STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is September 25th! Chad interviews his longtime friend and collaborator JOHN WYATT! The two talk about their early days in improv and their separate and unique approaches to clown work. Check out John’s LINKTREE (links to social media and his band, The Wet Dukes - they have a show on 9/03!) https://linktr.ee/Unclejohndangit Check out Chad’s LINKTREE for shows and classes https://linktr.ee/chad.dam...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). There are only a handful of tickets left. 8/28: https://tinyurl.com/yc22napu In this solo pod, Chad asks “What is the overall goal of an improvised clown show” then explores his theory of CONNECTION AND DISRUPTION (to call it a theory is generous, but he does absolutely believe it). A short, but very ner...
Aug 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 43
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). 8/28: https://tinyurl.com/yc22napu Chad interviews his longtime friend and collaborator SASHA FEILER – an actor. writer, improviser and podcaster out of Los Angeles. Sasha is also the host of YURI’S HUMAN CAT CIRCUS, where she plays a Siberian improv master who gives notes while a mash-up team attempts t...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
In this solo pod, Chad talks about the intersection of improv and clown. How can clowns create improvised work – allowing them to do more shows with less preparation – without leaning on the pre-existing structures created by traditional longform? What are the challenges of creating something new? STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). As of ...
Aug 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 41
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (Stranger Things) and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW (SNL). It’s going to be epic. 8/28: https://tinyurl.com/yc22napu CHAD IS TEACHING A BUNCH IN SEPTEMBER! And not just in Los Angeles. There are classes planned in Portland, Seattle and Toronto! Watch for those links in the upcoming weeks – but you can sign up now for Chad’s LA intensive on September 2-3: 9/0 2-9...
Aug 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 40
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays,, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is August 28th. We’ll be announcing the cast soon – and it’s already our biggest one ever. 8/28: h ttps://tinyurl.com/yc22napu CHAD IS TEACHING A BUNCH IN SEPTEMBER! And not just in Los Angeles. There are classes planned in Portland, Seattle and Toronto! Watch for those links in the upcoming weeks – but you can sign up now for Chad’s LA intensive on September 2-3: 9/02-9/03: https://tinyurl.com/5...
Aug 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 39
CHAD LIVE DIRECTS - SAN DIEGO! This Saturday, August 5th at 7pm. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2fraw5sr STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on August 28th and will feature well-known stand-ups, actors and online creators! Get your tickets now! ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani Chad sits down with his friend ISAAC LANDFERT – comedian and general manager of LA’s...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 38
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Jonah Ray, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uu ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani Chad breaks down some elements that stand out about LA’s current clown scene (in comparison to more traditional clown work). Check out Chad’s LINKTREE...
Jul 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 37
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Jonah Ray, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uu ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani This ep is mostly about the intersection of clown and improv! Jim and Chad speak to improviser and clown ISAAC KESSLER! Isaac is one-half of the comedy duo 2-M...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 36
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uu ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani Chad brings his clown master wisdom to another solo episode! He details one of his most cursed performances in years, which took place on a teaching/performing t...
Jul 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 35
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chris Fleming, Aparna Nancherla, Roz Hernandez and many more! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cpve2uu ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani Chad and Jim interview performer Dylan Adler! They discuss the elements of clown that exist in Dylan’s live work, as well as his popular videos on social media. ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes): https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! HAVE A POD QUESTION? DM CHAD ON IG: @thechaddamiani IMPROVED SOUND! Based on listener requests, Chad dedicates an entire episode to the discussion of process — specifically ways to play the villain while still taking care of th...
Jul 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 33
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani ALSO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Jim and Chad have a conversation with clown and teacher Julia Proctor! They discuss her creation Clown Gym — which offers affordable clown classes, shows and community events in NYC. We cover a litany of topics, including how to...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR STAND UP AND CLOWN! We have one of our biggest lineups ever for this one - including Paul Scheer, Nick Thune, Morgan Jay, Jared Goldstein and more! Come see The Cruelest Show in Clown! MONDAY, JUNE 26TH: https://tinyurl.com/46tcwpm8 Jim and Chad have a conversation with musician and comedian MORGAN JAY! They discuss Morgan’s latest special on YOUTUBE (link below), stand-up vs clown crowd work, challenging yourself to evolve your act and performer insecurities. Also, Jim and ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 31
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR STAND UP AND CLOWN! We have one of our biggest lineups ever for this one - including Paul Scheer, Nick Thune, Morgan Jay, Amy Miller and more! Come see The Cruelest Show in Clown! MONDAY, JUNE 26TH: https://tinyurl.com/46tcwpm8 Jim and Chad have a conversation with teacher and performer Deanna Fleysher! They discuss the evolution of zoom as a tool for clown training/directing, building solo shows, the relationship between clown and improv and much more. Some fun sparring in ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 30
OUR FIRST-EVER LIVE EPISODE! Jim and Chad record form Public Displays of Altadena (PDA) and interview co-owners Claire Woolner and Kevin Krieger! Claire and Kevin are also great performers and former ensemble members in the Murge – the one-time flagship show of The Idiot Workshop (Chad’s first large idiot/clown ensemble). They discuss everything from running an experimental space to putting up a solo show to the intersection of clown and stand-up. And, for the first time ever, the gang takes que...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 29
SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani THIS MONDAY! STAND UP AND CLOWN MEMORIAL DAY SUPERSHOW! Get your tickets ASAP as these shows have been selling out. We have an amazing line-up of comics — including Sydnee Washington, Sara Schaefer, Nori Reed and many more! It’s truly the Cruelest Show in Clown. 5/29: https://tinyurl.com/yc6hdn9d GRAB YOUR JUNE SPOTS IN JUNE! Chad’s new intensive! The Language of Nonsense focuses on how to start a conversation with an aud...
May 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 28
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani ALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work. This week, Chad and Jim speak with the amazing SHANNAN CALCUTT! Shannan tells us her journey from independent Canadian solo artist to working with Cirque Du Soleil ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 27
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani ALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work. This week, Jim and Chad return with Philadelphia clowns Betty Smithsonian and Sarah Knittel! Both Betty and Sarah are former students of Chad’s and have gone on to ...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 26
SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani MAY IS SOLD OUT, BUT THERE ARE STILL SPOTS IN JUNE! Chad’s new intensive! The Language of Nonsense focuses on how to start a conversation with an audience, create a vocabulary of play and build a relationship where the outcome matters as much to the audience as the clown. Great for newbies, vets and anyone interested in the psychology of clown. Chad is traveling and teaching in July, so catch this one while you can, Los A...
May 14, 2023•29 min•Ep. 25
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place almost every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKTREE (where he also lists other shows and classes: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani ALSO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW! Let’s help spread the good word about clown work. This week, Chad and Jim sit down with their regular collaborator IAN BRATSCHIE! Chad has worked with Ian for many years — in the infamous ensemble The Murge, then D...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 24
KEEP UP WITH RESHMA Reshma performs a lot in LA and is currently co-devising a show she’ll be bringing to Edinburgh in August. Get information here: IG: @cadetkellycapoor SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: We have back-to-back STAND UP AND CLOWN shows on 4/10 and 4/24! The cast includes Natalie Palamides, Aparna Nancherla, Lisa Gilroy, BriTANick and more… 4/10 LINK: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/standupandclown 4/24 LINK: https://www.elys...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 23
KEEP UP WITH NATASHA MERCADO Natasha’s next class is in LA on 4/01 and 4/02 (from 2pm to 6pm) LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/champagnetashi IG: @Champagnetashi EMAIL: matashanercado@gmail.com SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: We have back-to-back STAND UP AND CLOWN shows on 4/10 and 4/24! The casts include Natalie Palamides, Aparna Nancherla, Lisa Gilroy, BriTANick and more… LINK: https://tinyurl.com/fxvzbstr Chad is also teaching again in May! Wa...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 22
KEEP UP WITH PETRA MASSEY You can see Petra in the amazing show ATOMIC SALOON at The Venetian in Vegas. ATOMIC SALOON: https://tinyurl.com/2p83cwfs IG: @petramassey SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani GO SEE “THAT’S WHAT HE SAID!”: Chad has been cast in a great clown experiment – written, directed and starring Natalie Palamides! It’s going up for six straight nights at the Elysian Theater, from March 6-11th at 8pm! https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/nate0...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 21
KEEP UP WITH BONAVEGA Check out Bonavega’s music videos, merch and follow him on IG for show dates! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BONAVEGA WEBSITE: https://bonavegamusic.com IG: @bonavegamusic SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani STAND UP AND CLOWN is this Monday! February 27th at 9:30pm. This show is completely loaded. Natalie Palamides! Hannah Pilkes! Irene Tu! Danielle Perez… and more! https://shortest.link/hEAe ALSO, FOLLOW US ON IG AND TIKTOK: IG: ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
KEEP UP WITH BLAKE ROSIER Blake is doing great things across the social media-verse. You can also find out about his shows and upcoming tour through the midwest. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/blakerosier TIKTOK: @blakerosier IG: @blakerosier SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: Chad is teaching one more class in February, then taking a break until summer — when he’ll be debuting a new intensive, focused on ensemble play. So this is also the ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 19
KEEP UP WITH JOHN NORRIS And go out of your way to see Mr. Chonkers! Norris also teaches on occasion and hosts the show PIGGY TIME at the Elysian Theater. IG: @johnrnorris LINKTREE (for shows, classes, etc.) https://linktr.ee/johnrnorris SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: Chad is teaching one more class in February, then taking a break until summer — when he’ll be debuting a new intensive, focused on ensemble play. So last chance to experience ...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
KEEP UP WITH GRACE LUSK! Grace performs five nights a week in the show OPM at the Cosmopolitan. Follow her for updated information – including independent shows she produces. IG: @ graceluskduh TICKETS FOR OPM: shorturl.at/rtHJ7 SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: STAND UP AND CLOWN is this upcoming Monday, January 30th, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This is the show that inspired the podcast! It’s going be be a great one. USE THE CODE “HALFCLOW...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 17
KEEP UP WITH CHRISTINA CATHERINE MARTINEZ Christina is constantly performing and publishing reviews and articles. She has also recently started teaching writing on Zoom! WEBSITE: http://christinacatherine.info IG/TWITTER: @xtina_catherine SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICKS: Stand Up and Clown is back on Monday, January 30th! Beth Stelling, Dylan Adler and former guest Brandon Bored! The last one sold out so get your tickets now. https://www.elys...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 16
SEE KYLIE’S WORK! You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at: @deadeyebrakeman SEE CHAD’S SHOWS, CLASSES AND PROJECTS HERE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani TOP PICK: Our new show MASTERWORK returns to The Yard Theater on Friday, January 13th at 930pm. Watch us build a breathtaking show right before you eyes (thanks to Chad’s ruthless direction) shorturl.at/eiILM ALSO, FOLLOW US ON IG AND TIKTOK: IG: @thechaddamiani TIKTOK: @marcofromsecurity JIM’S IG: @james_venable_music...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 15
