K-12 Professional Development Workshop for Teachers  
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See how the circus can inspire creative problem-solving, be a source of social-emotional health, and can model teamwork, resilience, and acceptance of differences.

With a mission to build meaningful connections through humor and empathy, Calvin Kai Ku uses his experience working as a professional variety performer to build bridges with his audience. With his versatility in magic, music, circus, and theater, he is able to transform even the most stressful environments to ease anxiety and create a safe space of joy. His journey has included performing in the prestigious WuQiao Circus Festival in China, in various Fortune 500 company events in the U.S. and Internationally, and in circuses including Teatro Zinzanni and Circus Bella.

Calvin is also Executive Artistic Director of the Medical Clown Project. His experience in Healthcare Clowning began in 2010 as one of the organization’s first roster clowns. With a BA in Theatre and over a decade of professional performing experience, his aim is to deepen the therapeutic modality of healthcare clowning engagement, as well as develop the integrative partnership with each healthcare facility. As Artistic Director, Calvin continues to push the boundaries of how and where healthcare clowning can be foundational therapeutic engagement support, whether it’s specialized engagement training for healthcare professionals or developing Virtual Visits during the sheltering period for COVID-19 pandemic.

Call Box Office: 650.724.2464
WHEN:
VENUE:
Online

COST:
FREE

Café Closed

All prices and programs subject to change.