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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/physical-comedy-technique-acting-clowning-shake-hands/2027-01-11/
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/physical-comedy-technique-acting-clowning-shake-hands/2027-02-01/
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CATEGORIES:Acting Class,Classes,Clown Class
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
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LOCATION:The Rockwell
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SUMMARY:Physical Comedy Technique: Acting & Clowning Shake Hands
DESCRIPTION:8 Week Clown Class with Sheriden Thomas\n\nWhat makes a good clown can make a better actor—and what makes a good actor can make a better clown. \nCome play with the tools that make comedy work. \nWe’ll put timing\, progression\, dynamics\, status\, and physical storytelling center stage\, along with a playful glossary of techniques and sayings gathered over decades of studying\, performing\, directing\, and teaching acting and physical theatre. \nThe goal is not simply to understand why something is funny\, but to discover how to make it happen—and happen again. We’ll work with a shared vocabulary for recognizing\, creating\, sharpening\, and repeating comedy onstage. \nCome play. Come discover what your silly self already knows about being funny. \nThe series will culminate in a showing of the work. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR BIO: Over several decades\, Sheriden has acted under Actor’s Equity Contracts in the nation’s regional theatres. Starting in the 70’s\, playing ingénues for the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to Boston’s Moonbox Productions\, garnering a Boston Critics Award for Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo. \nRecently\, in film\, she played two Grandmas. One in Tiffany Paulson’s About Fate and another in Eric Aronson’s Any Day Now. (Now available on Prime) \nSheriden has directed and taught acting at Cornell and Southern Methodist Universities. \nSince arriving in Boston\, she directed plays and readings for Another Country\, Queer Soup Productions\, and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. \nAs Senior Lecturer Emerita\, at Tufts University\, she taught a variety of acting courses including Advanced Acting Lab\, Shakespeare\, Mask\, and Physical Comedy. \nShe directed a dozen plays\, concluding with an edited video of Jeffrey Hatcher’s delightfully\, silly adaptation of The Government Inspector. \nSheriden has directed for the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas\, Mother Jones in Chicago\, Company Theatre in Los Angeles\, WOW Cafe in New York City and The Beauty Queen of Leeanne for Theatre Uncorked here in Boston \nHer study and love of clown and foolishness remain an ongoing part of her everyday life. \n  \nDATES: Mondays Jan 11 – March 1\, 2027 \nTimes:  \nCHECK-IN: 5:45 PM \nSTART: 6:00 PM \nEND: 9:00 PM \nCOST: $400/$450/$500 \nCAPACITY: #18 \nAge Limit: This workshop is 16+ \nRefund Policy: No refunds within 7 days of the workshop. \nADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.
URL:https://therockwell.org/calendar/physical-comedy-technique-acting-clowning-shake-hands/2027-03-01/
LOCATION:The Rockwell
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