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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Introduction to Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Funny – 2 Days\nDate: Sat Nov 1 – Sun Nov 2 \n***NOTE THIS IS A 2-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for both days!*** \nTime: 10:00am – 4:00 pm\nDoors: 9:45am \nCost:  \n$200 – Budget Friendly \n$250 – General Ticket \n$300 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 22 \nVenue: The Rockwell \nLed by : Aitor Basuari\, Spymonkey Co-Artistic Director \nLevel: Suitable for all levels of experience\, from novice to seasoned professional. \nNeeds: You will be required to fill out 4 forms to participate in the class. \n\nIndemnity Waiver (International)\nEquality and Diversity Form\nAccess Rider \nRockwell Guidelines Agreement (will be sent out before the class)\n\n  \nAbout the course \nWhat is it that makes you as a performer uniquely funny? How do you share that brilliant\, special ridiculousness with an audience so that they are helpless with laughter?\nIn this 2-days Introduction to Funny we will share many of the methods that Spymonkey have found essential over the years in creating Theatre of the Funny: physical games\, improvisational games\, status exercises\, physical comedy routines\, chorus exercises and parody.\n  \nAbout Spymonkey \n“The greatest clowns in British theatre today” Time Out \n“The remarkable Spymonkey – headlong absurdism and physical brilliance” The Times \nSince their founding in 1998 Spymonkey have created some of the most outstandingly original comedy theatre\, including STIFF\, COOPED\, MOBY DICK\, OEDIPUSSY\,  THE COMPLETE DEATHS\, CHRISTMAS CAROL\, HAIRY and THE FROGS.  \nTV and stage appearances have seen them work alongside Sacha Baron Cohen\, Naomi Campbell\, Miranda Hart\, Sandi Toksvig\, Ronnie Corbett\, Fiona Shaw and Nick Frost. \nWidely acknowledged as world leaders in the fields of Clown and Physical Comedy\, they are keenly sought as teachers\, consultants and directors for their insight and experience in creating brilliant\, original and singular work\, including the Royal Shakespeare Company\, National Theatre and the Vienna Volksoper. \nTheir programme of professional training sees them teaching around the world\, with regular visits to New York\, Los Angeles\, Bilbao and London. More information on our workshop pages here. 
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LOCATION:The Rockwell
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Introduction to Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Funny – 2 Days\nDate: Sat Nov 1 – Sun Nov 2 \n***NOTE THIS IS A 2-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for both days!*** \nTime: 10:00am – 4:00 pm\nDoors: 9:45am \nCost:  \n$200 – Budget Friendly \n$250 – General Ticket \n$300 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 22 \nVenue: The Rockwell \nLed by : Aitor Basuari\, Spymonkey Co-Artistic Director \nLevel: Suitable for all levels of experience\, from novice to seasoned professional. \nNeeds: You will be required to fill out 4 forms to participate in the class. \n\nIndemnity Waiver (International)\nEquality and Diversity Form\nAccess Rider \nRockwell Guidelines Agreement (will be sent out before the class)\n\n  \nAbout the course \nWhat is it that makes you as a performer uniquely funny? How do you share that brilliant\, special ridiculousness with an audience so that they are helpless with laughter?\nIn this 2-days Introduction to Funny we will share many of the methods that Spymonkey have found essential over the years in creating Theatre of the Funny: physical games\, improvisational games\, status exercises\, physical comedy routines\, chorus exercises and parody.\n  \nAbout Spymonkey \n“The greatest clowns in British theatre today” Time Out \n“The remarkable Spymonkey – headlong absurdism and physical brilliance” The Times \nSince their founding in 1998 Spymonkey have created some of the most outstandingly original comedy theatre\, including STIFF\, COOPED\, MOBY DICK\, OEDIPUSSY\,  THE COMPLETE DEATHS\, CHRISTMAS CAROL\, HAIRY and THE FROGS.  \nTV and stage appearances have seen them work alongside Sacha Baron Cohen\, Naomi Campbell\, Miranda Hart\, Sandi Toksvig\, Ronnie Corbett\, Fiona Shaw and Nick Frost. \nWidely acknowledged as world leaders in the fields of Clown and Physical Comedy\, they are keenly sought as teachers\, consultants and directors for their insight and experience in creating brilliant\, original and singular work\, including the Royal Shakespeare Company\, National Theatre and the Vienna Volksoper. \nTheir programme of professional training sees them teaching around the world\, with regular visits to New York\, Los Angeles\, Bilbao and London. More information on our workshop pages here. 
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/funny-with-aitor-basauri/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:The Rockwell
CATEGORIES:Class,Clown,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Fall Clown Class with Deby Xiadani
DESCRIPTION:Ready to be a better person? Better comedian? Okay\, maybe we can’t promise those\, but it will be a journey! Clown is an essential part of any human journey. It is the intersection of hilarity and vulnerability\, frustration and laughter\, awareness and senseless fun! \n\n\n \n\n\nStep into a space where laughter leads what you do. In this dynamic workshop\, you’ll reconnect with “play” and expand your comedic vocabulary through clown\, physical games\, and improvisation. Together\, we’ll explore imagination\, joy\, and the unique connection between performer and audience.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis class is designed to help you unlock your creative muse and save the flop! We’ll dig deeper into our artistry\, discover new sides of ourselves (and our peers)\, and embrace the wildest possibilities we can imagine onstage.\n\n\n \n\n\nOpen to all experience levels\, this class offers a supportive and collaborative environment for anyone ready to elevate their comedic practice and rediscover what makes performing fun.\n\n\n \n\n\nDATES:\n\n\n \n\n\nSept 8th\n\n\n \n\n\nSept 15th\n\n\n \n\n\nSept 22nd\n\n\n \n\n\nSept 29th\n\n\n \n\n\nOct 6th\n\n\n \n\n\nOct 13th (no class)\n\n\n \n\n\nOct 20th\n\n\n \n\n\nOct 27th\n\n\n \n\n\nNov 3rd\n\n\n \n\n\nTIME:\n\n\n \n\n\nCheck-in: 5:45pm\n\n\nClass: 6pm-9pm\n\n\n \n\n\nCOST:\n\n\n \n\n\n$400 + fees for all 8 classes\, 3 hours each\n\n\n*Returning students are eligible for 20% off ($320 use code RETURNCLOWN)\n\n\n*Two work trade/skill share scholarships are available for new students. Email deby@therockwell.org to apply.\n\n\n \n\n\nMEET DEBY!\n\n\n \n\n\nDeby Xiadani is the Artistic Director of The Rockwell\, as well as a director\, comedian\, writer\, actor\, and devisor passionate about creating bold new work. With a love for physical comedy rooted in a childhood obsession with Jim Carrey\, Deby has developed a unique voice that blends playfulness\, heart\, and fearless experimentation.\n\n\n \n\n\nHer work has been recognized nationally: she directed Cooking with Kathryn\, which won Best Physical Comedy at the FRIGID Fringe Festival and People’s Choice at PORTFringe. She also created the clown show Miss Route 1 for the Boston Fringe and founded the Boston Fringe Festival itself\, building a platform for boundary-pushing performance.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn addition to her original work\, Deby has assistant directed Off-Broadway and continues to champion emerging artists while developing her own inventive projects that challenge and delight audiences.\n\n\n \n\n\nwww.debyx.com  \n\n\n@debyxiadani on insta \n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Clown Class Showcase (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Clown Class Showcase\nFREE SHOW! See the culmination of Deby Xiadani’s 8-week Clown Class! \nThis class has taken clowns of all levels of experience and taught them the tools to perform to an audience with nothing but their own beauty\, vulnerability\, and secrets. \nCome see and support their work in progress performance! \nClowns featured: \nAdam\nAndrew\nAngie\nBill\nBrad\nBryce\nCharles\nHarry\nMartin\nMarty\nSpam \n  \nThis event is All Ages\, suggested Age is 18+  // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption \nDoors 7:15 PM  \nShow 7:45 PM  \nTickets $0 \nWheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building. \n  \n 
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