The Soft Clown with Natasha Mercado

ABOUT:

A 6-week immersive journey into the heart of clown performance, uncovering unfiltered vulnerability, genuine connection, and the art of embracing absurdity.

This workshop invites participants to unearth and amplify their most authentic comedic voice through unapologetic, wholehearted expression. Whether you aim to stand out in auditions, build compelling characters for sketches, or simply enhance your comedic range, this workshop equips you with the tools to authentically shine in the world of comedy performance and beyond.

Discover and Play with:

• Physicality as Expression
• Attuned Listening Skills
• Deep Self and Interpersonal Connection
• Practicing Authenticity in Performance
• Crafting a Unique Point of View
• Nurturing and Channeling Impulses
• Devising Techniques for Clowning

Natasha Mercado is an actress, director, producer, writer and theatre arts educator— but always a clown. You can see her on Adult Swim, Amazon, HBO, TBS and stages across LA. She created “Send in the Clowns”, the first monthly clown show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and is touring her award-winning solo show “Tree” —which was called “one of LA’s Top Ten Shows” and “a must see” by Stage Raw and the Times Colonist. She is also a teaching artist for the Unusual Suspects whose mission is to champion those most needed to be heard by mentoring youth to write and perform their stories by using theater. She has virtually taught adults and children at Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre along with a workshop called “Playful Mindfulness” sponsored by the National Alzheimer’s Association to implement improv into the world of caregiving. In 2020, she was named an “Emerging Content Creator” by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. She was a director and producer for branded events at UCB and brought customized comedy programs to groups across the country including improv, sketch, storytelling and public speaking intensives.

“I found that the concepts introduced in Natasha’s [class] add an extra dimension to any creative field and the experience of life in general. I feel liberated, empowered, and awakened from the exercises we did and am forever changed.” —Elora L., 2021 Student

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Please Note:

No pets as this class requires the full focus of the attendees.

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For Attendees requiring an Assisted Listening Device, you must submit a written request to venue operator 48 hours prior to listed show start.

FREE street parking on Lyric Ave and Griffith Park Blvd

At this time there are no additional safety regulations required of audiences - masking, etc. But if you do feel unwell please stay home. We continue to update our policies at times when health conditions change.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, United States