THEA 122Clown: Art of Play

Catalog

Discover the art of clowning as a powerful tool for creativity, connection, and self-expression. This course welcomes all students to explore how humor and keen observation can transform everyday experiences into meaningful performances. Students will develop their clown persona as an authentic extension of themselves-magnifying their unique traits through improvisation, physical comedy, and storytelling. The class emphasizes empathy, inclusivity, and satire, empowering students to craft personal, socially insightful performances while embracing the "comic problem"-universal human challenges explored through laughter.