Clown Crash Course

with Luz Gaxiola

August 8

10am-5pm

Learn classic clown acts and create your own routines in this one-day crash course in clowning. We will focus on performing with cartoony physicality and clear beats, preparing students to clown in the circus ring and on variety stages. Topics include:

creating a cartoon world - phrasing and musicality - gag structure - clown logic - clown physics

This will be a great intro for people curious about clowning and an opportunity for experienced performers to play with classic routines in a group. All levels welcome.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Luz Gaxiola is a clown and musician based in Olympia, Washington. She studied at the San Francisco Clown Conservatory, The Flying Actor Studio, and The Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre. Luz has been clowning internationally for over twenty years, including work with Duo Finelli, Circus Finelli, Dick and George (with the show Falsettos and Sunsets), String and Shadow Puppet Theater, The Medical Clown Project, Clowns Without Borders USA, and Laughter League at Seattle Children' s Hospital.