, and creative mischief into your school, community center, or retirement home! My hands-on playshops and residencies turn ordinary rooms into playgrounds of imagination, where every participant can play, explore, and discover something delightfully unexpected. What I offer isn’t limited to the workshops listed below. Custom sessions and tailored experiences can be designed to suit your community, group, or special project. Send me an email!
Two girls writing
A child wearing a lion mask and twirling a dancing ribbon
Group photo of older adults in a writing residency
Two girls writing
All Ages Playshops and Residencies
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Poetic Assemblage: Create an assemblage from meaningful objects and explore memory, feeling, and the everyday sacred.
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Emotional Maps: Chart emotional landscapes with image and word, turning feelings into metaphorical maps.
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Acts That Balance on the Highwire of Circus & Theatre: Gentle clowning, improvisation, and theatrical play for all levels and ages.
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The Curious Dramas of Everyday Objects: Animate ordinary objects through improvisation, storytelling, and imagination.
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Circus Playshops: Movement, games, juggling, and playful experimentation that invite participants to explore creativity and physicality.
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Radio Theatre: Collaborative creation and performance of audio-based plays, teaching voice, storytelling, and imaginative soundscapes.
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Poetry: Writing exercises and prompts designed to spark imagination, explore language, and help participants craft original poems.
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Personal Stories: Guided exercises and prompts to explore personal stories, memory, and reflection, helping participants craft compelling, meaningful narratives.
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Visual Poetry: Play with words and images to create expressive, imaginative poems that work with space, form, and visual storytelling.
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Shadow Puppetry: Explore the magic of light and shadow, create characters, craft stories, and bring them to life in a shadow puppet performance.
Skill-BasedTraining for Deeper Learning
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Circus Multi-Hoop Skill Training: Advanced technique sessions for circus artists focusing on multi-hoop mastery, precision, and performance skills.
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Act Development: Guided support for performers to develop, refine, and bring new acts to life — from concept to stage-ready performance.
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Clowning / Movement: Explorations in physical theatre, clowning techniques, and expressive movement.
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Formal Poetry: Advanced workshop exploring structured verse, rhyme, and meter, helping participants refine technical skill and poetic voice.