Children’s Programs

“CLASS ACT” YOUTH DRAMA 

All levels of interest and abilities are welcome! The classes provide a wonderful introduction to drama, as well as expansion of theatre knowledge. Held on the indoor theatre’s stage, a few of the topics covered include:  creative dramatics, improvisation, pantomime, script work, stage direction, terms and techniques, as well as enunciation and projection.

“CLASS ACT” SATURDAY DRAMA CLASSES
FALL & WINTER

• WHEN:
  • 5 Saturday mornings
    
  • FALL: mid September – October
  • WINTER: mid January – February
• GRADES:
  • 1st – 5th: 9:00-10:15 am
  • 6th – 12th: 10:30 am-12:00 noon
• PRE-REGISTER:
  • Helpful, but not required.
  • Email form or contact office with child’s name and grade.
• CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
• PAYMENT:
  • ONLINE – Click here to pay thru TICKET TAILOR (no extra fee).
    We use this site for tickets and registrations.
  • CASH – Stop by the office to pay in person.
  • CHECKS – Mail or in person. Make payable to BICENTENNIAL PARK.
• CURRENT DATES & FEES: 
  • contact the office
  • bipark@joliet.gov
  • 815-724-3761

“SUMMERTIME ON-STAGE” DRAMA CAMP
JUNE – JULY

All levels of interest and abilities are welcomed.  Campers meet weekdays on the indoor theatre stage to learn creative dramatics, vocal techniques, movement, script work, costuming and prop-making. At the conclusion, campers present a musical finale for the public. It’s been a favorite summer event for many children for decades. Over the years, we added Tech Camp for those interested in what goes on “behind the scenes” – just as important as what happens on stage!

• WHEN:
  • 4 weeks mid June – mid July 
    
  • Starts the Monday after Father’s Day
  • 1st week – Monday-Thursday
  • 2nd & 3rd week – Monday-Thursday/Friday – depends on July 4th
  • 4th week – Monday-Friday (tech week)
  • 4th week – Saturday & Sunday (shows 2:00 pm)
  • OFF July 3 & 4
• AGES:
  • 5 – 18 (those age 18 and have graduated already, have aged out of camp)
• PRE-REGISTER:
  • Helpful, but not required.
  • Email form or contact office with child’s name and grade.
• CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
• PAYMENT:
  • ONLINE – Click here to pay thru TICKET TAILOR (no extra fee).
    We use this site for tickets and registrations.
  • CASH – Stop by the office to pay in person.
  • CHECKS – Mail or in person. Make payable to BICENTENNIAL PARK.
• CURRENT DATES & FEES: 
  • contact the office
  • bipark@joliet.gov
  • 815-724-3761

“FESTIVAL OF THE GNOMES”
AUDITIONS – October, open to ages 11 & up. Great for families!
SHOWS – 1st Saturday & Sunday in December – 2:00 PM

Learn about the legends and lore of the wee folk who do good works for man and nature. Come enjoy the live music, “gnomemade” crafts, gnome doll raffle and more. Need a gnome hat? We have ’em here! Have a hat? Don’t forget your complimentary tassel to track how many years you’re here!

• CURRENT AUDITIONS & SHOW DATES: 
  • contact the office
  • bipark@joliet.gov
  • 815-724-3761
• SHOW TICKETS:
  • $5.00 for all ages
  • general admission
  • advance purchase recommended
  • tickets available starting in November
  • TICKET TAILOR (no extra fee).
  • bipark@joliet.gov
  • 815-724-3761

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