Clown Combat for the Improviser With Judi Lewis-Ockler

This workshop is designed to introduce stage combat as a tool for the clown/improviser who wants a fight performance of the moment, executed with safe, reliable, structured technique the performer can depend on, so as not to maim or die or scare the audience for real! Clown Combat introduces basic timing and rhythmic elements inherent to physical comedy and clown using high energy games, improvisation, and simple unarmed stage combat techniques.

Clown is an invaluable art form that gives special credence to live performance, to human nature, to laughter. Clown Combat endeavors to bring these ideas to the performers in a safe, fun, and respectful environment which, with a little bravery on their part, allows for the performer's clown to come out and play with reckless abandon.

Open to all students; some previous basic unarmed stage combat preferred but not required. Class limited to 16 students

Class Requirements: Students in comfortable workout clothing/shoes