Improv + Clown drop in
When: Tues Oct 10 Doors at 7p. Program 730-930p
Who: All ages. Under 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. No experience needed.
Cost: RSVP here. Limited space.
Where: New Now. 2100 West St. Oakland, Ca . More info below.
What: Embrace your primal nonsense with clowning. In this four week series, director Dana Merwin introduces a few basic principles of clown — physicality, emotional expression, audience engagement — to make you a more dynamic improviser and more joyful human. By introducing clowning into your life, you can expand your comedy vocabulary and tap into the universal laughter of physical comedy.
There are no red noses, squirting flowers or face paint. In each session, Dana will direct performers to play more physically, follow dumb ideas without judgment, and create rapport with the audience in a vulnerable way. This series is ideal for clowns and improvisers at all levels – from experienced performers looking to hone their skills or newcomers interested in being more playful.
What to bring: Dress to move.
Dana Merwin is a clown and improviser based in Oakland. Dana has performed at The Moth Grand Slam Los Angeles, South by Southwest Austin, and SF Sketchfest. She has studied improv at Upright Citizens Brigade Los Angeles, Endgames Improv and All Out Comedy. She has trained at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater Intensive, the Clown School of San Francisco and Clown Improv Gym with Chad Damiani. Her one person show, The Skinny Show - A Roadie’s Guide to Life, was directed by award winning performer Deanna Fleysher. Her 2021 show, Thinking Out Loud, premiered at the Rogue Fringe Festival.
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MAP. 2100 West St. Oakland Ca 94612. Map Link Here
CAR. There is street parking. It is a residential neighborhood. Thursday and Friday are street cleaning days with parking restrictions between 1230p-330p. If you find parking limited outside the space, please try Brush St. It is the street at the end of the block. Do NOT leave any valuables in your car.
BART. NewNow is a 10-12 minute walk from 19th Street Oakland BART. Arriving from San Francisco, you may prefer to take the first stop (West Oakland) and take a 5 minute LYFT or bike from there. The shortest distance to walk is from 19th St. BART.
BIKE. Bring your bike into NewNow. There is a secure area in the backyard. -
NewNow is a blue-gray building at the corner of 21st and West. There is no outside building signage. There is one 4 inch step into the space and two 4 inch steps down into the backyard. Typical to Bay Area spaces, there is no air conditioning. The space is usually comfortable with overhead fans and open windows. To help further prepare for your visit contact: info@newnow.live
A map highlighting suggested street parking areas.