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​​Clowning Deep Dive: A workshop for practicing artists (18+, 6 hrs over 2 days) with Holly Adams

$120 Purchase required to enroll

​​Clowning Deep Dive: A workshop for practicing artists (6 hourrs over 2 days) with Holly Adams
For adults 18+
Cost: $120
Dates/times: Saturday, January 14 from 1-4pm and Sunday January 15 from 1-4pm
*Participants must attend both days*

This workshop is designed for practicing artists and/or individuals who already have comfort with physical and performance skills in some form and have an active interest in integrating clowning into their work and play. Not sure if it’s the right fit? Contact us via email at info@circusculture.org.

In this intensive workshop, master teacher Holly Adams will introduce a variety of topics including:

-tragedy as comedy
-finding your clown
-clown characters in plays (including Shakespeare)
-working in solos, duos, and trios, including classical working relationships

A number of skills/techniques that can support your clown work will be explored including:
-mine
-improv
-physical business
-slapstick
-clown acrobatics fundamentals
-funny walks
-deep listening
-verbal and nonverbal communication

About Holly:

Holly was voted class clown at a young age, then went on to learn more about what that meant. She has performed with dozens of commedia and clown companies across the globe and trained with incredible teachers. Holly has performed the clown characters in innumerable plays and musicals, directed clown and farce shows, works with multiple clown doctor programs, and is a graduate of the International Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre. She holds a Masters in Theatre, Education, and Social Change and is a recipient of the Association of Teaching Artist’s Service to the Field Award, the Tom Niederkorn Award for "extraordinary contributions to artistic and educational programming at The Hangar Theatre and the NYSTEA Rod Marriott Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Education.

Https://shearwaterproductions.com and on IMDb as Holly Adams III
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