In this two-hour workshop, we will apply physical comedy and clowning principles to ground your stage presence, create an instant and continuous connection with your audience, and build confidence in your comedic skills beyond the written word. 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, clown curious, or just wanting to get more comfortable in front of a crowd, Anne Zander’s supportive teaching style and professional experience will push you to slow down into the moment, take bigger risks, and build laughs on laughs.  

“Anne’s teaching gives me access to a grounded, primal, less judgmental version of myself."
— Haley Klarfeld: standup comic & clown

This is a physical class! We will be moving our bodies and working up a sweat, so wear what feels good to move in, and bring water. We will be working barefoot. If your access needs or preferences prevent this, please wear grippy socks or clean, indoor shoes you can move in.

DEEP FOCUS: 

POLICIES:
This is an explicitly inclusive space. All bodies, all gender expressions, and all ability levels are welcome. Please contact me ([email protected]) about any access needs you might have so I can make adaptations as needed. This may include but is not limited to mobility limitations or aids, vision impairment, hearing loss, being pregnant/postpartum, neurodivergence and/or disability. 

By signing up for this workshop you agree to adhere to a non-harassment policy. Any perceived bullying or intimidation on the basis of race, sex, gender expression, age, disability, body difference or any other protected OR unprotected-but-marginalized group will result in ejection from the workshop without refund. 

Masks are welcome but not required and will not impede this work. Please mask if you are in the early stages of a symptomatic virus to reduce the risk of spreading germs. 

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER: 

Anne Zander (she/her/hers) is a queer actor, clown, solo-character creator and physical comedy teacher with an MA in devised, physical theater (Theatre Lab) from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her deep interest in rites of passage has led to solo works that capture the body horror, desire/repulsion and tender recognizability of these irreversible life transitions, shining laughter into the dark corners of human existence. She is currently based in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and twin toddlers, where she performs and teaches regularly for sold-out crowds.