Sawubona Creativity Project
1626 East Passyunk Avenue"The Chris and Paul Show" is an American sketch comedy duo composed of Chris O Neill and Paul Valenti. They are known for their Vaudeville-inspired physical comedy, which consists of largely pantomimed scenes with minimal or no dialogue. The duo has been performing together for over two decades.
These workshops are based on the extensive training that Chris and Paul adapted from clowning and pantomime. These workshops will work great for part of rehearsals in dramas, comedies, and musicals. Chris and Paul concentrate on the importance of physicality in the character and how it can mold them. Also, using the silence of the stage as an advantage and building tension.
* AUTHENTICITY - TAP INTO FAMILIAR EMOTIONS AND MOMENTS. ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE AUDIENCE. MAKE THEM FEEL WHAT YOU ARE FEELING.
* GROUNDED CHARACTERS - PLAY WITH A SCENE ROOTED IN REALITY. LIVING IN THE MOMENT AND HAVING TRUE REACTIONS TO THE ACTION AROUND THE SCENE.
* LAYERING A SCENE - FROM START TO FINISH WE CONSISTENTLY ADD TO THE SCENE TO MAKE IT MORE COMPELLING THROUGH EMOTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENT.
* PHYSICAL AWARENESS - THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR CHARACTER. USE WHAT THE ENVIRONMENT GIVES YOU AND SEE HOW THE SCENE DEVELOPS.
* STORYTELLING THROUGH PHYSICALITY - DIALOGUE DOESN'T ALWAYS TELL THE WHOLE STORY. SHOWING HOW YOU FEEL AND HOW YOU MOVE THROUGH A SCENE PROVIDES CHARACTER DEPTH.
Sat, Jun 7, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sawubona Creativity Project
1626 East Passyunk Avenue
Philly Sketchfest was created in 2008 to celebrate sketch comedy in the City of Brotherly Love. Over the years, Philly Sketchfest has brought some of the best sketch comedians to Philadelphia. In addition to live shows, Philly Sketchfest also produces a podcast, My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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