Stand Up and Clown

This show is presented by The Elysian Theater, an independent comedy theater and 501(c)3 non-profit which puts on unconventional, unforgettable live comedy in Frogtown. See our full show schedule:www.elysiantheater.com/shows-calendar.

The Elysian Theater

Chad Damiani (Clown Zoo Presents) takes eight well-known stand-up comics and ruthlessly directs them to follow their dumbest impulses.

The Elysian

Great stand-ups are masters of control. They work tirelessly to craft their material – assuring them the greatest chance of success. But what happens when you take all that status and preparation away? Clown performer, director and teacher Chad Damiani (Clown Zoo Presents) takes eight well-known stand-up comics (many with zero clown experience) and ruthlessly teases, cajoles and directs them to take huge risks, fail big and follow their dumbest impulses.Chad Damiani Live Directs:<ul><li>Babs Gray</li><li>Morgan Jay</li><li>Christina Catherine Martinez</li><li>Kyle Mizono</li><li>Jessy Morner-Ritt</li><li>Ify Nwadiwe</li><li>Anna Seregina</li><li>Ahamed Weinberg</li></ul>Music by James L. VenableChad Damiani is a pioneer of LA’s contemporary clown scene. His journey began over 25 years ago as an announcer for World Championship Wrestling – where he learned from the greatest physical storytellers in the world. He has studied with some of clown and improv’s best instructors, was a founding member of The Murge (an ensemble directed by former Cirque Du Soleil frontman John Gilkey) and has performed over 600 shows with his comedy duo Jetzo, bringing clown work to traditional improv venues. Chad was a featured performer at the Lyric Hyperion, performing weekly with international clown stars like Natalie Palamides and Dr. Brown. Those collaborations have led to a number of clown-inspired TV projects, an appearance on America’s Got Talent and regular work with the Vegas-based circus powerhouse Spiegelworld. He produces and performs in Clown Zoo – the only outdoor theatrical mask show in Los Angeles (soon-to-be featured at the Elysian, every last Saturday of the month at 8pm).Doors at 9 PM, Show at 9:30 PMCOVID-19 POLICY : Please be aware of the following COVID-19 safety protocols, including a proof of vaccination requirement. Note that guidelines are subject to change as local, state, or federal guidance may evolve prior to the event.<ul><li>All guests must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post-second dose for Moderna or Pfizer, or two weeks after the single Johnson &amp; Johnson dose).</li><li>You will be required to show proof of vaccination at event check-in. Guests without the required proof of vaccination will not be permitted at the event.</li><li>Acceptable forms of proof include: your physical vaccination card, an app that shows your vaccination status, or a picture of your vaccination card.</li><li>Please bring photo ID matching the name on your proof of vaccination.</li><li>All guests must wear a mask when indoors, unless actively eating or drinking. Masks may be removed only when outdoors.</li><li>If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of our attendees and staff.</li></ul>