Theater Workshops & Residencies

Barbara teaches physical theater, improvisation, drama, and the art of clowning. Since 1998, she has taught ages 2 through senior adults in a variety of venues from master classes to artist residencies and from colleges to after-school to summer camps.

Balloon Hat for Four Heads
photo by Liam Breck
Barbara links workshops and residencies with performances. She also can lead a group in creating an original presentation, such as a play or theme event. Clients can include performing companies, school classes, celebration committees, community groups, and corporate teams.
View her Curriculum Guide.


Adults & College

Residencies
Nantucket Island School for Design and the Arts, Clown 2004
Visiting Artist Workshops
Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Clown 2006
The Goddess Dancing Belly Dance Company, Physical Comedy 2006
Dance New England Camp, Juggling 2005
Classes
Funplay Symphony of Laughter Club, Laughter Leader 2005-07
Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Juggling 2006
Massachusetts College of Art, Undergrad, Art Meets Activism 1998

Praise from Belly Dancers: Thanks, the class was a blast! I learned so much more than I expected. Thank you for sharing your gift and your passion.
- Cathy Moore, The Goddess Dancing Belly Dance Company


Teens & Middle School

Residencies
Brown Univ./Nathan Bishop School, Providence, Video 1993-4
Visiting Artist Workshops
Merrimack Repertory Theater Improvisation Camp, Clown 2005-07
Merrimack Repertory Theater Young Artists at Play, Clown 2004-07
Boston Latin Academy Drama Club, Physical Comedy 2003
Robinson Middle School, Lowell, Writing 2002
Classes
Harlem School of the Arts, Clown 2010-2011
Merrimack Repertory Theater Young Company, Clown 2004-07
For Kids Only After-School, Clown 2003
Summersongs Camp, Dance 2002
Arts in Progress, Story Theater and Journalism, 2001-02
Massachusetts College of Art, August Studios, Performance Art 1999

Praise from Middle School: You are the coolest dance teacher on the planet to me! Bye for now. P.S. You are the best teacher.
- Jessica, 13, Longfellow School

Praise from a Camp Director: Barbara was great at finding that creative outlet that allowed a child to express a character. She has a great "bag of tricks" for keeping children actively engaged in interesting activities.
- Penelope Kleespies, Director, Summersongs Camp


Elementary & Pre-School

Residencies
Urban Stages, Lycee Francais, New York City - Clown - 2011-present
Tribal Rhythms, In-School & After-School 2002-07
Visiting Artist Workshops
Cultural Exchange, Salvador, Brazil with WAK & BAM, 2006
Merrimack Repertory Theater Young Artists at Play, Clown 2004-07
Forest Hills Educational Trust, Interactive Art Tours, 2003-06
FleetBoston Celebrity Series Dance Across the City Day, Clown 2006
Jeffries Point East Boston Neighborhood Association, Theater 2002
Classes
Cambridge Performance Project, Circus, Theater, Dance 2001-07
Harrington Community School Summer Camp, Circus 2006
Jump for Joy pre-school site visit program, Dance, Gymnastics 2004
Artbarn Community Theater Brookline, Set Design 2000

Praise from Elementary School: The best part is when we played acting. I learned that we can all get along with other people and we can do all kinds of things together.
- Malik, Grade 5, Charles Taylor School

More from Elementary School: Thank you for teaching us. I am happy because it is fun for me and I am enjoying theater. We like you a lot and thank you for the dance activities. Thank you for making a good play and song and making it work out. You are the best. We love you.
- Elisa & Janisa & Hewan, Grade 4, Fletcher Maynard Academy

Children's Educational Tour: Barbara Michaels, an artist, clown, actress, educator, and kazoo player, is an all around wonderful person. She has a great sense of how to combine play, imagination, and learning.
- Cecily Miller, Director, Forest Hills Educational Trust



The Learning Sea
photo by Liam Breck

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