NeuroKitchen is a laboratory for creative development while exploring the newest brain research to inspire it’s process.  NeuroKitchen nurtures the potential in people to be the most authentic, awake and effective they can be.

NeuroKitchen was founded in 2011 by current and former ensemble members who studied with directors Ron Bieganski, Stone Damon, and Anita Evans.  The founders created NeuroKitchen so they would continue to have a creative community as they move into adulthood. Founders remain active in supporting the organization, guest teaching in workshops, helping provide opportunities for young people to participate, and continuing to shape the direction of the organization.
Summer 2019 - Youth Performance Ensemble at Independence Park
Acting Technique, writing for performance, movement and voice for actors.
Wednesday July 3- Saturday August 10

Wednesday through Friday 3:30-7:30pm, Saturday 11-3pm
3801 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd floor auditorium

Acting Director- Ron Bieganski leads the ensemble daily in exercises that allow the artist to discover how emotional release, energy flow, improvisational movement, metaphorical characters, and character writing is used to build theater and artists.
Movement Director- Happi Price leads the ensemble daily with jazz and improvisational movement that builds confidence and freedom in the actor.
Restorative Justice Director- Jennifer Viets leads daily circles of students through restorative justice practices. The ensemble will learn the why and how to use restorative Justice practices in their own lives.


Ensemble members please remember these 3 things:
1. Come on time. (which is 15 minutes early).
2. Be dressed properly (sweatpants and a t-shirt).
3. Have the right effort and energy (act like you want to be there).
This is a short documentary about our process created by ensemble member Abigail Henkin. Find out more about the ensemble and how you can get involved here!
These are preview of movies made by the kids in the Curiosity Club summer camp.  You can watch all their movies right here!

Performance Ensemble: for teens

NeuroKitchen Ensemble provides young people with the freedom, responsibility and tools to find their artistic edge. As ensemble participants develop acting skills, write dialogue, practice yoga, and play music we are also reinforcing the mental skills of focus, awareness and the happiness that arises from quality work.  In addition to the valuable experience they gain, teens earn a stipend from After School Matters.
The Curiosity Club builds art and science workshops with kids. Each session of the Curiosity Club is structured around a theme. Through hands-on projects we nurture children's interests to help them understand themselves and the world around them.  Kids are encouraged to take initiative, be inquisitive, and increase their awareness of themselves and of others.

Find out more now! 
Up Next:
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• Curiosity Club Summer Camp 
   Aug  5 - 23, 2019
   Arts + Science workshops for   
   Inquisitive Kids ages 9-12 
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​   Theme: Real Life Magical Muggles
    Find out how to get involved Now!


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