Clown 1
Taught by Dan Griffiths
Tuesdays 7 - 9PM
Jan 13 - March 17
Student Showcase Fri March 20 & Sat March 21
Clown I: Presence, Play, and the Generous Spirit
In this 10-week introduction to Clown, students explore the essential elements of performing for a live audience. Through games, improvisation, and solo and group exercises, participants cultivate presence, connection, and delight. We will investigate the Clown’s capacity for discovery, vulnerability, and generosity — learning to meet the audience with authenticity and play. Students will develop a unique clown persona through guided exploration of impulse, rhythm, and emotional truth, uncovering what is most alive and joyful in their performance.
Core Concepts: Character • Presence • Connection • Discovery • Delight • Generosity of Spirit
Instructor
Dan Griffiths
Teacher Bio
Dan Griffiths is an award-winning theatre maker, director, and educator with a global footprint in the performing arts. He has created and performed original works in over 45 states and 30 countries since 1988. Dan has performed with the Clown troupe Die Hanswurste, Chicago’s 500 Clown, and internationally for The Department of Defense Overseas Shows. He has served on the faculty of esteemed institutions such as the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Clown Conservatory San Francisco, The School for Mime Theater, Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, Indiana University Northwest, and Academy of Art University. As the Founding Director of Church of Clown, ClownZero, and KAPOOT Clown Theatre, Dan continues to influence the clowning community profoundly. He recently premiered a new work in the World Culture Festival in Karachi Pakistan and will be teaching Clown in Tacloban, Philippines with Duwende Mischief Lab in 2025.
*Classes will be held on holidays that fall within the session
$750 per session - Early Bird Price $675 per session until Dec. 7!
Scholarships and Payment Plans Available
Bundle classes for a discount!
2 classes - $1300 (Save $200)
3 classes -$ 1900 (Save $350)
Email Programs@ChurchOfClown.org for code after registering for your first class, or for scholarship/payment inquiries.