CLASSES
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The Soft CLown
THE SOFT CLOWN
The SOFT CLOWN is a two-day clown performance workshop facilitated by Natasha Mercado.
This workshop gives participants a chance to deeply connect with their most authentic comedic voice. The SOFT CLOWN is unapologetically centered around sensitivity and earnesty. The aim is to thoughtfully explore our creativity in order to experience more exciting and inspired choices in front of an audience. Aim for artistic excellence and land among profound absurdity.
Discover and Play with:
* Physicality as Expression
* Attuned Listening Skills
* Deep Self and Interpersonal Connection
* Practicing Authenticity in Performance
* Crafting a Unique Point of View
* Nurturing and Channeling Impulses
* Devising Techniques for Clowning
CLASS:
Tuesday 2/27 from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 2/28 from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Mercado is an actress, director, producer, writer and theatre arts educator. She moved to Los Angeles, became a clown and the rest is history. You can see her on Adult Swim, Amazon, HBO, TBS and stages across LA. She created “Send in the Clowns”, the first monthly clown show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and is touring her award-winning solo show “Tree” —which was called “one of LA’s Top Ten Shows” and “a must see” by Stage Raw and the Times Colonist. She is also a teaching artist for the Unusual Suspects who's mission is to champion those most needed to be heard by mentoring youth to write and perform their stories by using theater. She has virtually taught adults and children at Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre along with a workshop called “Playful Mindfulness” sponsored by the National Alzheimer’s Association to implement improv into the world of caregiving. In 2020, she was named an “Emerging Content Creator” by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. She was a director and producer for branded events at UCB and brought customized comedy programs to groups across the country including improv, sketch, storytelling and public speaking intensives.
A LITTLE MORE ON CLOWNING
What does it mean to be a modern clown? If you’ve been to the Elysian, you’ve most likely seen clowning presented in a multitude of ways. From offbeat standup to outrageous characters to mind-bending bits of inspired surrealism. The work is an exercise in contradiction. The clown is a harbinger of mischief, defiance and danger; while also a purveyor of joy, kindness and connection. Clowns present their dumbest ideas, while connecting to audiences in a deeply profound way.