June 29–July 2
6pm-9pm

The Honest Clown: Removing the Nose

A Workshop on Radical Authenticity in Performance

Instructors: Jason Ballweber & Noah Bremer

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This intensive is designed to dismantle the "performer" and reveal the human underneath. We move away from the artifice of acting and toward the vulnerability of being, merging the playfulness of the Clown with rigorous text analysis to treat every script not as a set of rules, but as a playground for honesty.

Through neutral mask techniques, we'll build awareness of the stories our bodies tell, both consciously and unconsciously. We'll strip away the performance of "acting" to find the core truth of the words, shedding preconceived notions of how a text should be done.

You won't be doing this alone. As a supportive ensemble, you'll heighten each other's choices and surprise yourself with what emerges. Together, we'll uncover the inherent truths we might be oblivious to without this kind of deep dive into authenticity.

You will leave this workshop not just with an eye on performance but being able to look for the story that needs to be told, and how to be deeply vulnerable while speaking someone else's words.

Who Should Apply

18-80 years old, professional, semi professionals, or those just starting out.

Schedule & Classes

Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2rd

6pm-9pm
12 hours of instruction time.

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PAYMENT & LOGISTICS

  • $186 — 20% off for Festival Pass Holders
    $195.5 — 15% off Early     Bird Tuition (by 6/20/26)
    $230 — Full Tuition

    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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