Bad New Days

04/01/2026

New 1 Day Physical Comedy class
w/ Adam Paolozza

Schtick Shift: tips & tricks from clown, physical comedy and commedia

Drawing Lecoq pedagogy and 20+ years creating and teaching physical theatre, Adam Paolozza is offering this unique, one-day intensive deep dive into the universe of clown & physical comedy.

Through games, physical exercises and improvisations, we’ll explore some basic principles derived from classic schtick and routines.

This class is ideal for beginners looking to dip their toes into the clown universe, and for more experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice.

April 18
1-6pm
The Practice Room
$75

Sign up at [email protected]

04/01/2026

New 1 Day Physical Comedy class
w/ Adam Paolozza

Schtick Shift: tips & tricks from clown, physical comedy and commedia

Drawing Lecoq pedagogy and 20+ years creating and teaching physical theatre, Adam Paolozza is offering this unique, one-day intensive deep dive into the universe of clown & physical comedy.

Through games, physical exercises and improvisations, we'll explore some basic principles derived from classic schtick and routines.

This class is ideal for beginners looking to dip their toes into the clown universe, and for more experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice.

April 18
1-6pm
The Practice Room
$75

Sign up at [email protected]

03/27/2026

Happy World Theatre Day in solidarity. Thank you to all those who helped craft the post. here are the suggested handles to follow:

03/27/2026

12/22/2025

A moment from our beloved Last Landscape gets some end-of-the-year love from Intermission

xoxo to the team:
Kari Pederson Gibum Dante Lim SlowPitchSound Nada Abusaleh Nick Eddie Ken Mackenzie Victor Pokinko Annie Lujan Dylan Tate-Howarth Annie Lockerbie Newton Graeme Black Robinson Roxanne Ignatius Clelia Scala Puppet Mongers Lisa Alves Derek Kwan Common Boots Theatre

With the lights fading on another year of theatre, we asked 12 Ontario performing arts writers to reflect on a moment that stayed with them.

10/24/2025

Our AD Adam Paolozza interviewed Robert Lepage for his upcoming production of The Far Side of the Moon

“If theatre’s done well, it’s an event. And for the audience it’s very mobilizing,” says Robert Lepage ahead of 'The Far Side of the Moon.'

10/21/2025

3 Spots left in our upcoming class!

www.badnewdays.com for info + sign up

09/30/2025

New CLOWN workshop starts in a few weeks...Sign Up TODAY!!!

PLAYING CLOWN
led by Adam Paolozza
October 28, 29, 30th in Toronto

Are you drawn to the fusion of physical theatre, clowning, and improvisation? Do you admire Bad New Days’ distinctive approach to devised creation?
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If so, this workshop is for you!!
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In Playing Clown, Adam Paolozza will guide you through the his unique approach to clown play, grounded in the physical theatre practice that inspired the works of Bad New Days, including The Double, Italian Mime Su***de, and the award-winning Last Landscape.

​During this intensive three day workshop we’ll explore core principles of clowning and improvisation, with a special focus on the invisible structures of play that facilitate a greater sense of presence and playfulness while improvising. We'll cultivate a deeper connection between our sense of humour, our bodies, and the audience.

We'll expand our sense of freedom and presence on stage, while exploring practical tools for character creation and devising clown work.

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines and skill levels to work on your sense of play, to improve playing beats with intention, clarity and rhythm, and to get comfortable with vulnerability and failure.

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Details
When:
October 28th + 29th: 10am-3pm
October 30th: 1pm-6pm

Where:
The Practice Room
688 Richmond Street West, Toronto Room 302

Fee: $250 + HST

*Discounts available for those in financial need.

*For more information and to register, please contact Adam at: [email protected]
Adam Paolozza is an award winning performer, director and teacher, and the Artistic Director of Bad New Days. His work fuses elements of mask, mime, movement, physical theatre, clown and object work to create dynamic, original devised creations. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and has toured nationally and internationally.

For more info on Adam and Bad New Days visit www.badnewdays.com

09/24/2025

Check pinned post for info