Church of Clown

10 weeks of Clown II

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Clown III: Satirical Clown and the Social MirrorTaught by Dan Griffiths&nbsp;April 6 - June 87-9pm2400 Bayshore Blvd in San FranciscoStudent Showcase June 12 + 13 at 8pm In this advanced 10-week course, Clown steps beyond the nose into the realms of satire, ritual, and ensemble creation. Students will explore clown as social commentary &mdash; using humor, absurdity, and vulnerability to reveal deeper human and cultural truths. Working collaboratively, the ensemble develops group awareness through flocking, chorus, and gesture. We will integrate voice and text, building toward short satirical performances that challenge, provoke, and delight. This course is for performers ready to expand Clown into the poetic and political &mdash; beyond the personal clown into the collective one. Core Concepts: Satire &bull; Ensemble &bull; Flocking &bull; Gesture &bull; Voice &bull; Clown Beyond Persona Pre reqs: Clown 2 or other previous clown and performance experience. Contact Dan at Director@Churchofclown.org to discuss which class is right for you. *Classes will be held on holidays that fall within the session Instructor Bio:&nbsp;Dan Griffiths is an award-winning theatre maker, director, and educator with a global footprint in the performing arts. He has created and performed original works in over 45 states and 30 countries since 1988. Dan has performed with the Clown troupe Die Hanswurste, Chicago&rsquo;s 500 Clown, and internationally for The Department of Defense Overseas Shows. He has served on the faculty of esteemed institutions such as the Dell&rsquo;Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Clown Conservatory San Francisco, The School for Mime Theater, Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, Indiana University Northwest, and Academy of Art University. As the Founding Director of Church of Clown, ClownZero, and KAPOOT Clown Theatre, Dan continues to influence the clowning community profoundly. He recently premiered a new work in the World Culture Festival in Karachi Pakistan and will be teaching Clown in Tacloban, Philippines with Duwende Mischief Lab in 2025. &nbsp;

Hi &nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , You&#39;re registered for Clown 3 and we&#39;re so glad!&nbsp; 📅 Mark your calendar for your first day of class, Monday, April 6th! 👆Check your email a week before class starts for more important class information! Clown 3: Satirical Clown and the Social MirrorMondays 7-9pm with Dan Griffiths&nbsp;April 6-June 8 🤳Join your class&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/KuCfTFNwLLp9CttaTPUpIP?mode=gi_t" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">WhatsApp group</a>! Use this group to communicate about classes, coordinate carpools, share photos and videos, and make friends! While you&#39;re there, you can check out the other channels to stay up-to-date about other Church of Clown happenings!&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1772684947/wysiwyg/b26ry7jsbkz1sglnj7v4.jpg" width="624" style="margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; width: 335px; height: 332.852564px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); text-align: left; float: left; position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; width: 335px; height: 332.852564px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); text-align: left; float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">🤡 Get Involved! 🤡&nbsp;Take a <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.churchofclown.org/adult-classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">class or workshop with us,</a> join us for <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gAvTlgOcouC4DBIdnT_vjk4yqeveGY4cwhoOPQsREm8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Clown Drawing</a>, come to <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.churchofclown.org/events/clownjam" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Clown Jam</a>, and please <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.churchofclown.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">come see more shows</a>. The world needs more clowns!! If you would like to volunteer at the Church please <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXAHo5RSVuHxvakYJHU8iQV3wqKMrE8nV8f6XKTMooNATGiA/viewform?usp=header" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">fill out this form</a>. If you have questions about anything please contact Sierra at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:programs@churchofclown.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">programs@churchofclown.org</a>. ‼️BUT WAIT!! ‼️Before you go....Follow us on <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/churchofclown" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, &quot;like&quot; and &quot;follow&quot; our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/churchofclown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>, and check out our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.churchofclown.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">website</a> so you don&#39;t miss our next event! With Joy &amp; Laughter,&nbsp;Your Friends at Church of Clown

Clown III: Satirical Clown and the Social MirrorTaught by Dan Griffiths April 6 - June 87-9pm2400 Bayshore Blvd in San FranciscoStudent Showcase June 12 + 13 at 8pm In this advanced 10-week course, Clown steps beyond the nose into the realms of satire, ritual, and ensemble creation. Students will explore clown as social commentary — using humor, absurdity, and vulnerability to reveal deeper human and cultural truths. Working collaboratively, the ensemble develops group awareness through flocking, chorus, and gesture. We will integrate voice and text, building toward short satirical performances that challenge, provoke, and delight. This course is for performers ready to expand Clown into the poetic and political — beyond the personal clown into the collective one. Core Concepts: Satire • Ensemble • Flocking • Gesture • Voice • Clown Beyond Persona Pre reqs: Clown 2 or other previous clown and performance experience. Contact Dan at Director@Churchofclown.org to discuss which class is right for you. *Classes will be held on holidays that fall within the session Instructor Bio: Dan Griffiths is an award-winning theatre maker, director, and educator with a global footprint in the performing arts. He has created and performed original works in over 45 states and 30 countries since 1988. Dan has performed with the Clown troupe Die Hanswurste, Chicago’s 500 Clown, and internationally for The Department of Defense Overseas Shows. He has served on the faculty of esteemed institutions such as the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Clown Conservatory San Francisco, The School for Mime Theater, Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, Indiana University Northwest, and Academy of Art University. As the Founding Director of Church of Clown, ClownZero, and KAPOOT Clown Theatre, Dan continues to influence the clowning community profoundly. He recently premiered a new work in the World Culture Festival in Karachi Pakistan and will be teaching Clown in Tacloban, Philippines with Duwende Mischief Lab in 2025.

Church of Clown

Clown 3 / Mondays / Spring 2026

2400 Bayshore Blvd

10 weeks of Clown II

$750