Clowning - ALL LEVELS (Sundays)

This is a 6-week course held on Sundays from 2:00-4:00 pm January 21 - February 25. Classes are held @ work.shop • 160 Winston Dr #9 Athens, GA 30607.

This class is for advanced and beginner students.  Whether you’re an actor, improv person, stand-up comedian, or just a regular Barbra, learning clown can greatly improve your sensitivity, humanity, vulnerability, and creativity on stage - or in court. By focusing on theatrical games (known formally as “Le Jeu”) we’ll explore failure, stage-pleasure, and play to search for your inner lovable idiot. Blending the teachings and styles of many clown teachers (Philippe Gaulier, Jacques Lecoq, Viggo Venn, Dr. Brown, Michael Toomy), this course will serve as a great exploration of a beautiful art form.

For those who’ve already taken Clowning, this course continues where we left off.  Taking what we’ve learned from flop-savers and continuing to build clown numbers.  For beginners, we will introduce you to the fundamentals while you’re watching and collaborating with advanced students to discover this art form.

Taught by Chase Brantley

Born and raised in Athens, GA, Chase also happens to be an award-winning clown performer. He has studied under some of the greatest clown teachers alive and holds a 2-year French diploma from the clown master Philippe Gaulier. Fruit Salad, his very stupid fruit-based clown show, is currently touring across the US and UK. "

Disclaimer: This course will not have face makeup. It will also not be the kind of clowning that can be seen in circuses, horror movies, or terrible children’s parties.

Course Details:

Dates: Jan 21 - Feb 25

Day: Sundays

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $150 (Cash & Venmo Price, excluding Processing Fees)

Age: 17+