CLASS INFORMATION
Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health | 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- One Day Workshop
- Ages: 18+
- Event Rules
*times subject to change
TICKET PRICES
| Regular | Seniors 60+ and ages 25 & under* | ArtsQuest Member | |
| Price | $55 | $53 | $50 |
*Ages 25 and under & senior discounts apply at the box office only.
Prices include fees
SUPERCHARGER: A MODERN CLOWN WORKOUT
CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani (Stand Up and Clown, Stamptown) illustrates the fundamental principles of LA clown in this one-day intensive that focuses on both improvised work and creating pieces based on discoveries made in front of an audience. Unlike Chad’s other classes, SUPERCHARGER itself is an exercise in clown devising. Students are live directed through a rapid-fire series of exercises in the first half of the day – inspiring what the class focuses on in the second.
Good for artists of all kinds, including actors, improvisers, stand-ups and anyone interested in generating work from a place of curiosity and play.
“THE FATHER OF MODERN CLOWNING” – NPR
“A VERITABLE RINGLEADER” – NEW YORK TIMES
Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the modern LA clown scene – a dynamic fusion of improv, sketch, stand-up and character with the fundamental principles of clown work. His unique approach to clowning and live direction has been covered by The New York Times, New York Magazine, LA Times, Paris Review, BBC, PBS and NPR.
He’s the creator and star of the hit podcast and live show STAND UP AND CLOWN – where he directs well-known comics through their first clown production. Chad is an ensemble member of STAMPTOWN (check out their Netflix special at the end of August), works regularly with circus company Spiegelworld and tours with PIFF’S ALL-STAR VEGAS – an international variety show. He has worked as a clown consultant for amazing comic artists – including Natalie Palamides’ award-winning solo show WEER, which recently had a sold-out run at Cherry Lane.
Chad’s also been in a bunch of TV shows and movies and started his career as a professional wrestling announcer for World Championship Wrestling.