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Artist's Narrative

Matt Jergens has been educating and entertaining audiences with his interactive performances for over sixteen years. Over that time, he has performed at countless schools, libraries, festivals, theme parks, and even on cruise ships. Learning to juggle in his senior year of high school, Matt dreamed of a career in the performance arts. Now, it’s a dream fulfilled as he averages over 300 shows a year, traveling nationwide from his home in Columbus, Ohio. Here’s what some of the schools he performed for last year said: 

“He really connected with the kids.” - Tremont Elementary

“His juggling stunts were a bit hit with everyone present.” - Scioto Darby Elementary

Availability

Upon request.

Programs Available

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! (Grades K-6)
Matt uses juggling as a catalyst to convey an environmental message about the balance between use and preservation. Students will learn about natural resources and why it's important to save them for future generations. The ideas of reducing, reusing, and recycling will be presented not only through Matt's amazing tricks, but also through plenty of audience participation. Some of the highlights include beanbag chair juggling, giant yo-yo manipulation, plate spinning, cereal box balancing, and a recycling game show. Many schools are now on recycling programs and this show is the perfect boost to get your students involved even further.

Activity Options:

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
  • Duration: 45 min.
  • Fees: $450/ $150 each addt'l
  • Requirements: A large open space with access to an electrical outlet

Just for Fun Show (Grades K-6)
This presentation is great as a reward to the students who have demonstrated improved grades or attendance. It can also fit in perfectly with school carnival events or end of the year celebrations. In this fast-paced comedy act, Matt will have your students laughing and cheering as he uses a wide variety of props. Whether he is juggling a bowling ball or balancing a basket of eggs twenty feet in the air, your students won't believe their eyes.

Activity Options:

Just for Fun Show
  • Duration: 45 min.
  • Fees: $450/ $150 each addt'l
  • Requirements: A large open space with access to an electrical outlet

Juggling Workshops (Grade levels K-6)
As an add-on option after either show, Matt can involve the students even further by teaching them some the basic skills from the act. This includes learning to juggle beanbags, spin plastic plates, and balance peacock feathers. All of the equipment is provided and up to 75 students at a time can join in the fun. Each workshop lasts 30 minutes. It usually takes most of the day to run an entire school through them.

Activity Options:

Juggling Workshops
  • Duration: 30 min.
  • Fees: $75
  • Requirements: These workshops are only offered in conjunction with an assembly program.



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The gold star indicates this artist has participated in at least one professional development workshop concerning the alignment of their planned arts activities with state of Ohio content standards in arts and other academic subject areas.



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