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Avner Eisenberg was described by New York Magazine as "a clown for the thinking man." His show Avner the Eccentric was a hit of the 1984-1985 Broadway season. He appeared again on Broadway in Ghetto and The Comedy of Errors. Avner is widely known for his scene-stealing portrayal of the holy man in the Michael Douglas film The Jewel of the Nile. Avner continues to tour his one-man show internationally and has won awards at the Edinburgh Festival, the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, and the Festival International de Pallassos in Barcelona. He won the "Snow Star" for comedy in Switzerland, and the "Lachmesse" award in Germany. Avner is one of the world's leading teachers of physical comedy. He is on the permanent faculty of the Celebration Barn Theater, Maine's International School for the Performing Arts. He has taught Eccentric Performing and Clown workshops in the US, Switzerland, France, Germany, Finland, Spain, Mexico, and Japan. Avner graduated from École Jacques Lecoq in Paris and has been performing physical comedy for over 30 years. |
Workshop
FREEZE, FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT
A physical approach to acting and comedy
Next Workshop Spring 2007
Saturday May 20, 2006, 12-5 pm
The Theatre School, DePaul University
2135 N. Kenmore Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60614
World renown Avner Eisenberg will teach a workshop for theater professionals in Chicago on Saturday, May 20th. This intriguing workshop will give participants a firm grounding in physical comedy techniques. For the working professional this is a unique opportunity to take one’s work to the next level.
The workshop will be held in the large movement room at the Theater School, which will be available at 11:00 am if you'd like to come early to warm up. You can find out more about Avner, his show and his workshops at www.avnertheeccentric.com. There is limited availability so please contact Meghan if you are interested!
To reserve your spot, send a deposit of $50, you can pay the balance on the day of the workshop. If you have any questions, please call 312-804-1895.
Make checks payable to Local Infinities and mail to:
Local Infinities
333 S. Des Plaines St. #713
Chicago, IL 60661