Chicago Senior Clown Troupe

Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Classes on FRIDAYS at 2:00pm
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington 10/13/22 ANNOUNCEMENT: In-person classes are BACK!

Classes are open to new members: PLEASE JOIN US! This page is dedicated to our class "The Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Class" taught by Karen Hoyer and to the touring group: The Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, which performs all over Chicago mostly in senior centers, nursing homes, and hospitals. We meet from 2:00-3:00pm every FRIDAY, each month at the Chicago Cultural Center's Renaissance Center, 78

East Washington. The classes are free. We warm up with improv and theatre games, work on specific clown skills such as juggling, music, puppetry and magic. We develop our make-up skills and create costumes and props. We learn performance skills such as stage presence, character development, partnering, and gag writing. We write and rehearse original group gags and develop solo performance schtick. The schedule may adjust to every other Friday, allotting time for rehearsing skills and gags for upcoming performances. For information on how to join the program, call 312/744-4550. Our sponsor is the City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services and Elizabeth "Ellie" Baum is our supervisor at Renaissance Court. HISTORY: Founded in 2007 by Joyce Gallagher, it started as a FREE class in the Art of Clowning for fun-loving seniors "60 and better." The class branched out to become the Chicago Senior Clown Troupe, performing for senior centers, nursing homes, and as featured performers for Senior Fest at Millennium Park. Claire Wedermeyer was the first teacher, Karen Hoyer is the current teacher, Elisha Walters was the Troupe Leader (Boss Clown) for many years when the group went out to perform.

** Executive Director of the City of Chicago Area Agency on Aging and the Chair of the Illinois Ageism Committee.

This is us:
07/21/2026

This is us:

During class on July 17, 2026 we took turns introducing ourselves: ...

On my way to WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY - meet up in Millennium Park!
06/13/2026

On my way to WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY - meet up in Millennium Park!

Performing at the Spring Showcase, Renaissance Court, this past Friday, May 22.
05/24/2026

Performing at the Spring Showcase, Renaissance Court, this past Friday, May 22.

Great fun performing at the Spring Showcase this past Friday, May 22nd: Sky Pizza, Lizzie, The Cat Lady, Daisy, and me, ...
05/24/2026

Great fun performing at the Spring Showcase this past Friday, May 22nd: Sky Pizza, Lizzie, The Cat Lady, Daisy, and me, Dot!

What a lovely idea -- a garden party to say "Happy Trails" to Lulu and "Happy Birthday" to Nippersink!
05/18/2026

What a lovely idea -- a garden party to say "Happy Trails" to Lulu and "Happy Birthday" to Nippersink!

BIRTHDAY PIE!
05/18/2026

BIRTHDAY PIE!

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Friday 2pm - 4pm

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