Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts, NFP

the bitter jester foundation for the arts, nfp (bjfa) was established to produce live music and theatrical productions of new and classic works as well as other forms of literary/performing/media/audio/visual arts and other forms of entertainment. bjfa works with youth, specifically teens, to help build their confidence and experiences through art, especially music performance and original composition. bjfa also works to strengthen the arts, support emerging artists of all ages, and encourage persons to enter the arts by providing scholarships and grants to fine and applied arts students. bjfa promotes the benefits of the arts to the general public. specific programs include the 20-year-old comic thread sketch comedy troupe, the 14-year-old bitter jester music festival for youth across the midwest, and the 13-year-old purple shirts ensemble, performing live written works for intimate events. future programs include the bitter jester theatre company to produce the original work of eme