Therapeutic Clown
In therapeutic and health care clowning, the art of clowning is adapted to the specific conditions and needs of individuals in hospital, rehabilitation, palliative or hospice care.
Therapeutic Clown Class
There is a shift from a performance focus, to a focus on patient-centered care and connection.
The clown enters the world of the patient, treating each unique interaction with authentic emotional connection and honesty to help bring laughter and joy to patients.
In this workshop, Jean Saucier, director of Zani’s Clown and Comedy School, will guide students through scenarios that could be encountered in hospitals and other care facilities. His pedagogy builds on his experiences and training with Francine Côté, Pedro Fabião, Olivier Hugues Terreault, Dr Clown Foundation and Patch Adams.
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“In clown art, the artist discovers his own sense of humor by developing different structures of comedy. This translates on stage through the gags, the comic situations and/or the dynamics of the relationships he has with his playing partners.” - James Keylon and Francine Cote
“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
2025-2026 program has been sold out.
To get on the waiting list for next year's program, visit contact us page.
Immerse yourself in the world of clown artistry, explore the many facets of comedic performance, and develop a unique stage presence this is the essence of our professional clown program.
Designed as an immersive and comprehensive training experience, this program guides students through the six levels of clown.
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