FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '09: All the World's a Stage!

FRMC Charlie's Chaplains Offers Skool September 19, 2009 - Full Day of Fun, Fellowship and Instruction Planned Focusing on Hospital Clown and Creative Arts in the Healthcare Setting

Special guest presenter JoAnn Narewski, to teach at FRMC Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '09

Did you ever want to run away with the circus?

How about wanting an opportunity to hone your skills or explore a new entertainment venue?

Want to be involved in a well-established ministry that serves in a significant way?

Want to get your make-up, costuming and act together – picture-perfect?

Want to prepare and perform on the World’s Stage?


Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '09 "All the World’s a Stage" is a packed-to-the-max day of fellowship, learning and fun. Skool '09 will indeed be a "3-Ring Circus" On-Stage, offering exceptional instruction in varied creative ministry arts in Hickory, NC.

This year's training program is the 8th consecutive Skool held, and features sessions in the healthcare venue, to be explored by focusing on entertaining, aspects of the art of clowning and creative arts, presented for all levels of experience. Skool '09 offers multiple-level classes taught by professional instructors and experienced community volunteers who love to share their passion.

Charlie's Chaplains' Skool '09 class schedule includes: Beginner/Intermediate Clown Makeup Lab; Hospital Clowning Best Practices Training; Commedia del’arte and Mask-Making (Intermediate/Advanced); “One Clown’s Trash is… Props” (How-to Create); Face Painting Fun Mini-Ideas (especially in healthcare setting); Physical Theatre: Improv; Tips ‘n Tricks: Ask the Experts Q&A Panel.

Presenters this year include Magic's Royal Duke Sammy Cortino; JoAnn "Reddened" Narweski; Becky "CarroTop Rainbo" Cortino; Vince “Zenzel” Ferretti. JoAnn Narewski has had extensive training during the last 6 years, and recently began clowning at her local hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

Charlie's Chaplains' Skool sessions are open to the public and others in the industry, to encourage more hospital clown groups, healthcare family entertainers and creative arts troupes. An official headquarters hotel has been established to accommodate out-of-town attendees, and information will be provided upon request.

At the close of the day, "Clown Karaoke Café" segment offers all students and presenters an opportunity to perform onstage in the newly-constructed FUMC Life Center, along with the traditional Charlie's Chaplains' recognition awards and Skool graduation closing ceremony.

Special Two-or-More Ministry Training and local mission opportunities are offered to area churches and other ministries. Interested groups are invited to enroll members in Charlie's Chaplains' Skool, receiving additional training offered and adopting FRMC monthly visitations as a shared local missions focus for one calendar year, under the tutelage and coordination of the resident hospital creative ministry.

The fee for this day-long intensive training session is $50 including lunch and refreshments throughout the day on the premises. Limited Skool '09 Saturday session scholarships are available to seniors ages 70+. Beginner Skool students should preorder a clown makeup palette for the makeup lab available for $15.00.

Registration is required and must be received via U.S. Mail by 3PM September 9, 2009.

For more information and to request registration materials:
http://charlieschaplains_skool.bravehost.com/