Do you want to build material around a character that an audience can really fall in love with? Take your character to that level of X-factor undeniability? Come werk it OUT. Using exercises rooted in clown, melodrama and physical theater, we will take your character through a full emotional journey, learn more about their story, and get them ready to slay any stage.
Participants will complete some guided prep work before the workshop and show up with a character proposal. Expect the following:
Guidelines for determining if a character choice is "right for you"
Greater clarity/expansion of your character's body and spirit
Tips and tricks toward building material around your character, ranging from a 3-minute bit to a full-length show.
Specific feedback tailored to you, delivered by a seasoned director/teacher with an eye toward helping you thrive and shine on stage
No bullshit
No cruelty
Laughter and communal joy
This workshop is recommended for those with previous exposure to clown, but enthusiasm and eagerness to learn go a long way too.
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Saturday
May 16th
11am-5pm
in the Mainstage
About the Instructor:
Deanna Fleysher aka BIG D (she/he/it) is an internationally-renowned comedy artist, clown king, teacher and director. She was recently a semi-finalist on TV's KING OF DRAG, the first ever drag king reality competition show. Big D cultivates comedy that is interactive, magnetic and brave, and has toured extensively with the award-snatching solo show Butt Kapinski, new duo show Cineprixxx, and has directed/co-created many award-eating touring solo and duo shows from around the world. Deanna's workshops sell out all over the English-speaking world, and also Finland. She will eat your genius for breakfast.
For more info, visit www.dontcallitclown.com and at instagram @houseofbigd.
Class cancellation policy: No refunds, exchanges, or transfers.