I recently had the opportunity to attend a three day workshops, a clown festival, and a clown conference in Montreal. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating and eye-opening. I am always looking for ways to enhance my skills, connect with fellow performers, and stay updated on the latest with what's happening in the industry. I will mention more about the clown festival, conference, and other posts. Here, I will focus on the workshop I took the first three days of my week in Montreal.

Art, Clowning, ActingMeredith GordonMay 6, 2024Comment

Teaching a Workshop

I was so happy when I looked at the screen. There were about 25 small squares on my computer. Each square had a person waiting to take the class. Some looked back at me, waiting to begin. Others were going about their business eating, stretching, or playing on their computers, It was an early Monday morning, and I wanted to start with something energetic

Clowning, Acting, Hospital ClowningMeredith GordonApril 8, 2022Batch 3 Comments

Trailblazers

….Sydney Poitier and Helen Donnelly were trailblazers creating new paths, moving us forward to a new normal. Both authentically shared their work with us. We are better because of their art and their lives.

Art, Clowning, Afro-American Issues, ActingMeredith GordonJanuary 8, 2022Batch 3Comment

How comfortable do I want to be?

We're coming up on a full year of the Covid pandemic. The pandemic routine has become oddly familiar, almost comfortable. The pandemic has introduced a schedule for me, mostly staying at home, on the rare occasion going out into public. I'm an introvert at heart…

Art, Clowning, ActingMeredith GordonMarch 25, 2021Batch 3Comment

Back Where I Started.

Twenty-nine years ago, in 1991, I came to Atlanta to perform at Oglethorpe University. I performed in a tent in the middle of a field. Now, in 2020 I'm back at Oglethorpe University, once again performing under a tent in a field. In 1991,..

Acting, Art, ClowningMeredith GordonOctober 26, 2020Batch 3 Comments

Virtual Clowning

C.O.V.I.D. has caused fundamental changes to how clowns work. Many of us are doing virtual clown work. We stare at computer screens and do our best to entertain our audiences. This is a new challenge for performers…

Clowning, Acting, ArtMeredith GordonAugust 28, 2020Batch 6 Comments