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STAND UP AND CLOWN is back THIS FRIDAY, October 30th at 10:30pm for a special late night Halloween Spooktacular! It’s the one time a year in LA the show doesn’t happen on a Monday night – and will be full of scary clown fun. PLUS: An amazing cast, featuring Alex Edelman (The Paper), Aaron Branch (Dysfunctional Friends), Demi Adejuyigbe (Dropout TV) and many more! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM  Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! Chad is back with part two of his interview with longtime friend and collaborator Zach Zucker! Zach plays Jack Tucker, the down-on-his-luck host of the international variety show Stamptown. He also runs the promotion – with longtime friends Dylan Woodley and Jonny Woolley. Chad and Zach met as improvisers nearly 15 years ago and followed parallel paths into clown… despite Zach being 20 years younger. If you haven’t already, consider listening to part one! This second half we go into more detail about the difficulty of running a show, Zach reflects on quotes he made earlier this year criticizing newer clowns and they discuss the importance of valuing friendships and relationships over one’s artistic goals.  SHOWS, CLASSES AND MORE! The Clown Boss is having his final busy season before taking a Hollywood break – with a bunch of performances taking place in LA. Besides STAND UP AND CLOWN, he is doing a WIP with his friend Ithamar Enriquez (INSIDE VOICES - A SILENT SHOW) and MAULED NIGHT - a UCB mainstage show that is a clown tribute to improv, sketch and character. ALSO - if you’re in Columbus, Cleveland or Pittsburgh, he’s headed your way in about a month! Check out his LINKTREE for more details! MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

STAND UP AND CLOWN is back on FRIDAY, October 30th at 10:30pm for a special late night Halloween Spooktacular! It’s the one time a year in LA the show doesn’t happen on a Monday night – and will be full of scary clown fun. PLUS: An amazing cast, featuring Alex Edelman (The Paper), Aaron Branch (Dysfunctional Friends), Demi Adejuyigbe (Dropout TV) and many more! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM  Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! Chad is starting a series of interviews – first up, his longtime friend and collaborator Zach Zucker! Zach plays Jack Tucker, the down-on-his-luck host of the international variety show Stamptown. He also runs the promotion – with longtime friends Dylan Woodley and Jonny Woolley. Chad and Zach met as improvisers nearly 15 years ago and followed parallel paths into clown… despite Zach being 20 years younger. The duo discusses a lot about their clown personas and approach to the work – especially when it comes to the games that happen off-stage to keep audiences engaged. They also address some controversies from earlier this year – where Zach was quoted in a LA Times video and a New York Magazine article being critical of LA Clown.  SHOWS, CLASSES AND MORE! The Clown Boss is having his final busy season before taking a holiday break – with a bunch of performances taking place in LA. Besides STAND UP AND CLOWN, he has two free jams (THE DROP and CLOWN BOSS), a new WIP with Ithamar Enriquez (INSIDE VOICES - A SILENT SHOW) and MAULED NIGHT - a UCB mainstage show that is a clown tribute to improv, sketch and character. ALSO - if you’re in Columbus, Cleveland or Pittsburgh, he’s headed your way in about a month! Check out his LINKTREE for more details! MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

STAND UP AND CLOWN is back on Monday, August 31st! 930pm! (The day this podcast drops) This is the last LA show until Halloween!  It features an amazing cast. THE SKLAR BROTHERS! RAY LAU! BRANDON ROGERS (BRANDON BORED ON YOUTUBE) GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! ALSO, SUAC IS COMING TO NYC! Tuesday, September 8th, 930pm! The cast includes a mix of improvisers, clowns and stand-up comics -- including TALLIE MEDEL (Everything Everywhere All At Once), IKE UFOMADU (Stamptown) and CHLOE RADCLIFFE! COME TO THE FIRST-EVER NYC SHOW! Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! TW: A brief discussion of grief/death takes place in the first 10 minutes of the podcast. The Clown Boss is on Netflix as part of the Stamptown special! He plays Alvert the janitor – who is a huge crowd favorite, despite doing very little to win them over. Chad discusses the difficulty some clowns feel when receiving positivity from an audience just for being onstage (as opposed to getting laughs for failing or making silly offers). Why are some kinds of positive reinforcement easier to process?  Remember, the best way to spread the word of modern clown is to tell a friend about this pod! ATTENTION, BETHLEHEM PA! Chad is teaching and doing a show on Sunday, September 13th!  MORE DETAILS HERE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

STAND UP AND CLOWN is back on Monday, August 31st! 930pm! This is the last LA show until late fall – and features an amazing cast. THE SKLAR BROTHERS! RAY LAU! BRANDON ROGERS (BRANDON BORED ON YOUTUBE) GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! ALSO, SUAC IS COMING TO NYC! Tuesday, September 8th, 930pm! COME TO THE FIRST-EVER NYC SHOW! Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! The Clown Boss talks about critics of the LA clown scene – many of which identify as clowns themselves. Chad addresses some of the most common gripes, while also discussing some of the elements that make LA clown so unique and challenging. PLUS: A discussion of clown shows that leave audiences unhappy – and the necessity of making terrible work, in the pursuit of finding new and fresh approaches. TAKE A CLASS! Check out Chad’s LINKTREE for classes in September and October. Also, Chad’s teaching in BETHLEHEM, PA on September 13th! MORE DETAILS HERE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

STAND UP AND CLOWN is back on Monday, August 31st!  This is the last LA show until late fall – and features an amazing cast. THE SKLAR BROTHERS! RAY LAU! BRANDON ROGERS (BRANDON BORED ON YOUTUBE) and many more surprises. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Also, SUAC is coming to NYC! Tuesday, September 8th! More details to come, but mark your calendars for an epic show. Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! The Clown Boss makes some counterpoints to last week’s solo pod – discussing times where bigger isn’t always better. This blossoms into a deeper discussion of high status and playing the villain, including tactics Chad employs in both classes and shows. TAKE A CLASS! There are still a few spots left in Chad’s modern mask intensive at The Elysian, August 17-19th. This is not  traditional mask  – but a way to help performers connect more with their physical and emotional choices (for everything from clown to improv to stand-up) – ENROLL HERE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

STAND UP AND CLOWN is back next Monday in LA! July 31st! The cast includes Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made), Anna Garcia (Dropout) and many more! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! The Clown Boss returns with part two of his thoughts on Circus Flora! The exploration leads to observations of Chad's time in pro wrestling and working for the circus company Spiegelworld – and how these experiences all inform each other. Chad also discusses how performers can pursue being more "exceptional" – and the importance of knowing what experience you want for an audience. MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! The Clown Boss reports on his experience at Circus Flora in St. Louis. This is Chad’s first time working for a big top circus – having come from the world of LA Clown (which tends to focus on creating work for adults). Chad talks about the similarities and differences in the styles of clown – and some of the lessons he’s already learned in preparation for the month-long run. CLOWN BOSS ACROSS AMERICA TOUR! As of publication of this podcast, Chad is in Circus Flora for one more week! CIRCUS FLORA WEBSITE Spots are still available for Chad’s workshops in OMAHA AT BACKLINE (6/25) and VEGAS AT MOM'S BASEMENT (6/30 & 7/01) He’s also doing shows in St. Louis (6/22), Kansas City (6/24), Denver (6/27) and Vegas (6/29) - SHOW LINKS HERE! Follow Chad on  INSTAGRAM for more details on how to sign up. MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! In this mentor series, Chad interviews clowns he’s worked with beyond just classes and shows. It’s a look at clown through different generations – and also the process of both learning from more experienced people, while still defining your own path. This first interview is with Molly Renze - a member of Silent Partners. Follow Molly on social media: SILENT PARTNERS (IG) MOLLY (IG) Check out her Silent Partners show at The Elysian on 6/23: TICKETS HERE CLOWN BOSS ACROSS AMERICA TOUR! Chad is performing in Circus Flora for all of June!  He’s also teaching and doing shows in St. Louis (6/08 and 6/15), Kansas City (6/24), Omaha (6/25), Denver (6/27-6/28) and Vegas (6/30-7/01) CLASS LINKS FOR ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY, OMAHA, DENVER AND VEGAS! Follow Chad on  INSTAGRAM for more details on how to sign up. MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! In this clown mentor series, Chad interviews clowns he’s worked with beyond just classes and shows. It’s a look at clown through different generations – and also the process of both learning from more experienced people, while still defining your own path. This first interview is with Jamonte Williams - one half of Clowns of Color. Follow Jamonte on social media: CLOWNS OF COLOR (IG) JAMONTE (IG) Also, check out Clowns of Color at Hollywood Fringe: SHOW DETAILS HERE CLOWN BOSS ACROSS AMERICA! Chad is performing in Circus Flora for all of June! He’s also teaching and doing shows in St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver and Vegas.  6/08 AND 6/15 (EVENINGS): ST. LOUIS (THE IMPROV SHOP) 6/24: KANSAS CITY! ONE DAY DISRUPTOR WORKSHOP 6/27-6/28: DENVER (WAITLIST ONLY) - DISRUPTOR 6/30-7/01: VEGAS! DISRUPTOR Follow Chad on  INSTAGRAM for more details on how to sign up. MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! This is the first half of Chad’s interview with Ilana Cohn Sullivan and Cristina Fernandez, hosts of the That’s So Mental podcast (also former students). The second half of this interview will appear on their feed on May 6th. Subscribe through the links below: THAT'S SO MENTAL (APPLE PODS) THAT'S SO MENTAL (SPOTIFY) CLASSES There are still a few spots in Chad’s May classes!   ACCELERATOR (5/12-514) is for intermediate clowns, looking to create work that can play at not only clown shows, but more traditional stand-up and variety. DESTABILIZER (5/18-5/19) is for all levels! LINKTREE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: STAND UP AND CLOWN (5/04) is just around the corner. The show is opening up the festival for the Elysian – right after Natalie Palamides does her brand-new WIP show. We’ve got a lot of fun surprises planned for this one – and the cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL) and Steven Castillo. The Clown Boss covers a lot of ground in this solo pod! He talks about getting stuck creatively when you spend too much time ruminating over an idea; the hidden value of a good entrance (and how to manipulate it); and finally, he takes a long look at moments of catastrophe, what they can add to a show and how to train to thrive in chaos. CLASSES April classes in LA are sold out. As of this publication, one spot remained in Chad’s Austin intensive DISRUPTOR (4/16-17). There are spots in his May classes, but they do tend to sell out very fast: ACCELERATOR (5/12-514) and DESTABILIZER (5/18-5/19) LINKTREE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! STAND UP AND CLOWN (3/30) is one-week from the day this podcast drops! It’s another wild trios show – with a lot of comics doing clown for the very first time. The cast includes Learnmore Jonasi (AGT), viral music sensation Carter Veil, Zach Holmes (Jackass), Rachel Bonnetta (Sports Bitches) and many more! Get your tickets! The Clown Boss takes a look at Connor Storrie’s hosting experience on SNL   – and focuses on the final sketch of the night, which was based on one of his clown pieces. This opens up a greater conversation about an approach Chad uses and teaches – which he calls The Clown in Crisis. A lot of clown pieces focus on joy and light fun. But you can also explore themes like tragedy and suffering. What is the value of subverting an audience's expectations? And how does it help you tell a richer, more surprising story on stage? TAKE A CLASS IN AUSTIN OR LA! Chad’s UCB class is sold out, but there are still a few spots in FACEOFF (THREE DAY WORKSHOP), which takes place April 7-9 at The Elysian. Chad is also teaching in Austin, Texas! DISRUPTOR (TWO-DAY) takes place on 4/16-17at Coldtowne Theater. LINKTREE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

FOLLOW CHAD ON INSTAGRAM -- and check out his classes/shows on LINKTREE! The Clown Boss is back with another daily journal episode!  Chad covers a lot of ground in this one. Chapter one includes insights on his former student Connor Storrie and what his success means for modern clown; chapter two details the mistakes new clowns make when first building pieces; and chapter three discusses another recent collaboration… and what it teaches us about trust. TAKE A CLASS IN LA! March is sold out and spots are going fast for April! Sign up for his modern mask class FACEOFF (designed to help artists lead with their bodies) or his newest intensive DESTABILIZER (it’s really fun!). LINKTREE STAND UP AND CLOWN IS BACK ON MARCH 30TH! This is another epic trios show! We’ve got AGT standout Learnmore Jonasi, Zach Holmes (Zackass from Jackass) – see the whole cast at the link below! 3/30 STAND UP AND CLOWN MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!  INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with issues of grief, death and loss. It’s Chad’s yearly grief-inspired clown podcast! Chad unpacks a phrase he often uses when teaching - “the joy is worth the suffering” – and how it's a mindset that sets clowns up for success (both on and off-the-stage).  STAND UP AND CLOWN FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW! This show is happening the day this podcast drops! We’ve got some great clowns (Courtney Pauroso, Dee Marcucci, Business Casual), and some of the best and worst comics to ever do the show – including Anna Akana, Danielle Perez, Fumi Abe and Dave Merheje! Come be part of clown history. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026! Chad has only two spots left in his first-ever weekday DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show. FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S  LINKTREE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of modern clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!  INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! The longest solo pod ever? Chad does daily journal entries from the Fallsview Casino and Resort in Niagara Falls. He details how he continues to work on his act, while performing with Piff The Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas – which often has audiences of 1-2000 people. Plus, a look at interacting with the audience during the pre-show – and how it can help the performer gain an advantage.  STAND UP AND CLOWN FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW! The lineup is set for this epic show! We’ve got some great clowns (Courtney Pauroso, Dee Marcucci, Business Casual), and some of the best and worst comics to ever do the show – including Anna Akana, Danielle Perez, Fumi Abe and Dave Merheje! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026! Chad is sold out in February, but he’s got a bunch of LA classes in March and April! He’s got a weekday version of his popular class DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show. FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S  LINKTREE MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS! “The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.