Annual Picnic!

Bryant Park, Manhattan New York, NY 10018, New York, NY

Join the Clown Gym community at our annual end-of-season picnic celebration! Sunday June 4th from 3-5pm in Bryant Park. Friends and families are welcome. Bring yummies and/or games to share. Bryant Park is in Midtown Manhattan between 42nd and 40th Streets and 6th and 5th Avenues. We'll be on the central lawn.

Summer break!

We hope you have a glorious summer!

Deadline to submit for Sept 21st Clown Flex!

We are looking for six 3-8 minute long clown acts for our first Clown Flex of Season 10! The show will take place on Thursday, September 21st at 7:30pm at Brooklyn Arts Haus and will be hosted by Julia Proctor. Who should apply: anyone with a funny/beautiful/creative/stupid/superintelligent clown act, who has attended at least one […]

Clown Flex!

Brookyln Art Haus 24 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come laugh with some of the most beautiful, funny, moving, and weird clowns creating work in New York City on September 21st at Brooklyn Art Haus! The show will feature the amazing talent of Blaise Wopperer Brooke Ferris Edu Diaz Julia VanderVeen, Shoshana Rubin-Mann and Meaghan Robichaud Lucy Evans Yuntong Qu, Jiaxi, Yidi Weng, Lu […]

Monthly Open Mic

Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Clown Open Mic is a brand-new monthly show produced by Clown Gym, New York City’s premier clown workshop. This show was designed to provide emerging clowns and physical comedians a place to polish their work in front of an enthusiastic audience. Whether you’re looking to develop your bit or seeking a unique night out, Clown […]

Deadline to submit a pitch for the December 7th Clown Flex!

We are looking for six 5-8 minute long clown acts for our winter Clown Flex! The show will take place on Thursday, December 7th at 8pm at Brooklyn Arts Haus and will be hosted by Julia Proctor. Who should apply: experienced performers with a funny/beautiful/creative/stupid/superintelligent clown act, who have attended or taught at least one […]

New Work Incubator Class Showcase

Clinton Cameo Studios 307 W 43rd Street, Studio A, New York, NY, United States

Come celebrate the artists of our first New Work Incubator! The showcase will feature new work developed in October under the guidance of Rachel Resnik by: Rose Carver Estar Cohen Dan Fox Kristin Parker Jaesa Rogers Emily Weitzman Rebecca Wolf When: Monday October 23rd at 8:30pm. Doors at 8:15. Where: Studio B at Clinton Cameo Studio, […]

Sign up for the November 9th Open Mic

Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

SIGN UP HERE! Our next Open Mic will take place on Thursday, 9 November, at 8:30 p.m. at Pine Box Rock Shop (12 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY 11206). The call time for performers is 8:00 PM, and you must arrive by 8:15 or your slot will be given to someone on the wait list. There […]

“Ready, Set, Make!” Showcase

Clinton Cameo Studios 307 W 43rd Street, Studio A, New York, NY, United States

Join the Clown Gym community at the Ready, Set, Make Showcase! The showcase will feature new work created during the weekend intensive led by Clowns Without Border's Executive Director, Naomi Shafer. When: Sunday November 5th at 6pm, doors at 5:45. Where: Studio A at Clinton Cameo Studio, 307 W 43rd Street in Midtown. This event is […]

Introduction to Humanitarian Clowning

Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, CWB started receiving emails saying "when are you going" or "can I go clown with you in Ukraine." In fact, every time a natural disaster or conflict makes international headlines, Clowns Without Borders is asked to Send in The Clowns. In this presentation, we'll explore when and why Humanitarian Clowning […]

Monthly Open Mic

Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Clown Open Mic is a brand-new monthly show produced by Clown Gym, New York City’s premier clown workshop. This show was designed to provide emerging clowns and physical comedians a place to polish their work in front of an enthusiastic audience. Whether you’re looking to develop your bit or seeking a unique night out, Clown […]

Sign up for the December 14th Open Mic

Sign up here! Our next Open Mic will take place on Thursday, December 12th, at 8:30 p.m. at Pine Box Rock Shop (12 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY 11206). The call time for performers is 8:00 PM, and you must arrive by 8:15 or your slot will be given to someone on the wait list. There are […]

Watch Do the Virtual Clown Show

March 2020 – May 2021

 

A weekly, then monthly, variety show hosted on Zoom during the COVID-19 Pandemic featuring innovative comedy performances, live music, intermission dance parties, community announcements, and a whole lot of heart.

 

Watch the shows below!