June 29–July 3
The Honest Clown: Removing the Nose
A Workshop on Radical Authenticity in Performance
Instructors: Jason Ballweber & Noah Bremer
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 - Friday, July 3rd
30+ hours of instruction time. 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.
PAYMENT & LOGISTICS
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$496 — 20% off for Festival Pass Holders
$527 — 15% off Early Bird Tuition (by 6/15/26)
$620 — Full TuitionA minimum $100 deposit is required to secure your spot in the intensive. Links for all payments will be emailed to you upon acceptance.
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Two partial scholarships are available for students of the global majority (those identifying as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color). These are for a 50% reduction of the full tuition. Qualifying applicants may request a partial scholarship in the admissions application.
Other scholarships and payment plans are negotiated on a case by case basis. Please email our School Coordinator at schooladmin@dellarte.com if you have further questions before proceeding.
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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.
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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.