Dream Big: Stories of Change and Courage - Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL

Dream Big: Stories of Change and Courage

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Dream Big: Stories of Change and Courage

Mon, January 19, 2026
9:00 am
- 3:00 pm

$110
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Time

Mon, January 19, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
Dream Big: Stories of Change and Courage

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day of creativity and inspiration! In this mini camp, students explore themes of courage, kindness, and imagination through acting, singing, and improv. They’ll create original scenes and songs inspired by heroes—real and imagined—who make the world a better place. Guided by professional teaching artists, kids collaborate to tell stories of hope, fairness, and following your dreams. The day ends with a relaxed sharing of their work, filled with energy, heart, and inspiration.

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • No School – Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day
  • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Ages 8 to 14
  • $110
Instructor: Jeremy Kruse

Jeremy Kruse, acting teacher/director/Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series, 2017). Jeremy is a professional actor, published playwright, award-winning screenwriter, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting, Comedic Improvisation, Sketch Comedy Writing, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately, one on one. www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 

 

 

Gorton Center is a premier destination for outstanding cultural and performing arts experiences serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region. As a proud nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through an array of exceptional events and programs.

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Details

Date:
Mon, January 19, 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
$110
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Phone
(847) 234-6060