Foundations of Funny in New York

Name: Foundations of Funny in New York
Start: 2026-06-01T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-05T16:30:00-04:00
Location: 307 W. 54th St.

Schedule

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

307 W. 54th St. | Manhattan, NY

Date: Monday 1st June - Friday 5th June 2026
Time: 10.30am – 4.30 pm
Cost: USD $695
Venue: 307 W. 54th St.
Led by: Aitor Basauri, Spymonkey Co-Artistic Director
Suitable for all levels of experience, from novice to seasoned professional.
About The Course
What is it that makes you as a performer uniquely funny? How do you share that brilliant, special ridiculousness with an audience so that they are helpless with laughter?
In this 5-day introduction to Spymonkey Clown we will focus on how to identify and develop that particular quality of Funny that is special to you, and only you.
You will be supported to develop these comedic skills in a safe, fun and laughter-filled environment. This positive group dynamic will allow you focus on identifying and trusting your best impulses, taking risks, being adventurous, generous and honest as a performer. In this highly enjoyable workshop we will play games and exercises, developing trust and complicity with the group. You will find the pleasure in your own ridiculousness, stay optimistic, discover your comedy gold, and get ready to laugh until your face hurts.
We will share many of the methods that Spymonkey have found essential over the years in creating Theatre of the Funny: physical games, improvisational games, status exercises, physical comedy routines, chorus exercises and parody.