"Makeup doesn't make you a man. Stupidity does."
KING OF CLOWN: A workshop and competition show in the fierce vulnerability of masculine impersonation with Deanna Fleysher aka Big D from King of Drag.
*Open to all women including trans women, afab non-binary, and trans masc performers*
We will discover hone, and fully work out the man inside of you, so that you can slay the competition at being a hilarious, unique and manly king. Through the lens of modern clown and character work, we will hone your man body and character, clarify your physical and vocal expression, and get you pumped full of generally funny man juice.
In this 2-day intensive workshop and competition show experience, expect the following!
*Discovery and/or deeper exploration of your Clown King character, suitable for drag shows and competition, as well as just taking him out and parading him around town.
*Personalized feedback (and plenty of it)
*More understanding of what "stage magnetism" and "fierce vulnerability" mean for you, and how to really harness your performative power, both in and out of drag
*Lip syncing and interpretive dance
*A unique performance experience with your clown king brothers, complete with celebrity judges and a phallic trophy
*More wildness, more bravery, more vulnerability
*Laughing a lot
Participation in the workshop entitles you to compete in the 5th official King of ClownCompetition Show for the title of Mr. Big Silverlick on Marcb 4 at the Elysian. This is the competition's 5th official show in LA!
Monday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd
11am-4pm
in the Skunk Room
About the Instructor:
Deanna Fleysher aka BIG D (any/all) is an internationally-reknown teacher, director and clown king specializing in character, interactivity and sheer audacity. She has toured the world with her solo and duo shows BUTT KAPINSKI and CINEPRIXX, and their often-holdout workshops in comedy and king clown, and directed/co-created 30+ solo/duo shows. He was also just a semi-finalist on KING OF DRAG, the first drag king reality competition television show, on RevryTV. More at dontcallitclown.com, the blog dontcallitclown.substack.com or on insta @houseofbigd
Class cancellation policy: No refunds, exchanges, or transfers.