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The longest solo of 2025! Chad talks about recent happenings in his personal life -- where he realized he needed to think more like a clown. In the second half of the episode, Chad does a deep dive into the mercurial nature of a clown's relationship with an audience – and offers some practical tips on how to maximize the experience for both sides.
NEW LA CLASSES COMING IN 2026!
I am bringing my mask class to the Elysian – and doing a first-ever weekday intensive at UCB. PLUS! A brand-new UCB intensive in February.
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MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!
“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR
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.