CLOWNSENSE is a theater clown seminar

CLOWNSENSE

aims to provide a first contact with the theatrical clown technique, through a series of exercises and practices that enhance the feeling of liberation from the inner judge, encourage mistakes and their repetition, allow spontaneous creation and promote the power of the whole.

CLOWNSENSE

VOL.1

2024

OCTOBER

First attempt:

to shape our own personal clown, through physical exercises aimed at imitation and exaggeration, while also exploring the element of the mask.

Group of people with theatrical makeup carrying a person horizontally indoors.
Person kneeling, wearing a green leaf crown, surrounded by others in a dance or ritual.
Group of people in theatrical workshop, one with face paint, practicing an expressive physical activity in a mirrored studio.
Person in plaid shirt looking at themselves in a mirror, applying makeup.
Group of people in a dance studio rehearsing a theatrical performance. One person standing with arms raised, others with face paint watching attentively. Exercise balls are stored above in netting.
People with face paint lying on the floor in a group activity or performance.
A person wearing a black shirt, a plaid hat, and clown makeup, with green sunglasses around their neck, standing indoors next to a mirrored wall.
Group of people with clown makeup lying on the floor in casual clothes, some holding hands, in an indoor setting.
Two men in theatrical makeup engaged in a comedic embrace during a rehearsal, with reflections visible in mirrors. Others are seated in the background, watching.
Group of people lying on the floor, engaged in a physical activity in a dance or theater studio, one person reaching towards another, wearing casual clothes, monochrome photo.
A person dressed as a clown sits on the floor, wearing a plaid shirt and big, exaggerated makeup, including a round clown nose. In the background, there are wall switches and sockets.
People in a dance studio during a theater or drama practice, some with face paint and theatrical expressions, engaging in various performance activities.
Person dressed as a clown with makeup and red nose lying on the floor.
Group of adults in mime makeup and clown nose posing playfully indoors with exercise balls above.
Two people with face paint mimicking mimes practicing expressions in a brightly lit room.
Person wearing a gray t-shirt with a sun graphic and theater makeup, performing expressive movement indoors.
Black and white photo of a man with a clown nose and a woman embracing emotionally, both appear to be crying.
Black and white photo of people in a rehearsal or practice room with mirrors. One person appears to hold a flower, while another has a clown nose. Background reflection shows a person clapping.
Man with makeup surrounded by blurred figures, close-up view.
Group of people with painted faces and theatrical makeup, standing indoors, one with a flower in their hair.
Person lying on the floor with clown makeup and red nose, wearing a plaid shirt and green pants, surrounded by others.
Two people with theatrical face paint standing in a room with mirrored walls.
A group of people in a casual indoor setting, one person wearing face paint and interacting expressively with others.
Black and white photo of multiple people laying on the ground, one wearing sunglasses and a hat, another with a flower in their hair.
Person sitting on the floor, wearing a red shirt, with leaves on head, surrounded by others in a group activity.
Group of people performing a dramatic scene, with one person lifted in the center, others with expressive makeup and costumes.

© Markella Papazoglou

CLOWNSENSE

VOL.2

2024

WINTER

The following:

the devotion of ourselves to the function of chorality, introducing our individual clowns into a collective context with archetypal, ritual dimensions.

Two clowns in a room; one wearing a black cape and red nose, the other in striped pants and blue nose, performing with playful expressions.
Two people in clown costumes with face paint and plaid shirts, playfully interacting in a room with blurred background. One person is holding a red clown nose.
Group of people dressed as clowns with red noses and colorful costumes, standing indoors on a wooden floor.
Two people in clown makeup, one with a red nose and small hat, performing enthusiastically indoors. The other person appears animated, wearing a red long-sleeve shirt.
Three people in clown makeup and costumes, with one in the center raising arms, wearing plaid pants and black accessories, while the others interact around him.
Three people in clown makeup; the person on the left holds a blue trombone, while the two others are hugging and smiling, with one wearing red shorts and a red nose.
People dressed as clowns with red noses in a dance studio, wearing face paint and costumes, including goggles and suspenders.
Three people with clown makeup and red noses in a humorous, theatrical pose.
Two people standing together; one dressed as a clown with white face paint, a red nose, and an orange hat, the other pointing with a surprised facial expression and holding an object.
Person dressed as a clown with blue nose and plaid clothing, arms raised.
Four people dressed as mimes posing together indoors. One is wearing a yellow jacket and a hat, another has a red nose and colorful makeup, and the others are in casual, colorful clothing with face paint. They appear to be playfully interacting with
Two people in a room with wooden flooring. One is wearing clown makeup and a red nose, kneeling and adjusting an orange item. The other stands in plaid shorts, black shirt with red suspenders.
Person wearing a red clown nose and red shirt crouching to pick up a potted plant indoors, with a stuffed toy nearby and a speaker with trailing vines in the background.
Two people wearing red clown noses, one wearing a black hat and yellow jacket, the other in a black top and striped pants, separated by a wall.
Two people performing a humorous act, one wearing a clown nose and sunglasses, dressed in a black collar and the other in red and white stripes, inside a room.
Two people dressed as clowns; one wearing a yellow jacket and black bowler hat, the other in a black top and patterned pants, both with clown makeup and red noses, standing by a wall indoors.
Two people dressed as clowns with red noses, standing indoors. One wears a striped skirt, suspenders, and a t-shirt, while the other has face paint, a tank top, and red shorts. They're in a room with large windows and some writing on the wall.
Two people with clown makeup, one kneeling and wearing a yellow jacket and bowler hat holding a red clown nose, another sitting, dressed in black, holding a green prop.
Group of people in clown makeup and costumes posing playfully indoors.

© Eirini Chondrokosta

It is aimed at professional actors, graduates and students of drama schools, dancers, as well as people with previous experience in the performing arts.