About this Event
Clown Workshop One: Clown Beginnings
Saturday November 7th 2026, 11am-1:30pm
Let’s dive into the ridiculous world of the clown, where play is paramount, stupidity is magic, and failure is freedom.
In this introductory workshop, we’ll use games, movement, and improvisation to set off on a quest to make each other laugh deeply and uncontrollably. We’ll play rigorously, invite idiotic impulses to the surface, get comfortable with taking risks, and open ourselves up to the beauty of failing, all while cultivating a well-tuned sensitivity to the audience we’re playing for. Along the way, we’ll get acquainted with the feeling of being onstage with nothing but our presence and our guts to guide us.
All experience levels welcome. Participants will be given on-the-fly feedback throughout the workshop, while also being asked to work quickly and embrace moments of uncertainty—so the more ready you are to dive in, the more we can play, fail, and discover together as a group.
About the Instructor
Daniel Maseda (he/him) is a performer from Washington, DC who makes ridiculous work. His solo show “BE GOOD!” WITH PAULETTE has played to cult acclaim internationally, receiving nominations for the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show and the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. Alongside his performing, Daniel leads workshops on clown, improvisation, and devising. He teaches at École Philippe Gaulier.
Daniel will also be running his Verbal Absurdity workshop on Sunday November 8th. BUNDLE SPECIAL: Sign up for this workshop and you'll get a special code for $10 off the other one!
Event venue & nearby stays
Coalition Theater, 8 W Broad St, Richmond, United States
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