July 28–August 1

Culminating Performance:
August 1

Act Development with Daredevil Chicken

Instructors: Anne Goldmann and Jonathan Taylor

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With over 30 years of experience performing in cabaret, circus and comedy festivals, Anne Goldmann and Jonathan Taylor of the comedy duo ‘Daredevil Chicken’ will help you refine and build acts that are bookable. 

Participants are encouraged to bring an already-formed act to work on or an idea, skill or character.  The focus will be to refine acts and make them ready to be booked or to create something new with strong building blocks. 

The workshop is geared towards clown, cabaret, variety and circus performers.  Attendees will receive a PDF of festivals and shows to reach out to for bookings.  A primer on how to approach bookers and sell an act will be a part of the workshop.  

At the end of the workshop participants will be invited to perform their act in The Magic Banana Hour for a live audience in Dell’Arte’s Carlo theatre.

Who Should Apply

Ages 18+ semi to professional level artist.

Schedule & Classes

Tue, July 28: Workshop 10am - 6 pm
Wed, July 29: Workshop 10am - 6 pm
Thu, July 30: Workshop 10am - 6 pm
Fri, July 31: Workshop 10am - 6 pm / Tech rehearsal
Sat, Aug 1: Workshop Time TBD / Performance 8pm

Roughly 30 hours of instruction time, plus a few hours for rehearsal outside of class. A sample day runs from 10am–6pm with a 90 minute lunch. Students are encouraged to spend free time exploring the forests, coasts, rivers and mountains of Humboldt County or attending some of the Baduwa’t Festival.

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PAYMENT & LOGISTICS

  • $496 — 20% off for Festival Pass Holders
    $527 — 15% off Early Bird Tuition (by 7/15)
    $620 — Full Tuit    ion

    A minimum $100 deposit is required to secure your spot in the intensive. Links for all payments will be emailed to you upon acceptance.

  • Dell'Arte is committed to making our programs accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer need-based scholarships and flexible payment options to reduce financial barriers for prospective students.

    Need-Based Scholarships
    A limited number of partial scholarships—up to a 50% reduction of full tuition—are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need. We especially encourage applications from individuals facing economic barriers to participation, including those from low-income households, first-generation students, rural and remote community members, and others for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier.

    To apply, indicate your interest in a need-based scholarship in the admissions application and briefly describe your circumstances. Awards are made based on demonstrated need and available funds.

    Other Assistance
    Additional discounts, sliding-scale options, and payment plans are available and negotiated on a case-by-case basis. We don't want cost to be the reason you can't join us—if our published options don't fit your situation, please reach out.

    Questions?
    Email our School Coordinator at schooladmin@dellarte.com before applying.

  • This policy is in place to ensure our ability to continue offering high-quality programs to performers near and far. Registered students faced with the unfortunate need to withdraw from a course for any reason may request a refund of tuition paid based on the following timeline:

    • Early Withdrawal (45+ days out): Requests made more than 45 days before the course start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee.

    • Standard Withdrawal (44–15 days out): Requests made between 44 and 15 days before the course start date are eligible for a 50% refund of the tuition paid.

    • Final Deadline (14 days or less): No refunds will be granted within 14 days of the start date or once the course has commenced.

    All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the program administrator.

    Exceptions may be made for documented medical emergencies or visa denials at the discretion of the School Director. In these cases, we may offer a tuition credit for a future intensive instead of a cash refund.

  • For information regarding appropriate attire, school policies, and other logistics, see our frequently asked questions page. Still have questions? Contact the School Administrator at schooladmin@dellarte.com or by phone at +1 707-502-2276.

    For information about housing options and travel, visit this page.

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