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STAND UP AND CLOWN

One of the architects of LA’s current modern clown scene, Chad Damiani (aka The Clown Boss) explores the mercurial nature of this work — and how it can be applied to everything from improv to stand-up to life in general. A mix of interviews with artists that embody clown spirit and solo episodes where Chad offer opinions, instruction and (hopefully) morsels of inspiration. STAND UP AND CLOWN is named after Chad’s monthly show at LA"s Elysian Theater (last Mondays at 9:30pm), where he ruthlessly

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00:28:47

Improvising like a Clown

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/08/17

In this solo pod, Chad talks about the intersection of improv and clown. How can clowns create improvised work – allowing them to do more shows with less preparation – without leaning on the pre-existing structures created by traditional longform? What are the challenges of creating something new?STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). As of this

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00:59:09

Wolf Woodcock

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/08/14

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). It’s going to be epic.8/28: https://tinyurl.com/yc22napuCHAD IS TEACHING A BUNCH IN SEPTEMBER! And not just in Los Angeles. There are classes planned in Portland, Seattle and Toronto! Watch for those links in the upcoming weeks – but you can sign up now for Chad’s LA intensive on September 2-3:9/02-9/03:

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00:34:48

The Secret Mechanics of a Clown Class

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/08/10

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays,, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. We’ll be announcing the cast soon – and it’s already our biggest one ever.8/28: https://tinyurl.com/yc22napuCHAD IS TEACHING A BUNCH IN SEPTEMBER! And not just in Los Angeles. There are classes planned in Portland, Seattle and Toronto! Watch for those links in the upcoming weeks – but you can sign up now for Chad’s LA intensive on September 2-3:9/02-9/03:

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01:36:20

Isaac Landfert

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/08/03

CHAD LIVE DIRECTS - SAN DIEGO! This Saturday, August 5th at 7pm.LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2fraw5srSTAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on August 28th and will feature well-known stand-ups, actors and online creators! Get your tickets now!ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiChad sits down with his friend ISAAC LANDFERT – comedian and general manager of LA’s Yard

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00:33:35

What the f@$k is happening with LA clown?

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/07/31

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Jonah Ray, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more!LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uuALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiChad breaks down some elements that stand out about LA’s current clown scene (in comparison to more traditional clown work).Check out Chad’s LINKTREE for

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01:23:30

Isaac Kessler

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/07/25

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Jonah Ray, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more!LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uuALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiThis ep is mostly about the intersection of clown and improv! Jim and Chad speak to improviser and clown ISAAC KESSLER! Isaac is one-half of the comedy duo 2-MAN

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00:37:35

The Joy of Bombing

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/07/20

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more!LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uuALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiChad brings his clown master wisdom to another solo episode! He details one of his most cursed performances in years, which took place on a teaching/performing trip to

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01:06:37

Dylan Adler

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2023/07/12

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more!LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uuALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiChad and Jim interview performer Dylan Adler! They discuss the elements of clown that exist in Dylan’s live work, as well as his popular videos on social media. Lots of

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00:30:44

Playing the Villain

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/07/07

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes): https://linktr.ee/chad.damianiALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamianiIMPROVED SOUND! Based on listener requests, Chad dedicates an entire episode to the discussion of process — specifically ways to play the villain while still taking care of the

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01:14:14

Julia Proctor

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2023/06/29

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damianiALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW!Jim and Chad have a conversation with clown and teacher Julia Proctor! They discuss her creation Clown Gym — which offers affordable clown classes, shows and community events in NYC. We cover a litany of topics, including how to

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01:16:35

Morgan Jay

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/06/23

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR STAND UP AND CLOWN! We have one of our biggest lineups ever for this one - including Paul Scheer, Nick Thune, Morgan Jay, Jared Goldstein and more! Come see The Cruelest Show in Clown!MONDAY, JUNE 26TH: https://tinyurl.com/46tcwpm8Jim and Chad have a conversation with musician and comedian MORGAN JAY! They discuss Morgan’s latest special on YOUTUBE (link below), stand-up vs clown crowd work, challenging yourself to evolve your act and performer insecurities. Also, Jim and Morgan

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01:17:03

Deanna Fleysher

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/06/15

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR STAND UP AND CLOWN! We have one of our biggest lineups ever for this one - including Paul Scheer, Nick Thune, Morgan Jay, Amy Miller and more! Come see The Cruelest Show in Clown!MONDAY, JUNE 26TH: https://tinyurl.com/46tcwpm8Jim and Chad have a conversation with teacher and performer Deanna Fleysher! They discuss the evolution of zoom as a tool for clown training/directing, building solo shows, the relationship between clown and improv and much more. Some fun sparring in this

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01:31:41

Claire Woolner and Kevin Krieger LIVE!

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/06/07

OUR FIRST-EVER LIVE EPISODE! Jim and Chad record form Public Displays of Altadena (PDA) and interview co-owners Claire Woolner and Kevin Krieger! Claire and Kevin are also great performers and former ensemble members in the Murge – the one-time flagship show of The Idiot Workshop (Chad’s first large idiot/clown ensemble). They discuss everything from running an experimental space to putting up a solo show to the intersection of clown and stand-up. And, for the first time ever, the gang takes

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00:22:39

Clown Byte: Happy Memorial Day!

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/05/29

SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HEREhttps://linktr.ee/chad.damianiTHIS MONDAY! STAND UP AND CLOWN MEMORIAL DAY SUPERSHOW! Get your tickets ASAP as these shows have been selling out. We have an amazing line-up of comics — including Sydnee Washington, Sara Schaefer, Nori Reed and many more! It’s truly the Cruelest Show in Clown.5/29: https://tinyurl.com/yc6hdn9dGRAB YOUR JUNE SPOTS IN JUNE! Chad’s new intensive! The Language of Nonsense focuses on how to start a conversation with an audience,

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01:15:26

Shannan Calcutt

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/05/24

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damianiALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work.This week, Chad and Jim speak with the amazing SHANNAN CALCUTT! Shannan tells us her journey from independent Canadian solo artist to working with Cirque Du Soleil and

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01:18:55

Betty Smithsonian and Sarah Knittel

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/05/17

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damianiALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work.This week, Jim and Chad return with Philadelphia clowns Betty Smithsonian and Sarah Knittel! Both Betty and Sarah are former students of Chad’s and have gone on to

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00:29:06

CLOWN BITES: CHAD’S BIRTHDAY

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/05/14

SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HEREhttps://linktr.ee/chad.damianiMAY IS SOLD OUT, BUT THERE ARE STILL SPOTS IN JUNE! Chad’s new intensive! The Language of Nonsense focuses on how to start a conversation with an audience, create a vocabulary of play and build a relationship where the outcome matters as much to the audience as the clown. Great for newbies, vets and anyone interested in the psychology of clown.Chad is traveling and teaching in July, so catch this one while you can, Los

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01:23:25

Ian Bratschie

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/04/26

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damianiALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work.This week, Chad and Jim sit down with their regular collaborator IAN BRATSCHIE! Chad has worked with Ian for many years — in the infamous ensemble The Murge, then Dr

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01:14:44

Reshma

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/04/05

KEEP UP WITH RESHMAReshma performs a lot in LA and is currently co-devising a show she’ll be bringing to Edinburgh in August. Get information here:IG: @cadetkellycapoorSEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HEREhttps://linktr.ee/chad.damianiTOP PICKS: We have back-to-back STAND UP AND CLOWN shows on 4/10 and 4/24! The cast includes Natalie Palamides, Aparna Nancherla, Lisa Gilroy, BriTANick and more…4/10 LINK: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/standupandclown4/24 LINK:

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01:18:37

Natasha Mercado

STAND UP AND CLOWN ·

2023/03/18

KEEP UP WITH NATASHA MERCADONatasha’s next class is in LA on 4/01 and 4/02 (from 2pm to 6pm)LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/champagnetashiIG: @ChampagnetashiEMAIL: matashanercado@gmail.com SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HEREhttps://linktr.ee/chad.damianiTOP PICKS: We have back-to-back STAND UP AND CLOWN shows on 4/10 and 4/24! The casts include Natalie Palamides, Aparna Nancherla, Lisa Gilroy, BriTANick and more…LINK: https://tinyurl.com/fxvzbstrChad is also teaching again in May! Watch for

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