Intro to Clowning: Let’s Play Workshop

Thursday, February 6th from 6pm to 7:30pm in Muriel Griffiths room, upstairs at The Bailey Theatre – 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail BC. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Duration:90 mins

Fee:$20.00 per person.

Capacity:20 people

Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in

Clowning is a beautiful art form with many facets that encourages people to tap into their deeper feelings, express themselves in ways they may not have considered, and find safety in developing previously unexplored characters.

Let’s play together and learn the ancient vaudeville art of clowning!

Here is some of what you can expect in this class:
Discussion on Clowning, Understanding types of Clowns, Understanding Makeup Application, and Discussions about how to apply clowning to burlesque, vaudeville, and other forms of entertainment. Group Warm Up – Skits & Games.

*Secure your spot by paying in advance – space is limited.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Rex The Impossible’s stage character, Cecil the Sad Clown, was born in the UK to a Father who was an English Banker and a mother who was the Illustrated Woman for her family’s Traveling Circus & Sideshow based in Bavaria. Cecil & his twin were born with odd birth defects; both pale, Cecil had what looked like a permanent frown, His brother Chauncey had what looked to be a scowl. Upon his parents’ mysterious death, Cecil & his brother were brought into their abusive aunt’s Clown act in Bavaria. Sick of the maliciousness of Chauncey, Cecil left for America at 18 years old, where he became a solo act, performing for Vaudeville & Burlesque Shows.

He has won several awards for his Vaudeville Animal Act with a twist as well as his Sad Strip number.

He appeared on television for America’s Got Talent (briefly) as well as being invited to the world of Theatre Bizarre. Cecil has made a name for himself as “The Sad Clown with a frown known all over town!” firmly believing that there is Humor in Sorrow.

After you pay, click on the following link to fill out the registration form. ****Spots will not be reserved until the $20 registration fee is received. You may pay by: 1. clicking the link on the bottom of this page 2. by e-transfer to info@trail-arts.com or 3. Call or visit the Bailey Theatre Box Office at 250 368 9669 M-F 12pm-4pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjNQNg_nYUTrKPs358C5bd_BCCZhmHH1jXjTdjFHFpsFIZYw/viewform

Advance ticket holders’ names will appear on the door attendance list; NO PHYSICAL TICKETS TO PICK UP BEFORE THE WORKSHOP. If spots are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the workshop. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.

Also, Join Cecil and his crew for the Valentine’s Day Burlesque show ‘Love Bites’ at The Bailey Theatre. Get your tickets NOW here: https://trail-arts.com/event/love-bites/

Payment may be made online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, by e-transfer to info@trail-arts.com, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.

This workshop is made possible thanks to funding from the BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair: We also thank our media sponsor Bounce FM and tour sponsors Arcane Coda, BC Touring Council, Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, and South Kootenay Tourism.

Registraion fees are non-refundable. Exchanges are subject to the following conditions: can only be applied to another workshop; The difference in ticket price will be charged when upgrading your tickets to a more expensive night or seat; An exchange fee will be applied for non-series-subscription tickets; Exchanges are not available for some shows based on the promoter’s policies.