Initiation to Clown
Initiation to Clown is for anyone who has an interest in the art of clown and who wants to be introduced to Francine Côté’s method, but who has little to no training or professional experience in theatre, circus or dance.
Initiation to Clown Class
November 21–22, 2026
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price: $225
Through a series of basic physical theatre exercises, participants will develop a better awareness of their bodies, openness, enjoyment of play, creativity, and emotional listening to themselves and the audience, all while learning to use specific techniques related to clowning: public gaze, fixed point, rhythm, emotion/movement/text, etc. These exercises will allow them to begin exploring a clown character starting from themselves. The instructor adapts to the needs and level of each participant. The workshop takes place in an atmosphere of trust and lightness.
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“Clown art is not a series of gags. The gag is just the punctuation at the end of a comic sentence. Rather, it is the sentence itself that is comical and contains the force of the laughter. ” -James Keylon
“In clown art, the real generosity of the actor is to offer the game to his partner when he is experiencing success.” - Francine Côté
"You don't create your clown... you just let him come. Then, you accept him with affection and share him with others. A work of simplicity, sincerity, vulnerability and joy of play." -Francine Côté
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