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The Department of Fools is a Commedia Dell'Arte troupe. A group of international diverse actors we b

04/18/2026

The Fools contributed to a fantastic evening of Commedia, music and art with The New School last month✨

It was amazing to work with undergraduate and graduate students in mask technique and devising. We are grateful to everyone who supported this project! ❤️

And a huge thank you to our fearless leader for bringing us all together: .a.gregory.1 🙌

03/05/2026

A Celebration of Commedia dell’Arte 🎉
A FREE evening of music, scenes, and festivities on Wed, March 25 at 7:30pm

RSVP link in bio 🎟️

The Fools 🤝 The New School

02/07/2026

Excited to share that the Department of Fools will be supporting a massive Commedia dell’Arte event on March 25th at The New School! 🎭🎉

Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! 🗓️

Link in bio and more info to come🎟️

09/04/2025

Amazing afternoon busking in Washington Square Park! Catch us at the upcoming Ferragosto Festival! 🇮🇹

05/25/2025

Thank you to for having Brandon Salerno and Luis Feliciano this weekend to teach a 6-hour Shakespeare & Mask Workshop! 🎭 We had a blast! ✨

04/26/2025

🚨NEW WORKSHOP: Shakespeare & Mask🚨
Another opportunity to train with The Department of Fools, exploring the origins of Shakespearean archetypes and freedom in improvisation through Commedia! 🎭

We are so excited to partner with Thorn & Petalstick for their annual Unscripted Shakespeare Festival! 🎉

Hope to see you there! Link in bio 🔗

04/23/2025

🚨The FIRST EVER 6-week Commedia Class at THE PIT!!!🚨

Join the Department of Fools for our first 6-week Masked Comedy Program exploring Commedia dell’Arte!! Students will learn the historical roots and contemporary approaches of the form, ending with a Graduation Performance at THE PIT! 💃🕺

And…students get to KEEP their mask after the workshop concludes!!!! 🎭

JOIN US on Tuesdays from 6pm-9pm starting 6/10!!!! ✨

Link in bio 🔗

04/17/2025

WELCOME BIN BIN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOLS 🙌🎉🍾

Bin Bin Kuo (he/him) is a Taiwanese actor and host, based in NYC. Bin Bin received an MFA degree in Contemporary Theater and Performance from The New School. He has been featured in more than 30 TV commercials for leading brands in Taiwan, including Google, SAMSUNG, EVA Air, Wrigley’s Airwaves, and Lay’s. His TV credits include “Magic Showdown” (Taiwan Public Television), “My Goddess” (iQIYI), “Dolly House” (Taiwan Public Television). Film: “Fall in Love at First Kiss ” (New Classics Media), “The Village of No Return” (Warner Bros.). He is grateful for the constant support from his parents and friends. Follow him on instagram:

You can catch Bin Bin in our next show, SHE’S DEAD!! 5/16 & 5/18, link in bio! ❤️‍🔥

04/02/2025

Last night, The Fools hosted a sold-out Commedia dell’Arte Workshop sharing our approach to masked comedy and the endless possibilities of character creation! 🎭

Thank you to all of our amazing participants who jumped into the work with curiosity, openness, and joy. We loved working with all of you! 🙌

COMING SOON: An opportunity open to the public to train AND perform! Stay tuned 😁

Happy April Fools’ Day everyone!! 🥳

Pedagogy inspired and developed by Matthew A.J. Gregory, Christopher Bayes, Giovanni Fusetti and more! ❤️

03/23/2025

EXPLORE THE FOOL ~ 4/1 in NYC 😱

Join the Department of Fools for our APRIL FOOLS DAY Commedia dell’Arte workshop! 🎉

🗓️ 4/1
⏰ 7pm-9:30pm
📍Manhattan Studio TBA
💲35

Link in bio to sign up! 🔗
Photo by .r.levine 📸

Address

63 Fifth Avenue Tishman Auditorium (U 100)
New York, NY
10011-8662

Website

https://departmentoffools.wordpress.com/, http://matthewajgregory.squarespace.com/

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