09/25/2026
POSTERMANIA WORKSHOP
Have you ever seen a work of art and wished you could reach inside the frame? Postermania is a new theatrical experience that invites young audiences to dive into the rich, multisensory world of Art Nouveau.
Join a FREE Workshop with Claire and Xinyue as they share their work for the first time with Filament, Chicago, and YOU!
11AM-11:30AM | 2-5 yr olds (with caregivers), participate hands-on with the story
11AM-12PM | 6-12 yr olds, dramaturgy time, observe the workshop and discuss with Claire and Xinyue afterwards what worked best
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POSTERMANIA WORKSHOP
Claire Derriennic
Project: Postermania
Home: Potsdam, NY
Claire Derriennic (she/her) is a theatre-maker, educator, and children’s museum professional. She creates interactive performances for young audiences, including Fall(oon), developed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and Fishing for Stars, which was workshopped at the Kennedy Center. This spring, her play Pen Pals will be performed in pediatric hospitals in partnership with University of Central Florida. Claire holds a teaching certification in drama and an MFA in Theatre for Youth and Communities from the University of Texas. She currently works as a theatre educator at North Country Children’s Museum.
POSTERMANIA WORKSHOP
Xinyue Zhang
Project: Postermania
Home: Kansas City, MO
Xinyue Zhang (she/her) creates artistic and educational experiences for and with young people. She has collaborated with theatres and art museums nationwide and internationally. Her work focused on facilitating art-based collaborations that activate art spaces with wonder, care, and curiosity and invite deep reflection on inclusivity and access to the arts for all ages. She holds an M.F.A. in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from the University of Texas at Austin. She currently serves as the Community Programs Manager at the Coterie Theatre.
