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STAND UP AND CLOWN

STAND UP AND CLOWN

De: Chad Damiani
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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 live directs stand-up comics through a grueling gauntlet of modern clown work. Arte
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  • The Clown in Crisis (Connor Storrie on SNL)
    Mar 23 2026

    INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

    STAND UP AND CLOWN (3/30) is one-week from the day this podcast drops! It’s another wild trios show – with a lot of comics doing clown for the very first time. The cast includes Learnmore Jonasi (AGT), viral music sensation Carter Veil, Zach Holmes (Jackass), Rachel Bonnetta (Sports Bitches) and many more! Get your tickets!

    The Clown Boss takes a look at Connor Storrie’s hosting experience on SNL – and focuses on the final sketch of the night, which was based on one of his clown pieces.

    This opens up a greater conversation about an approach Chad uses and teaches – which he calls The Clown in Crisis. A lot of clown pieces focus on joy and light fun. But you can also explore themes like tragedy and suffering. What is the value of subverting an audience's expectations? And how does it help you tell a richer, more surprising story on stage?

    TAKE A CLASS IN AUSTIN OR LA!

    Chad’s UCB class is sold out, but there are still a few spots in FACEOFF (THREE DAY WORKSHOP), which takes place April 7-9 at The Elysian.

    Chad is also teaching in Austin, Texas! DISRUPTOR (TWO-DAY) takes place on 4/16-17at Coldtowne Theater.

    LINKTREE

    MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

    “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

    CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

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    41 m
  • Daily Journal: Connor Storrie, Savoring the Moment and Devoted Deception
    Mar 9 2026

    FOLLOW CHAD ON INSTAGRAM -- and check out his classes/shows on LINKTREE!

    The Clown Boss is back with another daily journal episode!

    Chad covers a lot of ground in this one. Chapter one includes insights on his former student Connor Storrie and what his success means for modern clown; chapter two details the mistakes new clowns make when first building pieces; and chapter three discusses another recent collaboration… and what it teaches us about trust.

    TAKE A CLASS IN LA!

    March is sold out and spots are going fast for April! Sign up for his modern mask class FACEOFF (designed to help artists lead with their bodies) or his newest intensive DESTABILIZER (it’s really fun!).

    LINKTREE

    STAND UP AND CLOWN IS BACK ON MARCH 30TH!

    This is another epic trios show! We’ve got AGT standout Learnmore Jonasi, Zach Holmes (Zackass from Jackass) – see the whole cast at the link below!

    3/30 STAND UP AND CLOWN

    MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

    “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

    CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

    Más Menos
    42 m
  • The Joy is Worth the Suffering
    Feb 23 2026

    Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!

    INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

    TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with issues of grief, death and loss.

    It’s Chad’s yearly grief-inspired clown podcast! Chad unpacks a phrase he often uses when teaching - “the joy is worth the suffering” – and how it's a mindset that sets clowns up for success (both on and off-the-stage).

    STAND UP AND CLOWN FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

    This show is happening the day this podcast drops! We’ve got some great clowns (Courtney Pauroso, Dee Marcucci, Business Casual), and some of the best and worst comics to ever do the show – including Anna Akana, Danielle Perez, Fumi Abe and Dave Merheje! Come be part of clown history.

    GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

    NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

    Chad has only two spots left in his first-ever weekday DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show.

    FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S LINKTREE

    MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

    “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

    CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

    Más Menos
    42 m
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