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Comedy & clowning with Mark Stolzenberg
A hands-on learning experience delving into the art of physical comedy on a professional level. The course emphasizes classical and contemporary clown comedy routines, character development, slapstick and physical comedy, and explores the essence and spirit of clowning on a truly artistic level.
Movement, staging, and illusion mime is also covered.
Students will also work on juggling and balancing.
Series: Five Class Series
Time: Friday 6-8PM
Winter Session 2026:
- January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Location: American Mime Theatre Studio
137 West 25th Street
Pricing: $225/five-class series
About the Instructor
Mark Stolzenberg came in fifth in the world in an international circus competition. He was a clown with Ringling Bros. B & B Circus and has toured the world as a clown and circus artist. He was the first American clown to perform on stage in China. His film, "My Father the Clown" was honored at THE LINCOLN CENTER DANCE ON FILM SERIES. Mark was the artistic director and star performer in NYC's Northwind Circus and he toured with his stage shows, "Pierrot and Pirouette" and "Circus Follies".
Mark made numerous featured performances as a clown and circus artist on LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN.
He was featured on the cover of NEW YORK MAGAZINE which called him "One of the hidden delights of NY's little theatres."
Mark has also authored three books:
"Clown for Circus and Stage"
"Exploring Mime"
"How to be really funny"
Class BUNDLES
Class Options and Pricing:
Choose one, two, or three class package.
CORE AMT
CLOWNING AND COMEDY
PHYSICAL STORYTELLING
Pricing:
$225 (Choose ONE series - 5 classes): Exploratory
$400 (Choose TWO series - 10 classes): Deepen Focus
$525 (Choose THREE series - 15 classes): Full Immersion
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