Improvisation for Clowns
Taught by Jonathan MacDonald
Septemver 19 - October 10
Saturdays 11-2pm
Welcome to the Actor’s Playground!
Clowning teaches many great skills. Improv teaches many great skills. Both have a lot of overlap. This 4-week course takes a deep dive into the skills taught by improvisation that aren’t typically covered in clown courses.
Students will start with learning basic mechanics behind creating a scene from next to nothing and then building into status play, grounded characters, and heightening. By the end of the class, students will have the tools to walk on stage with anyone and create something compelling.
Core Concepts: listening commitment inspiration collaboration tools honesty specificity
Instructor Bio:
With nothing better to do, Jonathan MacDonald took his first improv drop-in in 2014 in Santa Barbara. He has expanded his interests to also include clowning, mime, and sketch writing. Jonathan is always looking for new takes and perspectives and has taken classes and workshops from people all over the country. Since moving to the Bay Area, some would use the words “unhealthy” or “unsustainable” to describe the amount of time he spends each week on improv and clown. You can see Jonathan perform at All Out Comedy, Church of Clown, Endgames, or pop-up variety shows throughout the Bay Area.
*Classes will be held on holidays that fall within the session
$450 - Early Bird Price $400
Scholarships and Payment Plans Available
Email Sophia@ChurchOfClown.org for code after registering for your first class, or for scholarship/payment inquiries.