Workshop: Verbal Absurdity

When

Sunday, November 8, 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Where

Coalition Theater, Richmond

Price

$35

Learn to speak like a clown with DC's Daniel Maseda! Clown Workshop 2: Verbal Absurdity Sunday November 8th 2026, 11am-1:30pm In this experimental workshop, we will explore absurd language as an avenue for play and discovery. Through clown games and improvisational exercises that use invented words, dubbing, translation, babbling, and sound effects, we will explore what special kinds of fun can emerge when we turn our legibility down to level zero while keeping our dignity turned up to level 10. How fun can it be to make no sense? All experience levels welcome. Participants will be given on-the-fly feedback throughout the workshop, while also being asked to work quickly and embrace moments of uncertainty—so the more ready you are to dive in, the more we can play, fail, and discover together as a group. About the Instructor Daniel Maseda (he/him) is a performer from Washington, DC who makes ridiculous work. His solo show “BE GOOD!” WITH PAULETTE has played to cult acclaim internationally, receiving nominations for the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show and the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. Alongside his performing, Daniel leads workshops on clown, i

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