Proceeds fund NFT Performing Arts Academy scholarships for underprivileged children in our area.  All workshops take place at Pheasant Run Resort.

All workshops are minimum 10. Advance registration required.

To enroll, fill out an application form and return it with a check prior to the day of the workshop.  Scouts can enroll individually or with their Troupe.

Scout Troupes can download an application form.

Individual Scouts, please use the Class Enrollment Form.

To schedule, call 630-364-0550 or email education@noblefool.org.

Go to FAQ's on the left for more information.

GIRL SCOUTS

Brownie Girl Scout Let’s Pretend Badge: $20 per Scout
Minimum 10/Maximum 30
2 Hour Session
Call 630-364-0550 to schedule
Learn to express a feeling without words, practice some tongue twisters, and create a princess tiara and act out princess activities without talking. Participate in a wild “Animal Improv” session with a mask that you create. This program fulfills the requirements of the Let’s Pretend Try-it.
  

Junior Girl Scout Theatre Badge: $32.50 per Scout
**Saturday, January 31, 2009: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm**
Minimum 10/Maximum 50
3 Hour Session
Go to http://www.gs-sybaquay.org to register
Find out what it takes to be an actor. Try out fun theater games that professionals use to sharpen their acting skills. Develop your own unique character and then bring it to life. Create puppets and wrap up this fun-filled workshop by using your creativity to present your own “Three-Minute Theater” skit. This program fulfills the requirements of the Theater badge.

Cadettes/Seniors Performing Arts Patch: $32.50 per Scout
**Saturday, January 31, 2009: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm**
Minimum 10/Maximum 50
3 Hour Session
Go to http://www.gs-sybaquay.org to register
Read a short play then make masks and costumes for a character you choose to develop and act out. Play character charades, try your hand at stage makeup, and play other fun theatre games. This program fulfills the requirements of the Interest Project Performing Arts Patch.

Seniors: Grades 9 – 12
Call 630-364-0550 for more information.
Scouts assist in a NFT Performing Arts Academy production with wardrobe, props, hair, makeup and other aspects of presenting a successful live theatre performance.  No charge for volunteers!

BOY SCOUTS

Webelos Showman Badge: $20 per Scout
Minimum 10/Maximum 30
2 Hour Session
Call 630-364-0550 to schedule
Scouts will create paper bag puppets then write and perform a show using them.  Learn folk songs, perform a monologue and a one-act play.  This workshop fulfills all requirements for the Showman Badge.




















 

Boy Scouts Theatre Badge: $30 per Scout
Minimum 10/Maximum 30
3 Hour Session
or call 630-364-0550 to schedule
Fulfill all 6 requirements and earn the Theatre Merit Badge!
In this workshop, Scouts will write, direct and act in plays as well as perform pantomimes, monologues and TV commercials.  Theatre terminology and stage makeup will also be covered.

THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE DONE INDEPENDENTLY
(BOY SCOUTS ONLY-Does not apply to Webelos or Girl Scouts):
See or read 3 full-length plays/scripts.  Write a review on each commenting on story, acting and staging. 

Discounted tickets are available for the following performances at Noble Fool Theatricals:

• -A CHRISTMAS STORY: November 12 – December 27, 2008
  Wed, Thurs & Fri @ 8:00 PM, Sat @ 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM, Sun @ 2:00 PM (PG)

• -GODSPELL:  November 29, December 6, 13 & 20, 2008: Saturday at 10:30 am
  December 7 & 14, 2008: Sunday at 7:00 pm
   

Special group rates for performances are available.  Groups of 10 or more, please contact Maggie Cross at (630) 524-5071 Monday-Friday at The Noble Fool Box Office at Pheasant Run Resort, or email her at mcross@pheasantrun.com.

NFT also has several scripts available to read that will fulfill this requirement as well. 
Contact us for details. 

Boy Scouts must turn in reviews to Noble Fool Theatricals before being awarded a badge. 
Cost of badge not included.