Clown Level 2 w/ Chris Manley (April-June) (Mondays)
Clown Level 2 w/ Chris Manley (April-June) (Mondays)
This class is limited to 12 students.
In this class, you will learn that anything can be the clown's script.
We will build on the skills learned in Level 1, leaning into the most vulnerable parts of yourself and heightening them to a ridiculous extent. You’ll identify pieces of yourself and find ways to explore them that are both loving and silly. You will also learn about the status dynamics of the 1 and 2 clown and you’ll get to try on both identities. By the end, you will have the tools to begin building your own clown show.
Through your relationship to everything, you are the clown.
This class culminates in a class show in the BCC Pig Pen
Prerequisite: Clown Level 1 at BCC or similar clown experience.
7-Week Class: Mondays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, April 29th - June 17th (Skips Memorial Day - May 27th)
Note: Class may end between 9:30-10:00 PM depending on the number of enrollments.
Where: The BCC Pig Pen. 144 Boerum Street.
Class Show: Saturday. June 22. 2024. 8:30PM. BCC Pig Pen.
Testimonial:
“Chris helped each of us find our voices in the class and learn to create authentic relationships with the audience. Clown has made me better at performance in general including improv. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to get deeper into clown technique, have more fun and fulfilling audience interactions, or wants to get ‘unstuck’ and out of their head while performing. Rock on weirdos!”
Chris was so great at pushing us in a way to help us grow as clowns. It was wonderful to see such noticeable growth among my classmates, all in an environment that felt incredibly safe, warm, and welcoming.
Bio:
Chris Manley (he/they) is an American writer, performer and clown. He is best known for his character Buttons. He was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for his performance in "The Nosebleed," has performed with Cirque du Soleil and is honored to be listed in Le Petit Clown August Alphabetique alongside Abbott & Costello. He has performed at Lincoln Center, Ars Nova, The Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, the Toronto Sketch Fest and the Chicago Sketch Fest. You can see him in several national commercials and award winning films.
If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.
Students enrolled in multi-week classes get into all shows at the BCC for free. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of their student IDs to see as many shows as possible. By registering, you agree to make your best effort to see at least two shows during your class.