About Foolish Kids
At Foolish Kids, we believe theatrical education should provide a safe space for creativity, empathy, collaboration, and fun. Inspired by the Sacred Fool’s joyful wisdom, we encourage children to explore the world with curiosity, embrace laughter, and discover and express themselves freely through the performing arts.
We are committed to making theater education accessible and inclusive, offering opportunities for young artists from all backgrounds to discover their unique perspectives. Through play, the creation of original stories, and performance, we foster confidence, creativity, and a sense of community, encouraging children to collaborate in imaginative ways. Our goal is not to create future stars but to inspire better citizens—young people who are empathetic, self-assured, and open to seeing the world from multiple viewpoints.
At Foolish Kids, we celebrate the art of theater as both an individual and collective experience. Children not only learn how to understand and express themselves through performance but also how to connect with others through the transformative power of storytelling.
Meet the teachers!
Libby Baker has been teaching at the Sacred Fools Summer Camp since its very first year and loves watching kids grow and discover themselves through theater! Besides the Summer Camp, she also teaches at Sacred Fools' in-school programs during the year. Libby's career spans regional theaters across the country, as well as commercials, TV, and film. She is also a writer and a developmental editor.
Mara Hesed - Mara Hesed is an artist. She loves color and all types of paint. Mara has shown her large-scale oil paintings in galleries nationally and in her hometown of Los Angeles. She has illustrated 5 books for children. In addition to drawing and painting, Mara loves making dolls, puppets, and theatre sets for kids. Mara is the mother of two kids who inspire her constantly.
Emily Kosloski began performing in grade school in community theater productions and in classes just like this one! She has a degree in Voice and Musical Theatre from Northwestern University, and has been seen on Broadway in Les Miserables and in large and small regional theaters all over the country. She is also an accomplished commercial and television actress, having guest starred in many shows including Drake and Josh, ER, Southland and Cold Case. She has been teaching kids of all ages for 15 years in the Los Angeles area!
Marianne Davis Rago has been a professional actor since the age of 10, acting in theater, movies and television. Currently working on her degree in education, she has always partnered her love of theater with her love of teaching. Marianne is a lead teaching artist at the Summer Camp, and a teaching artist in Sacred Fools' in-school programs throughout the year.
Allison Tuthill is a pianist and music educator trained in the Orff-Schulwerk philosophy. Originally from New York, Allison moved to Los Angeles in 2018 and currently teaches general music at Elysian Heights Elementary Arts Magnet in Echo Park. Allison helps students explore creativity through improvisation, composition, and authentic music-making. She supports several modern rock ensembles at the school and enjoys guiding students through lyrical and instrumental composition as they prepare to perform live with their peers. Her teaching focuses on inspiring students to express themselves through music and helping them discover the joy of sharing their musical voice with others.
