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SUMMARY:Foundations of Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Funny – 4 Days\n***THIS IS A 4-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for all days!***\n***LOCATION – THIS WILL BE AT SOMERVILLE MUSIC SPACES*** \nDates: Mon. Sep 14\, Tue. Sep 15\, Wed. Sep 16\, Thu. Sep 17 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nDoors: 4:30 pm \nCost:  \n$525 – Early Bird! (Ends July 31! LIMITED to First 10 tickets!) \n$550 – Budget Friendly \n$600 – General Ticket \n$650 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 20 \nVenue: Somerville Music Spaces \nAddress: 1060 Broadway Suite C101B\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \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 forms to participate in the class. \n\nTBA\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 4-days Foundations of 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. \nOther Resources \nWe’ve created a new Resources page featuring recommended books to help you prepare for the workshop. Check it out here!
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/foundations-of-funny/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Somerville Music Spaces\, 1060 Broadway Unit C101B\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clown,Clown Class,Comedy,Education
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Funny – 4 Days\n***THIS IS A 4-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for all days!***\n***LOCATION – THIS WILL BE AT SOMERVILLE MUSIC SPACES*** \nDates: Mon. Sep 14\, Tue. Sep 15\, Wed. Sep 16\, Thu. Sep 17 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nDoors: 4:30 pm \nCost:  \n$525 – Early Bird! (Ends July 31! LIMITED to First 10 tickets!) \n$550 – Budget Friendly \n$600 – General Ticket \n$650 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 20 \nVenue: Somerville Music Spaces \nAddress: 1060 Broadway Suite C101B\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \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 forms to participate in the class. \n\nTBA\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 4-days Foundations of 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. \nOther Resources \nWe’ve created a new Resources page featuring recommended books to help you prepare for the workshop. Check it out here!
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/foundations-of-funny/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Somerville Music Spaces\, 1060 Broadway Unit C101B\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clown,Clown Class,Comedy,Education
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Funny – 4 Days\n***THIS IS A 4-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for all days!***\n***LOCATION – THIS WILL BE AT SOMERVILLE MUSIC SPACES*** \nDates: Mon. Sep 14\, Tue. Sep 15\, Wed. Sep 16\, Thu. Sep 17 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nDoors: 4:30 pm \nCost:  \n$525 – Early Bird! (Ends July 31! LIMITED to First 10 tickets!) \n$550 – Budget Friendly \n$600 – General Ticket \n$650 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 20 \nVenue: Somerville Music Spaces \nAddress: 1060 Broadway Suite C101B\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \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 forms to participate in the class. \n\nTBA\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 4-days Foundations of 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. \nOther Resources \nWe’ve created a new Resources page featuring recommended books to help you prepare for the workshop. Check it out here!
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/foundations-of-funny/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Somerville Music Spaces\, 1060 Broadway Unit C101B\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clown,Clown Class,Comedy,Education
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Funny with Aitor Basauri
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Funny – 4 Days\n***THIS IS A 4-Day Course — we ask you be fully available for all days!***\n***LOCATION – THIS WILL BE AT SOMERVILLE MUSIC SPACES*** \nDates: Mon. Sep 14\, Tue. Sep 15\, Wed. Sep 16\, Thu. Sep 17 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nDoors: 4:30 pm \nCost:  \n$525 – Early Bird! (Ends July 31! LIMITED to First 10 tickets!) \n$550 – Budget Friendly \n$600 – General Ticket \n$650 – Supporting Clown \nCapacity: 20 \nVenue: Somerville Music Spaces \nAddress: 1060 Broadway Suite C101B\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \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 forms to participate in the class. \n\nTBA\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 4-days Foundations of 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. \nOther Resources \nWe’ve created a new Resources page featuring recommended books to help you prepare for the workshop. Check it out here!
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/foundations-of-funny/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Somerville Music Spaces\, 1060 Broadway Unit C101B\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clown,Clown Class,Comedy,Education
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SUMMARY:Clown Intensive w Gemma Soldati
DESCRIPTION:Clown Intensive w Gemma Soldati\nDESCRIPTION: Discover and reunite with your playful spirit and comedic vocabulary in this workshop of fun. Using clown\, physical games\, costume and improvisation\, we’ll explore our imagination\, pleasure\, and our relationship with an audience. This workshop will help participants unleash their muse and confront their doubt. We’ll find what we may have lost or forgotten on our journey to become “good.” This class is for folks of all experience levels who are ready to take their comedic practice to the next level in a supportive and creative environment. \nIG: @Sleepyheadshow \nBIO: \n“Gemma’s absolute fearlessness matches her commitment to the absurd” – Comedy Bureau \nGemma Soldati is an American performing and teaching artist. She won Best Comedy at the 2019 Melbourne Fringe with The Living Room. She has taught in Los Angeles\, NYC\, New England\, Chicago\, and Toronto for both adults and children. She was a 2023/24 resident at Ars Nova’s Makers Lab in NYC. \nGemma’s focus is clown inspired work developed in front of live audiences. Her projects playfully dive deep into the heart of vital themes probing audiences with questions and meaning making – Grief\, Ritual\, Sleep\, Dreams\, Money\, Power and beyond. Her current project is The Adventures of Sleepyhead\, an all ages show\, book and in-development tv program about a dreamer named Sleepyhead. \nDATES: September 19 & 20\, 2026 \nDOORS: 9:30 AM \nSTART: 10:00 AM \nEND: 3:00 PM \nAGES: 18+ \nTICKET PRICE: $200/250/300 \nCAPACITY: 16 \nThe Rockwell is ADA Accessible. \nNo refunds within 7 days of the workshop.
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/clown-intensive-w-gemma-soldati/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:The Rockwell
CATEGORIES:Clown Class,Education
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SUMMARY:Clown Intensive w Gemma Soldati
DESCRIPTION:Clown Intensive w Gemma Soldati\nDESCRIPTION: Discover and reunite with your playful spirit and comedic vocabulary in this workshop of fun. Using clown\, physical games\, costume and improvisation\, we’ll explore our imagination\, pleasure\, and our relationship with an audience. This workshop will help participants unleash their muse and confront their doubt. We’ll find what we may have lost or forgotten on our journey to become “good.” This class is for folks of all experience levels who are ready to take their comedic practice to the next level in a supportive and creative environment. \nIG: @Sleepyheadshow \nBIO: \n“Gemma’s absolute fearlessness matches her commitment to the absurd” – Comedy Bureau \nGemma Soldati is an American performing and teaching artist. She won Best Comedy at the 2019 Melbourne Fringe with The Living Room. She has taught in Los Angeles\, NYC\, New England\, Chicago\, and Toronto for both adults and children. She was a 2023/24 resident at Ars Nova’s Makers Lab in NYC. \nGemma’s focus is clown inspired work developed in front of live audiences. Her projects playfully dive deep into the heart of vital themes probing audiences with questions and meaning making – Grief\, Ritual\, Sleep\, Dreams\, Money\, Power and beyond. Her current project is The Adventures of Sleepyhead\, an all ages show\, book and in-development tv program about a dreamer named Sleepyhead. \nDATES: September 19 & 20\, 2026 \nDOORS: 9:30 AM \nSTART: 10:00 AM \nEND: 3:00 PM \nAGES: 18+ \nTICKET PRICE: $200/250/300 \nCAPACITY: 16 \nThe Rockwell is ADA Accessible. \nNo refunds within 7 days of the workshop.
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/clown-intensive-w-gemma-soldati/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:The Rockwell
CATEGORIES:Clown Class,Education
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