Serious Play: The Transformative Power of Laughter & Connection A workshop in rediscovering play for deeper connection and innovation. Looking for a unique experience that will spark creativity, build connection, and bring a whole lot of joy? Bid on Play It Forward, a two-hour interactive workshop led by Master Clown Teacher and theater artist Michael F. Toomey.

Designed specifically for professionals, educators, corporate teams, or groups of friends, this workshop invites participants to rediscover the power of play through games, theater-based exercises and movement. No performance experience requiredjust a willingness to laugh, explore, and reconnect with the simple pleasure of play. This session is ideal for adult participants looking to break from routine, spark new ideas, and deepen connectionsall while supporting Green Hill School.

What's Included:

• A private, two-hour play-based workshop for up to 15 adults • Interactive games and exercises designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and fun

• A one-of-a-kind experience led by a seasoned theater professional Perfect For: • Corporate teams looking to boost morale and communication • Educators seeking new ways to bring creativity into their work

• Groups of friends or community members looking for a unique bonding experience

Support Greene Hill School: By bidding on this workshop, you're not just investing in a transformative experience you're also helping to support the mission of Green Hill School.

Note: This workshop is designed for adults. No prior theater or performance experience is necessary!

About Michael F. Toomey: Michael F. Toomey is a neurodivergent performer, theater creator, and educator specializing in movement, clowning, and play-based actor training. He is the Artistic Director of The Humanist Project in Brooklyn, NY, and a founding member of Split Knuckle Theatre, which has toured internationally. With extensive experience at Shakespeare & Company as a performer, director, and faculty member, Michael teaches clowning in NYC and throughout the country. Michael F. Toomey has studied with Philippe Gaulier and Giovanni Fusetti. He holds an MFA in Lecoq-based Theatre from LISPA and is dedicated to recentering play, pleasure, and laughter in a world that takes itself too seriously. Bid on this unforgettable experience and bring more play into your lifeall while making a difference for Greene Hill School!