Intro to Clown with Corey Podell
Join us on December 5th from 2-5pm in Studio B at Theatre Puget Sound for INTRO TO CLOWN with Corey Podell! Only 16 spots available, $150 (plus taxes and fees)
An introduction to clowning
Find the funny by letting go of trying to be funny.
This playful, hands-on introduction to modern clowning explores the art of being present, following impulses, and embracing the unknown. Through games, physical exercises, and performance experiments, you’ll explore vulnerability and discover the strange logic of clown, all while finding humor in the simple act of being yourself.
Whether you’re new to clowning or looking to reconnect with your spontaneity, this workshop is an invitation to play, take risks, embrace failure, and discover the joy of sharing the unexpected with an audience.
COREY PODELL BIO
Corey Podell is an actor, director, and teaching artist known for her work in alternative comedy and live performance. Her directing credits include the critically acclaimed stage shows Vanessa 5000, Mr. Chonkers, The Underground Monk Show, Gutterplum, and most recently, Boyoyoyoing, nominee for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2026.
An alumna of the Groundlings Sunday Company, Corey is also a founding member of the LA based clown ensemble Clown Zoo. Her acting credits include The Comeback, Transparent, Two Broke Girls, and The Joe Schmo Show Reboot.
As a teaching artist, Corey leads workshops in Clown, devising, ensemble performance, and directing. Her offerings include Clown Curious, Entrances + Exits, Build + Break, Reading the Room and Holding the Room, which she has taught across the United States and the UK. Corey is THRILLED to be leading workshops at Bandit Theater this December.
