Hi, I’m Jonathan Ellers, a lifelong educator and creator known as a fun-i-fier of education. I blend theatre, storytelling, music, drama, puppetry, art, crafts, and magic to ignite curiosity in science, history, literacy, and the arts. My work has taken me from Wildlife Theatre with the Wildlife Conservation Society to international museum education networks, and I love connecting with kids through imaginative, hands-on learning. Over more than two decades I’ve worn many hats—director, performer, writer, playwright, songwriter, illustrator, and teaching artist—always with a focus on making education memorable and joyful. When I’m not on stage or in a classroom, I develop interpretive programs for museums and create original stories and illustrations to bring ideas to life.

Jonathan Ellers

Hi, I’m Jonathan Ellers, a lifelong educator and creator known as a fun-i-fier of education. I blend theatre, storytelling, music, drama, puppetry, art, crafts, and magic to ignite curiosity in science, history, literacy, and the arts. My work has taken me from Wildlife Theatre with the Wildlife Conservation Society to international museum education networks, and I love connecting with kids through imaginative, hands-on learning. Over more than two decades I’ve worn many hats—director, performer, writer, playwright, songwriter, illustrator, and teaching artist—always with a focus on making education memorable and joyful. When I’m not on stage or in a classroom, I develop interpretive programs for museums and create original stories and illustrations to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Jonathan Ellers, a lifelong educator and creator known as a fun-i-fier of education. I blend theatre, storytelling, music, drama, puppetry, art, crafts, and magic to ignite curiosity in science, history, literacy, and the arts. My work has taken me from Wildlife Theatre with the Wildlife Conservation Society to international museum education networks, and I love connecting with kids through imaginative, hands-on learning.

Over more than two decades I’ve worn many hats—director, performer, writer, playwright, songwriter, illustrator, and teaching artist—always with a focus on making education memorable and joyful. When I’m not on stage or in a classroom, I develop interpretive programs for museums and create original stories and illustrations to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Manager, Performer, Writer of Plays, Songs, and Interpretive Materials at Wildlife Theatre, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2007
Directed, managed, and performed educational wildlife theatre programs; wrote plays, songs, and interpretive materials for outreach and education.
Executive Director at International Museum Theater Alliance (IMTAL)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Led an international network of museums and organizations using the arts for education; oversaw programs, membership, and global initiatives.
Teaching Artist at Sundog Theatre
January 1, 2007 - Present
Delivered theatre-based educational programs for youth and schools in Staten Island, focusing on science, literacy, and the arts; developed activities that engaged diverse learners.
Bubbler at Bubbledad LLC
January 1, 2006 - Present
Professional bubble artist performing at street parties, corporate events, and birthdays; recognized by New York Magazine as one of the top NYC party entertainers.
Presenter at Great Big Planet Productions
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016
Fascinated pre-K children at daycare centers with science and magic themed programs; delivered engaging early childhood education experiences in New Jersey.

Education

MFA at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
BA at Western Kentucky University
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services