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STAND UP AND CLOWN

STAND UP AND CLOWN

By: 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. Art
Episodes
  • Clown Mentor Series: Jamonte Williams
    May 11 2026

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    Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows!

    In this clown mentor series, Chad interviews clowns he’s worked with beyond just classes and shows. It’s a look at clown through different generations – and also the process of both learning from more experienced people, while still defining your own path.

    This first interview is with Jamonte Williams - one half of Clowns of Color.

    Follow Jamonte on social media:

    CLOWNS OF COLOR (IG)

    JAMONTE (IG)

    Also, check out Clowns of Color at Hollywood Fringe:

    SHOW DETAILS HERE

    CLOWN BOSS ACROSS AMERICA!

    Chad is performing in Circus Flora for all of June! He’s also teaching and doing shows in St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and Vegas.

    6/08 AND 6/15 (EVENINGS): ST. LOUIS (THE IMPROV SHOP)

    6/24: KANSAS CITY! ONE DAY DISRUPTOR WORKSHOP

    6/27-6/28: DENVER (WAITLIST ONLY) - DISRUPTOR

    6/30-7/01: VEGAS! DISRUPTOR

    Follow Chad on INSTAGRAM for more details on how to sign up.

    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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    36 mins
  • That’s So Mental: The Clown Paradox with Chad Damiani (Part 1)
    Apr 27 2026

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    Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows!

    This is the first half of Chad’s interview with Ilana Cohn Sullivan and Cristina Fernandez, hosts of the That’s So Mental podcast (also former students). The second half of this interview will appear on their feed on May 6th. Subscribe through the links below:

    THAT'S SO MENTAL (APPLE PODS)

    THAT'S SO MENTAL (SPOTIFY)

    CLASSES

    There are still a few spots in Chad’s May classes!

    ACCELERATOR (5/12-514) is for intermediate clowns, looking to create work that can play at not only clown shows, but more traditional stand-up and variety.

    DESTABILIZER (5/18-5/19) is for all levels!

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • How to Thrive in Chaos, Entrances and the Dangers of Being Precious
    Apr 6 2026

    INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

    NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: STAND UP AND CLOWN (5/04) is just around the corner. The show is opening up the festival for the Elysian – right after Natalie Palamides does her brand-new WIP show. We’ve got a lot of fun surprises planned for this one – and the cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL) and Steven Castillo.

    The Clown Boss covers a lot of ground in this solo pod! He talks about getting stuck creatively when you spend too much time ruminating over an idea; the hidden value of a good entrance (and how to manipulate it); and finally, he takes a long look at moments of catastrophe, what they can add to a show and how to train to thrive in chaos.

    CLASSES

    April classes in LA are sold out. As of this publication, one spot remained in Chad’s Austin intensive DISRUPTOR (4/16-17). There are spots in his May classes, but they do tend to sell out very fast: ACCELERATOR (5/12-514) and DESTABILIZER (5/18-5/19)

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
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