Physical Comedy |

Ages 8 – 11

In this class, everyone’s the clown! Young performers will discover the art of clowning, mime, and expressive movement to create hilarious moments on stage. Through imaginative play and physical theater exercises, they’ll learn comedic timing and rhythm, slapstick, and how to create their own wacky characters. Perfect for kids who love to be silly, dramatic, or just can’t sit still!

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Dates: Feb 2 – Mar 9, 2026

Times: Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages: 8 – 11

TUITION: $200

Member discount: $160

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Faculty

Jack Novak (Teaching Artist)

Jack Novak is a playwright, actor, comedian, and teaching artist. As an actor, he performed at numerous theaters in Chicago and Washington, DC before relocating to the LA area. He received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for his performance in Lover’s Vows (We Happy Few), which the Washington Post review described as “screamingly funny.” He was also a company member with Faction of Fools, Washington DC’s Commedia dell’Arte company. He currently teaches playwriting and physical comedy at Cal State Fullerton, where his original play X-Out is in development to be produced on campus then toured to New York in the Spring of 2026. He received his MFA in playwriting and screenwriting from the UC Riverside low-residency MFA program.

Sessions

Physical Comedy

Monday Class
4:00 – 5:30 PM

VENUE: pasadena playhouse

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“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 2 planned absences from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Education Registrar (626-344-8979). When cancelling a class, please also email education@pasadenaplayhouse.org with your student’s name, the name of the class/camp you are cancelling, and the start date of the class.

“When is Drop Off and Pick Up?”

We allow a 10 minute window for dropping off and picking up students. The Playhouse cannot be responsible for supervising your student if you bring them to class more than 10 minutes early.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.