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Clown and Anti-Clown Workshops with Eric Davis
Posted March 30, 2008
Note: Eric Davis--great performer, great teacher. Recommended.
Descriptions are his.
Bouffon: (The Anti-clown)
In the world of Bouffon, the audience is the joke. Bouffons show no
vulnerability. Their great joy is to parody the audience, its values
and flaws. This pack of grotesque outsiders engage and parody the
audience with great joy, intelligence and charm. To play as Bouffon,
is to celebrate contrast & paradox! They are disgusting, yet
beautiful. They hate you, yet they flatter you. The Bouffons are the
ultimate manipulators! A Joke, told by a Nightmare! Are you ready?
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, March 30 - May 25 (8 sessions)
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Fee: $300
The Clown: Improvising from the Heart
In the World of Clown, the Clown is the joke. The clown is completely
vulnerable, wearing his or her thoughts and feelings on the outside of
the skin for all to see. Through great generosity and courage we allow
the audience to see our personal ridiculousness. Not to say a joke,
but to be the joke. When you learn to do this, you will not be liked.
You will be loved. In this class, you will search for and build your
inner clown through various exercises and play, focusing on impulse,
emotion and physical expression.
Meets Saturdays: Noon-3pm
March 29-May 24th
@ 440 Studios (440 Lafayette at Astor Place) NYC
About the Instructor
Eric Davis is a master teacher and practitioner of Bouffon and Clown
and a Co-Director of the NY Clown Theatre Festival. 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 awards (Oustanding Director, Original Short Script,
Ensemble, and Production) by the NY Innovative Theatre Awards. 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 information or to register, visit redbastard.com
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