Monday Nov. 17 - Friday Nov. 21 – 10am – 2pm

An introductory class. Games and exercises are used to discover students’ pleasure to mock social hypocrisies while simultaneously making audiences love you. Historically and culturally, the Bouffon traveled in groups or gangs. They stuck together and sat on the outside, in their ghettos, their swamps, looking in at the mainstream world. They watched human hypocrisies and laughed. Every now and then, they came back to do a play for the hypocrites. No subject, person or institution was spared their mockery.

Bouffon techniques are extremely useful for performers in all disciplines, as well as for writers, public speakers, teachers and critical thinkers. Through Jeu, students will re-discover their mental and physical agility, sensitivity, stillness and complicity in a group. The Bouffon will allow the actor to be a big person in a small body and to refine their awareness of the world around them. Students are encouraged to embrace this awareness and the power of being seen and listened to.


ii.    Building a performance
             Monday Nov. 24 - Friday Nov. 28 – 10am – 2pm

Here students should come to class with an idea of something they are wanting to work on and perform. Whether interested in bouffon, clown or character, the students’ focus of the week is on writing, directing and performing. This is a deeper exploration into the world of physical performance that will culminate in an informal public performance at the end of the workshop.

Completion of week one or two, or permission from the instructor is required for this class.

Saturday Nov. 27 & Sunday Nov. 28
Class showings
PWYC with money going back to the students

Fees:
$315 for 20 hours of instruction over 1 week
($250 for Union members and previous students)

$600 for 40 hours of instruction over 2 weeks
($480 for Union members and previous students)

Payment plans available
Required deposit of $100 to hold a place – refundable up to one week before the workshop.