Everything Speaks: Clowns and the World of Objects
Sep 22, 2024 3:00PM—4:30PM
Location
Mettabee Farm, 551 Harlemville, Hillsdale, New York
Cost $450
Event Contact Laura Geilen | Email
Categories Creative Arts, Eastern Region US, Workshop
A 3-DAY COURSE WITH LAURA GEILEN AND VIVIAN GLADWELL
September 20-22, 2024
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday afternoon community sharing – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Clowns are shapeshifters, able to transform themselves through playfully interpreting the word around them. They can help us to shift our perspectives and awaken empathy by bringing the world alive.
In this unique course, we will guide you through practical exercises and simple improvisational structures to help you cultivate your skills and deepen your understanding of the art of clowning.
Identification with objects teaches important clowning principles such as:
– commitment to physicality and embodiment
– use of voice for emotional expression
– relationship with partners and audience
– personal freedom
– breaking the rules of theatrical convention
– exploring roles and breaking free from roles
Come play and let your clown discover the world as new and full of opportunity, absurdity, laughter and poignancy.
This weekend is open to all levels – whether you’re experienced or new to clowning.
The group is limited to 12 people.