Workshop: Intro to Protest Clown – A Rebel Clown Army Intensive

Clowns aren’t just needed at rodeos. They can also greatly aid civic action movements with tactical frivolity that breaks tension, improves morale, and draws attention, raising awareness.

Rebel Clown comes from the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army (CIRCA).  In the early 2000s, they responded to G8 summits, the Iraq war, and more. It is a practice of serious stupidity grounded in connection, complicity, and releasing the inner clown. Armed only with an open heart and a sense of humor, Rebel Clowns are peacekeepers.  And, “NICE Encouragement Officers” who aim to serve and protect while engaged in direct civic action.

In this workshop, each participant will be initiated into the rebel clown state of being through the alchemy of the smallest mask, the red nose. We’ll also learn how to work together as a “gaggle” – a group that stays together, plays together, and looks out for one another while engaging the public.

After training in studio, we’ll take to the streets on a mission, Operation NICE Maneuvers, in which we’ll practice moving as a gaggle as we offer NICE Encouragement to all those we meet.  Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to send in the clowns!

When:  Sunday, November 15, 2025  |10:00am-4:45pm

Where:  Third Space Improv

Pricing Information

Early Bird Registration — $90.00 — through November 2, 2025
Registration  — $115.00  — November 3, 2025

Be sure to register in advance, so you’ll receive information about how to prepare for this workshop.

Workshop doesn’t fit your budget?  Contact Abbey at RebelClownArmy@proton.me to discuss a sliding scale.  Workshop questions? Contact Abbey at the same email.

Click the event website link to register and for all additional information.

Event photo by Matthew Dutton.