WORKSHOP - The Anatomy of a CLOWN
SQUADRA SUA ( CZ ) - L.Houdek, R. Horák
Physical Theatre / Clown
DATE: 20.-21.09.2014 / 10.00 - 17.00h
FEE: 65,- EUR
EXCLUSIVELY AT THE ETAGE: CLOWN-WORKSHOP with Lukáš Houdek and
Roman Horák from the Squadra Sua ensemble ( www.squadrasua.cz )
WO: Die ETAGE / Schule der darstellenden und bildenden Künste e.V.,
Ritterstr. 12-14, 10969 Berlin, U Moritzplatz / Prinzenstrasse
TEL: 030.6912095, email: buero@dieetage.de
The Anatomy of a Problem
We would hardly laugh at someone who is truly
physically or mentally handicapped. And yet, a
problem is indeed a handicap – but a handicap that
could, under certain circumstances, be avoided or
solved. In order for a problem to be funny, we must
see that the person who is having the problem is
perfectly fit and capable of solving it, except he or
she doesn’t… This is where our journey into the
anatomy of problems begins – and our problems will
be very real indeed.
The Anatomy of the Bearer of a Problem
After we study some of the nature and logic of problems, we move on to the person (or character)
having the problem. Oftentimes (actually most of the time), it is not the problem itself that is
funny, but the person having it – this relates to both our physical and mental characteristics, as
well as to the cultural and social environment we inhabit. This means the best problems are tailormade and there are bound to be problems out there that are just perfect for us…
LUKÁŠ HOUDEK
Clown, Pedagogue, Graduate of the Prague Performing Arts Academy (FAMU) - subject:
Documentary film. Experienced author as well as Clown in several Clown shows performing
Solo-Acts either. Lukáš is regularly teaching Clowns internationally and for several years he has
been the artistic director of the Red noses international organisation Zdravotni klaun in Czech
Republic. From 2011 member of the Squadra Sua Clown - Trio ( Robert Janč, Lukáš Houdek und
Roman Horák ).
ROMAN HORÁK
Mime, Clown, Pedagogue, from 2004 member of International Theatre Studio Farm in the Cave (
www.infarma.info ), where he participated actively as actor and lector in performances and
workshops of the Theatre studio in many countries around Europe, Asia, South- and NorthAmerica. Graduate and pedagogue at the Mime department at the Prague Academy of Performing
Arts HAMU.
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