Every Thursday 6pm-7pm, beginning April 3 2025
$10 - $15 - $25 Sliding Scale
You can choose the scale at which you’d be most comfortable paying when you register for the class in the link below or pay when you arrive.
Need a spark of spontaneity? A recharge for your sense of play? Goof Boost is an hourlong drop-in clown class dedicated to Le Jeu—the joyful game at the heart of clowning. This class isn’t about performing or crafting material; it’s about stepping into the moment, embracing the ridiculous, and following your impulses without hesitation.
Through games and guided exercises, we’ll tap into the delight of discovery, loosen our grip on self-consciousness, and cultivate a spirit of risk and play. Whether you're an experienced performer or just looking to reconnect with your sense of mischief, Goof Boost invites you to be bolder, sillier, and braver in your pursuit of the unexpected.
Suitable for clowns (beginners and experienced), actors, directors, dancers, writers, artists/performers in any field, as well as the playful and the curious from all walks of life.
About Clown
Clowning is a performance tradition which has developed over the last few hundred years. Over the last century, ‘theatre’ or ‘character’ clowning developed alongside circus clowning. In recent decades, theatre clowning has been linked with the development of other art forms, such as physical theatre and mime. Its focus is character, feelings, meanings, and ways of seeing the world, alongside the more familiar slapstick or ‘gags’. Clowning is a rich tool for actors and performers of any discipline. Come ready to stretch your imagination, connect with your silly side and celebrate your mistakes.
Let’s Get GOOF-y
Step into a world of boundless creativity with Le Jeu, the playful, dynamic approach to theatre-making that ignites spontaneity, joy, and connection. Rooted in the teachings of Jacques Lecoq, Le Jeu is all about embracing play—not just as a technique for performers but as a mindset that fuels creativity in all aspects of life.
Beyond the stage, Le Jeu is a tool for everyone—helping teachers, artists, leaders, and everyday humans cultivate adaptability, confidence, and a fresh approach to problem-solving. Expect laughter, surprises, and a whole lot of fun as you rediscover the art of play and unleash your most creative self!
Come ready to move, play, and surprise yourself!
About the Teachers
Katherine Marino
Katherine Marino is a physical theater artist based in Rochester, NY where she creates original multi-disciplinary performances incorporating contemporary dance, clowning, and theater. She is known and loved in her community for her big hair, her unique movement style, and her hat juggling and clowning work, including her solo clown show titled A Show with Cookies. In addition to writing and performing, Marino finds great joy in teaching classes and workshops in contact improvisation, physical theater, and clown.
@katherine.dances
Ashley Jones
Ashley is an award winning physical performer, clown, teacher and director. Having trained across Europe at clown schools in Switzerland, France and his home country of England he has spent years honing and continues to develop his theatrical clown practice based on the principles of creative provocation and play. He has taught for renowned drama schools in the UK and on college campuses across North America.