Let’s dive into the ridiculous world of the clown, where play is paramount, stupidity is magic, and failure is freedom.

In this one-day introductory workshop, we’ll use games, movement, and improvisation exercises to set off on a quest to make each other laugh deeply and uncontrollably. We’ll play rigorously, invite idiotic impulses to the surface, get comfortable with taking risks, and open ourselves up to the beauty of failing, all while cultivating a well-tuned sensitivity to the audience we’re playing for. Along the way, we’ll get acquainted with the feeling of being onstage with nothing but our presence and our guts to guide us. Come play!

All experience levels and performing backgrounds are welcome. Participants will be asked to work quickly and embrace moments of uncertainty—so the more ready you are to dive in, the more we can play, fail, and discover together as a group.

Class Schedule

Instructor Bio

Daniel Maseda (he/him) is a performer from Washington, DC who makes ridiculous work. He is currently touring his debut solo “BE GOOD!” WITH PAULETTE, which played at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe (★★★★, Pick of the Fringe) and was awarded the inaugural Fringie for best Clown performance at the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe. Alongside his performance work, Daniel teaches workshops on clown, improvisation, and devising. He is a graduate of École Philippe Gaulier.