STAND UP AND CLOWN
One of the architects of LA’s current modern clown scene, Chad Damiani (aka The Clown Boss) explores the mercurial nature of this work — and how it can be applied to everything from improv to stand-up to life in general. A mix of interviews with artists that embody clown spirit and solo episodes where Chad offer opinions, instruction and (hopefully) morsels of inspiration.
STAND UP AND CLOWN is named after Chad’s monthly show at LA's Elysian Theater (last Mondays at 9:30pm), where he ruthlessly live directs stand-up comics through a grueling gauntlet of modern clown work.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Tales of Clown Disaster
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Another solo episode! A little t…
Idioms and the Virtue of Nonsense
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 …
100th Episode!
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 …
Year End Thoughts
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 liste…
Unlearning
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 …
BOOKENDS: Change and The Path of Least Resistance
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! Monday, November 25th at 930pm. The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Chris Thayer and more!!
The Writer, The Director and The Fool, Part One
Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Chris Thayer and more!
11/25 STAND UP AND CLOWN (ELYSIAN THEATER)
The Clown Boss ret…
Natasha Mercado Returns, Part One
Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Christina Catherine Martinez and more!
11/25 STAND UP AND CLOWN (ELYSIAN THEATER)
Th…
Rough Play, Part One
Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! We’ll be announcing the cast soon, but we’ve got some very fun surprises planned. Get your tickets early!
11/25 STAND UP AND CLOWN (ELYSIAN THEATER)
The Clo…
The Reshma Interview, Part One
Monday, October 28th is STAND UP AND CLOWN’s Halloween Spooktacular! Riki Lindhome, Chloe Radcliffe, Anna Akana, Janet Varney and Freak Nature Puppets! Do not miss this show!
Focus, Part One
Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Chad is also starting to book travel dates to teach and perform in 2025! Reach out to Chad on IG (@thechaddamiani) and see if there’s a way to bring some cl…
Seeing the Audience, Part Two
Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Chad is also starting to book travel dates to teach and perform next year! Reach out to Chad on IG (@thechaddamiani) and see if there’s a way to bring some …
Seeing the Audience, Part One
Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Want more clown in your town? Reach out to Chad on IG (@thechaddamiani) and ask about his traveling and teaching programs.
Chad is back with another solo epi…
Play is a Simulation
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode reflects on grief and loss.
Chad is back with another solo episode. The topic: a performer’s relationship with play. Why is it so hard to surrender and enjoy shows fully …
Brianna Ahlmark
This week, Chad interviews former student and clown-about-town BRIANNA AHLMARK. Chad and Bri work together as part of the improvised ensemble FLWLS (pronounced flawless), but Bri has really made wave…
Adding Clown to your Improv
Chad returns with another solo episode. This one is based on a question he gets asked all the time (especially after his UCB workshops). How can I add some more clown to my improv? Often, the biggest…
Chris Alvarado
Chad interviews CHRIS ALVARADO. Chris runs Chris Alvarado Workshops and has been improvising for nearly three decades. He is also part of the LA powerhouse team Heyday – which still plays regularly a…
Bill O’Neill returns!
BILL O’NEILL makes his return to the podcast. A lot has changed for Bill since his first appearance. He’s now the star of an award-winning solo show The Amazing Banana Brothers, and appears on TV reg…
Joe Mitchell
Chad interviews his longtime friend and performer JOE MITCHELL. Joe is a legend in the current LA Clown scene, having been a core cast member in ensembles like The Murge, After Hours and currently Cr…
Class Clowns
Chad returns with a solo episode! This time, he discusses the complicated life of class clowns – and how and why they often struggle as clown adults.
CHECK OUT CHAD’S LINKTREE for future classes! Some…