Slapstick Comedy Workshop

This is footage from a Slapstick Comedy workshop in Chicago IL.
There are four classes. Each class is three hours.

For more info visit:
www.chicagophysicaltheater.com

Class Description:
Don't fight dirty, fight funny. This class offers an environment to learn and develop skills in slapstick comedy and the creation of physical gags or "Schtick". Using slaps, kicks, rolls, trips and pratfalls, students will create hilarious situations of comic conflict. Students learn physical comedy elements and structure taken from the classic cinema as well as contemporary physical comedy from modern theatrical clowning and comedy. This class will also explore status as a driving force behind physical comedy. Each class includes instruction on stretching and strengthening, physical technique, and collaboration and creation. Students will develop the exquisite timing and skillful execution required for the performance of slapstick comedy as well as generate original material. No Experience required. All ages and backgrounds welcome.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Slapstick. clown
• comedy

[WaffleStitches]

omg. soooo unqiue! my friend in clowning class learned some of this stuff you guys did here!!! its awsum!

[vict0r1ous]

lol looks funny

[AlvGriot]

This was the funniest workshop ever!