STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Colton Dunn (Superstore), show favorites Luke Null (SNL) and Paul Elia (Low-Key Comedy)... and more!

TICKETS HERE!

The Clown Boss returns with another solo pod! This is a shorter episode, but packed with wisdom about clowning in chaotic and uncertain times. 

KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS!

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. 

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown reach out to THE CLOWN BOSS ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is right around the corner! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Colton Dunn (Superstore), show favorites Luke Null (SNL) and Paul Elia (Low-Key Comedy)... and more!

TICKETS HERE!

The Clown Boss returns with the solo pod, Failure, Part Two! This time around, Chad discusses a few key performance failures that set the bar for what he hopes to accomplish when his best-laid plans go awry.

KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS!

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. 

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown reach out to THE CLOWN BOSS ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Colton Dunn (Superstore), show favorites Luke Null (SNL) and Paul Elia (Low-Key Comedy)... and more!

TICKETS HERE!

The Clown Boss has another solo episode. To start the year, Chad is focusing on some clown fundamentals, starting with the idea of playing with failure. He shares his personal definition of the term, and how you can work to redefine a word that comes with a lot of negative baggage. Also discussion of being present and not holding onto the past.

KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS!

TORONTO! Chad still has a few slots in his DANGEROUS GAMES WORKSHOP on Valentine’s Day night (2/14) at Sweet Action Theatre!  You can also see him perform at one of three shows happening that week – those details can be found at Calendar — Sweet Action.

All of Chad’s February LA classes are sold out, but you can still grab a slot in his  DISRUPTOR: INTRO TO CLOWN CLASS at UCB the weekend of 3/01-02. 

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. 

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown reach out to THE CLOWN BOSS ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back at the end of this month! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You’ll want to get your tickets before we announce our all-star lineup.

TICKETS HERE!

The Clown Boss is back with a solo episode! Chad talks about the relative nature of courage and risk, as it pertains to clown and improvisation. It’s good to play to your strengths, but often the key to getting an audience to root for us lies in playing to our weaknesses. Also, some pro wrestling stories and a hard (but fair) review of the beautiful city of Philly.

KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS!

TORONTO! Chad still has a few slots in his DANGEROUS GAMES WORKSHOP on Valentine’s Day night (2/14) at Sweet Action Theatre!  You can also see him perform at one of three shows happening that week – those details can be found at Calendar — Sweet Action.

All of Chad’s February LA classes are sold out, but you can still grab a slot in his  DISRUPTOR: INTRO TO CLOWN CLASS at UCB the weekend of 3/01-02. He’ll also be teaching a two-day intensive later in the month at the Elysian theater.

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. 

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown reach out to THE CLOWN BOSS ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

The Clown Boss is back with his first interview of 2025! He’s speaking with teacher, improviser and comedy philosopher James Mastraieni! James has reached the highest levels of success at various major theaters – but has also battled management at every one, in an effort to maintain his authentic voice and honor his beliefs. He now runs his own classes and shows through The Shared Experience Studio.

Chad and James talk about their different performance philosophies and find they share a ton of common ground. Also, lots of talk about anti-capitalism, old stories and how to connect with audiences with or without a fourth wall.

CHECK OUT THE SHARED EXPERIENCE STUDIO

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM PAGE

JAMES' INSTAGRAM

KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS!

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) will be back at the end of February! Chad is also making a trip to Toronto in February to do shows and classes at SWEET ACTION THEATRE on Valentine’s Day weekend.

All of Chad’s LA February classes are sold out, but you still sign up for his DISRUPTOR: INTRO TO CLOWN CLASS at UCB the weekend of 3/01-02. He’ll also be teaching a two-day intensive later in the month at the Elysian theater.

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. 

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown reach out to THE CLOWN BOSS ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

If you wanna help out Public Displays of Altadena, check out their GoFundMe page

You can also follow them here for more updates:

Public Displays of Altadena (@pda_space)

Another solo episode! A little talk about the wildfires and how they’ve affected the clown community in LA, but mostly old stories about clown moments in non-clown shows – and how we can learn from them.

CLOWN BOSS TOUR 2025

Friday, January 17th -- Dangerous Games Clown workshop

First Baltimore workshop! Before my solo show at Zissimos Bar. This workshop focuses on clown skills that can help you have more fun and create more risk and connection when you are improvising.

Friday, January 17th - Reckless Chad Reuben: XX

Chad’s solo show is going up in Baltimore!  It’s 9pm at Zissimos Bar

1023 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211

Saturday, January 18th - Stand Up and Clown | BIG Improv

Come see me live direct some of Baltimore’s bravest improvisers through their first-ever clown show. 9pm at BIG – 1727 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes. Chad had to cancel a class due to the fires, so spots are filling up fast for Feb and March.

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown

CHAD ON INSTAGRAM

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

Chad will be doing his WIP show on JANUARY 9TH at 930pm!  He is also  heading to BALTIMORE, BETHLEHEM and PHILADELPHIA for the second half of January.

Dates for classes and shows listed below!

Another solo episode from The Clown Boss! In this one, Chad discusses how he uses idioms to create prompts in classes and shows. This leads to a deep dive into playing abstract ideas. How can clowns create nonsensical work that surprises audiences, but doesn’t confuse or alienate them?

CLOWN BOSS TOUR 2025

Thursday, January 9th - Reckless Chad Reuben: XX

My first show back in LA! There are still a few tickets available. 930pm at The Elysian Vault. 1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Friday, January 17th -- Dangerous Games Clown workshop

First Baltimore workshop! Before my solo show at Zissimos Bar. This workshop focuses on clown skills that can help you have more fun and create more risk and connection when you are improvising.

Friday, January 17th - Reckless Chad Reuben: XX

Chad’s solo show is going up in Baltimore!  It’s 9pm at Zissimos Bar

1023 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211

Saturday and Sunday, January 18th and 19th - Baltimore Clown Intensive

Only a few spots left!  In partnership with Highwire Improv - this is one of the two-day intensives Chad teaches in Los Angeles. Class takes place at Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) – 1727 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for information on other shows and classes (he’s just posted LA classes for mid-February and March – everything else is sold out).

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown

IG: @thechaddamiani

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is on hiatus for a couple months! Chad will be doing his WIP show on JANUARY 9TH,  930pm at the Elysian Theater in Los Angels. Then he’s leaving LA to teach and perform on the east coast.

The Clown Boss celebrates episode 100 by talking about the clown lessons he’s taken away from doing the podcast, how the presence of an authority in play helps short-circuit the brain and other personal tidbits.

Chad will be visiting the following cities in January. Baltimore (BIG Improv Theater), Bethlehem, PA (SteelStacks Improv Festival) and Philadelphia (this workshop has one spot left as of publication).

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for more information on how to sign up.

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown

IG: @thechaddamiani

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is on hiatus! Chad will be doing his WIP show in early January (the last few have sold out), but then he’s leaving LA to teach and perform on the east coast (dates listed below)

The Clown Boss returns with another solo episode. This one covers a number of related topics, as Chad discusses what’s on his mind as he begins his holiday break. There’s a discussion of grief and performance, the necessity of training discomfort and thoughts on how young clowns rely too much on intellect when creating work.

Chad will be visiting the following cities in January. Baltimore (BIG Improv Theater), Bethlehem, PA (SteelStacks Improv Festival) and Philadelphia (his workshop has sold out, but he’s got a couple shows). Watch for information on Toronto, Chicago, Austin and other major cities in the coming weeks.

CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for more information.

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown

IG: @thechaddamiani

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on December 16th at 930pm. The cast includes Luke Null (SNL), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and more!

12/16 STAND UP AND CLOWN (THE ELYSIAN)

The Clown Boss returns with another solo episode. This time around, he talks about the concept of unlearning – and how it can  bring more surprises and joy to your shows.

ARTICLE ON LEFT BRAIN AND RIGHT BRAIN DEBATE

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CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for other shows – including his upcoming Reckless Chad Reuben solo clown show. 

Next date is December 9th!

12/09 RECKLESS CHAD REUBEN - WIP SOLO SHOW (THE ELYSIAN)

And don’t forget — you can reach out with questions or if you think you have a town that desperately needs clown

IG: @thechaddamiani

PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTHQUAKE JACKSON: @mqj_groove_jr