TEACHING
Imagine if no one had ever said be quiet, settle down, stop playing and sit still. Now, imagine if all you’d ever heard was, that was awesome, we want more, yes! Who might you be when all opportunities are open to you and anything is possible?
In all of the classes I offer, participants are given the opportunity to rediscover their wonder and the felt experience of success. With full permission to play freely without judgement, or shame, students have the chance to take big risks, reestablishing trust in themselves as performers and human beings.
What's next?
Clown I / Intro to Clown
Tuesdays, 6-9pm @ Northampton Karate
September 2nd - October 21st
$325
Open to all
Clown II / Double Extra Advanced Clown
Tuesdays, 6-9pm @ Northampton Karate
November 4-December 22
$325
Open to folks who have taken Clown with me in the past/with permission
MAKE
Tuesdays, 6-9pm @ Northampton Karate
February 3rd - March 24th showing on the 31st(?)
$325
Open to folks who have taken Clown with me in the past/with permission
Acting as Play - Monologues
Thursdays, 6-9pm @ TBD
February 5th - March 12th
$275
Open to all
Acting as Play - Scene Study
Thursdays, 6-9pm @ TBD
March 26th - April 30th
$275
Open to All
Open Play
Saturdays from 1-3pm.
August 16th - December 20th
$20 / Free for anyone taking 2 or more classes
Must register ahead of time
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Where I've taught
I've taught courses including Acting as Play, Shakespeare as Play, and Clown in traditional university settings such as NYU, Smith College, Amherst College and the Yale University Summer Program. I have also developed workshops and curriculum independently for renowned regional theaters such as The Alliance, Berkshire Theater Group and Northern Stage, as well as smaller, more nimble institutions such as the Pine Box Studio in Florence, MA, and The East Street Studios in Hadley, MA.
Pandemonium Studio
In 2019 I co-founded (with Christopher Bayes and Annelise Lawson) The Pandemonium Studio, a studio for the study of Clown, Commedia, and Improvisation. Located in Brooklyn, I teach my signature class, Acting as Play, at Pandemonium whenever possible.
Completely Ridiculous Productions
In June of 2020, I founded The Completely Ridiculous Conservatory where I built a team to provide six weeks of comprehensive conservatory-style online actor training - throughout the pandemic - ​with a particular focus on physical acting, self-care, clown, justice, equity, diversity, inclusivity, ensemble and play.​ Now, CRP is back to focussing on the development of new work and soon to be announced in-person classes in Western Massachusetts.