Chana-Lise Wilczynski

5/6th Grade Drama: Deer Path Middle School

Currently, I am gaining experience working in a 5th/6th grade drama teacher at Deer Path Middle School East in Lake Forest, Illinois. I am a passionate educator who has developed a variety of experiences: teaching, technology integration, classroom management and directing, Thanks to an ability to adapt quickly and respond empathically to faculty, parents, and students, a reputation has formed at various institutions as someone who is a caring, patient, and understanding educator who is open to feedback and criticism. I try to bring both a sense of humor and passion into every lesson, and love leading learners every day.

Assessment Fundamentalist: Chicago Artist Education Forum

Lead and mentored by Karen Erickson of Creative Directions I began building  own assessment tools (formative and summative) for use in education programs. I collaborated with 6 other Theatre Education Directors for local theatre's to align assessments to school's mission, values and work. We examined how to use assessment as a way to engage students in their own learning!

Camp Red Kite: Chicago Childrens Theatre

Camp Red Kite is a summer arts camp tailored specifically to the unique interests and needs of children on the autism spectrum. The program is led by a team of artists, administrators, and special education teachers dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for children affected by autism. Our aim is to foster a shared arts experience that encourages self expression, social engagement, creative exploration, and above all, FUN!

Conservatory: Second City

Yes, and!!

I've been accepted into the Conservatory training program at Second City. I also am the face for the sign up program online!! 

Study improvisation as an acting technique and its use in the development of a Second City-style revue in this advanced program, the cornerstone of The Second City Training Center. You will build upon the fundamentals of improvisation, advance your scenic and character skills, explore forms and styles and learn how to use improvisation to create material for a satiric comedy revue.

Director/Choreographer: Peter Pan Jr.

Come check out the final production of Peter Pan, at Joseph Sears School!

April 24-25, 2015

Tickets $8.00

ESPN: Cubs Commercial

Filming with my sister was a home run!

Casting, 4 STARCASTING

Teaching Artist: Skyline Studios

Skyline Studios, Inc. offers a unique theatre experience where students meet new people, develop interpersonal skills, confidence building, and enhance self-esteem while creatively challenging their bodies, voices and hearts!
We offer Junior shows, showcase classes and workshops on the North Shore and Chicagoland area for 1st - 8th grade students. All students involved in this program will have the opportunity to perform on stage

Coached Ensemble: Second City

COACHED ENSEMBLES

Talented newcomers from The Second City Training Center's A-E program take the stage for a 8 week run of fantastic short form improv.

Every Thursday at 10:30pmTickets: $10 - General, $8 - Students, $5 - Training Center Students

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Teaching Artist Training: Steppenwolf

I was invited by Ms. Megan Shuchman [Associate Education Director Steppenwolf for Young Adults]  to work on an 8 hour training day for teaching artist for "This Is Modern Art (based on true events)" | February 25-March 15 

Teaching Artist: Windy City Music Theatre

As a teaching artist for Windy City Music Theatre I believe that kids have the ability to command their own audiences. In the program, actors experience and develop the opportunity to participate in high-quality, fully-produced musicals that I direct.  In our programs, aspiring young performers work with some of the best directors, choreographers, and designers in Chicagoland.  Cast members of YCC productions receive ongoing training in acting, voice and movement during the rehearsal period.  And what they take from our programs is so much more – personal and interpersonal skills, and friendships -  that will last a lifetime.I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just double click me and you can start adding your own content. Click on the Design tab to customize me and change my font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.

Sketch Comedy Writing: Second City

I have been working on mastering the skills of writing sketch comedy in a four-level program designed for writers and actors of all experience levels. I have learned basic scene structure, character development, establish action, and learn the styles and genres of comedy. Weekly writing assignments & in-class exercises generate material and establish a regular writing schedule.

Improv Level A-E: Second City

Currently I am taking classes as Second City in the improv program. Based in the work of Viola Spolin, this year-long program covers all elements of the improvisational process. I began in Level A with ensemble, environment, and object work and will end in Level E by rehearsing and performing their own fully improvised show. Once graduation is completed I will fulfill the improvisational prerequisite to audition for The Conservatory.

Showcase: Illinois State University

I just finished performing at Victory Gardens in Chicago for the Illinois State University Actor's Showcase. With commitment, I had the pleasure of performing, "I Never Sang For My Father" by Robert Anderson. The event was a wonderful success, and I look forward to all the opporunities that have been opened up to her as a result of this showcase and wish the best for her fellow graduates and friends!