The Goodman’s ACTivation Series offers a dynamic lineup of workshops led by experienced Chicago theater artists and educators, designed to spark creativity and build community.
Starting March 11, 2026
The Goodman's Alice Center for Education and Engagement - Baskes Rotunda
170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601 - View on Google Maps
The Goodman’s ACTivation Series offers a dynamic lineup of workshops led by experienced Chicago theater artists and educators, designed to spark creativity and build community. Held in the Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement, these classes (designed for ages 18+ and open to all experience levels) welcome both lifelong learners eager to celebrate their inner artists and theater professionals looking to refine their craft. Participants will engage in exciting, immersive, and joyful hands-on experiences that highlight the transformative power of theater.
We believe in theater for everyone and recognize there can be financial barriers to participation; please choose the option that best fits your current circumstances and ability.
Producer tier – I am willing to pay the full registration fee so that someone with financial limitations can benefit from a discounted registration.
Director tier – I can afford to pay a reduced cost for the workshop.
Ensemble tier – I can comfortably pay this amount right now.
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Wednesday, March 11 at 6PM
Known collectively as La Vuelta Theatre Lab, the creative minds behind the Jeff Award winning performance of Teatro Vista’s production of Memorabilia, Raquel Torre and Jean Claudio, are teaming up to lead a 3-part workshop for The Goodman’s ACTivation series. A wise person once said, “All theater is physical. If not, we’re just narrating text.”
Starting off with a bang, let’s explore our potential for high physicality! Developing the fundamentals for safe acrobatic movement, we’ll be learning techniques that expand our physical vocabulary while helping us feel more comfortable in our bodies. Open to all levels*
Attendance to all three workshops is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Charge up that curiosity and come ready to move, play, and explore.
Recommended for ages 18+. While this workshop is open to all levels, a basic sense of movement, balance, and coordination are needed to participate.
Producer: $75
Director: $60
Ensemble: $50
Thursday, March 12 at 6PM
Join Goodman Theatre’s ACTivation Series in collaboration with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) for an unforgettable cultural experience! Discover the vibrant Afro-Caribbean tradition of Bomba.
This interactive workshop will introduce you to the basics of Bomba dance and percussion, guided by SRBCC’s talented teaching artists. Feel the beat of the drums, learn the language of movement, and explore the history and heritage behind this powerful art form.
Whether you’re a first-time dancer or seasoned professional, this workshop is for you! Come ready to move, connect, and celebrate the spirit of Bomba! All skill levels invited.
Producer: $45
Director: $35
Ensemble: $25
Saturday, March 14 at 11AM
Ever wondered what it takes to break into the world of voice–over? This introductory workshop is your chance to learn from one of the best in the business.
Join Emmy Award-winning voice artist for an immersive, hands-on experience designed for beginners who want to explore the art and craft of voice acting.
In just four hours, you’ll:
Producer: $100
Director: $85
Ensemble: $75
Tuesday, March 17 at 6PM
Join Goodman Theatre’s ACTivation Series in collaboration with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) for an unforgettable cultural experience! Discover the vibrant Afro-Caribbean tradition of Bomba.
This interactive workshop will introduce you to the basics of Bomba dance and percussion, guided by SRBCC’s talented teaching artists. Feel the beat of the drums, learn the language of movement, and explore the history and heritage behind this powerful art form.
Whether you’re a first-time dancer or seasoned professional, this workshop is for you! Come ready to move, connect, and celebrate the spirit of Bomba! All skill levels invited.
Producer: $45
Director: $35
Ensemble: $25
Wednesday, March 18 at 6PM
Warm up for another week with La Vuelta, let’s indulge in play! Through game, trial, and joyful error, we’ll be learning what it means to perform in openness, in connection, and in poetry. Clowning works acting muscles that apply to any performing genre! Attendance to all three workshops is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Charge up that curiosity and come ready to move, play, and explore.
Attendance to all three workshops is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Recommended for ages 18+.
Producer: $75
Director: $60
Ensemble: $50
Wednesday, March 25 at 6PM
To really home in on that nonverbal toolbox that takes any type of performance to the next level, we’re touching on the three core elements of our work: being active, being playful, and being embodied.
To close our Bodies In Play series, let’s ground in physical storytelling! Weaving through different approaches to movement-based theater, we’ll be exploring and expanding our capacity for powerful physical performance with a body that is present and active in the space. Attendance to all three workshops is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Charge up that curiosity and come ready to move, play, and explore.
Attendance to all three workshops is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Recommended for ages 18+.
Producer: $75
Director: $60
Ensemble: $50
Saturday, March 28 at 11AM
Ready to step behind the mic and experience what it’s like to record in preparation for studio work? This 4-hour immersive workshop is your chance to learn from Emmy Award-winning voice artist Abby Thompson and take your voice-over skills to the next level.
In this hands-on intensive, you’ll:
Whether you’re new to voice-over or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop offers practical experience and insider knowledge that will set you apart.
Producer: $100
Director: $85
Ensemble: $75
TEACHING ARTISTS
Robert and Cheryl Kopecky
Anthony and Julianne Maggiore
Anonymous
Bruce B. Boyd Foundation
Richard and Ann Carr
Kathleen and James Cowie
Walter E. Heller/
Alyce Decosta Fund
Christine Finzer
Elaine R. Leavenworth
Cynthia and Michael Scholl
Michael Steinberg and
Salme Harju Steinberg
Carol Prins
and John Hart
Fruman and
Marian Jacobson
Kimbra and
Mark Walter
Carol and
Douglas Cohen
Scott and Lenore Enloe
The Muriel Pollia Foundation
Steven and Lauren Schiebe
Siragusa Family Foundation
Judy and Alexander Toland
