Clowning Workshop

Catalog description

Through a series of warm-ups, exercises in kinesthetic and empathic response, and group and individual improvisations, students explore their ability to express physically and vocally, to soften the intellect fully and play more purely from impulses and desire, and to explore the physical dimensions of laughter. The red nose is introduced and students are encouraged to explore the endless curiosity, boundless enthusiasm, and explosive insistences on fun of the show-off. Through readings, analysis of outside performances, and class discussions, students will gain a greater understanding of the variety of styles huddled together under the umbrella of clown technique.