Building A Set - Clowning Workshop with Annabelle Wright

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 @ 7:00 PM PDT • $47.50 (includes fees)


Description
Learn to stretch a funny moment into an entire set. In this 2.5 hour workshop we will go over how to generate ideas, how to iterate them, and how to reproduce successful laughs. The end goal of our time is that you can generate laughter for 5-10 minutes while doing very simple actions.

 We will cover topics such as:
  • Finding the funny thing
  • Continuing to do the funny thing
  • Not stopping the funny thing when your audience stops laughing
  • Keep on doing the funny thing until they laugh again
  • Repeating this as a reproducible set

*Clowning is an inherently physical sport. Please wear comfortable clothes for moving around in as well as bringing a bottle of water!



Instructor Bio
Annabelle (She/Her) is a variety performer and funny woman from Portland, Oregon. She believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to comedy that is derived from the many teachers she has studied under and performance styles she has practiced, such as improv, clown, stand-up, and even juggling! She is a self-described ‘absolutely no jokes absurdist’. Her comedy is inspired by her queer identity as a trans woman who challenges the stereotypes and expectations of society. She co-hosts a monthly clown show every 3rd Saturday at Curious Comedy Theater called Something Weird.

 
THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING OFFERED: 
  • August 27th, 7PM-9:30PM
OTHER CLOWNING WORKSHOPS:

Cost: $45.00 (47.50 with fees)
Min Workshop Size: 5
Max Workshop Size: 12






ETHOS: All classes at Curious Comedy are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist and strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe for everyone. For more information on our mission and practice, see Curious Comedy's Policies & Procedures.

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If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at skel@curiouscomedy.org for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at blake@curiouscomedy.org for what options may be available to you.

ACCESSIBILITY/GENERAL SPACE ACCOMMODATIONS: 
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible theaters, stages, and restrooms
  • Size-inclusive seating
  • Standing options for audience
  • High-end air cleaners in all spaces
  • Masks available at House Manager desk
  • Restrooms: All-gender, single-stall restrooms with grab-bars, and side-loading wheelchair accessibility
 

Location

5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211

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