Shadow Children Youth Theatre
Varjolapset is a youth theater intended for over 12-year-olds, where there are no restrictions other than age. The activity is free of charge. You can join without experience. This group is suitable for both thrill-seekers and show-goers. Those interested in technology, staging, masking or marketing should also participate.
Äänekoski Theater's Shadow Children began its operations in the summer of 2009. The group, which is suitably vivacious, is guided and taught by theatrical expression director Pilvi Honka. Distinctive chess is known for both thought-provoking plays written by themselves and humorous adventures suitable for the whole family. Most of the time, the themes of the plays are discussed from the perspective of young people. The group is also not afraid to try different types of theater and techniques. In addition to traditional theater, musicals, black light technology, contemporary theater and, if there are any, styles that can excite the audience have been experimented with.
In addition to performance activities, the Shadow Children constantly receive teaching similar to the basic teaching of theater arts. Various expression and group exercises are included in each training session. In addition to performing, the group also practices writing, movement, directing and improvisation. In addition, the weekly exercises always include a section where everyone can be seen and heard.
The shadow children have also been successful at the national level. In the spring of 2013, the self-written "L-EGO" took the group to the stage of the Suomen Kansallisteatteri, when the group participated in the Teatris theater review. A giant scholarship to come. Also in 2020, the self-made "Weight of Water" won a scholarship again from Jyväskylä Teatris.
Even in their own town, the group has been recognized with an Olli statue awarded by Sisä-Suomen Lehti, and director Pilvi Honga has been awarded the "Cultural Reputation" award for youth theater activities in 2012 and the Äänekoski Culture Award 2022.
You can get more information about the group's performances and current performances on Varjolasten's Facebook page and Instagram.
Contacts
Theater expression director
Cloud Honka
+044 364 6546
pilvi.honka@gmail.com