An Intro to Clown: Finding the Fun
Clown, at its core, is about simplicity, connection and play.
In this 1 day intensive, students will be guided through a range of games and exercises to be more sensitive, vulnerable and playful on stage.
The morning session will primarily focus on play and understanding impulse through "Le Jeu" (The Game), a fundamental component of clown. After lunch we will explore a range of clowning techniques and skills to build stage presence, connect with the audience and find freedom in play. Focus areas will include, Clown Thinking, Fixed Point, Major/Minor, Complicité, The Flop and the Pleasure to Lie.
Jeromaia Detto - Clown
Jeromaia Detto is an multi-award nominated Melbourne based comedian who has been performing across the globe for almost a decade. His style is simple, silly and extremely playful, creating delightfully whimsical moments for audiences young and old.
He specialises in improv and clown, having completed studies in Sydney, Chicago, Oslo and in Paris, with Philippe Gaulier.
Since 2017 Jeromaia has taught workshops across Australia and Europe as well as working with corporate and academic groups. His pedagogy is based on the Gaulier style focusing on honesty, freedom and play. Jeromaia connects with each student at their level, allowing them to be challenged and grow, in a safe and playful space!
Some testimonials:
"Jeromaia is very knowledgeable and passionate about clowning. He created a warm and safe place for participants to push themselves out of their comfort zone and to have a lot of fun." - Bob D, Student
"the best part is his positivity and support, he creates a safe space to get things wrong then get it right. " - Liam P, Student.
"he has without fail managed to inspire a love of acting and performance in his students...a passionate and gifted teacher". - Matthew Whaley, Head of Theatre, The Scots College.
"Jeromaia is a passionate and curious performer who has a great deal of knowledge and experience to share" - Maddy S, Student
