The clown is a unique being. Not because he is “funny”, but because he shows himself. He shares what he thinks, feels or wants. And since the clown says YES to every situation and meeting, although he is not absolutely sure how to deal with it or is scared to death, he will find, through his uniqueness, logic unique (clown) solutions. To identify the human in things creates a basis for comedy. The clown holds up a mirror to the world and in the performance asks the audience to see themselves in this mirror. The recognition of myself in the clown's mirror is what creates the laughter.

   

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Clown Workshop for Actors

 A 4 week immersion into stupidity taught by Lenard Petit. This is an approach to character and comedy utilizing the acting techniques of Michael Chekhov. This workshop is intended to give actors an opportunity to be able to put into form elements of their creative individuality in search of a clown. We will work with the dynamic principles of movement and the psychological gesture, archetype, imagination, imaginary body, imaginary center, atmosphere, and improvisation. A time to explore performance skills, relationship to the audience, and basic stagecraft. This is a course in being and doing, play, simplicity, and truth. 

Dare yourself to be stupid and learn something about who you are.

                                                             

                                                                       March 5 - 28 , 2012

Mondays 10 - 5 (with a 1 hour lunch break), Wednesdays 10 - 1

Cost: $930

 

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To register, please contact: chekhovstudionyc@gmail.com or call 917 495 2079


 

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