“Reach for Potential”, “Jump through Hoops”, “Leap to Conclusions” These are phrases we’ve all heard but things which literally can’t be done in a meaningful way, until now…   Play With Words is an interactive impromptu theatrical piece for kids and families based on idioms. Join Amber Blais of Starry Night Productions and artist Shawn Bowman as we create tiny moments of performance art with you based on strange and silly phrases from the English language. We’ll have small props and a big dictionary on hand as we explore phrases of impossibilities. Time to throw caution to the wind and shake your tail feathers

Workshop leaders:

Arts educator Shawn Bowman creates tangible objects from imaginary narrative settings, specializing in subversive craft writing, humorous modern artifacts, workshop instruction and game design. Passionate about enabling creative communities, Bowman empowers students both young and old with hands-on craft projects, literacy through comic writing and creating table top games working with organizations like Denver Public Libraries, Jeffco Libraries and the RiNo Art District.  www.twobeeindustries.com 

Amber Blais has been practicing the aerial arts for over 10 years, with fabric as her favorite apparatus. When not in the air, she is a tarot reader, actor, and public speaker. She was a Founder and Producing Director for Rainbow Militia Circus, and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience.

RiNo Art Park Community Hub

1900 35th St, Denver, CO 80216