HISTORY OF THE ULTIMATE CLOWN SCHOOL
When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College closed its doors in 1998, there was suddenly no place in this country to study the art of physical comedy and clowning. Having been a part of the amazing process of finding talent and guiding young people toward careers in clowning and the circus, Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley felt it was important to develop a new training ground for clowns. Hence, the New York GoofsÕ Ultimate Clown School was born in 1999 in New York City.

What began as a weekend course in comedy, has grown into a two week annual clown immersion program as well as weekend workshops around the country focusing on various disciplines within the art form. Some of these include act development, mask/movement, and hospital clowning. In the past twelve years, we have had more than 200 students train with the New York Goofs, and many of them have gone on to perform with Ringling Bros., The Big Apple Circus, and theatrical companies around the country. Our students have included professional clowns, actors, doctors, nurses, stock brokers, lawyers and even members of the clergy!

Clowning is our passion, and it is our mission to help ensure that physical comedy will live long and prosper through the continuous training of new talent.

DETAILS
The Ultimate Clown school is a two-week program, which focuses on Character Developmen. Classes meet daily from 10am - 6pm, and students receive instruction in clowning, character development, improvisation, eccentric dance, circus skills, makeup and clown history. Each week culminates in a performance by the students for family and friends.

SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 2010:
To be Announced


PAST FACULTY HAS INCLUDED:

Dick Monday - Clowning
Larry Pisoni - Character Development
Hovey Burgess - Skills/History
Barbara Karger - Movement
Tiffany Riley - Eccentric Dance
Evelyn Tuths - Bouffon
Dody Disanto - Neutral Mask
John Lepiarz - Circus Skills
Jay Stewart - Makeup & Classic Clowning
Barry Lubin - Character Development
John Gilkey - Character Development
Avner Eisenberg - Eccentric Performance

Week One: (July 26 - 31)
The first week will focus on finding, building and utilizing the
most crucial aspect of your clowning: CHARACTER.

Week Two: (August 2-7)
Week number two is a continuation of our work, or a stand alone session for
students who have previously attended our Goof School. The focus
will be on material development.


Tuition for the full two week program is $1,350.00
Tuition for Week One only is $750.00.

Extra Discounts:
Register by June 15th with deposit and get $50 off the balance.**

Reserving a spot
A phone call will hold your spot until July 10th, which is the deadline for receiving a deposit of $200.00. This deposit will secure your spot in the class and is non-refundable. The balance is due on the first day of class. Please download our registration form and include it with your check, or email it if you are paying through paypal. Online Registration Form

Pay your $200 deposit here:

Any questions call: 212.591.0028 or 866-596-GOOF

Housing not provided
However, if you need housing, we have found some affordable options. Here are a few links:
Sara Home Stay
The Jane Hotel
Cosmopolitan Hotel