Artist Daniel Villegas aims to nurture the creative spirits of those of you eager to delve into the realms of writing and rap. He emphasizes that the essence of writing springs from the body's tranquility, enabling the flow of creativity. A novel approach introduced by Daniel, the "bubble technique," utilizes word association to forge expansive word banks from themes and prompts, sparking imagination. 

Bio: Daniel Villegas is a luminary in the realms of music, poetry, and writing, whose multidisciplinary approach has seen him traverse the globe with his art. With an impressive portfolio that encompasses four musical projects, Daniel's tours have captivated audiences in North America, South America, Europe, and New Zealand. His encounters with diverse cultures and individuals enrich his understanding and performance of poetry, making each performance a unique exploration of human expression. 

In this highly interactive session, Craig and Michael introduce participants to the creative process of costume design. Join them to experience the fun of exploring how culture, personality, location, time period, etc. contribute to character development through costuming. Working in small groups participants will be challenged to develop a character from a particular historical or future period. The costumed characters' points of view are brought to life in a drafted scene using participants’ innate creativity and intuition.

Bio: Michael Schloegl works regionally as a director, is a founding member of Vital Theatre Company in New York City and has performed in the United States and Europe. He is also a costume designer, and playwright.  As a theatre educator, Michael directs musical theatre shows and master classes for students throughout the New York tri state area and Canada.

Bio: Craig Roberts graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA in Acting and is a New York based actor/comedian. He has taught acting to middle school students in the Bronx and currently enjoys traveling the country performing in History Time Henry, an interactive musical that teaches American History to school children.

This session will be a blend of wellness practices such as yoga (mindful movement), meditation, and breathing exercises, all designed to promote mind-body connection and present-moment awareness. These practices reduce stress, reduce reactivity in daily life, and bring about stability, strength, clarity, and balance. Angela Hassan will be guiding the group, and there will be plenty of time for discussion, where we can talk about how to meet the world around us from a place of openness and love. 

Bio: Angela Hassan is a yoga & meditation instructor, an energy healer, a teacher of presence, and a musician. She has experience working with people from all areas of life including youth, incarcerated individuals, individuals in hospice care, and those suffering from addiction. Angela's vocation is love. Whether she is practicing alone, with one person, or a full crowd, her intent is to come home to the heart, to our true nature, to love.

Calling all superheroes! In this workshop, you will learn how comic books are created, see actual Marvel Comics’ original art, and experience a hands-on drawing session where you will create your own one-page comic story. This workshop will be taught by former Marvel Comics Creative Director, Keith Manzella, who has worked for both Marvel and DC Comics as well as with companies like Nickelodeon and Warner Bros, to name a few. 

Bio: A former Marvel Comics Creative Director turned pop culture design guru, Keith has been working with licensed characters for most of his career. Whether swinging with Spider-Man for a kids’ promotion or designing a cereal box featuring Fred Flintstone, Keith leverages the power of iconic characters to ensure they stay fresh and relevant with today’s kids and adults alike.