THE ART OF CLOWNING

THE ART OF CLOWNING
Introduction to a Unique and Age-Old Art Form
AH 106
Format A

Eli Simon has authored three books on Clowning. His original clown troupe, CLOWNZILLA, received rave reviews in California, Korea, and Italy. He specializes in Shakespearean productions, clowning, and original masked performances. He will show his techniques for introducing student actors to their “inner child” to discover their unique clown personas.

Presenter: Eli Simon, Chancellor’s Professor of Acting in the UCI Department of Drama and Founder/Director of New Swan Shakespeare Festival.

Developer: bobi keenan

Date:
Friday, March 4

Time:
10:00 AM - 12 Noon

Facilitators:
Carolyn Brothers
Susan Glass
Tommie Kozlov