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Bouffon Workshop w/ Eric Davis Jan. 20-Mar. 9
Posted January 1, 2008
Note: Posted as received.
Bouffon Workshop w/ Master Teacher, Eric Davis
A FUN, PLAYFUL, EXPLORATION FOR ACTORS, WRITERS, DIRECTORS AND MOVERS
Who is this person, who is charming, grotesque, base, intelligent,
dangerous, entertaining and disturbing all at the same time?
The bouffons are the outsiders. Cast out from society and demonized
for their grotesque or socially unacceptable qualities. They are spit
upon and reviled 364 days a year. However, there is also that one
day- when this pack of misfits are invited to perform for those
beautiful people who once so happily stoned them. Mind you, the life
of a monster is worth nothing, so these social deviants must employ
their charm, intelligence and humor to earn the right to remain on the
stage. A ferocious social satire is about to explode, liberating the
energy in the room with an immense pleasure to parody and to
play.
In this workshop, participants will explore:
Connecting with the audience
Parodying societal maladies and hypocrisy
Creating complex physical characters
Playing upon contrasts of theme and rhythm
Being 100 % present and captivating
@ 440 Studios (440 Lafayette at Astor.
Sundays, Jan 20-March 9 (8 sessions)
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
FEE: $300
Eric Davis is a master teacher and practitioner of Bouffon and Clown.
His Bouffon and Clown work have received critical acclaim from The
New York Times, TimeOut NY, Village Voice,
Backstage, and the Hollywood Reporter. He is the
Director and Co-writer of Bouffon Glass Menajoree, which was
nominated for four NY Innovative Theatre Awards (Oustanding Director,
Original Short Script, Ensemble, and Production) . Mr. Davis starred
as the lead clown in Cirque du Soleil's Quidam and recently
workshopped their new 2009 touring production. His work as Red
Bastard is celebrated both in the U,S. and abroad. He has worked with
Sue Morrison, David Shiner, and Rene Bazinet and studied under
Philippe Gaulier.
For more info about the instructor, the work and critical and student
reviews, go to www.redbastard.com
For questions or to sign up, contact Eric Davis info@redbastard.com.
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