Description
So much of comedy is physical, not needing words to provoke laughter. In this workshop, we will explore forms that rely heavily on movement, sound effects, and comedic timing. Create hilarious worlds using gestures (mime), joyfully commit to your own stupidity (slapstick), and emotionally connect with your audience (clown). Add “physical comedy” to your actor’s tool belt and learn techniques that will level-up your theatre, standup, or improv work. Limited to 16 participants.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
Tara Demmy (Main Instructor) is a comedian, theatre artist, and historian who has performed in comedy festivals all over the country and worked on five world-premieres with the award-winning physical theatre company, Tribe of Fools. Favorite credits include: Small Mouth Sounds with Merely Players (Alicia), Much Ado About Nothing (Verges), and The Revolutionists (Comedy Coach). She has taught at improv training centers, theatre companies, and universities in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Durango. Tara has a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies and currently works for a nonprofit providing free arts / comedy classes to the military community. tarademmy.com
Zachary Chiero (Supporting Instructor) has spent the last 12 years working with many theatres throughout the greater Philadelphia area. He has created three national tours with Enchantment Theatre Company, where he is currently an associate Artistic Director. His work with Tribe of Fools physical theatre company has earned him Barrymore nominations for Best Choreography for his work on world premieres Fly, Eagles Fly and Fishtown: A Hipster Noir. Favorite recent onstage performances include Alex in Buyer and Cellar, and Billy Flynn in Chicago. zacharyjchiero.com.
Saturday, January 18th
10:00 am – 2:30 pm (w/ 30 minute lunch)
$50
(Limited scholarships available)
