In the jigsaw puzzle of the United States, the state of Massachusetts is like the mysterious piece that depicts the secret clubhouse. Loaded with history, famous for its clam chowder, and home to a baseball team that rocks red socks, this state may seem like an ordinary piece of the puzzle. But don’t let that fool you! It’s here where the magic of theater and drama unfolds, and transforms ordinary kids into extraordinary artists. Once upon a time, there's this cool, quirky character named Jester Jumbles, who wears a feathered hat, dons a multi-colored suit, and has a magic paintbrush as his wand. Jester Jumbles is the spirit animal for all the kids in Massachusetts who dare to dream, to create, and to express themselves in the world of Theater. You see, Jester is a wizard in crafting stories, skits, and plays. He helps kids bring imaginary worlds to life on the stage, right here in Massachusetts. These kids are not just your run-of-the-mill, everyday youngsters. Oh no, these kids are special! They are brave knights and princesses, mischievous elves, and cunning detectives, all rolled into one. They might seem like normal kids in the school cafeteria, but once they step onto the stage and Jester Jumbles waves his magic paintbrush, they transform into stars brighter than any in the Boston night sky. Together, these drama-loving kids and Jester Jumbles create laughs that echo off the Cape Cod shores, and stories so exciting they could make Paul Revere jump on his horse and ride again. So, if you’re ever in Massachusetts, don't miss out on the theater. You might just get to see Jester Jumbles and his troupe of remarkable kids performing an act that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart all at once!
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At Enchanted Circle, we believe in bringing the "joy back into learning". We do this by offering educational enrichment programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, and academic achievement. Our arts integration programs blend theater arts such as theater, dance, music, visual, media and literary arts with traditional academic and social curricula. We serve people of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings, including schools, professional theaters, social service agencies, colleges, and universities. Enchanted Circle Theater has earned statewide and national recognition for its innovative approach to education. We have performed at venues such as the Smithsonian Institution, the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, the Amaturo Theater in Miami, and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. We have also been honored with the Commonwealth Award, Massachusetts’ highest honor in the arts, sciences and humanities, and the New England Public Radio award for Outstanding Organization in Arts and Humanities. We are a Community Partner with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and have received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts for our Institute for Arts Integration.