On the program
We start with the basics: our own unique universe. A world in which everything works the way we want it to. We take time to consciously and deeply explore our desires, longings and vulnerabilities. Without condemning them. From within, we move toward inspiration and creativity. Which we learn to put down on stage. Clowning is work: turning humor and vulnerability into a theatrical force. Why do we laugh? Clowning is relief. The challenge: playing who you are, not who you would like to be.
And then, of course, there’s the audience. We learn to listen and connect. Giving attention to get attention. What if they don’t laugh? What if we hit our limits? What if we fail? Can we deal with that too? And how does the audience respond then?
LESSON WEEK 1: THE ENTRANCE OF THE RED NOSE
We start from awareness and end at disarmament. We work on fundamental principles that we will build on throughout the rest of the month. And we explore the difference between what is socially appropriate and what is poetic.
LESSON WEEK 2: FREEDOM FOR IMAGINATION
We enter our own universe and give our childishness the space it needs. Everything works the way we want it to. Anything goes!
LESSON WEEK 3: EXPLORATION AND EXPERIMENTATION
During the previous week of lessons, we opened the gates of our universe. Now we will explore. We explore our ideas and take our place on the stage.
LESSON WEEK 4: TIME TO CREATE
We will look for a balance between spontaneity and technique. How do we transform our ideas? How do we maneuver from concoctions to humor that comes in?
