Podcasts about Philippe Gaulier

When Laurie Luxe decided to pursue the art of clowning, one name kept coming up: Philippe Gaulier.

Honored to have actor, producer, Italian-American, clown and stand-up comedian Lauren LoGiudice (@laurenlogi), on #NoSuggestionPod this week! Co-host Aston Hollins (@astonhollins) and I got to hang with her at Radio Free Brooklyn studios and chat about how she started doing and selling out shows in Little Italy, traditionalism vs progress, calling out people on their shit, studying with clown guru Philippe Gaulier, integrating clown into stand-up, Misfit Comedy, and Lauren had some really insightful and inspiring things to say about marketing and growing your audience, and more! We get some improv in, including a scene about a student being super honest about not studying and not caring about history class. We learn a ton with Lauren, we laugh, and we chill! This is a super fun episode with a really brilliant comedian! Check it out!

After a two week hiatus, the bedtime podcast is BACK with a new episode pretty much entirely about Syd's adventures at French clown school. Did she cry every day? How many times did she watch Paddington? Is she any good at clowning? All and more will be revealed.Our patreon: https://patreon.com/thebedtimepod Youtube Page:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBedtimePod Clips Page: https://www.youtube.com/@thebedtimepodclips spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LwtuYFMNBvRxu4bQL7aJ9?si=f41efb40ee014a01 apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bedtime-podcast/id1671874351Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebedtimepodcast Noah Findling https://www.instagram.com/noahbuilttheark https://twitter.com/NoahBuiltTheARK Syd Steinberg https://www.instagram.com/sydsteinbo/ https://sydwashere.substack.com/ Artwork by Carly Jean Andrews 

An award-winning global director of cirque, cinema and stage. As a comic act designer he specializes in clowns, characters and story components. Stefan is the author of The Power of HA!Connecting Through the Heart of Humor. He studied theatre in college only to realize that his true passion lay in the cross-over to the circus arts, so he set his sights on Cirque du Soleil. As a result of his intuitive gift for mining actors' true potential, various sit-coms hired him to coach actors, including The Roseanne Show. After self-producing a number of critically acclaimed plays in Hollywood and New York City (Call of the Wild, Midsummer Nite's Text, Your Town Follies, Moon Over Madness, Atomic Holiday Lift-Off) he traveled to Europe to juggle on the streets and study with the premiere master-teacher, Philippe Gaulier. This move resulted in a collaboration with Bill Irwin and David Shiner on the Tony- winning show Fool Moon. Haves was then poached by Cirque du Soleil, collaborating on clown and character performances within six touring and resident productions (Kooza, Iris, Amaluna, Banana Shpeel, Zaya, and Drawn to Life). Prior to that, he wrote and directed the world-class Teatro Zinzanni—a dinner/ cabaret featuring such luminaries as Joan Baez. Today, Stefan Haves is a trusted international thought-leader who was tapped to present a TedX Talk in New Delhi, India, and was invited to conduct personal appearances for blue-chip companies like PepsiCo, Infosys, Mindtree, and Barclays Bank. He gleefully shares his innovative message on the role of humor, creativity, and effective expression gleaned from the stage and applied to the corporate workplace. In 2021 Haves was granted the opportunity to co-direct Katy Perry's Playland-branded New Year's dinner/cirque event at Hilton's Resort World in Las Vegas. Earlier in his career, Haves cut his teeth as an actor and a visual-comedian who appeared on stages and television shows worldwide—even garnering $10,000 on America's Funniest People by performing his signature piece "Back-Man". Stefan's 2016 original conception of the spectacle Festigal, in which Haves was tasked to showcase famous pop celebrities from television's Romania's Got Talent, used a Cirque du Soleil aesthetic in a stadium setting. His cinematic offerings include the award-winning short film Punch Drunk, featuring Academy Award nominee Sally Kellerman (M*A*S*H) and full-length feature Stalled starring Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth).

Did you know that Paris is home to one of the most renowned clown schools, created by Philippe Gaulier, the Dumbledore of Clowning? Which counts the likes of Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson among its alumni? As well as one of Australia's very own Rachael Coopes. Rachael is an award-winning storyteller who has made her mark in various forms, be it writing, acting, or producing for international screens and stages for over two decades. Many of you may recognise her from her delightful presence on Australia's beloved "Play School." Rachael joins me today to share her story of being in her late twenties, awarded a scholarship to study at the renowned Paris Clown school and the decision to leave behind a burgeoning acting career, a loving and talented boyfriend and an art deco apartment in Sydney, and surrendered to the possibilities of Paris. Rachael also shares her story in her book “Paris for Beginners”. Today I learn from Rachael about her life in Paris, her journey, struggles and how she finally came to understand herself both on stage and in life. Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Anything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anu Vaidyanathan is a filmmaker, comedian and engineer whose memoir Anywhere But Home was long-listed for the Mumbai Film Festival's word-to-screen market in 2016. Her show 'Blimp' is part of Edinburgh Fringe 2023, tickets are currently available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/anu-vaidyanathan-blimp We talked to Anu about her segue into comedy via engineering, her time at the Philippe Gaulier clown school and using comedy as a vehicle to express bigger themes. Get more from the BLANK Podcast at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen, Witnessthebigness. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @anu.vaidyanathan blankpodcast2018@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so thrilled to have someone who may be a familiar face to you on the show this week, but whose full story you may not know in as much depth - my favourite kind of episode. You might have seen Rachael Coopes through her role in the cult SBS series Life Support, the internationally-renowned McLeod's Daughters or All Saints, or even as a regular presenter on Playschool. Talk about a diverse pathyay, she is also an award winning playwright, professional yogi which we barely had time to touch on, and a published author with her brand new book Paris for Beginners coming out just recently documenting her time at, get this, Philippe Gaulier's renowned Paris clown school, which counts the likes of Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson among its alumni!!! Add single parenthood, taking time off after discovering a tumour, moving countries and everything in between.., buckle in this is a big juicy one and I hope you enjoy as much as I did!   Follow Rachael here >>> GET YOUR COPY OF PARIS FOR BEGINNERS HERE

Sam Chaulk is an actor, singer, playwright, improviser, dramaturg, creator and clown originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. She's been working in theatre and comedy across eastern Canada since 2009, and got her Masters in Performance Creation for Theatre from York University in 2021. During her time at York, she took to bouffon clowning to satisfy her desire to play inside the dark, uncomfortable and undesirable parts of humanity. Thanks to Canada Council for the Arts, she studied the form with Philippe Gaulier. She's using what she learned there to build and perform her new show, Influenced, which will play at The One Night Only Festival on June 9th and at the Montreal and Winnipeg Fringes. www.samchaulk.com Instagram: @sammchaulk Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

We talk to good friend of Philippe Gaulier and co-founder of Small nose theatre, Mark Curtis. Small nose theatre, is a theatre company aimed at inspiring and taking people on a journey, where it educates, supports, challenges perceptions and encourages change. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:46]] How he got into Ecole Gaulier[[21:22]] Words of wisdom from my dad[[25:02]] How some people fit in and some people don't [[39:00]] Philippe allows you to find your own way[[68:00]] Working on inspiring projects through clowning If you would like to know more on Mark Curtis you can reach him in a pub in Ipswich or you can drop him a line at https://www.smallnose.co.uk/.If you are interested in Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. You can also follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

Todays guest is Spymonkey co-founder, Aitor Basauri, Aitor is an acclaimed teacher of clown and performer, regularly holding Spymonkey masterclasses in London, New York, Berlin, Los Angeles and around the world, and for the Clown Doctors organisation in Germany, Austria and France. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:26]] My experience with Philippe Gaulier[[05:36]] How Spymonkey started[[14:59]] Clowns always trying to be good but are always bad[[15:54]] The challenge of recreating clown material [[19:42]] Is there a difference between clowning and standup[[32:39]] Being a teacher, director and student and how they help you as a clown[[47:23]] Good clown performances are a mix of improv, rehearsals and games, where you question where it is in the moment.[[50:00]] Who he loves as clowns[[59:28]] The problem with repeating clown routines you lose the pleasure If you would like to know more on Aitor, you can reach him on Twitter at aitorbasba, Instagram at aitorbasauri and on the Spymonkey website at https://www.spymonkey.co.uk/. If you are interested in Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

Jeremy James is a theatre director, actor, dramaturg and teaching artist, whose work has taken him to more than 20 countries over the past 25 years. Collaborating with renowned artists, directors and theatre companies internationally, most notably with Ariane Mnouchkine and Théâtre du Soleil for eight years, Jeremy has toured extensively to prestigious theatres and international festivals. He has received notable public and critical acclaim, with eminent theatre academic, Patrice Pavis, describing Jeremy's sharply crafted ensemble work as 'masterly performed and characteristic of the recent evolution of the dramaturgy of the actor'. Jeremy's distinctive approach to theatre practice and pedagogy evolved through his work and training with European master directors and teachers, including Mnouchkine, Katie Mitchell, Philippe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, Kristin Linklater, Anatoly Vasiliev and the founding members of Complicité, Song of the Goat and Shared Experience. His stage language is further informed by his earlier visual art practice in photomedia, installation and performance art. An award winning graduate of the Canberra School of Art and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Jeremy studied with Anne Ferran, Ingo Kleinert, John Reid and Jan Peacock in the 1990s, while exhibiting works in Australia, Canada and the USA.  Jeremy is a regular guest director and lecturer at national theatre schools and universities, while his specialist workshops for actors, directors, dancers, choreographers and musicians have been hosted in Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, UK, USA and Uruguay. Embracing artistic, cultural and linguistic diversity, his interdisciplinary work spans form and genre, and actively questions the roles that theatre can play in society today. Based back in Australia since 2020, Jeremy founded RARE BIRD ensemble. Underpinned by rigorous research, investigation and exchange in the creation of innovative site-specific works, he seeks to enrich connections between artists and audience while inspiring dialogue about who we are and who we want to be.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Our mini Scandinavia tour comes back to Norway again after two recent episodes feauturing guests from Denmark and Sweden. Viggo Venn, previously half of clowning duo Zack & Viggo, is our second guest from Norway.Viggo trained as a clown at the renowned École Philippe Gaulier, where he is now a member of the teaching staff. His clowning instinct - a desire to entertain and a persistence to embrace failures ("flops") - meant this recording has been the most chaotic and disruptive to date. But it was fun!Viggo explains why he exaggerates the "foreign idiot" persona on stage and consequently exaggerates his accent. We also peek into Viggo's journey as a performer - how he ended up training as a clown after coming across Dr. Brown's show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Viggo was not only interviewed but performed throughout this recording. The whole episode is interwoven with two running gags, namely Viggo insisting he and your host Kuan-wen are related due to the pronunciation of their names and that Viggo is not happy another Norwegian comedian (Thor Stenhaug in episode 2) was invited first.---------------------------------Follow Viggo on Instagram and check out his website for shows and clown workshopsFollow your host Kuan-wen on Instagram and Twitter----------------------------------If you like the episode, please share it and leave a review. For any comments or suggestions, please contact us on Instagram or email comedywithanaccent@gmail.com----------------------------------Episode timeline00:59 Intro03:08 How Viggo wrongly pronounces his own name and Viggo starts the running gag he and Kuan-wen are brothers (and went wild)06:48 A stronger Norwegian accent on stage in the UK to be the “foreign ldiot”11:45 Are Norwegians more boring?12:50 Norwegians' perception of themselves and attitudes towards Sweden and Denmark15:35 UK comedy audience's particular appreciation of high brow and silly lowbrow comedy at the same time16:40 Kuan-wen's observation how Viggo adjusts his accent18:50 A clown that does stand up24:37 Viggo being disruptive (AGAIN!)26:09 How Viggo decided to train as a clown28:55 Purist believers of stand up comedy32:46 Zack & Viggo33:58 Viggo being disruptive (AGAIN!)39:26 Viggo's social media---------------------------------Podcast intro music by @Taigenkawabe

This week's guest is Stefania Licari, actor, comedian, producer and medical doctor.She attended drama school, became a doctor working in anaesthetics and intensive care, and went to clowning school in Paris. We get into all of this and how empathy towards her colleagues, patients and the audience really tie it all together.During the pandemic, Stefania has a unique experience both working in medicine and as an actor doing online performances. She got through it with a mindset shift that she shares which would be useful for anyone at any time, even outside lockdowns.We start with her reflections on her first Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. She is currently revamping her one-woman show, Medica, and taking it to the Vault Festival in London.We chat about:Empathy and impact on patientsEmpathy as it occurs in actingHer love of the audiencePursuing both a medical career and a theatre oneHaving the right people around at the right timePerforming as an actor and a comicThe impact of Philippe GaulierNote from Rabiah (Host): You'll hear that I almost saw Stefania's show at Edinburgh. It was a wonderful and stressful time when I was at Fringe for a week. I loved the flying I did and helping a friend and loved seeing shows. I also performed more than I expected to and missed shows I wanted to see. I still have one person I have meant to write to since August to apologise! Stefania and I became online friends via Twitter and Instagram and I have been thrilled to see how her show has progressed. I'll be there to see the updated version in February and can't wait. One of the best parts of being involved in entertainment is being able to celebrate the talents of others while also being assured enough in yourself to do so. I am so happy Stefania is teaching me that. +++++ Find StefaniaWebsite: https://www.stefanialicari.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/licaristefania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stefanialicari Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/licaristefania/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7fzGcBE_oSyuwdW2ncRPA +++++ Mentioned in this episode:Philippe Gaulier: https://www.ecolephilippegaulier.com/ Chris Head: https://www.chrishead.com/ Kristine Landon-Smith: https://kristinelandonsmith.com/ +++++ More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

This week AJ sat down with Jeromaia Detto to discuss the world of clowning, living in France and Philippe Gaulier ahead of their Sydney Fringe show Mush.Season 2 of Floof is proud to have partnered with the Sydney Fringe Festival to chat with even more interesting people, interesting things and interesting shows as part of their 2022 program.Show DetailsMush is on from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 September at the Barracks on Barracks in the CBD. Learn more here.   

SEASON 3 FINALE ALERT! The hot and hilarious Kate Owens is here to make your dreams culm true. Thanks for sticking with us sillies - we'll see you soon for Season 4. Kate is a NYC-based actor, comedian, and award-winning clown known for her fearless commitment to characters and audacious physical comedy. She was a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival (2021). Her critically-acclaimed solo show, Cooking with Kathryn, won "Best Physical Comedy" at Frigid Fest and "Critics Choice" at PortFringe Fest and has played throughout New York & LA. Kate earned a spot on the highly coveted Cirque du Soleil roster and has studied with the French master clown, Philippe Gaulier, AKA "The Tormentor." She spent a year as an apprentice at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and has toured comedy shows in the U.K. and Prague@culmpod@kate__owens

We chat to Joe Kent-Walters and Mikey Bligh-Smith, together they are the unique clown troop, "The Lovely Boys." They want to show off their jumpers, and play with their toys and bring joy to their audience. Expect silly fun and games wherever they go. Here is an overview of what we discussed :[02:48] What lead to the creation of the "Lovely boys." [15:23] The migration of changing from musicians to comics [16:43] Their reasons for coming to study with Philippe Gaulier [20:53] What the Lovely boys overall experience of Philippe Gaulier was like [27:10] How the Gaulier experience changed them? [33:38] The benefits of being a double act [39.20] Who their heroes are [43:32] The problem with Edinburgh [55:13] Their most shocking experience in comedy If you would like to know more about The Lovelyboys, you can reach them on Facebook and Instagram at thelovelyboyscomedy or you can come watch them in Edinburgh here:https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:2870/ (https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:2870/). If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise (https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise) or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster?fbclid=IwAR0rA0Ybj-P-sF1jpUdbl22JNpY8stfnZtM0QswrTea3frDvNl3sP0H6V1Q (https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster). 

Delighted to welcome creative and comedy legend Vic Llewellyn to The Good Listening To 'Clearing' to talk about all things being Vic, castle building, writing, creativity & random squirrels!Vic is a theatre maker, writer, actor & chewed bread sculptor! Funny, educational & inspiring on the outer limits of creativity.You can also 'watch/listen' to Vic's episode here:https://vimeo.com/722189063Enjoy!More about Vic:John Victor Llewellyn Williams, aka Vic Llewellyn, is a delightful, deadline-driven dramaturg, who wants to be remembered for what he has done rather than what he was called. Yet his name itself is interesting. He was called Victor after Victor Silvester, the world champion ballroom dancer who also sold literally millions of records as a band leader from the 1930s onwards. The name Llewellyn comes from the Nurse, who was present at his birth, which he sees as something of a miracle in any event - on two counts. First, his father survived a potentially lethal booby trap explosion in Egypt in World War 2. Secondly, his grandfather was a genuine Foundling - abandoned on a Bucher's doorstep as an unknown  newly born baby! Happily, grandfather, father and the young Vic Llewellyn all survived and thrived, although Vic himself was turning 30 before his natural creativity got into overdrive. He was taught to be a Clown by the one and only Philippe Gaulier and remains inspired by Gaulier's teachings to this day. Vic met his future wife Emma while working with Tom Clark from the then famous Clark's shoes' family. Vic is inspired by art, books and music. Even if a book is not to his liking, if he has started it, he will always finish it, optimistically hoping to find the rare pearl amid the encircling dross. Likewise for him, there is no such thing as ‘background music' in the curious world of Vic Llewellyn. With a brother called Alex who is 9 years older than him (another miracle!) Vic was naturally way ahead of his peers in his liking for Jimi Hendrix and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. One of Vic's schoolboy nicknames was Mature Alex! The theatricality of that band appealed to him. As well as writing and performing, Vic now has his own live radio show and is totally unworried if “no one's really listening “! Art is its own reward. Applying a Profit and Loss metric merely demeans it. Vic agrees with Eleanor Roosevelt's assertion that critics are habitually overrated and adds his own delightfully idealistic idea that “Everyone's got this beautiful thing inside them!” The challenge, Vic suggests, is simply to find where you belong as early in your life as possible.Reg Starkey UK Health Triangle Magazine

Ed Malone (@clownguru) hops on to discuss his thoughts and opinions on clowning. As a previous student of the Leqoc and Philippe Gaulier clowning schools, he hops on to teach the boys what it really means to clown...and Art and Fernando agree to check out one of his classes.

In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Damien Warren-Smith about the art of Clown and his character, Garry Starr. Damien is currently touring his latest production, Garry Starr: Greece Lightning which is coming to Darwin, the International Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival over the next two months. Damien shares the ins and outs of this unique form of theatre, his training at the École Philippe Gaulier, the creation of a Plague of Idiots, and how performers find their 'clown'. About Damien: Since graduating ACA's 2.5 year program in 2004, Damien has been making a massive name for himself in his sell-out one-man shows, under the comedic alter-ego GARY STARR, touring England and the world. As well as this, Damien landed the role of ‘James' in hit Aussie TV series Love My Way, in which he worked alongside Asher Keddie and Claudia Karvan, as well as working consistently in London and across the UK, on UK's hit TV shows Law & Order: UK, and the BBC's The Persuasionists. Warren made his professional stage debut in a production of Ladies Down Under for the Hull Truck Theatre Company, which led him to being cast in director Sue McCormick's highly acclaimed production of Hamlet at Lancaster Castle. The production was shortlisted for a Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2008. Damien continued to further his training in 2013 with legendary clown teacher Philippe Gaulier, and then formed the comedy troupe ‘Plague of Idiots', which toured to theatre festivals around the world and eventually Edinburgh Fringe. Tickets for Garry Starr: Greece Lightning at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are on sale now via comedyfestival.com.au Tickets for the two Sydney productions at the Sydney Comedy Festival can be booked via sydneycomedyfest.com.au You can follow all things Garry Starr on Instagram by following @garrythestarr or follow Damien's journey by following @damiencreative ARE YOU LOOKING TO SEE MORE THEATRE IN 2022? Why not join our team of reviewers? We're currently on the lookout for Sydney and Melbourne theatre lovers to join our expanding team of writers at Theatre Thoughts. You'll gain experience in writing and sharing your thoughts on theatre, plus you get to see shows on us! If this sounds like you, email us at theatrethoughtsteam@outlook.com or by filling in the form on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Butts, boobies and bacteria. Discover the unsung heroes throughout history who made life on Earth possible. Expert guest: Dr Henry Gee  is a former paleontologist, evolutionary biologist and senior editor of the international renowned scientific journal Nature. He is the best selling author of the book 'A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth.' His previous books include The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution; Across The Bridge: Understanding the Origin of the Vertebrates; Deep Time: Cladistics, the Revolution in Evolution; Jacob's Ladder: The History of the Human Genome; The Science of Middle-Earth, and (with Luis V. Rey). You can find him on Twitter or Instagram. Comedy guest: Iona Stewart-Richardson is a E'cole Philippe Gaulier trained clown. She's also a journalist and rising star in the stand up comedy scene. She was a finalist at the 2021 Bath New Comedy Act Competition. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram. 

Meaghan and Brian have a chat with Sean Lowery (Amplifier, falsetto for days), Peter Felsman (DashPF, Prof at Northern Michigan U!), and Shoshana Rubin Mann (L'ecole Philippe Gaulier, drummer-in-training) from the Nutbars. Don't know who the Nutbars are? Then you GOTTA peep this one!  (spoiler: Nutbars are Brian's slow-pitch softball team)

Chase Brantley is a jack of all trades and master at all: comedian, director, writer, business owner, theater teacher, musician, and long distance thru-hiker. In Athens, Georgia, most people know Chase as the founder of Moonlight Theater which was founded after he graduated from École Philippe Gaulier, a French clown school.  Inspired by the school's philosophy of playfulness and games, the Theater grew into an award-winning program that hosted over 182 performances in under two years.  During that time, Chase also founded a residency program that hosted twelve professional artists from seven countries, directed twenty original comedy shows, and performed in over forty comedy productions.  He hopes after COVID to continue building spaces that help artists grow.  In addition to all of the above, Chase is also a Covid-survivor, which is pretty scary considering it gave him asthma, swollen underarm lymph nodes, & potential blood clots... 6 months AFTER having it. The more we talk to people the more unsettling this virus appears. Chase currently co-hosts “To white Folks”, a podcast that discusses the legal and political history of white supremacy in Athens, GA.  He most recently directed “Double Consciousness” starring David Perdue and Adán Bean at the Morton Theater.  He is also a producer and writer for the upcoming (Fall 2022) Shakespeare sitcom “Infinite Jest”.  

About Mark: Mark Ivanir has been working as a professional film and television actor in Los Angeles since 2001. His first major film role was in Steven Spielberg's 1993 Oscar-winning epic SCHINDLER'S LIST. He rejoined with Spielberg twice, first for a cameo appearance in Terminal, then again for his much anticipated Tintin. A pivotal role in Robert Deniro's 2006 film, The Good Shepherd, landed Mark a role in Barry Levinson's What Just Happened, this time acting alongside Deniro. Currently, Ivanir awaits the release of four studio features: Johny English Reborn (starring Rowan Atkinson), Everybody Loves Whales (staring Drew Barrymore, Kristen Bell, John Krassinsky), A Late Quartet (co starring Philip Seymor Hoffman, Catherine Keener and Christopher Walken) and 360 (co starring Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Rachel Weitz and Ben Foster). He has booked over 35 Guest Star and Guest Lead roles on television shows such as: 24, Monk, CSI NY, Law and Order, Fringe, CSI Miami, Nikita and many others. Ivanir's road to Hollywood was circuitous at best. Born in the communist Ukraine (former USSR), he immigrated to Israel with his family in 1972. While serving in the Israeli Army he participated in the then clandestine mission to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel. His military experience and expertise has been tapped for various roles including De Niro's CIA thriller THE GOOD SHEPHERD. After completing his stint in the Military, Ivanir turned down several job offers from Israel's Secret Service and gave up studying medicine to pursue a higher vocation—clowning. He completed two years in a Circus school, traveled throughout Europe performing on the streets, and ended up working in a Parisian Circus – Cirque Pawelles. After leaving the circus, Mark entered into formal theatrical training, studying at Israel's top acting school Nissan Nativ, later co-founding a theatre company made up of actors from the former USSR called Gesher Theatre. Within two years, Gesher became Israel's top theatrical outfit and was hailed by the London Times as “one of the six best theatre companies in the world.” Tapping his command of Russian, English, and Hebrew, Mark performed many different roles, translated and adapted eight plays for the company, and performed everywhere from Lincoln Center to the National Theatre in London as well as major stages in Paris, Rome, and Berlin. After being cast by Spielberg in SCHINDLER'S LIST, Ivanir moved to London to study with Philippe Gaulier and the actors of the Theater De Complicite. During this stint, he landed roles in THE MAN WHO CRIED (with Johnny Depp) and SECRET AFFAIR which encouraged him to relocate to Hollywood. Ever since Ivanir has been working consistently in major studio film and television projects in eclectic roles spanning from a Russian spy to an Israeli producer to a German elephant trainer. Mark's advice to an actor who's struggling: Diversification Think outside the box Use your own special skills Knowing your lines really well even for an audition

Happy Pride! "Ultimately, I think our job as artists is to share the secrets of our heart so that others may be set free... saving our own lives so that others can save theirs." Erik Liberman soothes the soul, simple as that. Whether or not it's his voice, his charm, his talent, or his point of view, Erik makes the world better for other people.  “It's not enough to want to make it, you've got to have something to make it with,” is a quote he holds near and dear. After the experience of seeing Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, and having said that to Erik, it kept him focused and able to hang in the industry and build success; a concept we touch on in this episode paired with failure.  Whenever interacting with someone, Erik tries to hold a vision for who someone was and who they will be. In a place of presence, it not only meets them in the now, but it extends forward and backwards. “We seek to be drawn from the plague of linear time into an encounter of infinity,” he says. “And that's why with great stars they say they stopped time.” Erik is also a survivor of a near death experience, which has informed his artistry. “What I realized was the thing that everything was fearing: death, was the wrong place to put the focus,” he says. “The place to put the focus is on utilizing the time one has in the body to do what one came for.” In this episode, Erik provides incredibly useful insight and tools on how the multi-hyphenate experience helps us understand the ecosystem of show business as a whole. You'll also hear us touch on the concept of vulnerability, weaponizing vulnerability, near death experiences, dignity & alignment, existentialism, commercial theatre, activism, and the discipline to sit down with yourself and create something that is bigger than you.  "Multifaceted, irreducible, and astonishing." - Joan Juliet Buck, former editor-in-chief of French Vogue Mentored by Maureen Stapleton, named a YoungArts winner in high school, and trained at London's Complicité and National Theatre, where he came under the wing of Dame Judi Dench. He received a grant to study with master clown teacher Philippe Gaulier in France, and in Los Angeles, was the face of noted improv-and-sketch-comedy school, The Groundlings. Liberman was "discovered" by 21-time Tony Award winning director and producer Hal Prince as a winner of the Lotte Lenya Competition. Prince hired him for his Broadway debut in Lovemusik, written by Oscar winner Alfred Uhry and starring Tony winners Donna Murphy and Michael Cerveris, remarking of the actor, "Erik is the real deal. Once you've seen him, you can't forget him." Liberman went on to receive Helen Hayes, Ovation, Garland, and Connecticut Critics Circle Awards, his onstage work reviewed as "a showcase of sheer star power." He originated the roles of The Telephone Guy in the award-winning Band's Visit opposite Tony Shalhoub, Charles Revson opposite Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in War Paint, and Clopin in Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, and Peter Parnell's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  Other theatre highlights include: Motel the Tailor in Fiddler opposite Harvey Fierstein and the film's star, Topol. Some television credits include: Amazon's Transparent, Modern Family, and Martin Scorsese's Vinyl, and he will soon appear in the film American Dream.  Liberman has contributed to books including Performance of the Century, Wisdom From an Empty Mind, and Luminous Life. His master class series, Bridge to Broadway, benefited 45 charities and earned him a 2020 Encore Award from The Actors Fund, and he is currently developing a new book, documentary, and series for television.  For more information, please visit www.erikliberman.org and follow @erikliberman. Connect with Michael: @themichaelkushner (IG and TikTok) @dearmultihyphenate (IG) www.michaelkushneronline.com Produced by Alan Seales and the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthday creeps and murderous freaks couldn't be seen as artistic, positive philosophers, right? The Bozos, look into the world of clowning and how one of the best, Philippe Gaulier, has changed our perception of clowning. You'd be surprised at the deep and dark places clowns reach for inspiration, not to mention the intimate understanding of people and the human predicament it takes to fully let go and give your best performance. I think that we really took away some relevant philosophical information in this episode that could help any person in any walk of life discover what it takes to become 100% committed to their craft.

Annie performs monthly at the online cabaret Big Wowie and is part of the comedy collective HaHaFlix. At 18 Annie assisted Paul King (The Mighty Boosh, Paddington) on the Fringe show The Blue Diamond of Azkabar which toured her home county of Kent. Having completed her degree in English and Drama at Goldsmiths she went on to assist Cal McCrystal in Switzerland on the Spymonkey show Bless. Next she moved to Paris to study with Philippe Gaulier. Since graduating, Annie has performed several original Fringe comedy shows, as well as performing professionally in children's theatre. Annie was a cohost of The Lost Cabaret, an alternative comedy night in London, for two years. She is also a drama facilitator and currently works for a social enterprise teaching drama to adults with disabilities.In this episode we discuss how Annie's experiences with bipolar disorder impacted her sense of self, the ways in which David Lynch does mania justice, hallucinations, trusting the voices in your head, the insidious ways being sectioned can affect intimate relationships, and why Annie is at her healthiest, and happiest, when pretending to be other people. You can find Annie being curious, whimsical and wild on: Instagram @annabelandbooand Etsy AnnabelAndBooFor more information about Angel Comedy Club and the comedy courses they run check out Angel Comedy CoursesSupport the podcast with a one off donation on https://ko-fi.com/helenduff or to get access to all sorts of extra audio / video content become a regular subscriber on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HelenDuffIntro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir; musical interludes written and performed by Helen Duff, arranged by Touch & Compass; edited by Daisy Grant; produced by Helen Duff, Lorna Treen and Daisy Grant. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram: @comeasyouarepod Twitter: @ComeAsYouArePo2 Facebook: @ComeAsYouArePodFind Helen Duff www.helenduff.comInstagram: @DuffMarvelTwitter: @DuffMarvelFacebook: @helenduffcomedyThis podcast would not have been possible without the support and advice of Sam Sapin, Ben Target, Alice Freedman, Hayley Stirling, Catherine Brinkworth and Kate Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow! So much fun and such a unique prospective on comedy shared by LA art critic turned comedian, Christina Catherine Martinez. She shares some interesting influences in her comedic style including Philippe Gaulier’s clown philosophies that she was able to apply and reach new levels of vulnerability and honesty on stage. This episode takes a […]

Contemporary artist Marija Baranauskaitė explains how she reached a point in her life where she needed to learn to be individually free and happy with what she was doing. Otherwise, she says, you are always depending on others. This is where she started investigating objects surrounding her and The Sofa Project was born. In this episode you will learn what effect this project had on me and what it does to other people. Marija also shares here experience of study years in France with professor of theatre and clownery Philippe Gaulier and some valuable insights on nonpracticalities and practicalities of being an artist. Also her approach  to money was truly eye-opening. Join us for 40 minutes and 42 seconds of positive energy!Book Marija mentioned:The Artist Way by Julia CameronTrailer of The Sofa ProjectEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėThanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.com  

Frances speaks to physical performer, director and clown Hanna Winter.They discuss day jobs, how to stay creative on the side, and money saving tips.Hanna Winter is a Hungary-born physical theatre performer, director, and clown.She lived in London for six years, where she performed theatre at the Southwark Playhouse, toured with Clowns Without Borders, featured in BBC series “The Capture” and for several years she ran the comedy night 'Lost Cabaret'—dedicated to alternative comedy.Hanna has some great stories about studying at École Philippe Gaulier, working in an escape room, and almost performing for Patricia Arquette! Artwork by Yasemin Gava Music by Dave Golbraich See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Im Süden nichts Neues? - Folge 14 - Das clowneske Spiel "Ich gehe gern durch den Regen, damit mich niemand weinen sehen kann." Wissen Sie, wie schwer es ist, einen Spannungsbogen nach einem Zitat von Charlie Chaplin exponentiell weiter steigen zu lassen? Vielleicht ist es auch nur eine Illusion, die ich hier schaffen wollte, oder ich wollte schlicht weg ihre Aufmerksamkeit, die ich jetzt wahrscheinlich habe, wenn Sie bis zu diesem Satz gekommen sind. Vielleicht denken sie aber auch noch, beim Weiterlesen, über dieses wundervolle Zitat von Charlie Chaplin nach, was ich Ihnen keineswegs übel nehmen würde. Ich tue es beim Tippen dieser Zeilen auch. Da keimt was weiter und nach anfänglicher Schreibblockade, merke ich, dass es keine Blockade war, sondern schlichte Inspiration. Was Sie vielleicht bis hierhin noch nicht bemerkt haben, ist, dass ich in den paar Sätzen bereits mehrere Dinge angesprochen habe, die die Person auch mit Ihnen machen würde, um die es in dieser Folge hier geht. Während ich Sie hier so wunderbar mit Worten bei der Stange halte, filze, analysiere, beobachte ich... Wen ich beobachte? Sie! Ja, genau. Sie. Und sollten Sie jetzt wieder nach oben scrollen, um nochmal nachzulesen, was ich damit meine und ob Sie etwas verpasst haben, wechsle ich nicht nur zum privateren, vertraulicheren "Du", sondern muss beiläufig gestehen, dass es hier auf keine Pointe hinausläuft und ich kläglich gescheitert bin. Punkt. Genau dieses Scheitern ist aber Teil des Clownesken Spiels und auch gar nicht schlimm. Tat auch nicht weh. Ich stehe wieder auf und das solltest du auch tun, wenn du hinfällst. Das hab ich gelernt. Bei wem? Genau. Bei Thilo Matschke. Und während ich hier im Text bereits von Spannungsbögen, Illusionen, Aufmerksamkeit und Inspiration sprach, habe ich dir mitgeteilt, was dir Thilo noch alles Zeigen und Geben kann. Der Mann, der keine Bordsteinkante, keine Treppe, keinen Stein, für einen clownesken Stolpergag auslässt hat Einiges zu erzählen. Der Schüler von Keith Johnstone und Yoshi Oida erzählt über seine Zeit bei Fool Time in Bristol und seine dortige Zirkustheaterausbildung und seine Lehrjahre in London, bei Desmond Jones und Philippe Gaulier, über sein Intermezzo an der Folkwang und wie weitreichend das Spektrum des Clownesken Spiels überhaupt ist und was seine eigenen Ansätze beim, von ihm gelehrten, clownesken Spiel sind. Was für ein Spielertyp ist Thilo Matschke und welche Spielstile verkörpert er? Die Antworten gibt es in der aktuellen Folge. Der Mann, der für "Physical" bei uns am Haus steht und uns dies auch lehrt liebt Kreise und insbesondere, wenn diese sich schließen und das machen wir jetzt auch, indem wir mit einem weiteren Zitat von Charlie Chaplin enden, welches Thilo Matschke lebt. "Es ist keine Kunst, jung zu sein, wenn man vierundzwanzig ist." Mit Thilo Matschke, Sebastian Kubis und Raphael Batzik Shownotes: https://www.circomedia.com/ http://www.desmondjones.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Gaulier https://www.keithjohnstone.com/ https://www.yoshioida.com/ https://www.figurentheater-kolleg.de/diekurse/darstellende-kuenste/clown4101/

Actress and trained clown Susanna Amato joins us this episode to discuss her latest theatre show, her formal clown-training with French master clown Philippe Gaulier, and a little bit about the pandemic

How going into battle in live action role-play battle unlocked Scout's hidden gender quest. Scout Boxall is a non-binary comedian, clown and low-fi misandrist based in Naarm (Melbourne). After bursting onto the comedy scene in 2018 and making it to the Raw Comedy National Finals, they trained at the Philippe Gaulier clown school and performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival under the Tessa Waters Mentorship Program. When Scout isn't transcribing court documents for their day job or writing and performing comedy, they can be found making period garb and crafting characters for LARP (live action role-play). Queerstories is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The new Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff, insomnia rant and photos of my dog Frank follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.

A graduate of The Randolph Academy of Performing Arts as well as The Players Academy Toronto, Kendall completed her Undergraduate BFA in Performing Arts at Concordia University Alumna 2013. Focusing her gifts in the direction of clown and comedy, Kendall set out to fulfill her calling as a professional clown. She has trained with the likes of Francine Coté, Aron DeCasemaker, Joe DePaul, Aitor Basauri, Philippe Gaulier and her Clown mentors Mike Kennard and John Turner of Mump and Smoot. Currently she finds herself at the helm of a Clown Festival. MTLClownFest.com She will be attending The Second City Conservatory in Toronto, Ontario this fall. Twitter: @kendallsavage www.mtlclownfest.comTwitter: @mtlclownfestWild Bill’s Facebook Livefeed Feeding-Time Youtube Yeeeehaw!!Wild Bill, a youtube star pet goldfish. Edward, his childlike, fame-drunk owner/producer. Alone in his basement apartment, he dreams of a bigger fishtank, and his chosen mission: to teach kids everywhere about recycling, through the power of the internet. When their youtube puppet show goes viral, an army of fawning, trolling, giggling internet commenters arrives— and so does an unexpected threat to Bill's life. Then, Ted must go face to face with the biggest danger yet to Wild Bill’s life— himself. A wacky new comedy by a graduate of École Philippe Gaulier, and a live goldfish. The Old Pool Hall Theatre, 6050-6070 Almon Street Friday August 31st 10:30pm Saturday September 1st 8pm Sunday September 2nd 9:30pm Tuesday September 4th 9pm Thursday September 6th 5:30pm Friday September 7th 6:30pm Saturday September 8th 7pmTickets on sale now!

Artistic Director of "500 Clown"—a physical theater company that uses clown and humor to get the audience's active attention—Adrian Danzig has performed at The Goodman theater, The Steppenwolf, The Second City, Berkeley Rep, and much more. A Brooklyn native, Adrian is an actor, director, teacher and alumnus of The School of the Art Institute Chicago, and also studied clown with world-famous physical theater performers like Philippe Gaulier and Dominique Jando. Through his work, Mr. Danzig aims to explore with the audience how the body can display and elaborate the full range of human emotions, from joy and happiness and particularly to fear and anger, with his company producing shows like "500 Clown MacBeth" or "500 Clown Frankenstein".  

Eric Davies is an actor, director and bouffon famously known for his seductive comedy monster Red Bastard. When he first brought his beast to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe the show was garnered with an unprecedented 15 five star reviews with one of the most distinctive shows of the decade. The world touring bouffon talks about the amount of work that goes into creating such a distinctive character, getting away from the beige and how he wants to project the "trickster" of Red Bastard in many other ways including his latest show Lie with Me. This is part one of a two part interview with Eric Davies recorded at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2018. Eric's details can be found here: http://redbastard.com/ and Struan's details here: https://www.struanlogan.com/

These awesome indie theatre creators sat down with host Phil Rickaby as part of the first Indie Theatre Creators Roundtable: Christel Bartelse, Victoria Urquhart, Victoria Velenosi, and Janelle Hanna.Christel Bartelse is an Actor, Comic, Writer, Teacher, and Solo Show creator living in Toronto. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and has studied Clown extensively with John Turner & Michael Kennard (Mump and Smoot) as well as Sue Morrison, Philippe Gaulier and Francine Cote.She had the pleasure of performing with Mump and Smoot in “Something” at the Westbury Theatre in Edmonton.She is a member of Faustwork Mask Theatre/Prologue for the Performing Arts and performs the show The Mask Messenger in schools regularly.In 2008 she developed her first solo show “CHAOTICA” which went onto to win numerous awards and garnered rave reviews. She developed 2 other solo shows “ONEymoon” & “Significant Me” and all three solo shows have been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award “Best One Person Show”.Christel continues to tour her work, and has toured across Canada, to the US & the UK. She has been teaching for over 15 years. She has taught Improv at the Second City, teaches Mask, Clown, Dance, Movement, independently to schools all across the GTA and currently teaches Clown/Movement at the Toronto Film School and teaches and directs Clowns at Humber College in the Comedy & Writing Program.http://christelbartelse.com/ Twitter:@cbartelseVictoria Urquhart is a Toronto-based actor and director from Caledon. She is also a graduate from the University of Windsor’s 2010 B.F.A. Acting Program. This training has helped her to develop a focus on marrying Physical Theatre Practices with Classical Text. This fascination, combined with her leadership and organizational skills developed through working six consecutive summers at a residential camp have led her to a passion for directing, and the creation of The Spur-Of-The-Moment Shakespeare Collective in Toronto. Through the SOTMSC, she has directed, produced, and sometimes performed in several community projects, including the Shakespeare-On-The-Subway Project, several sessions of Shakespeare-In-Hospitals, and JULIUS CAESAR PROJECT, garnering 4 N’s from NOW magazine at the 2014 Toronto Fringe Festival. Other theatre credits include: Waiting for Alonzo with Empty Box Theatre (2015), Teach Me with Newborn Theatre, and Macbeth with Hart House Theatre.Twitter: @gnitenetVictoria Velenosi is a storyteller and tells stories to anyone who will listen. She is half of the partnership that runs Brick and Mortar, home of The Attic, The Box and The Commons. At any given time, she can be found either on stage, behind a computer, or under a pile of cats. Most impressive credits include a list of shows you’ve probably never heard of. ☺Vikki is a graduate of the University of Windsor Acting Program and Straeon Acting Studios. Vikki believes that every artist has an important voice and, with the right stage, they can change the world. #DREAMBIGGER@VikkiVelenosiJanelle Hanna is an actor, educator, and short sassy woman, and is thrilled to be premiering her first full length solo show Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun at the Toronto Fringe. Other Fringe credits include: Eternal Friendship with a Spotless Smile (Patron’s Pick),Virginia Aldridge, BSc, Sitting in a Tree, and Fantastic Extravagance. Other credits include: Frankenstein Live (The Arts Engine), Knot Tied (Lab Cab Festival), Eligible(BravoFact), Neighbourhood Watch, The Duvet (Film Army), Swell Broad,Commencement (Convection Productions), Last Man Hanged, Ring Round the Moon, Pillar to Port Walkabout (Gairbraid Theatre), Anne of Green Gables (Stirling Festival Theatre). Janelle is a graduate of the Masters in Acting program at York University where she played such roles as Cordelia/Foole in King Lear, the Knight in The Knight of the Burning Pestle, Volumnia in Coriolanus, Alcestis in Alcestis, and Flute/Thisbe in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She is also a graduate of the joint acting program at Sheridan College and the University of Toronto Mississauga (Theatre Erindale)@janellemhannaStageworthy:https://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod

Michael Burgos is an internationally acclaimed writer and performer. His one-person show, The Eulogy, is a six-time internationally award-winning comedic play and has been performed nearly 150 times in 25 cities worldwide. He holds a Diplôme from École Philippe Gaulier and a B.A. in Theater from George Mason University, where he received the Chris Parsons Acting Award, the Greenspring Players Scholarship, and the Outstanding Achievement in the Major Award. He has taught theater with Acting For Young People since 2010 and has written and directed over twenty short plays for children. In this episode, Michael and I talk about working on the business side of music versus the artistic side of music, following the creative bug from one art form to another, learning to listen to your body, the magic of walking through open doors, and more. Visit TheEulogyPlay.com or find him on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date with Michael’s work!

Pearle Harbour's Chautauqua is a darkly comic, wildly immersive extravaganza - part cabaret, part tragicomedy, and part tent revival. Pass through the milky folds of Pearle's beautiful Tent, and be sheltered from the inharmony of our troubled times. The world may be falling apart, but Pearle will show you there's more that unites us than divides us.website: pearleharbour.comfacebook.com/thepearleharbourinsta: @pearleharbourShow link: www.summerworks.ca/artists/pearle-harbours-chautauquawww.facebook.com/events/237748573390455Pearle Harbour is an all-American gal who's sweet-as-pie and sharp-as-nails, Pearle Harbour was born on [information withheld], when America was still Great. During the War, she served as a stewardess aboard top-secret bomber missions, including [information withheld], and even [information withheld]! An accomplished soloist - on the boards and in the sheets - Pearle has played to audiences at The RISER Project (Why Not Theatre), Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Theatre Passe Muraille, Opera5, The Comedy Bar, The Wrecking Ball, Videofag, Nightwood Theatre, Pressgang Storytelling, Clay & Paper Theatre, The Gladstone Hotel, and countless cabarets, concerts, and clubs across Ontario.Justin Miller is a Dora-nominated writer, actor, and solo performer. He has studied with internationally renowned performers, including Philippe Gaulier, John Turner (Mump & Smoot), Karen Hines (The Pochsy Plays, Crawlspace), Carlos Garcia Estevez, Katrien Van Beurden, and Denise Fujiwara. He is the co-founder of Pearle Harbour Presents, and is currently an artist-in-residence at Theatre Passe Muraille.

House Conspiracy's Jonathan O'Brien sits down with Kaitlyn Rogers and together they make a big mess. Kaitlyn Rogers is a comedian, actor and the no.1 fan of Australian icon, Shannon Noll. Kaitlyn trained in France with master clown Philippe Gaulier. She won the London Comedy Virgins Competition and has performed comedy in London, Paris & Brisbane. Currently, Kaitlyn is developing her comedy show: Can I Get An Amen?! See more of Kaitlyn: http://houseconspiracy.org/kaitlyn-rogers Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ardyth Johnson trained with mime artist Adrian Pecknold at The Manitoba Theatre School in Winnipeg and then received a scholarship with The Manitoba Theatre Centre to further her studies with Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre (Jacque Le Coq) in Toronto (graduate). Ardyth studied and graduated at Second City Conservatory, also master clown and buffoon with Philippe Gaulier, plus other masters of mime, corporeal mime, clown, slap stick and comedy. Ardyth she holds a B.A in theatre studies from the University of Winnipeg. Ardyth has toured throughout North America with Mime Unlimited, Theatre Beyond Words and many other companies. When Ardyth is not performing, she is busy teaching physical theatre all over Canada and Internationally.http://www.ardythjohnson.weebly.comhttp://www.ardythjohnsonhighlanddance.weebly.comWeirder Thou ArtNorth American humans you think William Shakespeare wrote Mac Beth ha, ha, ha..well we'll tell you the truth (wink wink) who really wrote the play. Three bouffon women (if you want to call them that) put the weird in the Wyrd sisters. The bouffon search for humanity brings William Shakespeare on a reluctant journey from a living hell to acceptance. https://fringetoronto.com/festivals/fringe/event/weirder-thou-artStageworthy:http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod

Episodes 127-248 of 'On the Mic' contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream this episode at Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. We interrupt the Philippe Gaulier trained clown as he's attempting to fit a carpet. Spencer talks TV, Christmas and the future for his character, the Herbert. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015. © 2015 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: Simon Munnery is celebrating his 30th year in Edinburgh with a one off show featuring some very special guests. We chat about Simon's past work, his creative process and his experiences at the École Philippe Gaulier clown school. We also hear the 'offensive' joke that got Simon booed off stage at an Edinburgh gay bar. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Spencer Jones was a student of Philippe Gaulier and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Doctor Brown. He was nominated for a BAFTA for his debut television show Big Babies. Spencer explains why he chose to be a clown. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015. © 2015 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Christel is an Actor, Comic, Writer, Teacher, and Solo Show creator living in Toronto. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and has studied Clown extensively with John Turner & Michael Kennard (Mump and Smoot) as well as Sue Morrison, Philippe Gaulier and Francine Cote. She had the pleasure of performing with Mump and Smoot in “Something” at the Westbury Theatre in Edmonton.She is a member of Faustwork Mask Theatre/Prologue for the Performing Arts and performs the show The Mask Messenger in schools regularly.In 2008 she developed her first solo show “CHAOTICA” which went onto to win numerous awards and garnered rave reviews. She developed 2 other solo shows “ONEymoon” & “Significant Me” and all three solo shows have been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award “Best One Person Show”. Christel continues to tour her work, and has toured across Canada, to the US & the UK. She has been teaching for over 15 years. She has taught Improv at the Second City, teaches Mask, Clown, Dance, Movement, independently to schools all across the GTA and currently teaches Clown/Movement at the Toronto Film School and teaches and directs Clowns at Humber College in the Comedy & Writing Program.http://christelbartelse.com/ Twitter:@cbartelseStageworthy:http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod

Part two of my talk with phenomenal clown, Max Marshall, about his amazing life, and about the art and purpose of clowning. He has some fantastic specific tips (such as how he swallows a balloon, and using Spotify to find music for your shows). You can connect with Max at: https://www.facebook.com/max.marshall.9843 And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com PART TWO 00:03:00 Balloon swallow techniques 00:13:40 Propless shows - How clowns can create PLAY! 00:20:00 Doctor Patch Adams and clown therapy - Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971 00:26:00 Social life of a clown 00:31:00 MUSIC FOR SHOWS - Use Spotify !! - Computer games have epic music. Great for magic shows! 00:33:30 How to follow a similar act. 00:35:00 Don’t (necessarily) move too fast on stage 00:36:00 Rehearsing tips: - Take notes. Video it. - Max’s amazing ping pong ball routine NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much Ron Lucas, http://www.thehumanconnectionsession.com/ , Philippe Gaulier, David Williamson (Magician), Fielding West, David Ginn, http://kidsentertainerhub.com/ , Anthony Gatto, Patch Adams, https://www.spotify.com/hk-en/ And Gandalf the juggler,

A lager-sodden "not deliberately bad" poet, Tim Key is responsible for some of the most startlingly theatrical fringe comedy of the last ten years. From his outrageous origin as a college-troupe cuckoo, to his frustrations at the culling of his sketch group "Cowards"; through fringe stardom to his big screen success alongside Alan Partridge, we trace Tim's emergence as one of the most compelling voices of contemporary British comedy. BBC3, How To, Poetry, Festival Comedian, Radio 4, Philippe Gaulier, Standup, Tim Key, Alex Horne, Mark Watson, Steve Coogan, Alan Partridge, Alpha Papa, Cowards, Footlights, David Baddiel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jet Eveleth- the woman, the myth, the legend. Just kidding. Not really. Jet Eveleth is a member of the Harold team The Reckoning at the iO Theater and performs in the show Adsit and Eveleth and Jet and Paul. She has appeared in The Barb Lameter Show and The Armando Diaz Experience, and has understudied at The Second City. She toured in the two-woman sketch show I Live Next Door To Horses, winner of the 2008 Del Award for Best Scripted Show. She has performed at the Andy Kaufman Awards and was listed as New City magazine’s "Top 50 Players" in 2010 and 2012. She studied clown and physical theater with Paola Coletto and Philippe Gaulier. She has taught at the Comedy Studies Program at Columbia College, the Second City Conservatory, the iO Theater, and is the former artistic director of the Chicago Improv Festival. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

TravCast is the Writer's Podcast from the Traverse, Scotland’s New Writing Theatre. Associate Director, Hamish Pirie, interviews well known playwrights whose work features in the year round programme at the Traverse. In this episode, Hamish Speaks to Caroline Horton. Caroline is a writer and performer based in Birmingham. She is the author and creator and author of You’re Not Like the Other Girls Chrissy and Mess. Caroline is an artistic associate at The Bush Theatre and a member of The Optimists network of young theatre makers in the Midlands. She trained with Philippe Gaulier in Paris from 2005 to 2007, after studying at Cambridge University. In 2010 she won the Best Solo Performer Award for her performance of You’re Not Like the Other Girls Chrissy at the Edinburgh Fringe. Original music by James Iremonger www.jamesiremonger.co.uk Produced and engineered by Cian O Siochain