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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.

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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!

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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.

FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! 

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

In this solo pod, Chad takes a step back and gives a basic refresher on modern clown. This one is jam-packed with discussion of clown principles and the motivations that make this work unique and dynamic.

SHOWS - IN LA AND SAN FRAN

On February 1st, Chad is bringing STAND UP AND CLOWN to SF Sketchfest. The cast includes Joey Dardano (Wild 'n Out), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Dropout TV favs Demi Adejuyigbe, Anna Garcia and Jordan Myrick. TICKETS HERE

And check out Chad’s next WIP solo show at the Elysian Theater!  Comedy for Smart People on Saturday February 7th at 830pm. TICKETS HERE

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

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 IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! Find links in the episode notes.

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

The first episode of 2026! Chad is still exploring doing daily journals on a variety of topics (as he figures out his next series of interviews). In this solo pod, he talks about how clowns tell stories that share a lot of DNA with professional sports, talks about the challenges that face clowns when they want to perform at traditional stand-up shows and explores the difference between subversion and mockery.

SHOWS - IN LA AND SAN FRAN

On February 1st, Chad is bringing STAND UP AND CLOWN to SF Sketchfest. The cast includes Joey Dardano (Wild 'n Out), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Dropout TV favs Demi Adejuyigbe, Anna Garcia and Jordan Myrick. TICKETS HERE

And check out Chad’s next WIP solo show at the Elysian!  Comedy for Smart People on Saturday February 7th at 830pm. TICKETS HERE

NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

DESTABILIZER is already sold out for February, but a few spots remain for ACCELERATOR – Chad’s first three-day intensive in LA since before the pandemic (a workshop focused on solo work). Classes for March will be announced soon. 

Accelerator is a more advanced class. READ MORE HERE

FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S  LINKTREE

MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

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.