May 4, 2026
Kids: Enjoy two weeks of storytelling, theatre games, music, movement, clowning skills, stage combat, costumes, props, and art projects, as we prepare a short performance for friends and family. No previous drama experience necessary.
Parents: This critically-acclaimed, highly-kinetic drama and literacy program celebrates students’ individual strengths and creativity while promoting language skills, ensemble-building, conflict resolution, confidence, and mindfulness. It is being made available to students in Canaan and surrounding areas for free, thanks to a Tillotson North Country grant to Canaan Naturally Connected. Instructor Renée Bucciarelli, originally from Colebrook, NH, has enjoyed a decades-long career in professional theatre and in education across North America, including at the Weathervane Theater (NH), Shakespeare on the Sound (CT), and Kings County Shakespeare Co. (Brooklyn, NY), where she first developed The Shakespeare Playground. More info and photos at: www.shakespeareplayground.com
WHO: Kids ages 8-13. Limit 12 students. 2 Teen interns welcomed to interview for assistant positions.
WHEN: August 3 -7 and 10 -14, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Canaan American Legion (downstairs) 79 Kingsley Rd, Canaan, VT 05903
PRICE: FREE, thanks to Canaan Naturally Connected and Tillotson North Country!
REGISTER: Drop off completed registration forms with Megan Prehemo at school or email mprehemo@canaanschools.org by June 15. After June 15, contact Renée directly at renee@fraj.com but don’t delay: space is limited.
Parents: This critically-acclaimed, highly-kinetic drama and literacy program celebrates students’ individual strengths and creativity while promoting language skills, ensemble-building, conflict resolution, confidence, and mindfulness. It is being made available to students in Canaan and surrounding areas for free, thanks to a Tillotson North Country grant to Canaan Naturally Connected. Instructor Renée Bucciarelli, originally from Colebrook, NH, has enjoyed a decades-long career in professional theatre and in education across North America, including at the Weathervane Theater (NH), Shakespeare on the Sound (CT), and Kings County Shakespeare Co. (Brooklyn, NY), where she first developed The Shakespeare Playground. More info and photos at: www.shakespeareplayground.com
WHO: Kids ages 8-13. Limit 12 students. 2 Teen interns welcomed to interview for assistant positions.
WHEN: August 3 -7 and 10 -14, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: Canaan American Legion (downstairs) 79 Kingsley Rd, Canaan, VT 05903
PRICE: FREE, thanks to Canaan Naturally Connected and Tillotson North Country!
REGISTER: Drop off completed registration forms with Megan Prehemo at school or email mprehemo@canaanschools.org by June 15. After June 15, contact Renée directly at renee@fraj.com but don’t delay: space is limited.