The Workshop

Want to make your character unforgettable, no matter what you're doing on stage? Want to get laughs and love from the audience in a whole new way? Don't call it clown, but between us, that's what it is. Study clown and character with an international master Deanna Fleysher AKA Big D (she/any), who's rarely on this coast!

This workshop takes the participant through a journey based in clown and physical theater to birth/ hone an electrifying character rooted deeply in who you are. We will learn about your character's unique connection to the audience, their mission, and their special brand of vulnerable ferocity. Connect with your audiences like never before, and make them love you forever.

Schedule

Tuesday 12/16, 6 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 12/17, 6 pm - 10 pm

*participants must attend both dates to enroll

In this workshop, expect the following:

The beginning, or the deepening, of a character that is uniquely yours and unstoppably lovable, and actual material you can take out of this intensive and onto a stage
Personalized feedback (and plenty of it)
Discovery and exploration of your character's favorite games and physical/emotional "sweet spots"
More understanding of what “stage magnetism” means for you, and how to really harness your performative power.
A deeper connection to and understanding of your audience
More wildness, more bravery, more vulnerability.
Interpretive Dance.
Laughing a lot.

This workshop is ideal for:
Improvisers, clowns, stand-up comedians, actors, movers, and anyone who wants to find/hone their own magnetic, funny and brave personas to play through on stage.

Level:
All levels welcome. But no matter what level you are, expect to WORK.

About the Instructor:
Deanna Fleysher aka BIG D (she/any) is an internationally-
renowned comedy artist, clown king, teacher and director. She was recently a semi-finalist on TV's KING OF DRAG, the first ever drag king reality competition show. Big D cultivates comedy that is interactive, magnetic and brave, and has toured extensively with the award-snatching solo show Butt Kapinski, new duo show Cineprixx, and has directed/co-created many award-eating touring solo and duo shows from around the world. Deanna's workshops sell out all over the English-speaking world, and also Finland. She will eat your genius for breakfast. For more info, visit www.dontcallitclown.com and at instagram @houseofbigd.

CALL IT CHARACTER (DON'T CALL IT CLOWN)

CALL IT CHARACTER (DON'T CALL IT CLOWN)